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A playful interaction between shapes and colors in nature unfolds in this fantastical landscape. Two predominant areas of light create a silhouette, casting oth...
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Nestled within an explosion of pink blooms, a woman becomes one with her surroundings. Soft hues form an ethereal refuge, providing a tranquil space for her rep...
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Two winemakers trek the vineyard isles toward the brightness and possibilities. An intentional use of white space in the composition allows the dominant yellow ...
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An array of vibrant flowers blooms against a soft, gray backdrop. Among them, striking red and purple roses steal the spotlight, while leaves in various shapes ...
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"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...
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Artist Mary Pratt paints two blue birds delicately perched on opposite branches. As they engage in their dance, their tail feathers serendipitously meet, creati...
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Artist Mary Pratt paints a quiet marsh winding through soft green grasses. She fully captures the beauty of the low country in an impressionist demonstration. "...
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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 compos...
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Artist Mary Pratt paints a surreal expressionist habitat surrounding a brightly colored bird perched on a branch. She believes birds are earthly showstoppers and captures them as such. These animals enhance our lives by encouraging us to pause and observe. "Oh look, there goes a beautiful bird—I always stop to look," says Mary.
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Mary Pratt, a Georgia...
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Artist Mary Pratt paints an impressionist image of a geisha dressed in a bold striped kimono. The subject leaves her arm outstretched as a tiny bluebird perches on her left hand. An enthralling atmosphere of red surrounded by turquoise engulfs the fanciful background. "Painting the geisha is inspiring to me. The mystery is her allure," says Mary.
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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...
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Artist Mary Pratt pictures an impressionist view of an empty boat with crossed oars resting on peaceful waters. A profusion of thick and gangly seaweed meande...
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Nestled in a pattern of an abstract floral bed, a woman walks through the garden with a bird perched on her hand. Artist Mary Pratt di...
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Artist Mary Pratt paints a woman walking on a long, winding path hedged with lush nature. Streetlights flicker toward the end of the horizon, creating a magic...
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Artist Mary Pratt expresses a beautiful model posing. The subject evokes sensuality and calm, with Mary focusing on the contours of her face and back. "I worked...
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Painting from life, artist Mary Pratt creates a clear glass vase with light reflecting on its shiny surface. With pronounced brushstrokes, Mary sets a joyful bo...
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"Sade shined as a model with elegant beauty," says artist Mary Pratt. She captures her subject's dignified countenance as she gazes steadily in the distance. He...
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Artist Mary Pratt paints impressionist yellow birds in situ of a leafy tree-like habitat. The triptych displays three avian friends calmly perching as the snow ...
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From farm to table to easel, artist Mary Pratt paints a pastoral still life of fresh produce. She exhibits onions, garlic, lemons, and beans in quick and fluid ...
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"As a child, I remember seeing the geisha for the first time and found their beauty extraordinary," says artist Mary Pratt. She pictures geishas wearing ornat...
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Using a light and soft palette, artist Mary Pratt paints a figure in a buoyant tulle dress surrounded by contrasting geometric shapes. With a pink rose in her hand, and a palm delicately placed under her chin, the woman exudes elegance heightened by her graceful manner. "I portrayed a scene where the levitating objects create action in an otherwise restful place."
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: figure, figurative, contemporary, woman, people, dress, fashion, gentle, flower, soft, pastel, impressionism, oilpaint, impressionism, people, oil painting, pink
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A radiant still life with blooms of pastel pink and yellow against a periwinkle backdrop by artist Mary Pratt. "Painting from life, I created a neutral glass va...
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A whimsical floral painting rendered in one of artist Mary Pratt's favorite colors. "I slathered gobs of paint using the alla prima technique," Mary shares. "...
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"Three geishas walk away from the viewer into a lantern strewn background with various prismatic shapes surrounding the figures," describes artist Mary Pratt....
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"Isolation sometimes bodes well for artists," says Mary Pratt with a smile. "Since I am a people person, being trapped in my house has allowed me to paint wit...
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"Atlanta's oldest neighborhood, Inman Park, is a popular destination for locals, the movie industry and visitors," explains artist Mary Pratt. "I was walking through Inman Park with my daughter and spotted these cool chicks and approached them to photograph. My daughter, mortified changed direction. The women, who worked in the movie industry, offered to pose on a bench outside...
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A young maiko - a geisha in training - strolls in an abstract landscape, her delicate face decorated in traditional makeup. The organic patterning surrounding...
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