Featured Painting
"33958 Winslow Street", 24" x 18", acrylic on canvas, $750
The house that I grew up in, kind of, sort of. Like a lot of my paintings it is a little bit of reality with a little bit more make believe.
I've been focused on making a series of paintings loosely based on the house that I grew up in. This particular painting represents my feelings about the house. It was small, warm and a bit funky with those green striped awnings. Don't you just love them? Our house really did have those. That is NOT make believe!
Happy Spring to you all...
Mary
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Events
This Friday, April 18th, 6-9 pm
Downtown Campbell Art Walk
305 E. Campbell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008
408 250-2732
Come and experience the Art Walk in Downtown Campbell every third Friday of the month. Be sure to stop and view the exciting new artwork in all of the galleries and studios. I won't be there, but Linda, Lisa, and Judith will be there in my place. Please go say hi!
Galleries and studios that participate:
The Art Beat
Galerie Boheme
Heartworks Studio
Mary Medrano Gallery
Sonya Paz Gallery
Terra Polaris Gallery
Debbie Marie Gallery
Stone Griffin Gallery
Audible Arts
Art Walk:
Friday, April 18, 6-9 pm
Hours:
6-9 pm
O'Hanlon Center for the Arts
616 Throckmorton Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.388.4331
My "featured painting" above is in the show!!
Show:
It's Not Easy Being Green
A Group Show Juried by Diana Marto
Show Dates:
April 1 - 30
Reception:
Tuesday, April 1, 6-8 pm. (I was at the reception and artist roundtable. What a joy)
Gregory Kate Gallery
925 The Alameda #101
San Jose, CA 95126
408.271.2626
Show:
Mother
25 artists showing works with the theme of Mother (including Therese May and Christine Benjamin) exhibiting one piece of artwork each, all with the same theme. Come to the gallery and vote on your 3 favorite pieces of art; cash prizes will be awarded to the 3 artists with the most votes.
There is no charge to view the art, and all of the artwork is for sale.
(Mother's Day will be on May 11th)
Show Dates:
April 2 - 27
Receptions:
Friday, April 4, 7-9 pm (I was at this reception. It was amazing!)
Friday, April 18, 7-9 pm (I will not be at this reception, sorry)
My painting "Pearl Necklace" is in this show.
110 South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113
408-271-6840
The Museum is located in the heart of downtown San Jose, at the corner of Market and San Fernando streets. It is neighbors with St. Joseph's Basilica, the Fairmont Hotel, and the Knight Ridder building, and across the street from Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park.
Show
5th Annual Jewelry Sale & Auction Benefit
Show Dates
Friday, April 18 to Saturday, April 19, 2008 (I will not be there, sorry.)
The San Jose Museum of Art celebrates the arrival of spring with its annual Jewelry Show and Auction Benefit. Magnificent jewelry designs, original artwork, raffle and silent auction items will be featured April 18 and 19, 2008.
I have donated my painting "Nudes in the Museum" for fund raising. I do this because we have a world class museum right in our own backyard. It has provided hours and hours of enjoyment for me and I am grateful for this museum and everything it offers.
Admission is free and proceeds benefit the San Jose Museum of Art.
Olive Hyde Art Gallery
123 Washington Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94537
510.791.4357
Show:
Best of Show
Animal Portraits Group Show.
Six of my paintings will be in this show including "Bunny Portrait", "Perro de Calle" (from the Mexico series) and four watercolor on paper cow portraits.
Show Dates:
May 2-31, 2008
Reception:
Friday, May 2, 7-9 pm (I plan on being at this reception)
Amsterdam Whitney Gallery
511 West 25th Street, Chelsea
New York, NY 10001
212 255-9050
Show:
Where the Ocean Meets the Sun
Elaine Farmer
Mary Medrano
Robert Mielenhausen
Gala Champagne Opening Reception
Thursday, May 8, 6-8 pm (I will not be at this reception. Sorry.)
Show Dates:
May 2 - May 27, 2008
Ameriprise Financial
One Almaden, Suite 800
San Jose, CA 95113
Please join me at Ameriprise in downtown San José for a reception and art show of recent works. This is the second year Ameriprise has showcased my work. From this fabulous downtown office suite, we will fill the space with art, conversation, food and beverages. Did I mention the view of downtown? It's beautiful.
Most of my recent work will be on display, and
I will be giving a talk about my art and process at 8 pm. I hope you will be able to join me.
Show and Reception:
Home Away From Home
Thursday, May 22, 7-9:30 pm (I will be there, with bells on. What does that mean?)
Artist Talk:
Thursday, May 22, 8 pm
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News
I now have my first YouTube Video. It is titled "Home Away From Home". It was very fun to make using Animoto software (free online). Click on the living room image below to see the video. Turn your speakers on. You won't want to miss the soundtrack by The Mary Dream.
Talk about amazing. Check out the jewelry made by Liz Weaver of gBebos. She has used prints of my art in her beautiful handmade jewelry. Go to her website to see more or click on the image below to see a larger picture of this beautiful necklace.
BLOG - If you are interested in reading about my process of making art, this is the place for you. It's the inside on my joys and struggles, frustrations - everything process.
Collector's Corner
I first met Barbara J. at an Open Studio a couple of years ago. She visited at the end of the day on a Saturday and said she was interested in a few pieces. The rest is history. see more
Student Work
This portrait of Bud Powell was made by Linda R. The assignment was to use dramatic lighting. Not only did Linda accomplish the assignment beautifully but her technique of painting lost and found edges is extra nice.
Semi-Private
Painting Lessons
No pressure or competition.
A supportive, positive learning environment.
Bring your own project to work on, or paint the still life set up in the studio. Lessons are $20 per hour. Each lesson is two hours long. Classes meet once per week.
All classes are currently full. Please call or email me if you would like to get on the waiting list.
Thanks! Mary
(408) 250-2732
From My Sketchbook
A morning sketching session at the Rodin Sculpture Garden outside the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University.
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