Expressive Paintings that “Re-Vision” the Natural World
Mary Manning embraces the bright, bold and beautiful landscapes of the Southwest and considers herself an Open Impressionist. There is a poetic sensibility that permeates her oil on canvas paintings and always lifts the spirit.
Mary lives in St. George, Utah and her artwork can be found in many private, public and academic collections throughout the U.S.
Banner image: Detail of “Zion Canyon”, a painting that captures a favorite view Mary has visited many times.
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Zion Canyon, oil on linen panel, 16″ x 20″
You can view Mary’s art at Arrowhead Art Gallery, Sunset Framer and Art Gallery, Arte’ Framer and Gallery, and Red Cliff Galley — all located in St. George, Utah. Her solo exhibitions include those at the Springs Preserve and Mesquite Art Gallery in Nevada and in Springdale Community Center in Southern Utah; among others.
Mary is the recipient of the First Place award in the 2022 Dixie Watercolor Society Spring Show. Her art was selected for the Manhattan Arts International “HerStory” annual juried exhibition in 2022 and 2023. She was curated into “The Healing Power of Color” 2022 exhibition presented by The Healing Power of ART & ARTISTS and is featured in an article “Artists Share The Influence of Nature In Their Art” on that website.
House on Fire, oil on canvas, 40″ x 30″
Mary often begins a painting en plein air and completes it in her studio where her art is enlivened with a spirit of spontaneity. She states, “Sometimes a spectacular sunrise or sunset captures my imagination. Storms sweeping the desert change sunny, clear blue skies into a vivid palette of colors.”
Red Rock Moonset, oil on canvas, 24″ x 30″
Mary’s primary inspiration comes from the Western area of the United States. Her proficiency in combining different mediums such as oil and acrylic paint, metal leaf, and epoxy resins bring an expansive breadth and depth to her captivating works of art. Mary also imbues her contemporary art with Japanese art principles to create a “Re-Vision” of Western landscapes and other subjects that inspire her from the natural world.
Grand Canyon, oil on canvas, 36″ x 24″
Her purpose is heart-filled and says, “Everyone enjoys beauty, and as an artist my work offers a deeper, ethereal quality for you to delight in viewing. Before these images arrive on canvas or paper, they go through my heart and out the brush.”
Autumn, mixed media on canvas with rose gold gilding, 30″ x 40″
With a background in science, especially physics, Mary keeps seeking hidden depths in every scene she creates.
Mary’s art is also featured in “Art Transforms Rooms” published on this website.
Visit Mary Manning’s website: MaryManningNewWest.com
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What a refreshing feeling to wake up with a new page and paintings in the Open Impressionism style, which I’ve adopted from Erin Hanson, a wonderful artist in Oregon. It feels exciting to get a perspective beyond my own, and you, Renee Phillips, through Manhattan Arts International. You have certainly given me new ways to see and interpret my work. Thank you!
Mary, It is an honor and delight to share your new expressive “Open Impressionism” style paintings. Your art brings a joyful spirit to the Artist Showcase Gallery