Sunflowers and Chicadees

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

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

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