Mary J. says about Plein Air Painting ,"I want to capture the excitement and the timeless wonder of a scene. When I am painting en plein air, all senses are brought into play and I am totally immersed in the process. I still enjoy setting up a still-life and working in the studio, but plein air painting is the most challenging and invigorating for me at present."
Having earned a BA in painting she has since studied with many well known artists including Daniel Greene and Albert Handell. She taught in the Orange County Schools, private schools, and local art centers. Her talents have been applied to murals, portraits, still-life, landscapes, and photography. Traveling extensively in Europe, Mexico, and the USA has enriched her painting experience. She began painting en plein air while in Key West FL in 1997.
She founded and was president of Women In Art Inc, in Orlando FL. They provided opportunities for exhibitions, workshops and studio space for artists. She is presently Programs & Publicity Director for Central Florida Plein Air Artists which organizes paintouts and exhibits for members. She produced a 2005 calendar of paintings by CFPAA members which was distributed at Disney World.
Galleries: Gallery on Virginia, Orlando FL / D&H Interior Design, Orlando FL /
Gallery on First, Sanford FL
Exhibits: Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival / Crealde Invitational / Women in Art / Maitland Art Center / Gallery on Virginia / New Smyrna Beach Art Gallery / Bok Sanctuary, Lake Wales FL / Leu Gardens, Orlando FL / IPAP Worldwide Paintout, Pine Island, Brooksville FL / Mead Garden Flower Show, Winter Park FL / Casselberry Art House, Casselberry FL / Citrus Club, Orlando FL / Arts League of Orange County, Gallery on Virginia, Orlando FL / "Colors of Nature", Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Titusville FL / Lake Lily Paintout, Maitland FL / Orange County Library, Windermere FL / "Paintings from Life", Main Street Gallery, Titusville FL / IPAP Worldwide Paintout, Mead Gardens, Winter Park FL / "Garden Tour" Paintout, Mt.Dora FL / Members Annual, Gallery on First, Sanford FL
Publications: Featured artist, Arts Alive-Orlando Sentinel / Article "Art Work in the Open Air", Orlando Sentinel / Article "Painters Head Outdoors for Inspiration", Orlando Sentinel / Article "Artists of Gallery on First", Seminole Magazine
Associations: Plein Air Florida / Central Florida Plein Air Artists / Artists League of Orange County / Orlando Museum of Art
Webpage: Mary's Webpage
Contact: MaryJGray@cfl.rr.com
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