“Rydal Water-Last Day” 9-12-08
In the morning looking out my window, I was greeted by an unusual sight, sheep in the courtyard! I guess…
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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″…
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…
“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…
“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!…
“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.…
“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…
“Shooting Star” 1-3-09
Last night as I walked out to the barn, I paused to admire the stars, it being a clear night…