Portrait Artist Mary Singer
My work involves many subjects and various media. I work primarily in oil on canvas or
Board but I also work in acrylic, mixed media, watercolor , pencil, pastels, colored pencil and pen and ink. I enjoy capturing the spirit of the subject. Portraying people, especially when that entails working from old photos, is a challenge that I always welcome. Pets are a favorite subject because I have always had a heart for them. Equine portraiture is a first love for me. Nature , scenic, flowers, trees and wildlife stirs my soul.Whether I am portraying a person , home or nature I am always driven to put ‘life’ into it.
My methods involve intense study of the subject when working on commission.. Ideally , I go to the client and observe, sketch and take my own photos. Observing the subject and doing life sketches ia always my first choice. I always do value sketches , working with the client to involve them in the process to assure satisfaction. I reach a point where I leave it alone for a while then go back to it with a “ fresh eye “.
My originals are primarily realistic but I employ impressionistic methods as well. Mixing media is also enjoyable and allows me to add another dimension to the panting.. The area I live in is all the motivation I need. I take many of my photos of the Upper Mississippi River and the surrounding area. Many of my scenic paintings are area streams and backwaters. Water is a theme that appears repeatedly in my work. My faith as a Christian is reflected in the constant use of and appreciation for nature. The Upper Midwest is one of the most beautiful anywhere.
www.msingerart.com
“From Above”
“Singer Valley”
“Trempealeau Wildlife Refuge”
“Sitting Bull”
“Above The Storm”
“Chief Black Kettle”
“Pheasant Melody”
“NEW/ OLD”
