Artworks by Mary M Irving

Becoming Birthday Boy

Hello, I am a 66 year old woman who wants to draw and paint human faces and bodies better. As a watercolor fanatic, I have learned that having a grand drawing is the basis for a delightful watercolor outcome. As a beginning sketch and drawing person, I find that I enjoy making an expressive drawing just on general principle.

Art is one of my forms of therapy – I began painting 16 years ago after suffering a traumatic brain injury in an auto accident. I wanted to learn how to create form with color. Now, I want to create more lovely color forms due to creating a great foundational drawing. I paint from many personal photos of my children and grandchildren. I paint from my life and those scenes that are memorable or inspirational to me – practicing old and learning new techniques along the way.

Art making, studying, considerations, and practice take up about 20% of my waking hours.

I would like to draw from my imagination based on what I “know” of anatomy and marks and perspective and construction lines. Thus, I am quite taken with Drawing Academy videos and the techniques on offer in a rational process in the course.

I want to win the course because my art marks would be even more delightful to myself and those who do so behold. I want to win because money is tight on Social Security. I want to win so I can take the courses. It may be that more beautiful paintings may better sell.

Voters should vote for me as I do have demonstrated potential and no doubt could become a better artist with additional training and positive practice. Thank you, Voters!