Waterside landscape oil painting

Where the Mountains Hide Their Faces - There is a solemn beauty in the way the wilderness holds its secrets. The elk moves with a kind of ancient patience, stepping through the cold as though it understands the hidden rhythms of the land. The pond, dark and half‑frozen, reflects only hints of the world above it, mirroring the mystery of the mountains themselves. In this moment, the forest becomes a cathedral of winter, the creature a lone pilgrim, and the unseen peaks a reminder that some truths are felt long before they are seen. Specs: 24" by 18", 1.5" deep, gallery wrap style with painted size. Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com

Echos of a Fragile Sea - Honoring the beauty of an endangered species in it's fragile environment. The Atlantic green sea turtle moves like a quiet hymn through the blue—an ancient life carrying the memory of oceans older than our stories. In the soft spill of sunlight, she becomes both survivor and sentinel, gliding past coral cities that depend on her just as she depends on them. Her presence feels like a blessing, a reminder that endurance can be gentle, and that even in a world of vanishing tides, beauty still insists on being seen. She is the living echo of a fragile future, swimming toward hope with every slow, deliberate stroke. Specs: Oil n Canvas 24" h, 48" w, 1.5" deep, gallery wrap style with painted sides Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com

There is a gentle strength in Where Loyalty Lives, the kind that doesn’t demand attention yet fills the room all the same. His steady posture and soft, knowing eyes speak of a heart that has learned devotion through everyday moments—waiting at the door, resting at your feet, listening even when no words are spoken. In this portrait, loyalty isn’t a grand gesture but a living presence, a quiet promise held in the calm gaze of a companion who chooses you again and again. This is 18 by 22,  It is $2000 for the original and will come in a floating frame. Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com

In the quiet hush of winter, two cardinals share a snow‑dusted perch, their colors glowing like small sparks against the cold. Their presence brings a soft warmth to the frosted world, a reminder that even in the stillness of winter, companionship creates its own kind of light. This is 11 by 14 and comes in a floating frame. Signed Canvas or Paper Prints Available, Contact Artist for more information. mary@maryspaintings.com