Mary Pratt

Empty Nester, Oil Painting

2022

Artist Comments
Artist Mary Pratt displays an aerial view of a potted plant in a beautiful abandoned nest. She paints in brisk impressionist strokes but orients the piece in a manner that develops the elements into abstraction. "I noticed the jewel tones during the magic hour when the sun is setting," shares Mary. She paints the nest glistening in certain parts with threads of gold leaf.

About the Artist
Mary Pratt, a Georgia-based artist, is known for her impressionistic yet modern oil paintings that capture the world with a jovial poise. Her soft, ethereal palette is complemented by the occasional bright pop of color. The artist’s aesthetic choices are intuitive rather than premeditated. Through her gestural brushstrokes, Mary’s paintings summon a joyful, even childlike, emotional response. Her style is nuanced by a range of inspirations, including scenery from the state of Georgia. The personal edge that Mary brings to each painting alters and enhances recognizable subject matter, cultivating an imaginative visual experience.

Words that describe this painting: metallic, nest, empty nest, home, birth, gold leaf, aerial view, perspective, impressionism, oilpaint, still life, monochrome, impressionism, still life, oil painting, grey

Empty Nester
Mary Pratt
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2022
20 in. h x 20 in. w x 1.5 in. d
6 lbs. 0 oz.