marymcdermottart.com

I use this site to chronicle what I have been doing creatively. I have been making art, exhibiting, and facilitating art-making for many decades. I am committed to sustainability in the creation of ART and DESIGN and many of my pieces are made from repurposed materials. I facilitate workshops at https://circlestudio.us/. I am the mother of 4 and grandmother of 3. I live in Corvallis, Oregon with Major Tom, my cat. Thanks for visiting my page. Mary Angela McDermott, PhD, MA, MAEd.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Encaustic on tin and oil on board (Studies-Iceland)

Brooklyn Snow Day

Brooklyn Snow Day. 24" x 30". Painted in little over 2 hours in oil on found board in the spirit of the Ashcan School style of painting.

The Ashcan School Movement was an early 20th Century American artistic movement portraying daily life in New York City. Using gestural strokes, the Ashcan artists concentrated on the vitality and energy of the growing city teeming with immigrants and new industry.

Corner Bistro 15" x 15". Acrylic on re-purposed wooden board. Painted from a photo taken by Nick Puglisi.

Friday, April 10, 2015

Helm of Awe

Ægishjálmur, Helm of Awe or Helm of Terror is an Icelandic magical stave that was used to induce fear or protect against the abuse of power.

Mini Installation
Mixed Media