"Shivelight"
...an ancient definition for “Lances of sunshine that pierce the canopy of a wood.”~ Gerald Manely Hopkins, Poet
Mary Apffel
Mixed Medium Natural Artist
Born in Leavenworth, Washington and raised at the foot of a mountain, in the countryside nearby. Mary’s childhood was full of stunning experiences in nature which were enhanced by her brother’s creative interpretations, and the introduction to the use of scissors by her two older sisters who shared with her their obsession and “high standards,” of cutting out paper dolls. Ever since she has had an undying love for both nature and paper cutting. Mary now lives in her beloved Methow Valley where she has had a family-built cabin for the past 40 years. She has been influenced and inspired by both beautiful places.
Mary is enamored with the magical qualities of paper.
SHIVELIGHT STUDIO
Through mixed media, working with paper and paint, Mary Apffel portrays her vision of an enchanted realism through her use of textures and shapes. She loves how each little scrap of paper or dab of paint helps her express her unique observations and interprets what she sees. Mary starts with an idea, but each piece takes its own direction as she connects it with her life experiences and memories of nature. Mary’s art shows her fascination with colors and light and allows her to bring them to life on wood block or canvas.
Apricot Moon
East West – Roses and Rhodies
Dreaming of Spring
Alabaster
Honey
Drakiana
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