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The Essence of Night
The Essence of Night
Mary Garrish
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"The Essence of Night" captures the mysterious beauty of twilight, with soft moonlight breaking through dense clouds to reflect on the water below. The deep, rich tones and subtle lighting evoke a quiet, meditative mood, making this nocturne painting perfect for those who appreciate the serene beauty of the night.
This piece invites viewers to pause and reflect, offering a sense of peace and stillness that makes it a captivating focal point in any room. Its elegant composition and soothing palette make it ideal for creating a calming atmosphere.
- 20" x 16"
- Oil on Linen
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Mary Garrish
Mary Garrish is a nationally-renown artist. Her major interest is in impressionist oil renditions of plein air landscapes. She paints annually around the world while teaching workshops and performing demonstrations both en plein air and in studio.
Mary was born in Miami Beach, Florida. She devoted intense study with many of the great landscape artists of this era. She’s judged and shown her work in numerous national juried shows, and has had several one-woman shows at both galleries and museums. Her art hangs in galleries, public spaces and private collections around the United States.
Mary loves giving back. She served as the President of the American Impressionist Society and enjoys teaching art. In 2020 Mary began creating educational videos. Her first release was “6 Elements of Design.” In 2023 she released another video called “Tonalism.”
Her work is showcased at Gallery on Park, JM Stringer Gallery and Hagan Fine Art Gallery and Studio.
Selected Awards and Exhibitions
2024 National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, Merit Award
2024 Art Renewal Center Salon, Semi-Finalist
2024 Plein Air Salon, Finalist, Top 30 division
2024 Plein Air Salon, Finalist, Nocturne division
2022 Best of Plein Air LPAPA, Finalist
2020 AIS 21st Annual National Fine Art Exhibition, 3rd Place
2019 Salmagundi Club, Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Work
2017 Art Muse Online Show, Master Finalist
2017 OPA Fall Online Show, Honorable Mention
2013 Greenhouse Gallery Salon International, Honorable Mention
2013 Plein Air Artist Colorado National Show, Collectors Choice Award
2013 Women Painters of the Southeast, 1st Place, American Art Collector Award of Excellence
2013 American Parks Through the Beauty of Art, Traveling Top-50 Artists
2010 AIS 11th Annual National Exhibition, Award of Merit