After
Breast Cancer 18 years ago, I began a great journey of recovery by studying and
painting pure transparent watercolors. I feel that
the more experiences you have in life, the more you are able to enjoy your day
to day living. I find inspiration
within all artistic mediums; cultivating and attempting to define my creative
spirit!
I attended The Ohio State University, Ohio University,
Columbus College of Art and Design, plus workshops with national instructors.
I have been teaching for the past 12 years. I am the author of two Watercolor books, numerous magazine articles, plus
an Internet Web Site featuring Transparent Watercolors.
I travel teach internationally within the Society of Decorative Painters
(SDP);
and have taught at both their National and Regional Conventions during the past
17
years. I currently hold a charter Teacher of Decorative Art (TDA) Certification from the SDP;
and various offices and
chairs, within regional art organizations in both Ohio,
and Florida.
During research, I discovered how our day to day lives are
connected to symbolism and the spirit world.
I recently started working with beads, and gemstones, to create wearable
art. My jewelry is designed though
of grouping the stones, crystals, and beads to create visual harmony.
Not only are these earth elements blossoms of the mineralogical portion
of the earth; the recognition of the beauty and loving energies of these forms
can greatly enhance ones personal development.
They are the myriad fireworks of both creativity and individual universal
energies. Man has been using
crystals, stones, and beads since the beginning of civilization to enhance their
world. Whether it was used in
ceremonies, or to enhance ones personal well being, precious stones are a part
of our day to day lives. With each
piece of my jewelry, I included a summary assigned to these ancient symbols.
Mary, and her husband
Dick,
resides at their home in Lancaster, OH, and “winter” in
Largo, Florida.
Web Site: http://www.maryspires.com
Blog Site:
http://maryspires.blogspot.com/
Web Email:
mary@maryspires.com
Recent artistic works by Mary
Spires:
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"Looks like Christian's World"
8x10" Oil |
"Clearwater Beach"
10x15" Oil |
"le fruit de jour"
11x15" Collage
Mixed Media |
| $250. |
$350. |
$300. |
