Mary PrattImagining Flight, Oil Painting2024
2024
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Golden, rimmed petals create a textured ground, supporting a yellow-crowned canary framed against a purple backdrop. Surrounding butterflies add vibrancy and balance, with chartreuse accents that make them stand out. The composition emerged organically from artist Mary Pratt's imagination, presenting an otherworldly scene that invites contemplation of flight and freedom.
About the Artist
Artist Mary Pratt celebrates the beauty and whimsy of everyday life, blending impressionistic techniques with modern flair to capture the world with jovial poise. "I determine colors and aesthetics intuitively," says Mary. Through her gestural brushstrokes—soft ethereal palettes complemented by the occasional bright pop of color—and nuanced style, Mary's paintings offer a fresh perspective on familiar subjects, inviting viewers to experience them in new and imaginative ways. Pivotal moments, including overcoming breast cancer, have shaped her artistic journey. She paints in her garage studio, bundled up in layers during the winter and wearing tank tops and shorts in the summer, all while music fills the space. Beyond art, Mary spends her time hanging out with friends, playing with her grandchildren, and volunteering.
Words that describe this painting: bird, flight, petals, butterfly, crown, diamond, flying, butterflies, insect, animals, contemporary, oil painting, yellow
Imagining Flight
Mary Pratt
Oil painting on stretched linen
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
18 in. h x 18 in. w x 15 in. d
6 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
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- Condition:<p>Artist Comments<br>Golden, rimmed petals create a textured ground, supporting a yellow-crowned canary framed against a purple backdrop. Surrounding butterflies add vibrancy and balance, with chartreuse accents that make them stand out. The composi.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 785381stDibs: LU922115330052
Mary Pratt
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, Pratt’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 Pratt brings to each painting alters and enhances recognizable subject matter, cultivating an imaginative visual experience.
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