“Rydal Water Hike” 9-11-08
Not too long ago I posted about my hike around Rydal Water in the Lake District of England. I did sketches as I went, some being quick as the day grew short and chilly. Below is a sketch I did…
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Mary McAndrew
“Robert Burns Day and his poem “To a Mouse”
I hesitated to put this study up, it’s nothing gross to a naturalist, a dead mouse. Some people would say “oh, gross!” but all through time, man (scientists and artists in particular) has learned by studying from dead creatures. I…
“Hiking on my Land” 1-23-09
Today as the sun shone and the temperatures climbed to a balmy 30 or so degrees, I felt a very strong urge to just grab my field kit and go for a hike with Ginger. I notice whenever I go…
“English Wetlands” 1-19-09
Today I painted this miniature watercolor of some wetlands in England. It measures only 2.25″ x 4.25″, yes it’s a wee tiny thing! I have some pictures from England I want to work from sitting on my kitchen table; so…
“Snowy Egret” 1-17-09
This is a miniature painting of a Snowy Egret done in Inktense Watersoluble Ink Pencil, black. It’s very small, 2.25″ x 3.25″ and I used just water and a small brush to wet the pencil as I worked. I wanted…
Nature Sketching and Painting Classes
Indoor or Field Classes Join Naturalist Artist guide Mary McAndrew in sketching, painting and experiencing nature through art. Mary McAndrew (716) 741-4544 mary@marymcandrew.com Come explore nature with me as we work indoors or out from real nature subjects and photos.…
“Rydal Water and Cote How B+B” 9-11-08
After a long night time drive from Muncaster, I arrived at Rydal Water and settled into my room at Cote How Bed and Breakfast. I had only one day to explore as I spent an extra day under Muncaster’s spell.…
“Muncaster Castle Day Three, The Owl Centre” 9-10-08
My third day at Muncaster was so full, I did two posts to cover it, this is the second half! The following pictures are all from the World Trust Owl Centre at Muncaster Castle on September 9th in the late…
“Muncaster Castle Day Three, Morning Hike and Castle” 9-10-08
I started this busy day by meeting my host Patrick and spent the entire morning walking the property with him. We left my backpack in a tiny little room with a tiny door to the outside of the castle and…
“Art Openings Last Night” 1-10-09
Friday night around Buffalo is usually a pretty busy art scene night, last night there were a few openings going on. I went with my son Paul to the ‘Free Friday at the Knox’, every Friday at the Albright Knox…