SOLD—2009-2010, CALLA LILIES, 78” x 24” x 3” Black Walnut carved relief
“I have the urge to carve, I can’t explain it, I have the urge to create.”
SOLD—1983 CREATURE (Bug) approx 20” x 30” three color wood block print
SOLD—1983 ASLEEP IN THE DEEP (Octopus) approx 20” x 30” wood block print
History of woodcuts: An instructor at the Lower Columbia College received a grant to teach printmaking to six practicing artists. Working from life and not photographs, the Octopus was sketched at the Aquarium in Astoria, Oregon. ”Creature” was inspired by a drawing of a bug on the screen door of a hotel in Peshwar, Pakistan. The thistle below was sketched from the forest outside the Mary’s studio.
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SOLD — STORYBOARD DRAWING COLLECTION
Fourty-six (46) original storyboard illustrations from the 1976 View-Master Bible Story, “Jesus Christ, His Life, Disciples, Miracles.” Pencil on tissue mounted to mat board. Passages curated and depicted solely by Mary. Twent-one of these sketches were turned into a View-Master set. This is a sample of illustrations from the larger storyboard drawing collection.AVAILABLE—LIMITED EDITIONS IN BRONZE
These limited edition reliefs, depicting the Mysteries of the Rosary, are incorporated into the landscaping of the Peace Garden at the Grotto (international Catholic shrine and botanical garden in Portland, Oregon).Intended to be unique and not mass produced, the sculptor has been given permission to cast limited editions at her discretion for special installations.
$9,500—Cast Bronze 18” x 27” x 1.5”, drawing and clay model, from The Joyful Mysteries: “Birth of Jesus”
$8,500 Cast Bronze 18” x 18” x 1.5”, clay model and casting detail, from The Joyful Mysteries: “Annunciation”
Casting time to be estimated at the time of deposit. Foundry costs are subject to change. Prices will be confirmed when interest is expressed. 18” x 18” x 2.5” reliefs: $8,500.00 / 18” x 27” x 2.5” reliels: $9,500.00 / 33” x 42” x 1.75” Crucifix: $13,500.00
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18” x 18” x 1.5”, and clay model and cast Bronze detail from The Joyful Mysteries: “Presentation of Jesus”
Cast Bronze 18” x 18” x 1.5” and original sketch from The Sorrowful Mysteries: “Agony in the garden”
18” x 18” x 1.5” original clay model and Bronze casting from The Sorrowful Mysteries: “Scourging at the pillar”
Cast Bronze 18” x 18” x 1.5” clay model and detail from The Sorrowful Mysteries: “Jesus carries his cross”
Cast Bronze 33” x 42” x 2” shown installed at The Grotto from The Sorrowful Mysteries: “Crucifixion”
18” x 27” x 1.5” natural, weathered Bronze patina from The Glorious Mysteries: “Ascension of Jesus”
Cast Bronze 18” x 18” x 1.5” from The Glorious Mysteries: “Resurrection of Jesus”
18” x 18” x 1.5”, freshly cast bronze, from The Glorious Mysteries: “Coronation of Mary”
Cast Bronze 18” x 18” x 1.5” freshly cast Bronze from The Glorious Mysteries: “Descent of the Holy Spirit”
1986: In the studio composing the clay models of “The Glorious Mysteries.” as installed at the Grotto (The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother), in 1989. Reliefs are sold at the discretion of the artist for special installations and never in a group of five as shown above.
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