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The floral still life painting features a bouquet of magnolias arranged in a tall glass vase. Artist Mary Pratt uses layers of soft green and silvery grey impas...

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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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Loose, gestural brushstrokes and a luminous palette of crimson, ochre, and violet span this charming piece. Featuring a pair of cardinals, artist Mary Pratt inf...

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A small feminine figure emerges from the flowers slightly left of the bouquet. Surrounding stems and blossoms partially hide her from view. Loose strokes and ov...

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Three women stand poised in quiet communion. Flowing white forms and dark bodices balance softness and strength. Floral motifs echo their inner lives, suggest...

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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 two blue birds delicately perched on opposite branches. As they engage in their dance, their tail feathers serendipitously meet, crea...

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A chorus of yellow birds gathers along gestural branches within a soft field of turquoise, yellow, and ochre. The composition suggests a quiet rhythm, where b...

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A geisha, dressed in a traditional kimono, walks along a stone path beside water. The bold, red obi adorned with an organic motif contrasts with the soft green ...

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Nestled among layers of pink and contrasting leaves, a bright red-breasted bird prepares for flight. A twig seemingly dangles from its beak. Its vibrant pluma...

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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 pale, winding path curves gently through a grassy expanse. Subtle textures and layered brushwork suggest motion and a soft atmospheric depth. Hues of green, b...

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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 o...

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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 ...

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A woman in white pauses beside still water. She shelters beneath a delicate parasol as evening light dissolves into reflection and shadow. Rendered with express...

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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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A tall tree anchors the foreground of this Irish landscape, while a gentle path draws the viewer into the scene. Artist Mary Pratt uses layered palette knife st...

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A woman in a flowing dress walks toward a hazy skyline, moving among other pedestrians. Her calm presence contrasts with the modern bustle around her. Through s...