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

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, 1.5 depth, gallery wrap style with painted sides Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com

The first whooping crane hatchling born in Louisiana since 1938 is more than a milestone; it is a breath restored to a story that nearly ended. In this triptych, the cranes move through light and marshland like living prayers, each panel holding a chapter of a species’ long journey back from silence. The tiny hatchling—once front‑page news, once unthinkable—becomes the heart of the piece, a symbol of resilience so delicate it feels almost holy. This painting doesn’t just honor the moment; it preserves the hope that rose from the marsh after eighty‑three years, reminding us that even the rarest lives can return when land, patience, and love make room for them. Celebrating the first successful hatchling of a Whooping Crane since 1938) Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com