Most Visited Print This Week

The most visited print this week to my online print store was Flower Light. It is actually a photograph of a detail of a larger painting, Blossoming, which is not available as a print yet.

Flower Light would look fabulous in the acrylic print option, in the largest size, 40 x 30 inches. Imagine it in a room where you want a contemporary look. Or, if you like a framed print, consider framing in a white frame with a thin white mat of 1-1.5 inches so you can see more of the image.


Sorry, I was unable to upload a photo for this post from the computer I am using at this time. Click on the above links to see it. The full painting, Blossoming is pictured behind me in the below photo.

Mary Rush Gravelle, Artist

Until Next Week

• Create art

• Appreciate art

• Buy art


I would love to hear your comments on this article, please leave one if you feel inspired.


About the author: Mary Rush Gravelle is an artist who resides in Cottonwood, 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.

What My Fans Tell Me About My Art

"Oh, this one is truly great!
I love this style, Mary! "
--DCW

Happiness, 320 x 419 pixels
Digital painting created on phone app.
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

Oh, this one is truly great! I love this style, Mary!

In this week's blog, I focus on what a few of my fans are telling me about my art. It might be time to take my art more seriously, devoting more time and attention… and action toward its success.

I truly love making art and yet, it seems something inside me does not believe that I can prosper by creating art. So, maybe if I listen to what others are telling me about my art, it will propel me forward and deeper into my own positive belief.

Thank you to these fans for appreciating and talking to me about my art. It is deeply appreciated.

Read the captions underneath each work of art for comments on my art and those particular works.

"Mary very nice ....... your pieces are fabulous!!!!
"--VR

"Terrific!" --BS

" Love them.
 " --LB


Three Visions, Mixed media, 8 x 8 inches each.
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

"I just love ur art it's so colorful.,,…" --VR

Passionate Energy, 320 x 491 pixels
Digital painting created on phone app.
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

"I love your art Mary. It's sooo happy!…*

Joy is Contagious, 320 x 491 pixels
Digital painting created on phone app.
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

I think it would make great prints for doctors, dentists offices. Childrens wards in hospitals. Childrens bedrooms. Sunrooms, anywhere you want something really bright and cheery…Really, you've never thought of this? I've been thinking it for a long time.
…I think you could have a market for your art. I keep calling it happy. But it is… it's also fairylike… and sorta magical. I wouldn't put it in my living room… but kids would love the bright colors and the fantasy of it." -- MMT

"Absolutely love seeing your art!" --BS

Yay for the Rain!, 320 x 491 pixels
Digital painting created on phone app.
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

By the way Mary... I just want to say that I love your art. It is so bright and fun. Have you done anything with it as far as selling it? …Like I've said before, I think your art would be wonderful in hospitals, especially in childrens wards. It's so happy. …"

"Mary, they need people like you. ...what I mean by they need people like you is that everthing that can be done to promote healing, or even just a pleasant place for someones last days is a gift. Your art is brilliant, colorful. I look at it, and it makes me happy. I think that it could have the same effect on others.

 … "

"...And it has been proven that good thoughts and such can be healing.

 Sooooo, your happy art could help save lives... That's why I think you are necessary!




 …"

"Mary… just looked at your [Mary's Fine Art Facebook] page. Do you even begin to understand what you could do?" --MMT

So, to the readers of this blog post… what do you think? Do you agree with what the others have been saying about my art? Do you have any suggestions, contacts, or leads to share with me? How can I expand my art market? I welcome all of your comments.

" Lovely Mary.......    " --VR

My Tropical Vacation, 320 x 491 pixels
Digital painting created on phone app.
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

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.

Mary's Fine Art -- Shop on Facebook!

Dawn's Light, 28 x 22 inches, acrylic on canvas.
©2008 Mary A. Gravelle. Original is Sold.
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Are you on a budget but would love to uplift your space? Now you can purchase fine art giclee prints of my artwork,  right from my Facebook fan page. Click on the "Shop" tab to begin shopping. LIKE my page to stay informed.

What is a Giclee Print? Giclée (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a spray or a spurt of liquid. A giclée print is a high-end fine art print recognized as "the next best thing to owning the original." The quality of the giclée print rivals traditional silver-halide and gelatin printing processes and is commonly found in museums, art galleries, and photographic galleries. Giclée prints are created typically using professional 8-Color to 12-Color ink-jet printers. These modern technology printers are capable of producing incredibly detailed prints for both the fine art and photographic markets. Giclée prints are estimated to last over a hundred and forty years and are a valid investment for art appreciation because they are much more affordable. Every image is an original print in its own right; individually inspected from start to finish.

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Essence Painting in Process

Essence of Mary Alice Rush. Stage One

Stage 2. Tree branches filled out.
Rainbow whited out.

First of all, for those who have been reading my blog, you most likely see that I changed the look. I hope you like the change. Let me know.

In January I received a spirit message to create Essence of You paintings. This idea backfired on me at that time.

I have decided to paint the Essence of Me and discover the process for painting the Essence of You (i.e. someone else).

I'm using my birth name in the title of this painting since I believe that my true essence has not changed. I was most likely born with it. And you were born with your true essence intact too.

The Being on upper right of the painting is from an Igniting drawing I did 9/20/06. When I was figuring out what my essence might look like, she popped into my head that she is my essence.

That is all I would like to say at this time about my essence. I would like to hear your comments and ideas on the idea of Essence paintings. Do you think you would consider commissioning me to do an Essence of YOU painting for you with your input? Or would you prefer to hire me as a Painting Guide to help you paint your own Essence painting?

Stage 3. Left column and its foot rounded out.

What is the social function of art? Part One.

‎"In a decaying society, art, if it is truthful, must also reflect decay and, unless it wants to break faith with its social function, art must show the world as changeable and help to change it." -- Ernst Fischer


My friend, Jean Eisenhower, posted the above quote on her Facebook wall.


Do you agree or disagree with what Fischer is saying here? I disagree. Below, I will begin an attempt to support that stance. I would love to hear what you think about the above quote.


My opinion is that the social function of art is to uplift, enlighten, and inspire. I hope that my art is able to do that for others. I want to create beauty so that the viewer will be reminded of the beauty that is all around them, if only for one fleeting moment. A sight of beauty can touch one so deeply and penetrate through layers of discord. A glimpse of beauty can heal our aching and longing for a better world. And hopefully, inspire action to create a better world.


I recently watched the movie, Local Color, about the director's encounter with Russian painter, Nikolai Seroff. Seroff's strong opinion throughout the movie validated my own experience of thinking about art. He also thought that art's purpose was to uplift mankind. In the movie, we get to see another opposing opinion through many heated discussions between a friend of Seroff's and himself. The director is an 18 year old at the time of his encounter with Seroff so most of what Seroff was philosophizing about was a little over his head at the time. I think every artist should see this movie.  It is thought provoking and teaches some of Seroff's painting techniques. Most of the discussions were about the differing opinions of the value of representational art vs. abstract expressionistic art.  Whether an artist paints representational or abstractly does not matter to me. I think what one can gather from the movie is more about the heart of art and what the artist is trying to convey with his art. Just listening to the trailer for this movie is inspiring: http://www.localcolormovie.com/. You can read a blog post that I enjoyed reading about the movie here: http://ericmerrell.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/local-color-the-movie/.


Stay tuned as I unfold further thoughts on this subject. Please join the conversation. I would love to hear your ideas.


Pictured above: © Mary A. Gravelle, Oh the Possibilities, 12 x 16 inches, acrylic on canvas, original is sold. Fine art prints can be purchased.

Video on Essence of You Painting

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• Do you sometimes forget who you truly are? 
   
   
• Do the circumstances of life at times blind you to your true self? 
   
   
• Are you aching to remember your greatness? 
   
   
• Do you thirst for the knowledge of self? 
   
   
• Do you need something inspiring to look at to remind you that you are okay, that there is more to life than what is presenting itself to you right now? 
   
   
• Is the environment around you dull and lifeless? 
   
   
• Would you like to see a glimpse of your true essence? 
   
   
• Would you like to read a message that is meant for only you?

If you did answer Yes to any of these, then the Essence of You painting might be for you. 

 

I invite you to Schedule a Free Discovery Phone or Skype Session to find out if the Essence of You Painting is for you and learn more about this limited time offer. Hurry, you must schedule your Discovery Session by Dec. 31 when the offer expires.

Please call me at: (575) 956-7315

Or Email me: info@marysfineart.com

Web page: Essence of You Painting

E.S.S.E.N.C.E. of You

• This painting is a unique gift to self or someone else that you hold dear to your heart.

Is it Time to Treat Yourself?

December Newsletter is Published

December Newsletter

Special Offer: 50% Off Coupon on Fine Art Giclee Prints

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Living with Art

People who come visit me always comment on my colorful artwork. They tell me that the vibe is great in my place. I believe part of that is the art.

Yesterday, I cleaned my living room and rearranged the art on the walls. It has changed the energy up and feels good.

Do you have artwork that you have not hung yet? Isn't it time?

Do you need art to hang? Click on my SHOP tab on my Facebook Fan Page and shop to your heart's content!

Don't know where to start? Give me a call for your free art consultation.

Five-Day Sale on The Place to Be Fine Art Print

FIVE-DAY SALE 40% OFF NOV.1 THRU NOV. 5. The Place to Be fine art print. Selected sizes: 8 x 16 inch Regular Price is $244.00, Sale Price is $146.00; 12 x 24 inch regular price is $382.00, Sale Price is $229.00. Begin your collection now of Mary Gravelle's colorful southwest landscapes. SALE ENDS November 5. Don't miss out on this opportunity to uplift a wall in your home or office at a great price! The regular prices will revert back on Nov. 6, so get it now!

© Mary A. Gravelle, The Place to Be, 12 x 24 inches, acrylic on canvas. Image may not be reproduced without prior consent. Original is SOLD. Available only in fine art prints.

Mary's Fine Art Website Gets a New Look

Sep 8, 2010 -- New Look

A new header banner has been created by incorporating the "Purple Mountains Majesty southwestern landscape painting. The sidebar went away thus streamlining the look. Also, check out the About page as I have added my artist bio and resume. And don't forget to go the Workshops page and register for Wisdom Painting coming up Sep. 19.

New Mary's Fine Art Logo - 2

Okay, a good friend gave me the feedback that the logo I just designed/redesigned for my business, Mary's Fine Art, looked too Christmassy. I had to agree. So, hopefully this one works. Your feedback is helpful.

New Mary's Fine Art Logo

I have just re-designed the logo for Mary's Fine Art. Here it is in black /white and color. What do you think? Any feedback is appreciated.

Painting Photo Gallery on MySpace

I have uploaded all but one of my southwestern landscape paintings to Mary's Fine Art Photo Albums at MySpace. Check it out. Post your comments on the paintings.

Mary's Fine Art is on MySpace

Check out my new website space at MySpace:

Mary's Fine Art on MySpace

Busy Updating & Refining My Websites

Whew. Websites are a LOT of work! I had a really good session with some talented ladies yesterday. They gave me great advice on refining my websites to make them more user-friendly. I think this is a challenge for most webmasters, especially when it is our own website. We are too close to the situation to really see it with fresh eyes. So, I'm currently updating and simplifying my CafePress.com store. Then, I'll get to my Mary's Fine Art website. The advice is to try to keep it "two clicks" away or less, taking out the layers I have built into both of these sites. It made perfect sense to me, the artist, keeping all of my series and paintings in separate categories. Apparently on the user end, this is not such a good idea. Okay, back to work. Ta ta.

Recap of 2007 -- Quite a Successful Year for My Art

• 3 Exhibits Showing My Paintings During 7 Months in 2007
• 4 Paintings Sold
• New Fine Art Website Created, www.marysfineart.com
• Newspaper Articles Written
• Painted 19 Paintings on New Subject: Southwest Landscape

<-->THREE VENUES SHOWED MY PAINTINGS:

1. Feb. 2007 -- Show at the Barn Gallery, Rancho Linda Vista, Oracle, Arizona
-- SOLD ONE PAINTING
2. July 1 thru Sep. 30, 2007 -- Show at the Twisted Vine, Silver City, New Mexico
-- SOLD ONE PAINTING
3. Oct. 5 thru Dec. 31, 2007 -- Show at the College Avenue Collection, Silver City, New Mexico -- SOLD TWO PAINTINGS

<-->SOLD FOUR PAINTINGS -- Pictured Below:

<--> Two Paintings Became Part of the College Avenue Collection:

<-->Newspaper Articles were Written:
Visit this link: http://www.marysfineart.com/press

<--> I develped and published my first fine art e-commerce website, www.marysfineart.com

<--> I painted, painted, painted.
I have completed 19 paintings since I left Connecticut on July 1, 2006. These were new painting adventures changing my style from abstract symbolism to outside observation of the southwest landscape. I don't know if that sounds like a lot to any of you. Believe me, it is a lot considering I moved cross country from Connecticut to Tucson, Arizona and then to Silver City, New Mexico where I have moved three times! This includes packing, moving, and two storage spaces. I have been mobile and yet have remained committed to my art.

<--> In addition to the art, I have fallen in love four times and broken up four times! Talk about creating and moving on ..... Whew, what a year!