Monday, October 10, 2011

Artist Mary C. Nasser

I'd love for you to meet my friend, Mary C. Nasser.  She's an artist and teacher.  We met through Etsy,  discovering that we both live in St. Louis!  The best part - we're both exhibiting at Wood Icing Gallery  in Chesterfield, MO. owned by another artist and Etsy seller Heather Haymart.

                                               
                                                        South by Mary C. Nasser
This painting layers a Hawaiian map, ink drawing of a Hawaiian petroglyph and geology, metallic tape, vintage illustration, green olivine sand (purchased on the Big Island), acrylic media and acrylic on a small stretched canvas.


                                                       Lake by Mary C. Nasser
This painting layers a Hawaiian map, ink, metal, encaustic, olivine (I purchased on the Big Island),  pieces of vintage map, and acrylic on a small stretched canvas.
                                                       
Mary started making art as a child, and her mother was always very supportive and encouraging of her interest in art. The painter who fascinated her the most was Vincent Van Gogh.  She let herself be absorbed in the process of art and painted as much as possible.  In 2010, a jury selected her sculpture proposal for Wings in the City – a project to raise funds for the Jennifer and Jim Koman Expressive Therapy Program at Wings, a  local pediatric hospice and palliative care program. Her 5' X 4' fiberglass butterfly sculpture is entitled Journey.  It is embellished with metallic acrylics and maps. The art project raised $1.3 million dollars for Wings.  All of Mary's art is inspired by nature. In 2007 she lived in the southwest, examining desert landscapes.  She studied at Red Cinder Creativity Center in 2008, located between the active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on the Big Island of Hawaii.  She studied the various landscapes and dynamic geology of the island. The dramatic volcanic landscapes continue to inform and influence her work.


 Contact Mary to buy her work.  You can also find her art at Wood Icing, The Little Gallery at Art Saint Louis, Artlandish Gallery, and Etsy! 


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Thanks so much Mary!  You're an inspiration to us all.
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20 comments:

  1. BluepieDesignsOctober 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    sue...how great is it that you have an artist friend close by! Mary's work is beuatiful- so glad I found your blog too. I know you from Etsy and love your work! Ireally have to blog more too..finding time is the challenge that I will have to conquer!
    Deb

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  2. Susie TenzerOctober 12, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Deb, thanks for your comments! Mary featured both Heather & me in a treasury - that's how we all met, it's a great story!

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  3. nangatesdesignsOctober 12, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Very nice feature. Mary does wonderful work!

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  4. CrystalOctober 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Very interesting and unique work she does! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. LostlemonadeOctober 12, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    What a wonderful friend to have! Beautiful works displayed!

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  6. KathleenOctober 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Nice feature of Mary's work!

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  7. MichelleOctober 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Mary does wonderful work! What a great feature.

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  8. BorneoBatikraftOctober 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Wow great feature!!! it`s amazing how some people can be so creative! :D

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  9. Susie TenzerOctober 12, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I'm so glad you all enjoyed seeing Mary's work!

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  10. eveyOctober 12, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I recently discovered mary's work through another blog, and I am so glad to see her featured again.

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  11. Linda BOctober 12, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Her work is beautiful. Amazing that you live near each other.

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  12. Lori BergmannOctober 12, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Very cool artwork—thanks so much for sharing! Isn't it wonderful when you find a "kindred spirit" nearby you can visit and be inspired by?! *Ü*

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  13. saraelynchOctober 12, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    very cool! it is a small world in so many ways...

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  14. Sewinggranny - MonaOctober 12, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    What a great story.. nice to meet someone you can connect with.

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  15. Denise and MelinaOctober 12, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Great story. We always need someone to share our passions with, right?

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  16. Susie TenzerOctober 12, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    thanks to evey, Linda B., Lori, saraelynch, Mona Denise & Melina - for stopping by & commenting

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  17. UnknownOctober 12, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Such beautiful work, thanks for sharing! I am your newest follower! =)

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  18. Southern Mom FindsOctober 12, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    your friend does beautiful work!

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  19. Susie TenzerOctober 13, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    thanks, Ooh Leela! & Over the Moon Gifts, for stopping by to comment

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  20. Mary C. NasserOctober 14, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Thank you so much for this feature, Susie.
    It was such an amazing and wonderful coincidence to meet you through Etsy, and now exhibit with you at Wood Icing!

    All the best,
    Mary
    Mary C. Nasser Art Blog

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