art – Mary Grace Writing

Living Branch/Art Highlight

The blues and greens of this piece just make me happy. It feels alive and full of hope, though to some the tree itself might seem stark and strange.
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Cover Reveal/THE BRANCH THAT I AM

It’s really happening! I am so excited to announce the final cover design for my upcoming chapbook. The Editing process has stretched me. There were tears, and procrastination and frustration. But I am so thankful for the process. I have learned so much from working with an editor, and I am proud of what we…
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Morning Beach/Art Highlight

Have you ever walked a beach in the early morning, and seen the pink in a sunrise shimmering off the water? Its quiet moments like that I live for. When I can’t find them in my own life, I like to paint them into being. Morning Beach is an example of such a moment. I…
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Prairie Sunset/Art Highlight

I have never been afraid to show my artwork in all its imperfections. Prairie Sunset is another of my early works inspired by a photograph taken by my friend Jason Shepard. I love being able to look back and see the growth that has happened in my work. I am not ashamed of where I…
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Butterfly/Art Highlight

Today I would like to highlight another work. I painted this butterfly as a practice piece for a larger painting, for my Mother. One of her favorite things is butterflies. It was a huge test of my abilities as my first painting at home, and not in an art class with an instructor. The original…
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Grandpa’s Bee/Art Highlight

Today I would like to share with you all an early painting of mine. Grandpa’s Bee was painted in memory of my grandfather, John Miller. He was a carpenter, farmer, and beekeeper. I decided to upload this little guy at the request of some of my family members. I love how I am able to…
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Black Capped Chickadee/Art Highlight

This week I have a new design available at my Redbubble Shop! I am really proud of this one. I had been eyeing up some round canvas paintings an acquaintance of mine was creating, and decided to ask for some at Christmas this last year. My husband obliged me, and this is the first put…
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December Night, Art Highlight

I am excited to introduce you to my second new design of the year. “December Night” was painted in early 2020. The poem was written in December of the same year. I felt the two belonged together, though I didn’t plan for it when the small original was painted. I chose the first two stanzas…
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He Keeps Me, Art Highlight

This week I released a new design at my Redbubble Shop. He Keeps Me is a blending of my art and poetry, and shares the same name as the painting. You can read the full original poem here. This design is available on sixty-six different products. From t-shirts to mugs, stickers and greeting cards to…
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Release

Several weeks ago, I was asked to paint my first commission of 2021. I am honored to be a part of a friend’s grieving process. Trey, you were and are so loved.
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