SEA SERENE- prints of oil painting
by Mary Grden
Title
SEA SERENE- prints of oil painting
Artist
Mary Grden
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
I painted this wonderful, well-known view of Santorini with this beautiful Church greeting all who visit the Island. Our hotel was just over the dome on the left and we, too, looked straight down 300-feet to the Aegean Sea, pas the volcanic rock covering the "caldera" or rim of the cliffs. This view was from a cafe, high up on the cliffs near the "tram" which takes people from the bottom of the cliffs to the top. The white dome of the Church stands out on the point of the Island as if it were a beacon, welcoming all who come. When you view the Island from the shore, the Island appears almost like a blanket of snow covering all the buildings. The Greek paint their buildings white, often, and we are so "happy for the view."
I am Mary Grden, a self-taught, Fine Art Oil Painter (Realist) and Print maker who has painted for 45 years. If you somehow lose me while here, you can search my name under "artist." Just remember, our last name would be "garden," but our garden had no apples, for an "a." You can purchase all you see here on Mary's Baywood Art Gallery, where you are reading this, or on MarysbaywoodArtGallery.com which mirrors the purchasing platform in a website setting with working links.
The wall art prints and products, depicting my Original Oil Paintings, here on Mary's Baywood Art Gallery, are rendered for print by me alone. My Fine Art Prints are available on seven wall-art styles, selected home decor items, and limited lifestyle gifts. Contact me if you need a coupon to help make your purchase possible or if I can help with sizing, colors, personalization or perhaps helping to place in your room(s), digitally.
I am a self-taught fine Art Oil Painter, and Print Maker in all facets of my fine art, from designing my own hardwood-handmade canvases, specialty prints printing, from rendering large raw photos, large negatives, and archived discs.
I was drawn to Georgia O'Keeffe's clean concept and modernistic approach to perspective, a great inspiration to me. "Oil painting is to me, much like writing is to an author. Once the painting develops and the canvas is complete, many more than one, can enjoy." "Originals can be seen by those who visit where they are hung, and prints offer prices and sizes, most can afford."
"The measure of success is the love or the passion you have for what you do and without it, an artist can lose their way. I create shadows for all elements; the sides of a building to oppose the front; steps, cracks, and crevices, telling us if the sun is to rise or set. Perspective allows us to see the realistic view of an open window, door, winding paths, steps, water and so much more. Composition can be difficult to perceive, but to many it comes naturally, as it did for me." I am self-taught in archival printing, as well as my website designs and maintenance.
My two websites are owned and maintained by me making it easier for you to find me, make decisions and/or have more fun exploring my Art. As you may know, Original Oil Paintings are not sold on this website. For that purpose, Marysbaywoodgallery.com displays and sells my Original Oil Paintings in "room" settings. I show you how my handmade hardwood canvases were cut and assembled by me. I ship my Original Oil Paintings, and insure them free within the contiguous, United States. Contact me there, if you are International? Pin or bookmark my two sites to revisit or follow me on either.
A few of my "Original" Photographic prints are available on rich paper that must be framed under glass or plexiglass and hung out of direct sunlight, which follows by the same fine art digital requirements. They will be listed soon, where I sell my Originals, at Marysbaywoodgallery.com in late September 2024. Some are numbered, limited editions and some are open series (non-numbered series). They are large, in excellent condition and maintained in an archival box for approximately 30 years. If you are interested in these before they are listed on Marysbaywoodgallery.com contact me here or there.
My original Urls, BaywoodGallery.com and Baywoodartgallery.com are listed for sale by typing their names into a browser. BaywoodGallery has been in existence since 2000 when my street gallery was opened.
All of my work is COPYRIGHTED as well as my specialty prints I make, and those sold here, because I have given permission to fineartamerica. To receive a Certificate of Authenticity on a print purchased here at fineartamerica, please contact when the 30-day return policy expires and I will send it postage paid. (we do not have access to your address or name on fineartamerica). Certificates can protect you and your investment and of course, my Art and me, against theft. If someone asks, you can say who the artist was and show them the proof.
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Comments (110)
Dennis Baswell
clean architectural lines, vibrant contrast and the blue sea with sailboat perfect Greek Island setting Mary
Rebecca Grzenda
Your work is so unique and beautiful, Mary!! Another beauty here....Happy New Year!! l/f
VIVA Anderson
Highest compliments, Mary: I LOVE! your Santorini paintings, chose this today, so beautiful !, f.v....VIVA
Marilyn DeBlock
Such a gorgeous seaside painting. Your painting technique is truly wonderful. It must have been glorious spending time in such beautiful surroundings!
Sharon Horn
These are amazing and make me miss Greece. It is definitely one of my favorite places on earth.
Rick Davis
Hi Mary, To One Of The Best Artist I Have Ever Seen! I love how the water color is lighter behind the Beautiful Sailboat L/F
Mary Grden replied:
Rick thank you so much, as always, you have the most wonderful comments and your timing is always so perfect!!!
Kathy M Krause
Exceptional fine art Mary! What a calm and serene place, I would love to go visit! The wonderful textures, details in the architecture, lines and beautiful Aegean Sea with a wonderful sailboat! Wow! What else could anyone want but to visit this peaceful place! Excellent description! LF
Mary Grden replied:
Kathy, I love your comments, so wonderfully written. You and they leave a nice feeling, thank you!!! :D
Enara Grace
Wow Mary!! You beautifully created a a scene of serenity and tranquility. Your colors choices are outstanding …so calming and relaxing. This beautiful scene is so inviting!! Truly well done :)
Carol Japp
Absolutely wonderful work Mary. Each one of your gorgeous paintings just makes me want to travel so badly!!! That little boat adds so much to the scene! Gorgeous!!!
Randi Grace Nilsberg
Lovely! Hope we can travel again soon!
Mary Grden replied:
Randi, I hope travel can be resumed mostly for the people who depend on it, on the islands, Thank you for "your" lovely comment!!! :D L/F
Sharon Horn
Your work is amazing ... this one in particular takes me back to our visit there in 2017.
Mary Grden replied:
Thank you Sharon, your thoughts are so kind and sparked memories of my trip!! :D
Nancy Griswold
Such a beautiful portfolio of paintings, wonderful works throughout! Looking forward to revisiting to see more FAV+/L