"Chair of Bowlies," 1983
Mary overheard an old boyfriend’s father mix up this expression, and she
immediately pictured the drawing in her mind. She often works in that same
way, instantly visualizing the complete illustration before ever putting pen to paper.
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"This Woman Deserves A Party," 1984
This illustration was one of the first that launched Mary’s career
as a greeting card artist, quite simply because every mother who saw
it could instantly relate!
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"Believe," 1984
Mary has always loved the magical qualities of the Christmas season,
and she captured that in this simple, one-word statement. “Believe” was one
of Mary’s first Christmas illustrations and remains one of her most popular.
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"Don't Look Back," 1985
When Mary started this illustration, she imagined a child at a crossroad
with a sign reading “Your Life” in one direction, but she didn’t know what to put on the other arrow. Her husband Phil suggested the phrase “No Longer an Option.”
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"It's Good To Be Queen," 1989
Mary’s family dubbed her the “queen” as a child, and it stuck with her! The intricately detailed words are another trademark of her work.
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"Fun Back In Dysfunctional," 1995
Mary saw this phrase on a bumper sticker. Though many people identify
Mary’s work as sweet and cute, she is known just as well for her sense of humor.
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