Mary PrattHead in the Clouds, Oil Painting2025
2025
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Artist Comments
A graceful and ethereal figure stands with her back to the viewer. Centered in the composition, the woman is clad in a voluminous, soft lavender-white gown that cascades downward like mist. Her delicate posture suggests quiet elegance and introspection. The background is a dreamlike blue sky filled with puffy clouds, and perched gently on either side are two pale blue-gray birds. The serene atmosphere evokes a sense of the otherworldly.
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 sunlit home studio, with music filling the space. Beyond art, Mary spends her time hanging out with friends, playing with her grandchildren, and volunteering.
Words that describe this painting: figurative, other worldly, elegance, magical, woman, gown, dress, back, birds, clouds, people, fashion, contemporary, oil painting, purple
Head in the Clouds
Mary Pratt
Oil painting on stretched linen
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
48 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
10 lbs. 0 oz.
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- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Condition:Head in the Clouds. Mary Pratt. Oil painting on stretched linen. Finished edges. Ready to hang. One-of-a-kind. Signed on front.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 798661stDibs: LU922116522282
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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