Painted Mary

It was San Francisco based artist Mary Finlayson‘s copious use of dynamic colors that first captivated me. Since then, I’ve developed an obsession with her work. The former art educator and therapist looks for inspiration in homes that she visits or vignettes that she’s encountered. Back in her home studio, she starts her process by flattening a composition, modeled after a photograph or mental image, and then skews the objects Matisse-style and alters the colors with her unique, bold palette of acrylic and gouache. Mary’s ability to tell a story by way of her art is so enigmatic, it leaves me wanting to know more.

(Painted Mary prints $30)

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  1. Rena wrote:

    This art is absolutely amazing!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  2. Michelle wrote:

    Absolutely love her colors, they’re so bright and energetic!
    https://www.makeandmess.com/

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  3. Katie wrote:

    Very Matisse, but also reminds me of my friend’s art: http://www.katherinedunlap.com/

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  4. Colorific! These pieces totally have that San Fran vibe!

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  5. Uniquely gorgeous color palette!

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  6. Carolina wrote:

    Fantastic work, full of color

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  7. Jacqueline wrote:

    Her work is so colorful and interesting to look at! The more I look the more detail I notice. Truly amazing xx

    -Jacqueline
    Jackieomy.com

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