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In November 2010, Mary’s career as an artist returned to center stage and began to flourish Her first step was refreshing her talent by attending a grade 11/12 art course at Dr Betty Stephenson Learning which she completed with honours She further committed to expanding her portfolio as she immersed herself in private lessons from an artist/ teacher During this time, she produced many paintings experimenting with different mediums Mary currently has an art collection in a variety of subjects and mediums which she shares with the world in Mariellart Gallery Her paintings include portraits, landscapes, flowers, animals, birds, still life, children and more All are incredibly detailed whether it is painted in acrylic, oil, watercolour, charcoal, pastel, or ink. Her career took off quickly earning many compliments from a well-known artist and other artists which Mary have come across in her life, while also capturing the hearts and imagination of those who have bought her paintings and commissioned her work.

devastating challenges including losing her child to a dreadful disease when he was barely 3 years old. Her determination to make something beautiful from the ashes is reflected in her art. Mary has been featured in newspapers and magazine articles on her Alzheimer painting “Forget Not” created from the sorrow of watching her father suffer from the disease. The Alzheimer Society has also used this inspirational piece to bring awareness to this dreadful disease In 2019, Mary was also awarded first prize in the acrylic category for her very emotional painting “Out for The Evening” In 2020, Mary was awarded honorary mention for “King Farm” a plein-air competition In Spring 2022, she was given a cover page, and full-page article in the Mosaic magazine Mary has displayed her art in many art shows and in her home studio, membership in many arts clubs, currently teaching at the Seniors Centre in King City and private classes in her home studio Mary was honoured to have been selected for a solo art exhibit at the University of Guelph - Humber in March 2023.

Many of Mary's paintings tell you a story offering glimpses of peace, serenity, relaxation, inspiration, meaning, and emotion while some were just done for fun. In her everyday life and travels, Mary takes many photos and lets her imagination go in her artwork In a short time, she has again found passion in painting It is a peaceful way of relaxation for her Her desire is for her art to touch lives, bring a smile to your face and beauty to your eyes She aims to share the gift she was given to become a gift for others ften the work of Mary's hands come from the outpuring of her heart onto canvas The storms of life have at times drenched her with the cold chill of losses and www.mariellart.com