“Winter Stroll on Long Lane Farm” 1-17-10
Today I went for a walk with my dog Ginger out through the pasture to the field beyond. As it says in my notes the morning was very cloudy and misty, I think because the temperature has warmed enough that…
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
Mary McAndrew
Painting + Illustration
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“The Field in January” 1-9-10
I bundled up because it was extremely cold today and headed outside for some fresh air. I used a clip board to hold my small sketchbook and a small box of oil pastels. I needed to keep it really simple…
“Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland” 9-13-09
This is a sketch I did back in September but didn’t have time to post it, thought I’d share it now. Just thought I’d put this little tiny sketch up. Gary and I ended up here pretty late on a…
Published in “Garden 91” Magazine in Taiwan!
Exciting news! Garden 91, a non profit magazine in Taipei, Taiwan has featured my artwork and nature sketching blog in their magazine! They are a non profit organization that concentrates on the value of nature, the true meaning of design,…
“Path to the Barn” 1-2-10
Here’s a very small sketch (4″x5″) that I did outside in the freezing cold. The sun had set and twilight time was coming, when the snowy landscape takes on a bluish cold tone. I tried to use my waterbrush but…
“Winter Sketches, New Years Eve”
I have a few sketches to share that came before New Years Eve day, I’ve been getting behind on my updates here! So just a few sketches, the above one is a wasp that paid a visit to my bathroom…
“Hike up Clennell” 10-16-09
Today it was sunny and very blustery! We decided to take a hike near Clennell up the valley along the River Alwin then we looped back by walking up and along one of the huge hills. What gorgeous views we…
“Fall Leaf and European Goldfinches” 10-22-09
Just some little sketches from my field book. I pick up leaves just like so many people do, I can’t help it, they call to me from the ground all wet and shiny and brilliant colors. Each one calls, “Pick…
“Old Bewick Ancient Rock Art” 10-11-09
This hike was such an adventure that I’ll never forget! It was long and had so many great views that I have quite a few photos to share with you before you see my sketch and watercolor painting at the…
“Shaggy Ink Cap Mushroom”
I am not sure when I started to be fascinated by mushrooms and fungi, but when I go hiking I find I’m always stopping to notice them tucked away under branches, logs or leaves. Sometimes they’re right in front of…