"When a painting is finished, it's like a newborn child. The artist himself must have time for understanding it." Matisse
Experience a fresh and user friendly internet site that features the watercolor artistry of Mary Osgood. Mary is a native of Wisconsin and has lived in Denver for over thirty-five years. She currently divides her time between Denver and Atlanta.
The purpose of The Osgood Art Gallery is to serve your art interests by helping you find a personal connection to the spirit and beauty of God's world through artistic creations, prose and poetry. As you conduct your search through the gallery, Mary will offer resources that will feed your soul --spectacular photos, poems, stories and favorite links.
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Comments About Mary's Work
"The painting speaks of beauty and of fond memories." G.S. Denver, CO
"It makes me feel peaceful when I look at it." L.M. Chicago, IL
"...such a peaceful feeling,...and it seeps into my heart."
"Each card speaks of joy, hope and peace." M. P. Atlanta, GA
"I like your use of color. Your paintings are so restful." L.D. PA
Quantity discounts are availabe for cards ("cheaper by the dozen"). If you are interested in a specific design for Holiday Greetings, Invitations, Thank You Notes or resale, write or e-mail Mary for quantity pricing or click #5 Help Info. Mary also does commission work.
All paintings, giclees, prints and cards are on acid free archival paper. The gicless are on watercolor paper and are limited to a numbered edition of 100. The standard prints are limited to a numbered edition of 250. The originals and prints are matted and ready for standard size frames. All are signed by the artist.
The fine art cards are 5x7 and 3x5 on textured acid free card stock and also suitable for framing. The inside of the card is blank for your personal message. They make wonderful small gifts for any occasion.
Keep watching for regular updates.
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Artist's Biography
"A painting is never finished--it simply stops in interesting places." Paul Gardner
I have dabbled in watercolor since kindergarten and remember being intrigued by watching the paint drip down the paper and colors mixing as they ran. The freedom of the paint and the freshness of the colors is what fascinates me about watercolor even now. I took up watercolor painting more seriously when grandchildren entered my life and I decided to retire to have more time with them. They are always a source of inspiration.
My work has been selected for juried shows and shown in various group art shows as well as one woman shows. My watercolor cards, prints and original paintings are sold in specialty shops in Denver and Atlanta. Keep watching for new watercolor images. They will show up in various categories of the Gallery. The vibrant painting of poppies, "Poppin' Up" was shown in the Colorado Watercolor Society Fall Show.
I am a member of the Colorado Watercolor Society, Georgia Watercolor Society, Spruill Art Center and the Park Hill Art Club. I have donated artwork for non-profit benefits such as: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic, Children's Diabetes Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Court Appointed Special Advocates and many others.
My paintings are inspired by seven active grandchildren, weekly hiking in Colorado, love of nature, and travels throughout the United States and other countries. I love to photograph any subject with interesting shapes, shadows and colors. Or it may be a mood I'm capturing as in "Rainy Day in Georgia." I use the photos as a reference and add my own interpretation of light and color.
My aim is to capture the spirit and memory of a moment in time. A good example is my painting called "The Party's Over." The painting is not only a memory but inspires a feeling and reflection of another day. I hope my work will add some beauty to your life.
