Artist Spotlight - Mary Veiga
Biography
Growing up on beautiful farmland, Mary naturally drew inspiration from her surroundings. Spending time riding her horse through the striking abundance of the landscape instilled in her a strong sense of attachment and belonging.This inspired her to share this experience through artistic expression.
Rainbow Sunset, 2024 Oil on Canvas 46 x 60cm
Demonstrating a natural ability and interest from an early age her work began drawing many awards and recognition, Mary went on to formal training at The Maryland Institute and College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. Her fine arts education continued with acclaimed landscape artist David Buckley Good, and John Brandon Sills.
Harnessing Light, 2024 Oil on canvas 76 x76 cm
In 1995, Mary began her art business as a professional mural artist and master craftsman in Trompe l'oel, and faux finishes for residential and commercial clients throughout the Baltimore Washington area. Her extensive training with both dimensionality and texture enriches thr experience of her landscape paintings as she specialized in large landscape murals.
River Flows, 2024 Oil on canvas 91 x 91 cm
Her work has won many awards and been featured in Modern Impressionists Magazine, Western Art Collector Magazine, Maryland Farm and Harvest on MPTV, Talbot Spy, Attraction Magazine, Voyage Baltimore, Good Housekeeping Magazine, Chesapeake Home and Living, The Tidewater Times, HGTV, The Baltimore Sun and many more.
Breathe, 2024 Oil on canvas 76 x 102cm
While Mary works full time painting in plein air as well as her studio painting she Is also a top award winner in Plein Air Invitationals on the east coast
Sol, 2023 Oil on canvas 56 x 91 cm
Mary's work is represented by The Trippe Gallery in Easton, Md., Buzutto and Greene Art in Baltimore,Md., Capital Artist Collective in Washington D.C., Charleston Artist Collective in Charleston,Sc., Warm Springs Gallery, Warm Springs, Va., and Highlandtown Gallery, Baltimore, Md.
Transitions, 2023 Oil on canvas 61 x 61 cm
Mary resides in Baltimore as well as Tilghman Island, Maryland with her husband Jeff and two boys Noah and Callaway.
River's Mist, 2023 Oil on canvas 61 x 61 cm
Artist Statement
My work begins with enlightenment I find in nature. Themes of inspiration with inner peace and belonging are intentional expressions throughout my work. Using atmosphere and light by tapping into all of the senses, I aim to share this feeling with my viewers.
Summer's Glow, 2024 Oil on canvas 46 x 61 cm
Fields of Gold, 2022 Oil on canvas 61 x 76
Tone on the Marsh, 2024 Oil on canvas 76 x76cm
Country Comfort, 2019 Oil on canvas 60 x 76 cm
Into The Blue, 2023 Oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm
Glow, 2023 Oil on canvas 60 x 60 cm
Reverie, 2024 Oil on canvas 60 x 76 cm
Sunlight in the Woods, 2024 Oil on canvas 25 x 25 cm
