Meet - Mary Spellings

I love the spontaneity of watercolor painting, especially on wet paper, and the way it captures light and life. I cherish the medium's unpredictability, but sometimes I opt for predictability to achieve a specific outcome. I enjoy using vivid contrasts and engaging the viewer with color and texture. My creative process is a constant exploration of transforming the mundane into the remarkable. My paintings emerge from the interplay of light and shadow, and lately, I've been exploring texture in a whimsical manner. My goal is for the observer to perceive the world through my artistic lens. I aspire for my work to command attention and encourage a renewed appreciation for the everyday light and life that we often take for granted. Life is a precious gift, yet we tend to rush through it without savoring each moment.

As an artist, my watercolors capture both light and life, as seen in the Regions Bank displays. My work has won many awards. I earned a BA in studio art and refined my craft in workshops led by esteemed watercolorists. I'm a signature member of three watercolor societies and co-founded Art in the Village. I live in Mercer, where my rural lifestyle inspires my creativity. Ask me about my sourdough recipe anytime.

BA in Studio Art from Union University in Jackson, TN

Co-founder of Art in the Village

Signature Memberships: 

• Tennessee Watercolor Society
• Kentucky Watercolor Society
• Watercolor Society of Alabama