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Where are you from?: Louisiana

What's your favorite medium (i.e. acrylics, watercolor, oils etc)?: graphite pencils and pastels

How long have you been drawing or painting?: I'm returning to art after a long lay off

Tell us a bit about yourself:: I first began to draw in a Reading class, where the teacher had each of us pick a Christmas card and use a grid to make a bigger version of it. We used oil pastels to finish it. The next year in high school, I thought that for a class project, I would attempt to draw the first 16 presidents. I tried James Buchanan first, and it looked pretty much like him so I drew them all. I drew a few other things after that, but left it after a couple of months. I went to college, received a BS, then began working at a school as a para. I eventually went back to college to become a teacher. During test week, (March 2008), when we finished testing for the day, I read to the students. Others were not finished, so we had to remain in our room. During that time of reading to the students, I decided that we all should attempt to draw the girl on the front cover. After this effort, I took pictures and drew the students that I tested. Other students saw these drawings and the requests began. I have drawn several portraits since then and loved all of it. I am now working with soft pastels also. I have no training or art class experience. I am learning so much from the people on this site. Thanks for all of your generosity and encouragement!

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J.D. Hilberry - realistic, trompe l'oeil art
http://www.jdhillberry.com/how_to_draw_pg2.htm

Drawing and Sketching Website (How to)
http://drawsketch.about.com/library/gallery/blgal_roman_silk.htm

Tutorial website
http://www.artshow.com/resources/index.html

Artists site included many tutorials in different mediums including pastel.
http://www.artshow.com/resources/index.html

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Next WIP - updated

I need to work on the eye area a bit and give it a background, but am almost through. For dar… Continue

Posted on January 4, 2009 at 2:30pm — 18 Comments

I know that I would prefer to have the hand in a different place, but too late. This is what they took with them with a few changes. I thinned her forearm and added more shadow and highlights to her face. I defined her eyebrows and his and added shine to her bracelet. I will… Continue

Posted on January 3, 2009 at 12:30am — 18 Comments

New WIP Update

Just another update. I lowered the collar and will now let the client see it to suggest changes. Thanks for wanting to stay updated.

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Posted on December 30, 2008 at 3:00am — 32 Comments

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At 12:21am on January 10, 2009, al said…: thank's mary, i don't know, maybe because the flower behind the leaves,??????????
i don't know, i can't explain it

At 9:43pm on January 9, 2009, Carolyn said…: Thank you for your kind comments on Max Mary. I haven't looked at your work for a while and am bowled over by it! WOW! You have such talent!

At 3:22pm on January 9, 2009, Sheri Spencer said…: Mary, I appreciate your comment on my Santa! Your art work is great! You have a wonderful talent!
Sheri

At 3:10pm on January 9, 2009, Gerri said…: Hi Mary, thank you so much for your comment on the drawing of my daughter, it's really appreciated. I'm glad you figured out how to mail the picture of your friend's late husband to her safely. Take care, Gerri

At 2:37pm on January 9, 2009, Orlando said…: Thanks a lot Dear Mary L,
Loves you,
Your friend Orlando from Venezuela

At 1:50pm on January 8, 2009, Dorothy said…: They are an invaluable little tool. I must tell you Mary how much I enjoy watching your work take shape. Always a pleasure for me.
Kindest Rgds
Dorothy

At 4:37am on January 8, 2009, Kay said…: Hi Mary, just got back to the site. Been busy for a couple of days. Thanks for going through the step by step with me. I am such a slow learner. ugh! You are so kind and patient. I am going to put your advice to good use - I hope. Thanks again!

At 12:51am on January 8, 2009, Orlando said…: Wow, Mary L, amazing portraits, very realistic, I thought the gentleman was a photo, absolutely perfect. I also have to tell you that I am very grateful for your vist and sweet comments about my paints, you are very kind,
Thanks and congratulations again,
Your friend Orlando from Venezuela

At 9:30pm on January 7, 2009, Margarita said…: Hi Mary
your work is fabulous, and sorry for not coming as before but my husband is in the hospital again and he will be 4 or 5 more days,
Wishing you a wonderful time, enjoy your Art Work. my dear friend

At 12:14pm on January 7, 2009, Notts John said…: Hello Mary
Thankyou. The monochromes are a mixed up bag. Some are pencil and some are pen and inkwashed over to get shadows etc
John