The Autumn Sentinel

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

Whispers Along the Water’s Edge - In this beautiful scene, the stream moves like a soft hymn, slipping over stone and shadow with a calm that feels almost sacred. Two does stand near the water’s edge, their presence adding a tender pulse to the scene. One leans forward to drink, trusting the stillness, while the other watches the glowing sky reflected in the current. Their gentle shapes echo the flowering bushes nearby, creating a harmony of life that feels both delicate and enduring. Specs: 24" by 24", 1.5" deep, gallery wrap style with painted sides Original Sold for $7,000.  Canvas prints are available at $350 each.  Buyer pays 9.75% sales tax ($34.13).  Seller pays shipping and insurance within the United States. Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com

Where Hope is Buried - 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

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