BIOGRAPHY
Mary was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mary left Winnipeg and her journey lead her to N.W.T. where she learned
the Native and dying Art of Moose Hair tufting. After numerous moves between provinces, she landed in Airdrie, AB.
Mary has been involved in the Airdrie Regional Arts Society since 2014, as a volunteer, then 2015 as Director, then 2015 as Vice President. She held the Vice President role from 2015 to early 2018.
Mary has her artwork published in Oh West Canada, Contemporary Artists from Western Canada" Imago Mundi Project book,
by Luciano Benetton Collection. Her artwork will be forever preserved in the Gallery of Luciano Benetton in Italy.
Currently, Mary creates Abstracts. Mary states "This is a very freeing form of Art. There is such a vast and infinite mind space, to which one can use, to create their Abstracts. Some of the tools and mediums I use are: modelling paste, crackles, pouring mediums, glazes, coffee grounds, wood shavings, news paper articles, inks, metallic foils, cheese cloth, brushes, rollers, the list is endless! What I love about painting Abstracts are "The painting methods, ideas and mediums are never wrong!"
Mary's favorite saying is "Education is a life long learning!" :)
CURRICULUM/ VITAE
SHOWS/EXHIBITIONS/BUSINESS SHOWCASINGS
2017 - Bert Church Live Theatre's "Art Lounge" Feb - April
2016 - ARTS Christmas Show, Airdrie, AB
2016 - Homestyle ARTS Market Show, Airdrie, AB
2015-2017 - Delree's Native Art Gallery, Didsbury, AB
2015-2016 - Choice Furnishings, Calgary, AB
2015 - Home Studio "Art Treasures Forever"
2015 - Highland Primary Care Network, Airdrie, AB
2015 - Homestyle ARTS Market Show, Airdrie, AB
2015 - Genesis Place, Airdrie, AB - "Lounge Room"
2015 - Airdrie Eyecare Center, Airdrie, AB
2015 - City Hall, Airdrie, AB - "Great Room"
2014 - City Hall, Airdrie, AB - "Great Room"
2014 - Airdrie Home Furnishings, Airdrie, AB
2014 - Airdrie Regional ARTS Market - Bert Church Theatre, Airdrie, AB
2014 - Studio Phi - Group Exhibition - Black and White, Calgary, AB
2013 - Limelighter - Outdoor Art Show, Calgary, AB
2012 - Surfacing Seven Art Show and Sale - Calgary, AB
2012 - Limelighter - Village Brewery Art Shows, Calgary, AB
EDUCATION
2012 - da Silva Method Instructor Certification for Abstracts
2012 - da Silva method Courses and Classes:
- Level I
- Level II
- Team Teaching
- Alive Abstract Painting
- Oversized Canvas
- Art Marketing
- Thesis
2012 - Blacksheep Design Studio: Brenda Topley
- Paverpol Certified Instructor
2012 - Jane Romanishko:
- Paverpol - Level I
- Paverpol - Level II
2005 - Window Jeannie:
- "How to Window Paint" for Commercial/Residential
WORKSHOPS: OIL AND ACRYLICS
2017 - 2019 -Acrylic Classes: Wes Jones
2017 - Water Colour Class: Glen Collin
2016 - Pouring Medium Class: Darlene Moore
2016 - Coloured Pencil Class: Dee Poisson
2016 - Critiquing Class
2011 -2014 - Jenny Baker, Danielle Barlette, Samantha da Silva
1996-2009 - Mary Owens, Tracy Moreau, Nancy Harron, Dorothy Dent
- Holly Hanley, Willow Wolfe, Barb Halvarson, Arlene Linton,
- Glenice Moore, Sharon MacNamara.
CLUBS AND AFFILIATIONS
2015 - 2018 - Airdrie Regional Art Society - Vice President/Member
2015 - 2016 - Airdrie Regional Art Society - Vice President/Member
2015 - Airdrie Regional Art Society - Director/Member
2014 - Airdrie Regional Art Society - Member and Volunteer
2014-2015 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver
2014-2015 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Calgary Chapter
2015 - Saatchi Gallery, London, England (under construction)
the Native and dying Art of Moose Hair tufting. After numerous moves between provinces, she landed in Airdrie, AB.
Mary has been involved in the Airdrie Regional Arts Society since 2014, as a volunteer, then 2015 as Director, then 2015 as Vice President. She held the Vice President role from 2015 to early 2018.
Mary has her artwork published in Oh West Canada, Contemporary Artists from Western Canada" Imago Mundi Project book,
by Luciano Benetton Collection. Her artwork will be forever preserved in the Gallery of Luciano Benetton in Italy.
Currently, Mary creates Abstracts. Mary states "This is a very freeing form of Art. There is such a vast and infinite mind space, to which one can use, to create their Abstracts. Some of the tools and mediums I use are: modelling paste, crackles, pouring mediums, glazes, coffee grounds, wood shavings, news paper articles, inks, metallic foils, cheese cloth, brushes, rollers, the list is endless! What I love about painting Abstracts are "The painting methods, ideas and mediums are never wrong!"
Mary's favorite saying is "Education is a life long learning!" :)
CURRICULUM/ VITAE
SHOWS/EXHIBITIONS/BUSINESS SHOWCASINGS
2017 - Bert Church Live Theatre's "Art Lounge" Feb - April
2016 - ARTS Christmas Show, Airdrie, AB
2016 - Homestyle ARTS Market Show, Airdrie, AB
2015-2017 - Delree's Native Art Gallery, Didsbury, AB
2015-2016 - Choice Furnishings, Calgary, AB
2015 - Home Studio "Art Treasures Forever"
2015 - Highland Primary Care Network, Airdrie, AB
2015 - Homestyle ARTS Market Show, Airdrie, AB
2015 - Genesis Place, Airdrie, AB - "Lounge Room"
2015 - Airdrie Eyecare Center, Airdrie, AB
2015 - City Hall, Airdrie, AB - "Great Room"
2014 - City Hall, Airdrie, AB - "Great Room"
2014 - Airdrie Home Furnishings, Airdrie, AB
2014 - Airdrie Regional ARTS Market - Bert Church Theatre, Airdrie, AB
2014 - Studio Phi - Group Exhibition - Black and White, Calgary, AB
2013 - Limelighter - Outdoor Art Show, Calgary, AB
2012 - Surfacing Seven Art Show and Sale - Calgary, AB
2012 - Limelighter - Village Brewery Art Shows, Calgary, AB
EDUCATION
2012 - da Silva Method Instructor Certification for Abstracts
2012 - da Silva method Courses and Classes:
- Level I
- Level II
- Team Teaching
- Alive Abstract Painting
- Oversized Canvas
- Art Marketing
- Thesis
2012 - Blacksheep Design Studio: Brenda Topley
- Paverpol Certified Instructor
2012 - Jane Romanishko:
- Paverpol - Level I
- Paverpol - Level II
2005 - Window Jeannie:
- "How to Window Paint" for Commercial/Residential
WORKSHOPS: OIL AND ACRYLICS
2017 - 2019 -Acrylic Classes: Wes Jones
2017 - Water Colour Class: Glen Collin
2016 - Pouring Medium Class: Darlene Moore
2016 - Coloured Pencil Class: Dee Poisson
2016 - Critiquing Class
2011 -2014 - Jenny Baker, Danielle Barlette, Samantha da Silva
1996-2009 - Mary Owens, Tracy Moreau, Nancy Harron, Dorothy Dent
- Holly Hanley, Willow Wolfe, Barb Halvarson, Arlene Linton,
- Glenice Moore, Sharon MacNamara.
CLUBS AND AFFILIATIONS
2015 - 2018 - Airdrie Regional Art Society - Vice President/Member
2015 - 2016 - Airdrie Regional Art Society - Vice President/Member
2015 - Airdrie Regional Art Society - Director/Member
2014 - Airdrie Regional Art Society - Member and Volunteer
2014-2015 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Vancouver
2014-2015 - Federation of Canadian Artists - Calgary Chapter
2015 - Saatchi Gallery, London, England (under construction)
