The Artist Self-Portrait

As I paint my last painting of the year, a self-portrait, I thought I would investigate the artist self-portrait as a genre.

The earliest self portrait reported was in 1433, see below.

Portrait of a Man (Self Portrait?),^[1] also often known as Portrait of a Man in a Turban, or in a red turban, etc., is an oil painting by the Early Netherlandish master Jan van Eyck, from 1433, may well be the earliest known panel self-portrait.^[1]

Many of you might recognize Frida Kahlo's self-portrait below.



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Fair use rationale for use in Frida Kahlo

Self-portrait by author, used for fair use to show both artist's style and what she looked like. Unreplaceable by free image as no free image is known to exist. Painted in 1940. The image linked here is claimed to be used under fair use as:
--The artwork is only being used for informational purposes.
 

This is where my self-portrait is right now.... in process...looking at the above photos, I see that I have a long way to go!

Self-portrait, 16 x 20 inches, Acrylic on Canvas
Copyright 2013 Mary Rush Gravelle

The eyes are blank right now because I had to rework them. You can see more in process photos on my facebook page.

More next week....


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Citation of self-portraits and images: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-portrait

Committed to my Art

Commitment in the Clouds.Digital  Phone Art.
Copyright 2013 Mary Rush Gravelle.

True confessions... I committed to my art, officially to myself, on September 4, 2013. Ever since, I seem to have gone underground. So, what's going on? Why have I not been able to come to the surface and perform?

I will just throw my thoughts out here since it is my blog about my art notes and thoughts. So... it must be because deep down inside somewhere I don't believe that I deserve to prosper from doing what I love. I seem to have effectively punished myself for the past 3-1/2 months.

Fly Free, Digital Phone Art.
Copyright 2013 Mary Rush Gravelle.

I have done a couple of very small plain air paintings, on recycled cardboard of all things. I must have bought into the "starving artist" syndrome and internalized it on a deep level.

I packed up everything, placed most of it in storage, and moved from Tucson to Prescott, and landed in Cottonwood, Arizona.  I still don't have all of my art supplies and canvases in one place.

I have allowed my thoughts, my commitment, my self-confidence to waiver. I think I have been shrinking myself so I didn't have to actually live up to my highest art potential. Ouch! On some level, I have been playing small for a long time and especially since I profoundly made the commitment to self and to my art. I must step up to the plate, stand tall, take back my power. I am a creator, after all!

Shrinking Backward While Taking Steps Forward.
Digital Phone Art.
Copyright 2013 Mary Rush Gravelle.

The Torch is Lit, I'm on my Way!
Digital Phone Art.
Copyright 2013 Mary Rush Gravelle.

Okay, in my own defense, as I'm posting my phone art images on this post, I realize that I have not stopped creating altogether. I have been wildly creating new phone art. So, perhaps, I have not been totally underground. I still allow myself to delight in the creative process. Hmmmm... this makes me feel much better.

Today, I recommit... to my art. I allow my art to prosper me financially. I hope I have something more to contribute to next week's blog, like a new painting! Thanks for listening.

Thank You for Buying Prints this Past Month

Prints that sold this past month...Thank you to the buyers who have helped me realize that my art serves them as well as me.

Will Sell Art for Money

Especially during this time of year, I see many different forms of fundraising, including panhandlers. I have often wanted to grab a torn piece of cardboard and make myself a sign.

Given the status and often romantic image of the Starving Artist, I thought of it as fitting. Then, I would compete for a place to stand, hold my sign, and wait for my jar to fill up with cash.

As an artist, I work for money just like any other profession. However, I see the general consensus of our culture that seems to think that the work of the artist is merely play. As a product of this culture, I have bought into this belief and romantic grief-stricken notion that I must suffer as an artist.

So, here is my sign. Please send cash. This will elevate my status and renew my belief that I too can earn a living from doing important work in the world. Or, if you prefer, buy the print at www.mary-gravelle.artistwebsites.com.

Give the Gift of Art

Give the gift of art this holiday season. Your gift will create happiness, gratitude, and joy in the heart of the artist, the recipient of your gift, and in your heart as well.

I just sold an 11 x 14 print of Vortex from my online print store. I am grateful to the buyer as the profit from this sale paid for my next year's membership to my online store. I will be able to offer prints of my artwork now for another year. With more sales, I could pay my rent, my bills, fill up my gas tank, and buy more art supplies. Selling art is how I can earn a living as an artist from doing my work.

Consider gifting yourself with art, as this buyer did. She intends to hang it above her mantle. Is there a space in your home that could use some added energy and pizzazz? Who could you make happy this year with a gift of art? Link to my online store: www.mary-gravelle.artistwebsites.com.

Visual Arts and Healing



Number Six (from my numberical series)
24 x 24 inches, mixed-media on wood

The Visual Arts have the ability to heal... "In 1 study, surgery or critical care patients who participated in guided imagery or had a picture of a landscape on their wall had a decreased need of narcotic pain medication relative to their counterparts and left the hospital earlier."

Consider the painting on the left, Number Six. Can you imagine being penetrated by the sharp edges of the Star of David? Not in a physical way, perhaps, but in a mental or spiritual way.

Gaze at the shape and let it change you somehow. Imagine it spinning, side to side. Imagine it moving closer to you like a buzz saw. Then, imagine the shape moving backwards inviting you to join it. What are the remaining parts of the painting doing? Do any memories pop up? What are you feeling? Perhaps you feel something but cannot put words to it. Healing on some level has begun. A new appreciation of some aspect of your life will appear. Be on the look out for new things happening.

Take note of how this art piece, or any other art piece has touched you somehow. Is that not healing? If we allow ourselves to be touched and transformed by the arts, can we find a newfound respect for the arts on the whole? Can we allow ourselves to spend money to buy art because of its essential nature? Art is nowhere mere decoration. It is stuff that can pierce open new vistas within your heart, mind, and spirit. Will you let it in?

Link to full article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/



Plein Air Painting Sans RV Camper

A friend recently inspired me to paint outside. This is what is called en plein air, or in plain air.

My canvases are in storage. Instead of buying more, I recycled a white cardboard box. I cut out two of the best sections for painting. The rest of the box became my seat. I had taken my portable paint box from storage during my last trip.

I set up across the street from a beautiful sight in Cottonwood, Arizona, looking toward Sedona. The mountains span a wide horizon.

I painted most of the scene and was preparing to paint my favorite part, the sky. Just then, an RV camper pulled up dead center covering 80 percent of my view! Before I could open my mouth in protest, the dude scrambles into the back of the camper. So, the painting received an intuitive and imaginary sky and finish to the foreground.

The fall colors are stunning right now. The color pallet in this painting is new for me as I normally end up painting with pinks, reds, and purples.

Sans RV Camper, Cottonwood, Arizona, approx. 6 x 12 inches, Acrylic on Recycled Cardboard. $60.00. Contact me, mary@maryfineart.com.

Until next week... Buy art, appreciate art, make art.

Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist creating in Cottonwood, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty.

Dreams Passions and Affluence

This week includes of a repost of a video I did two years ago. Thank you to my dear friend, Kaleo Selah, who commented on it just two days ago. It helps me to re-member what I say so I can re-gather and re-create my intentions.

Thank you, Kaleo, for also commenting on another post and for stringing these two together. It is a photo of Tyra Banks, who says, "Don't chase the money, even if you want to be a banker. Chase the Dream. Chase the Passion." It gives me insight into creating affluence. I have always had a huge passion for my art and Igniting Your Intentions. I now have a huge dream for both. Perhaps this will help me in creating my dreams of having affluence and allowing myself to have the dreams that my passion keeps alive.

My latest, newest painting. I have a huge dream for this new series of paintings: From Phone Art to Canvas, Happy Art. It is a new dream, so the plans will be revealed when the time is right. This one, second in the series, is called Sunny Disposition, 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches, mixed media on canvas. Copyright 2013 Mary A. Gravelle and Mary Rush Gravelle.

The video above: Nov. 7, 2011. Mary A. Gravelle shares her ramblings on her Monday morning blog, My Art Notes. Today she talks about the affluent artist, quantum mechanics, and portrait painter, Alice Neel.

Pink Painting 3 Auction Fundraiser for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Details... October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

My goal is to raise $1,000, enough for 10 free mammograms for women in need. I intend to raise this amount by auctioning my paintings that have a dominant color theme of Pink. If you win the bid, I will donate, either in my name or yours, 25 percent of the winning bid amount to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. It gives me great pleasure to place my art in service to helping women.

About the Current Fine Art Painting

Today's painting, the 3rd one so far, is from my Numbers mixed media series - Number 7: Seventh Heaven, 24 x 24 inches, mixed media on wood, framed in a wood frame. Copyright 2009 Mary Rush Gravelle.

Layers of swirled acrylic paints in pinks, gold, and silver depict the synthesized meaning of number seven. Alternating layers of transparent acrylic mediums add depth in beautiful texture. Pink glassy domes accent the painting giving it dimension. Number seven is about higher realms lifting thoughts Heavenly bound in pure loving blissful energy that defies definition. Art merges with spirituality in this sensuous acrylic mixed media painting.

Imagine Seventh Heaven hanging in the perfect place in your home or office. Which room would be best served by its soft-spoken strength, spirit, and beauty?

The retail value of this painting is $1,100. The starting bid is $500. The deadline for bidding is Sunday, October 27, 2013. Good luck.

To place your bid, comment below, comment on my facebook page,  email me at mary@maryfineart.com, or call me 575-956-7315 leave a message.

Pink Painting Number Two -- Auction Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lush 2, Acrylic on Canvas, 12 x 16 x .75 inches
Copyright Mary A. Gravelle
Value: $385.00 Opening bid:  $150.00

Details

From now through October 31, 2013, I will be auctioning some of my original paintings that have a dominant color pink in them. 25 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. My goal is to raise $1,000.00, enough to help 10 women in need receive free mammograms.

So, for example, if you pay $1,000 for a painting, you receive an original painting that will deliver beauty for your eyes and joy for your heart that will last beyond your lifetime. And I get to donate $250, enough for 2.5 mammograms. Or, I can donate the $250 in your name so you get the deduction! Good deal? Yes.

Current Painting up for Auction

The second painting is shown here, Lush 2, 12 x 16 x .75 inches, Acrylic on Canvas, Copyright 2008 Mary A. Gravelle. The retail value is $385.00. Starting bid is $150.00. Shipping cost is additional, estimated at $50, you will pay actual shipping cost. Bid deadline is 7:00 pm PST, Tuesday, October 22, 2013.

Three ways to a bid,

1. Place a comment below on this blog article to place your bid.

2. Or place your bid on my facebook page.

3. Or send me an email to mary@maryfineart.com.

Highest bid wins. Winner will be notified by Wednesday, October 23, before Noon.

My Early Southwest Landscape Paintings



Simplicity, 48 x 48 Dyptych, Oil on Wood.
This was my first landscape painting of Oracle, AZ.
Copyright 2006, Mary A. Gravelle

Today, I wanted to share two of my early landscape paintings I did when I first moved to the Southwest in 2006. The landscape blew me away. It was expansive and breathtaking. I had never painted a landscape painting before, nor had ever wanted to. But, I had to paint this beautiful landscape that I was excitedly photographing everyday in my awe of it.

It was a scary venture because I had just completed my fourth semester of painting at Manchester Community College in Manchester, Connecticut. My dear and awesomely talented painting professor, Rick Harden, dissuaded his students from painting landscape paintings. He said that one had to be really good at it because there are so many landscape painters already out there, not to mention the masters that we had studied.

As luck would have it, during many coffee shop visits, I befriended and enlisted the critique help of an art professor from Western New Mexico University, Dan Davidson. Anyone who knows Dan, knows he knows how to critique. It's his middle name. After several of his critiques, I decided I was good to go. One of his best comments to me was, "Well, at least you have some raw talent." Ha. Thanks, Dan! He helped me a lot, though. So, here we go...



Serenity, 24 x 48 Dyptych, Oil on Wood.
This was my second landscape painting of Oracle, AZ.
Copyright 2006, Mary A. Gravelle

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Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist who resides in Prescott, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty. Find her work and daily comments on her facebook page. Her art can be seen on her website, maryfineart.com. She can be contacted via email at: mary@maryfineart.com.

Pink Painting Auction Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

From now through October 31, 2013, I will be auctioning some of my original paintings that have a dominant color pink in them.

25 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

My goal is to raise $1,000.00, enough to help 10 women in need receive free mammograms.

So, for example, if you pay $1,000 for a painting, you receive an original painting that will deliver beauty for your eyes and joy for your heart that will last beyond your lifetime. And I get to donate $250, enough for 2.5 mammograms. Good deal? Yes.

The first painting is shown here, Purple Mountains Majesty, 36 x 30 (approximately), Acrylic on Canvas, Copyright 2008 Mary A. Gravelle. The retail value is $1,200. Starting bid is $500.00. Shipping cost is additional, estimated at $200, you will pay actual shipping cost. 

Bid deadline is 7:00 pm PST, Sunday, October 20, 2013. To bid, place a comment below on this blog article to place your bid. Highest bid wins. Winner will be notified by Monday, October 21, before Noon.

A Visit with Salusa Glassworks Inc

Artists Open Studio Tour Prescott AZ
Oct 4, 5, 6, 2013

On my way to the park to walk Sir Kitty, I saw a sign that led me to the first studio, one that I had planned to visit after our walk.

Salusa Glassworks, Inc.
A glass sphere that was shown
in a Will Smith movie, if my
memory serves me right.
Copyright Salusa Glassworks, Inc.

I stopped in, met and, visited with Emma and Bandhu S. Dunham at Salusa Glassworks, Inc.

Emma is what every artist needs: the marketer, organizer, and generally the brains, nuts, and bolts behind the art. I enjoyed chatting with her and getting to know what the artists were doing.

Salusa Glassworks, Inc.
Bandhu S. Dunham demonstrating glass blowing. His task-master, Emma, had him making 150 glass-blown pickles for a wholesale order.

Salusa Glassworks, Inc.
Emma, the brains behind the scene
keeping it all in order, sold, and shipped.

They were demonstrating their craft of glass-blowing. Bandhu was busy making pickles under strict orders from Emma. They were short 150 pickles for a wholesale order.

The other artist, which I am sorry to say, I never got his name, was busy explaining to a studio visitor on making glass beads.

Other favorite glass projects are the spheres and glass houses. See photos.

Salusa Glassworks, Inc.
Glass House. Everything is glass except a few of the
mechanisms for keeping the marbles in motion.
Copyright Salusa Glassworks, Inc.

Salusa Glassworks, Inc.
Bandhu S. Dunham has written many books on glass making.
This one is a textbook used by universities.

Salusa Glassworks, Inc.
A new Marble machine, manually turned.
Copyright Salusa Glassworks, Inc.

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Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist who resides in Prescott, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty. Find her work and daily comments on her facebook page. Her art can be seen on her website, maryfineart.com. She can be contacted via email at: mary@maryfineart.com.

Prescott Artists Open Studio Tour: Cathy Gibbons & Mary Schulte

Prescott Artist's Open Studio Tour
Oct 4, 5, 6, 2013

Cathy Gibbons and Mary Schulte
6th Street Studios
Prescott Arizona

Artist, Cathy Gibbons, and I share a common artistic inspiration. She, too, began painting the magnificent Arizona landscape after moving to Arizona.

I particularly liked her small landscapes, which were focused on smaller portions of the landscape, such as a flower or tree.

This makes sense since her favorite subject to paint is the portait. The mini landscapes are portraits of nature. Her love of the human portrait is apparent when viewing her paintings, examples surround her in the photo below.

Mary Schulte creates whimsical sculpture, mosaics, jewelry, and fiber arts. 

I was drawn to her hand-dyed wearables. Some of the necklines received hand sewn treatments which endeared them to me. 

I loved the pinks, browns, and beige toned items.

Most Viewed Prints This Week

Every week I get a report from my print online store to tell me which art works people are viewing, how many visitors, and where they came from.

Below is this past week's list:

Triangle as Light Source, 36 x 36 x 1 inches, Mixed-media . Copyright 2008 Mary Gravelle

1. Triangle as Light Source. Original is available. This is a very textured piece that can be best appreciated in person. Last visitor to look at the print was from Seattle, WA.

Magical, 36 x 48 x 3 inches, Acrylic on Wood. Copyright 2008 Mary Gravelle

2. Magical. Original is in artist's collection. Last visitor was from Seattle, WA.

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Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist who resides in Prescott, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty. Find her work and daily comments on her facebook page. Her art can be seen on her website, maryfineart.com. She can be contacted via email at: mary@maryfineart.com.

Blooming Painting Postcard for Marketing My Art

Postcards to Market My Art

As an artist, I think it is invaluable to send out postcards regarding my art. About a month ago, I sent a postcard out about my painting, Blooming. I sent it to my art collectors, potential new collectors, and a few select friends and family members.

I have not sent anything in the mail for a couple of years. I thought it was time to send out something tangible that people can look at and touch. If I'm lucky, they will love it and put it on their fridge or frame it and put it up somewhere in their homes or offices. And, if I'm really lucky, someone will actually purchase the original painting.

Combining efforts of newsletters, blogs, website, Facebook, and Twitter, along with snail mail, I am bound to cover my bases enough in order to keep my art in their awareness.

Do you think this approach will help in building my relationships with my current and future art collectors?

Do you have any other brilliant ideas for marketing art?

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Until Next Week

• Create art 
• Appreciate art 
• Buy art 

Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist who resides in Prescott, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty. Find her work and daily comments on her facebook page. Her art can be seen on her website, maryfineart.com. She can be contacted via email at: mary@maryfineart.com.

The Artists Hand

Mountain Spirit Gallery, Prescott, Arizona

I recently walked into Mountain Spirit Gallery in my new home town of Prescott, Arizona. The owner and photographer is Ron Evans. His work drew me in.

I walked pass the gallery on my way to my car yesterday. But, something caught my eye. I decided to take a look. Wow. Impressive. His photographs line the walls. He carries other local artists' works in various media.

He has printed his works large scale on gallery-wrapped canvas. The colors are sharp and bold. I'm guessing that he has tweaked the colors in Photoshop. They are stunning to say the least. It was my first experience with photographs where I could feel the photographer's presence. What an extraordinary feeling.

As I looked at each one, I felt him walking the landscape with a discerning eye, looking to capture the perfect essence of the place. I cannot say enough about this experience with his photography. He has a special gift, I believe. Somehow, he manages to coax the viewer into experiencing the landscape on a level beyond most photography. I keep wondering how he does it.

I have often heard people say that they like to see the artist's hand in a painting. I never really knew why until now. In contrast, I have also heard that the artist should never be a part of the artwork as it now belongs to the viewer.

I think in the past, I have worked to keep my artist's hand out of the work. Currently, I think I am heading in the direction of leaving my imprint on the work somehow. You might be able to see me in my current phone art paintings. What do you think?

Sunny Disposition, 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches, Mixed-media on Canvas.

 Copyright 2013 Mary Rush Gravelle.

Questions:

1. Can you see my presence in my current paintings?
2. Should the artist be 'seen' in the work of art somehow? Or is it better for the artist to keep themselves out of it? Is it even possible for an artist to stay out of the work?
3. Have you ever had an experience like this with a work of art, whether it is photography or otherwise? Can you explain how it felt?

Check out Ron Evans amazing photography work on his website.

Until Next Week

• Create art 

• Appreciate art 

• Buy art 

Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist who resides in Prescott, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty. Find her work and daily comments on her facebook page. Her art can be seen on her website, maryfineart.com. She can be contacted via email at: mary@maryfineart.com.

Moving on Down the Road to Prescott Arizona

I'm on the road right now, relocating to Prescott, Arizona. At least, that is the plan. That is where I am right now, in the Prescott Library with 17 minutes remaining.

I have made a full commitment to my art and writing. Tucson did not seem to be the right place for me in terms of furthering my art career. So, I packed up the car and Sir Kitty and hit the road for Prescott.

As I entered town on Tuesday evening, it was like watching a Frankenstein movie. A valley was visible, forming a V in the center of two mountains with the road going right between them. A storm was brewing with big gray clouds. I was a little frightened. That's where I'm headed? Blue skies where I am right now, just before the entry. Lightning bolts from both sides of the V... Whoa!

I entered as I continued on my road path. A flash flood made it impossible to hear the friendly GPS woman announcing where to turn. It was raining so hard, I could not see. Sir Kitty planted himself behind my back between me and the seat, hunching me toward the steering wheel. Then, my phone, along with my beloved GPS, died.

So, there I was, not a clue as to where I was. All I knew was that I had arrived at my new destination of Prescott, Arizona. I had never even visited the place before. I drove around and around, trying to get my bearings from whence I came. Then, I passed the cutest downtown with the town square.

As the rain dissipated, I looked up and was totally amazed. There a full double rainbow hugging my new town. This was no ordinary rainbow. It was the brightest rainbow I have ever seen. And it lasted forever.

So, my art supplies are still in Tucson. I'm looking for a place to live. I'm scouting the area. I'm trusting that Prescott will prosper me.

Until Next Week

• Create art 

• Appreciate art 

• Buy art 

Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist who resides in Tucson, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty. Her art can be seen on her website, maryraestudios.com. She can be contacted via email at: MaryRaeStudios@gmail.com.

Small 8 x 8 inch Mixed Media Vision Series Paintings for Sale--Early Bird Gets Savings!

1. Vision of Hope, 8 x 8 x 1.5 inches, Mixed-media on Canvas
©2013 Mary Rush Gravelle. Available for Sale. $225.00

Pink to Deep Red Vision Series

I began this series in December 2012 after I had gathered a few found objects from various walks and hikes.

I love making mixed-media paintings because they allow me the opportunity to explore in three dimensions. They also give me the freedom to experiment with unlikely combinations of materials, texture, paint, mediums, and colors.

I have written about these pieces in various blog entries. I will give you the links below in case you want to explore the process of creating them further, including a video I created on the first painting, Vision of Hope.

I'm Moving… I would love to sell these paintings!

These paintings are now available for sale at $225.00 each. If you want all three, you can purchase the series for $600 for a $75.00 savings. See the Early Bird Special I'm offering Labor Day Weekend only!

Shipping is $50. The 3-part series is most likely more to ship, but, that will be on me. If you want to save the shipping by picking them up, let me know. I'll bill you separately or we can make other payment arrangements.

Vision Series

Single Painting $225.00 USD 3-Part Series $600.00 USD

Single Painting

Vision of Freedom Vision of Hope One-Eyed Vision

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: 

• Buy Tonight: $175 each (saving $50 each) or 3-piece series for $475


Saturday Special: Vision Series: Tonight

3-Part Series $475.00 USD Vision of Hope $175.00 USD Vision of Freedom $175.00 USD One-Eyed Vision $175.00 USD

• Buy Sunday: $190 each (saving $35 each) or series for $520


Sunday Special: Vision Series

3-Part Series $520.00 USD Vision of Hope $190.00 USD Vision of Freedom $190.00 USD One-Eyed Vision $190.00 USD

• Buy Monday: $200 each (saving $25 each) or the 3-piece series for $550 


Monday Special: Vision Series

Vision of Hope $200.00 USD Vision of Freedom $200.00 USD One-Eyed Vision $200.00 USD 3-Part Series $550.00 USD

Previous blog articles on this series.

1. Mixed Media Project - The Beginning.
2. Mixed Media in Progress Stages Two & Three.
3. Mixed Media in Progress Stage Four.
4. Mixed Media in Progress Stage Five.
5. Mixed Media in Progress Stage Six.
6. Mixed Media 1st Piece is Complete (includes a video of work-in-process).

2. Vision of Freedom: Who Knows?, 8 x 8 x 1.5 inches
Mixed-media on Canvas. ©2013 Mary Rush Gravelle
Available for Sale. $225.00

3. One-Eyed Vision, 8 x 8 x 1.5 inches, Mixed-media on Canvas
©2013 Mary Rush Gravelle. Available for Sale. $225.00

Until Next Week

• Create art 

• Appreciate art 

• Buy art 

Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist who resides in Tucson, Arizona with her beloved cat, Sir Kitty. Her art can be seen on her website, maryfineart.com. She can be contacted via email at: mary@maryfineart.com.