Christmas Chicadees – Original oil painting

The forest in Where the Green World Breathes feels like a living cathedral, its light falling in soft, moss‑green hushes as the waterfall threads its quiet song through stone and shadow. The stag stands poised at the edge of that shimmering veil, not as a visitor but as part of the land’s own heartbeat—an emblem of stillness within motion, strength within gentleness. In this moment, the wild world seems to inhale, holding its breath in reverence, as if acknowledging the sacredness of every creature that depends on its enduring grace. 48 by 24 and the depth is 1; wood framed, stretched canvas print Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information.

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

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