Late afternoon deer scene – gallery wrapped canvas prints available

Boomer  - Oil on canvas:  There are dogs who simply share our homes, and then there are dogs who share our lives. Boomer was the latter — a Springer Spaniel with a gaze that could quiet a room and a spirit that moved with equal parts devotion and mischief. In this portrait, his expressive brown eyes become the focal point, drawing the viewer into a moment of connection that feels both intimate and enduring. Painted in 2015, the piece blends realism with a softly impressionistic landscape, allowing Boomer’s presence to rise from a world of color and memory. The textured brushwork in his black‑and‑white coat reflects the tactile truth of a beloved companion, while the rolling hills and luminous sky behind him echo the joy and freedom he carried wherever he went. It is 18 x 24, 1  depth, framed in a matching floating frame. Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com

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

Where the Sky Remembers - 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, and the quiet strength that lives in both. Oil on canvas.  This is 48" high and 24" across, 1.5 " deep, painted sides - gallery wrap style. Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com

In Where the Valley Remembers, the landscape holds its breath in a moment of gentle communion. The standing deer watches the river’s slow turn, alert yet unafraid, while the resting deer settles into the soft cradle of grass and shadow. The eagle’s glide overhead adds a note of wild sovereignty, tying earth and sky together in one sweeping gesture. The warm light of the setting sun softens every edge, turning the valley into a sanctuary where creatures move with quiet purpose. It is 36 x 48, 1.5 depth, gallery wrap style with painted sides Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com