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.

Original oil painting triptych sold.  The price shown is for a triptych print set on canvas (three separate prints). -  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 seventy-eight 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

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

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