Mary Pratt

Poppies, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
Artist Mary Pratt features poppies grown from seeds she brought back from South Korea. "The poppy's tissue-like petals and long stems make for a striking composition," says Mary. She paints en plein air in her garden using natural light and surroundings to create an alluring scene. Her work progresses as a testament to the beauty and wonder of nature and an ode to the vibrant colors and delicate forms of the flower.

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: poppies, poppy, floral, flower, garden, plein aire, botanical, oilpaint, impressionism, plants, flora, vertical, impressionism, flora, oil painting, green

Poppies
Mary Pratt
Oil painting on stretched linen
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
36 in. h x 24 in. w x 1.5 in. d
6 lbs. 0 oz.