Mary Irwin - Washington State, USA

Driven by dreams or beautiful sites, I see art compositions everywhere, and long to capture them on paper. I LOVE the process and have never ending patience while 'playing' with a piece until I like it. Some pieces go right, some go wrong.... but the journey there is what makes me happy!!

My 'fav' quote is: "Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures." Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887). I believe in taking the time to create NOW to create! Life is short and uncertain. You may not have favorable health, circumstance and opportunity later in life! Just DO IT!

I paint from my home studio, participate in art festivals, do commissions. It's a very rewarding career and so enjoyable to create from the heart.