Pencil on Textured Colored Paper

"Ann Estelle Ice"
Mary's most famous character isn't always so sweet,
sometimes she gets a little attitude... much like Mary herself!


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"Circus Family"
The circus is a frequent subject for Mary, a carryover
from what used to be an enormous collection of clowns.
She has since trimmed down the collection, but the subject
continues to spark her creativity.

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Oil on Canvas

"If The Hat Fits, Wear It"
Because she is most comfortable illustrating with pencils
and markers, Mary has often said her experiments as a painter
would "never see the light of day!" She's sharing this piece, though,
showing that witty quotes always find their way into her work.

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Pencil Sketches

"Mother and Child"
This stunning illustration shows Mary's true gift
for capturing quiet, personal moments.

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"I'll Pencil You In"
Mary has considered creating a calendar of these
lightly shaded pencil sketches, going so far as
to create this image for a potential cover.

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