Mary Wilbanks, NWS

Mary is represented by Goldesberry Gallery, 2625 Colquitt St.
Houston, TX 77005

 and Envision Gallery, El Prado , N.M.
 

The rugged colors and textures of the mountains and canyons inspire me.  The process of formation, and erosion made by wind and time hold an attraction for me.  In my paintings I try to duplicate this phenomena.  By painting, adding paper and other materials and then tearing away, sanding and painting again, I am building, forming, and then wearing away and distressing the surface.  This process reveals lines, shapes and textures more interesting than anything I could deliberately paint.

I see the earth as a fragile, living entity.  It is my hope that all who see my work will feel the beauty and majesty of the land I love, and that it will draw from the viewers their own personal vision, that vision of caring and connection with the earth that we all carry within ourselves.
 

Recent and coming Exhibitions:

Goldesberry Gallery has 5 new pieces, 2625 Colquitt, Houston.

Exhibit at River Oaks Art Center, Alexandria, La.  on April 13, 2012 , w/ Mary Davis and Rosanne Hudson.  A demo and workshop is planned for Mary on April 11 - 12.

Springfield Art Museum : Watercolor Honor Society 25th Anniversary Members Invitational Exhibit May 7to July 5, 2011

Workshops and demos:

Open Studio and Workshop at Mary's studio July 30-August 3.  $155. for 3
days $225. for 5 days/ There are 2 more spaces available.

Springmaid Beach , Myrtle Beach S.C, November 11-17, 2012  Acrylic and Collage and Open Studio:  write Mary for more information on any of the above workshops.

February 17-18, 2012 at the Arizona Artists Guild- Acrylic a Collage

 March 30 to April 1, 2012  Experimental Acrylic and Collage at WAS-H

  Email Mary for more details.