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Hello Pigments Art Collection: Unique Art for Your Home
When I first discovered the world of watercolor art, I was instantly drawn to its delicate charm and vibrant colors. There’s something magical about how pigments blend and flow, creating images that feel alive and full of emotion. That’s why I’m excited to share with you the hello pigments art collection , a unique range of watercolor paintings that bring warmth and personality to any space. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your living room, find a special gift, or add a

Mary Fran Anderson
3 days ago5 min read


A Pet Portrait with Imagination
My friend Anne's husband Michael, contacted me a couple months ago and asked if I would paint a portrait of two of Anne's favorite...

Mary Fran Anderson
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Welcoming Winter Outhouses
I have been meaning to post my winter outhouse paintings for the months of January, February, and March, but with the snow and the ice...

Mary Fran Anderson
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Foot Surgery Recovery Contest Results
The results are in! It appears that the Donut painting and the I Have More Time painting tied for first place. Thank you all who voted. I...

Mary Fran Anderson
Aug 16, 20231 min read


Vote for your favorite Foot Surgery Recovery Paintings
The last time I wrote, I said the I would paint a few paintings per week while I recovered from foot surgery. I want people, who are...

Mary Fran Anderson
Aug 13, 20231 min read


Undated Foot Recovery Painting Contest
Hi, I'm going to test myself while I'm recovering from foot surgery. I will attempt to paint a small watercolor painting (approx....

Mary Fran Anderson
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Mary Whyte - Watercolor Artist and Memorial Day
Recently, I was juried into the Western Federation of Watercolor Society spring show. It took place in Grapevine Texas. The juror was...

Mary Fran Anderson
May 29, 20231 min read


My First Regional Show
I am sharing this news because I am very excited to have been juried into The Western Federation of Watercolor Society Show this spring...

Mary Fran Anderson
Feb 8, 20231 min read


Flowers for Valentine's Day
Do you buy your Valentine flowers each year? If so, why not buy a watercolor print of flowers that will last a whole lot longer than live...

Mary Fran Anderson
Jan 24, 20231 min read


Having Fun With Batik
Recently, I have veered away from the traditional approach to watercolor painting and I have delved into watercolor batik on rice paper....

Mary Fran Anderson
Nov 29, 20221 min read


Outhouse Calendars for 2023
For those of you out there that like quirky, colorful, outhouses, like I do, I am happy to present a high quality printed outhouse...

Mary Fran Anderson
Oct 28, 20221 min read


Wade in the Water
A great jazz pianist from Chicago died this week. His name was Ramsey Lewis. I always liked his work and in particular I liked his song...

Mary Fran Anderson
Sep 16, 20221 min read


My Winning Painting
I am posting this blog again because I received such good news from the Fall Watercolor Society of Oregon Show. I won 6th place for my...

Mary Fran Anderson
Aug 18, 20221 min read


The 150th Open
To celebrate the 150th Open Championship, I painted the famous 18th hole at St. Andrew's golf course in Scotland, which has the famous...

Mary Fran Anderson
Jul 12, 20221 min read


Tualatin Traffic Box Art
I am so excited that my painting of Kayaks was chosen to be portrayed on a Tualatin Traffic box. It's almost like my first installation,...

Mary Fran Anderson
Jun 8, 20221 min read


Additional products based on Outhouses in Watercolor
July 17, 2022 I have more good news. I keep getting new things back from the printer so my Outhouse paintings inventory is growing. I...

Mary Fran Anderson
May 18, 20223 min read


Moving Water
My steps in painting a river with rapids in watercolor. Before I started my painting, I had taken some really nice photos of waterfalls...

Mary Fran Anderson
May 6, 20222 min read


The steps for creating a watercolor painting using Don Andrews methods
The Original reference for the painting was a photograph I took of the Oregon Coast. The first step in a painting is always creating one...

Mary Fran Anderson
Mar 28, 20222 min read


Art in the city of Tualatin
I am so excited that my entry, entitled White Water, was selected by the Tualatin Arts Advisory Committee and Tualatin community members...

Mary Fran Anderson
Mar 1, 20221 min read


How doing jigsaw puzzles has helped my painting skill
By Mary Fran Anderson Experts say that Jigsaw puzzles enhance creativity.. In fact, research continues to prove that creative thinking...

Mary Fran Anderson
Feb 16, 20222 min read
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