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Living Branch/Art Highlight
Read more: Living Branch/Art HighlightThe 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
Read more: Cover Reveal/THE BRANCH THAT I AMIt’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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The Worth of Early Works
Read more: The Worth of Early WorksMaking room for a new and better isn’t wrong, but maybe we should hang on to one or two of those learning pieces. Treasuring them like we do the scribbles and hand paintings of childhood.
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One Year Old!
Read more: One Year Old!Today is the day! Mary Grace Writing is officially ONE YEAR OLD! I am a muddle of disbelief, pride, exhaustion, and determination.
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Morning Beach/Art Highlight
Read more: Morning Beach/Art HighlightHave 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
Read more: Prairie Sunset/Art HighlightI 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
Read more: Butterfly/Art HighlightToday 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
Read more: Grandpa’s Bee/Art HighlightToday 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…

