Across the Ice

Oil on canvas - 12" x 24"  Towards the end of January into February, East Grand Traverse Bay begins to freeze over.  This is an oil completed several years ago of the ice covered bay and Old Mission Peninsula.

Early Morning Snowfall

Oil on canvas, 14" x 11"    The snowplow had not yet passed through to eclipse the beauty of a January morning snowfall.



                                             Happy New Year!

December Snowfall

Oil on canvas - 10" x 8"      As I write the first storm of the winter season is moving in, and once again the color palette changes to a breathtaking range of blues, purples, earth tones, and whites.  This remains my favorite time of the year for paintings. 

At this time I wish you a Most Blessed Christmas season!

Reeds Lake Wetlands

Oil on canvas - 12" x 9"     This oil is one of several oils completed in 2008 using a limited palette of cobalt blue, cadmium red, cadmium yellow and white. This palette has been extensively used by prominent American artist Russell Chatham.  After seeing an exhibition of his works at Northwestern Michigan College a few years ago, I was challenged to give it a try. The results ranged from complete failure to a few that I was moderately happy with.  This painting is for sale.

2013 Calendar - "Water, Sand & Sky"

My 2013 Calendar - "Water, Sand & Sky" is now available!   It is a desk calendar - 4" x 8" featuring 12 of my original oil paintings the majority completed within the past year.  They make a great gift for that "hard to buy for" person or for your home or business.  Price: 15.00 + .90 MI sales tax + 3.00 shipping.  To order, call  my studio at 616.235.7931 or by email: maryeandersenart@sbcglobal.net.  

The calendars are also available at these locations:  Betsy Ratzsch Pottery, Ada, MI; City Art Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI; Blue Heron Gallery, Elk Rapids, MI; La Bella Galleria on Old Mission Peninsula.  

Early Snowfall, Antrim County

Oil on canvas - 24" x 18"  It was early November and  heavy wet snow blanketed northern Michigan. While exploring the back roads with my sister, we came upon a cut sunflower field, orchard and stand of hardwoods that practically demanded to become a painting.  November and December will always be my favorite season to paint.

November Sunrise -4

Oil on canvas - 24" x 48"   A view of the Grand River the first week in November.