Starting off as just a hobby and quickly turning into a passion, painting became a way for Mary to not only express herself and her emotions but also a way to escape.  From the moment of the first brush mark, euphoria set in.  Art is not always about the end product or making a masterpiece.  It’s about the story.  It’s about the emotions and the unique characteristics that are put into it and the passion behind it all.  Mary doesn’t focus on the perfection of her work but rather the story that comes from within.  For Mary, painting is about letting go and filling a piece with life, giving the viewer a glimpse of her perspective of the world and giving them the chance to perceive it in their own way. Perfection comes from the meaning behind the art and the satisfying feeling of seeing the story come to life.