Mary Pratt

Tybee Light, Oil Painting

2023

Artist Comments
"I worked to expound upon the beauty of magnificent colors at dusk," says artist Mary Pratt. In this painting, she captures the breathtaking backwater sunset at Tybee Island, Georgia. Mary highlights the brilliant orange tones of the sky and its magnificent reflection on the water. The soft teals bring a touch of serenity to the scene.

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: Tybee, seascape, waterscape, oilpaint, sunset, water, Georgia, waves, impressionism, reflection, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, beige

Tybee Light
Mary Pratt
Oil painting on stretched linen
Painting wraps around edges
Varnished and Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2023
36 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
7 lbs. 5 oz.