Mary Pratt

Wintering Together, Oil Painting

2021

Artist Comments
"This cardinal couple frequently visits the trees in my yard," says artist Mary Pratt. Two bright red cardinals face each other, as if in deep conversation. The purple-gray background accentuates their distinguished color. "I am always astounded by their vivid color and I painted to accurately capture their beauty."

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: cardinals, male, female, birds, winter, nature, animals, wildlife, couple, relationship, impressionism, animals, representational, oil painting, red

Wintering Together
Mary Pratt
Oil painting on stretched linen
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2021
12 in. h x 12 in. w x 1.5 in. d
4 lbs. 0 oz.