Mary’s Paintings
Mary Lynn Talley is a self-taught oil painter from South Louisiana, creating wildlife and landscape works rooted in wetlands, forests, and coastal natural environments.
Fall Season Redheaded Woodpecker Bird – Original oil, framed
Original painting sold. Price is for a canvas print in a frame. - At 18 by 22 inches, the painting holds an intimacy that invites the viewer closer, as if stepping into the hush of that late‑season afternoon. The colors settle gently across the panel, gathering in soft layers that echo the quiet dignity of the scene. The woodpecker’s bright crown becomes a single note of courage against the mellow drift of pumpkins and leaves, a reminder that even the smallest creatures carry their own rituals of watchfulness. In this scale, every detail feels personal — the weathered grain of the fence, the tender glow of the harvest, the poised stillness of the bird — all working together to honor the fragile beauty of autumn’s last, lingering breath.
The painting will come wrapped in a matching floating frame.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Louisiana Lake Arthur painting – framed stretched canvas print
Where the Sky Remembers - framed stretched canvas print. There is a sacred calm in the way evening settles over the Basin country, a hush that carries the weight of seasons, storms, and the enduring spirit of South Louisiana. The colors drift across the horizon like a soft benediction, reminding us that even in a world marked by change, there are moments of pure, unbroken grace. In this painting, the lake becomes a keeper of light, the sky a keeper of memory, and the whole scene a tribute to the landscapes that have shaped generations. It is a love letter to Louisiana — its waters, its skies, cormorants nesting in the cypress trees and the quiet strength that lives in Southern Louisiana.
Original oil painting sold. Framed canvas prints available. This is 48" high and 24" across, 3/4 " deep, simple wood frame, stretched canvas print.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Oil painting turtle sea wildlife art
Where Hope is Buried - jury selected piece, recognized for its evocative storytelling and conservation-centered theme.
A mother sea turtle returns to the water in the fading gold of day, her silhouette softened by the last warmth of the sun. Behind her, beneath the sand she has shaped with ancient care, rests a hidden cradle of tomorrow. She leaves no marker, no sign—only trust in the rhythm that has guided her kind for millions of years.
In her slow retreat, there is both exhaustion and triumph. Every step toward the waves is a testament to endurance, to instinct older than memory, to a lineage fighting to survive in a world that grows harsher each season. All sea turtles are endangered, yet she moves with the quiet certainty of one who still believes in the possibility of return—of hatchlings rising from the sand, of small lives finding the ocean’s embrace.
Specs: 24" by 18", 1.5" deep, gallery wrap style, painted sides.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Pelicans and Storm Clouds – large, framed stretched canvas print
Original oil painting sold. The price shown is for a framed print on canvas. - This is a jury selected piece. On the eve of the catastrophic August 2016 flood, the wetlands held their breath beneath a sky splitting open with fire and shadow. Pelicans carved through the heavy air as cypress sentinels braced against the quickly approaching storm, and the last light flared defiantly across Lake Arthur’s darkening water. This painting captures that charged, unforgettable moment—beauty standing its ground before the storm reshaped South Louisiana.
It is 40 x 30, .75 depth, framed in simple wood, stretched canvas print, if you prefer a 1.5" gallery wrapped style, contact artist. Any version or any size, 40 x 30 or smaller is available. Pricing will vary for smaller versions. Contact artist for special orders.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Southeastern Bluebird – Original oil in floating frame
In Where the Wildflowers Listen, dawn unfolds like a whispered promise across the marsh, touching each petal and feather with its first tender glow. The bluebird perched on the weathered post seems to pause in perfect stillness, as if listening to the soft rustle of blooms waking in the early light. Water gathers the sky’s pale gold, hills rest in muted calm, and the whole landscape feels suspended in a moment where nature speaks only in hushes and the heart instinctively understands.
It is 20 x 10, and will come wrapped in a matching floating frame.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Stillness Under the Driftwood – Original oil, framed
Stillness Under the Driftwood - Tucked beneath the shelter of a fallen log, a young raccoon pauses in the quiet rhythm of the forest. Smooth river stones, worn by time and water, gather around its hiding place like a natural mosaic of soft grays, rose‑tinted browns, and cool earth tones. Light filters gently across the scene, catching the subtle textures of fur, wood, and stone, inviting the viewer into a moment of stillness at the water’s edge. This painting celebrates the intimate, often unseen world of Louisiana’s woodland wildlife—where curiosity, caution, and beauty meet in a single breath.
It is 18 x 24, 1 depth, framed in a matching copper colored frame.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Summer Cardinal Among Dogwoods – Original oil, framed
Original Oil Sold - the price is for a canvas print in a floating frame. - There is a quiet courage in the way the cardinal holds its place among the blossoms, as if the garden itself has offered him a moment of refuge. The soft whites and greens gather around his bright red form like a circle of calm, letting his vivid heart shine without strain. In this stillness, the bird becomes a symbol of hope carried lightly — a reminder that even the smallest presence can brighten a weary day. The scene feels like a blessing whispered in color, a gentle assurance that beauty endures, even in the tender spaces where light and emotion meet.14" by 14" Sold in a floating frame
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Sunflowers and Chicadee Bird Pair – Original oil, framed
In this painting, sunflowers rise like small suns above a weathered garden fence, their golden faces catching every warm shimmer of daylight. Purple blossoms weave through the scene, creating a soft harmony of color where two chickadees pause in gentle companionship. The clear blue sky opens wide behind them, giving the whole moment a feeling of ease and simple happiness — a place where light lingers, blooms listen, and joy settles softly into the day.
It is 10" x 20" and will be wrapped in a matching floating frame.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Winter Bluejay – Original oil painting
There is a sense of watchfulness woven through this scene, a gentle tension between the hush of winter and the bright intelligence of the jay. Its vivid blues rise like a small flame against the pale air, offering a reminder that even in the quietest months, life continues with purpose. The pine branch becomes a stage for resilience, the snow a soft veil over the forest’s secrets. In this painting, the bird is not merely observed — it is honored, a sentinel of the woods who carries the stories that winter keeps close.
It is 14" by 14" and will come framed in a floating frame.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
Winter Cardinal Birds – Original oil
In the quiet hush of winter, two cardinals share a snow‑dusted perch, their colors glowing like small sparks against the cold. Their presence brings a soft warmth to the frosted world, a reminder that even in the stillness of winter, companionship creates its own kind of light.
This is 11 by 14 and comes in a floating frame.
Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.
mary@maryspaintings.com
