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Mary Ann was born in Cleveland, Ohio and has lived in Illinois and Texas before settling in Florida. Over the years she has traveled around the U.S. , Canada, Europe and Asia. The influences of these countries have inspired her work especially since one son lives in Singapore with his family. She especially likes to combine her love of photography with her travels. Needless to say she has many photos and memories to reference for her paintings.
She used her degree in education to teach several art forms including enameling on copper and decorative painting. Mary Ann won awards in both areas including having an ornament she designed selected for the White House Christmas tree and an honorable mention in a national design contest held by Plaid, an art supply company.
Over the decades she has studied with more than two dozen well known artists in both the fields of decorative painting and watercolor media. Ten years ago she ventured into watercolor quite by accident and became fascinated with the way paint and paper work together.
She owned a local gallery with several partners for a number of years to help showcase the work of other artists. Mary Ann is a member of the Florida Watercolor Society, Brevard Watercolor Society and is former President of the Titusville Art League.
One of her awards includes winning the first " Tales of Titusville" limited edition print contest. Mary Ann also teaches beginning watercolor with enthusiasm and dedication to local students. Locally her work can be seen at Art Vue Galerié in Historical Cocoa Village, Florida.
MEMBERSHIP:
Florida Watercolor Society
Brevard Watercolor Society
Past President Of The Titusville Art League
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