My paintings actually start in my garden. This is where I grow the flowers, shrubs and trees, which are a part of the workflow of my creative output. The sun and shade play a role in all my compositions. I … Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mary Ahern Invited To Exhibit Her Art by the Huntington Arts Council Northport, NY. – February 24, 2013 Mary Ahern, the Northport Garden Artist, has been invited by the Huntington Arts Council to display her Mixed Media … Continue reading
One of the methods I use to visualize my Art is to take snapshots of my models and modify them on my computer. Since I’m not a photographer I only have a small point and shoot camera that I use … Continue reading
If you want to see a truly joyful Art show go visit the Joseph Raffael show at the Nancy Hoffman Gallery at 520 West 27th St in Chelsea New York. The show will be there until January 10, 2010. Go … Continue reading
Great Cow Harbor Day is celebrated each year in the picturesque town of Northport, Long Island, NY. The parade begins at noon on Sunday, September 27, 2009 and the day of festivities continues through 5pm. I have just received my … Continue reading
I’ve just created a series of digital paintings of a Krinkled White Peony that was blooming in my garden this past June. For my inspiration I chose an herbaceous white single peony that was introduced into cultivation in 1928. The … Continue reading
I am trying to register my “Mary Ahern Artist” username on my Facebook business page but the rules say I need to have 100 fans in order to accomplish this goal. Please visit my FB business page and if you … Continue reading
Garden Tour, Sunday June 14, 2009 from Noon until 4 pm. (Copy of Newsletter sent to my emailing list.) Newsletter Highlights: Art, Blogging, Facebook and a Garden Tour I am really excited about the upcoming Garden Tour sponsored by the … Continue reading
The North Shoreian has just published their April Home and Garden issue with my “Single Yellow Daffodil” on the front cover. A delightful article about my work is featured inside this publication which is a magazine covering the North Shore … Continue reading
My Garden and my Art work side by side. Both require me to make aesthetic judgements about composition, scale, color, texture and style. When I’m deciding where to plant the flowers I’ve hauled home on my endless trips to the … Continue reading