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MaryAnn Cleary
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What a beautiful and powerful piece! It would be an honor to wear such a wonderful creation.
Cami, I have read the book and could not put it down. It is wonderful!! Beautiful and inspiring!
Cami,
My pre-ordered copy arrived in the mail last week. It is absolutely wonderful!!! I am not at all surprised by the great review.
Thank you, Cami.
A gift is a true gift when indeed it is something that we ourselves really like and desire. Kudos, Julie.
What a fascinating book! I would love to read it. MartAnn
The past year and half I have been blest with three grand children. During May, I had the joy of spending time with my daughter, her partner, my oldest grandson and their newest addition, Annabelle, born in April. Nico, my grandson, is just around 2…
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- The gift of giving is in itself a gift to oneself.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- As I journey through my path of being an artist, my hope is to one day develop my art to be the best that it can be....and of course, my dream is to be successful as an artist for my livelihood.
- About me:
- I am an artist who recently began this art journey full time when I returned from a work assignment in China last November 2007. My job as an engineer required me to live there for two years. When I repatriated back to the U.S., I opted to leave the corporate world to fulfill my life long passion.
I live along the Rum River in Minnesota aka the Spirit River in a log home and have a small studio there.
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- http://maryanncleary.blogspot.com
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A Gift
The past year and half I have been blest with three grand children. During May, I had the joy of spending time with my daughter, her partner, my oldest grandson and their newest addition, Annabelle, born in April. Nico, my grandson, is just around 20 months. I not only got to enjoy, Annabelle, barely a month old, but I also was able to spend a lot of quality time with Nico. However, my two week visit came too quickly and it was so terribly difficult to return to Minnesota.
This past week on my… Continue
This past week on my… Continue
Posted on June 12, 2009 at 1:13pm —
Checking In
Hello everyone~
It has been ages since I have checked in. A lot has been going on in my life. I now have three grand children. Yes, three. The most recent one was born on April 3rd and she lives in Montana with her lovely parents. I hope to spend some time with them very soon. When I am there, I will also get to see my grandson, who is now 18 months old.
I can hardly wait.
My son and his wife in Arizona also gave me a beautiful gift of a grand daughter last Oct. I was able to visit her in March… Continue
It has been ages since I have checked in. A lot has been going on in my life. I now have three grand children. Yes, three. The most recent one was born on April 3rd and she lives in Montana with her lovely parents. I hope to spend some time with them very soon. When I am there, I will also get to see my grandson, who is now 18 months old.
I can hardly wait.
My son and his wife in Arizona also gave me a beautiful gift of a grand daughter last Oct. I was able to visit her in March… Continue
Posted on April 20, 2009 at 8:44am — 2 Comments
Drum Roll Please.......and the WINNERS are.........
NOTE: Please get me your address by noon Pacific time, November 7. 2008 or forfeit the painting to the next name drawn. Those in bold still need to contact me with address info. Please send to spiritrivermary@gmail.com.
Seven new names have replaced those who did not contact me.
Thanks!!!
Day 1 – Andrian Walker (comment Oct21)
Day 2 – Kim K (comment Oct21)
Day 3 – Kathleen O
Day 4 – Linda S
Day 5 – Lisa (comment today)
Day 6 – De Nelson (painting blog comment & fellow Minnesotan)
Day 7 –… Continue
Seven new names have replaced those who did not contact me.
Thanks!!!
Day 1 – Andrian Walker (comment Oct21)
Day 2 – Kim K (comment Oct21)
Day 3 – Kathleen O
Day 4 – Linda S
Day 5 – Lisa (comment today)
Day 6 – De Nelson (painting blog comment & fellow Minnesotan)
Day 7 –… Continue
Posted on October 31, 2008 at 2:00pm — 6 Comments
You could win a FREE original painting -- Drawing is Friday 10/31 at noon pacific time....there is still time.....check out the matted paintings!!
The day is getting near to announce the winners of the paintings. The paintings are matted and ready to go to and I thought that I would share with everyone how nice they look. Remember there is still time to enter the drawing - all you need to do is email me or leave a comment on the 29-day forum page, one of my blogs here for 29 day paintings (comments go through an approval so that I know who has left a comment) or my contact page on my websi… Continue
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 8:21am —
29 Paintings Now Matted....the Time is Getting Near for New Homes...there is still time to enter!!!
Thank you everyone for all your comments and entries into the drawing of the little paintings.
I just wanted to let everyone know that I finished custom matting them today so that all one needs to do is pop them into a standard sized 8x10 frame - that is, if you are a receiver of one of these little paintings. The matting sets them off nicely and they really do need to leave my home soon....as it is seems to be getting more difficult to let them go ;-). I will try to get a few pics of them matt… Continue
I just wanted to let everyone know that I finished custom matting them today so that all one needs to do is pop them into a standard sized 8x10 frame - that is, if you are a receiver of one of these little paintings. The matting sets them off nicely and they really do need to leave my home soon....as it is seems to be getting more difficult to let them go ;-). I will try to get a few pics of them matt… Continue
Posted on October 21, 2008 at 4:58pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 12:40pm on September 28, 2009,
Cindy said…
- Hugs and prayers going out to you for your dear grandson and his surgery! I'll be looking for updates tomorrow!!
- At 7:58pm on June 7, 2009,
Erin - 29Gifts Community Manager said… - Happy Birthday MaryAnn!
- At 5:22am on January 7, 2009,
patricia said… - Thanks MaryAnn for the lovely painting you sent me. I will always treasure it. I had posted a thank you note on your website after receiving it. am also happy that your name is included in the book. hope to be able to read it. Can I?
God bless,
Patricia
- At 9:04pm on December 1, 2008,
Jan said… - Happy Holidays MaryAnn ... I received the beautiful cards from you that I purchased and they actually inspired me to begin painting again. I have been drawing with my watercolor colored pencils and then painting. So much fun! I even got a fabulour art set with a carrying case and fold up easel at a wonderful weekend sale!
Your work is so beautiful, Thanks for giving me the inspiration I needed!
- At 9:51am on November 11, 2008,
De Nelson said… - MaryAnn,
Just wanted to say Thank You for the beautiful painting. The green matte and the Coneflowers match my newly remodeled kitchen perfectly! I will take a picture and send it to you as soon as I get it framed! How ironic that I was just headed to the store to buy more echinacea to keep my MN Yuk from becoming a full blown virus! I am honored to hang your painting in my home!
De
- At 4:23am on November 11, 2008,
Sharon said… - Mary Ann, I would very much like to order something from you. However, I am not certain exactly how to order. If I am a member in here, do I still have to become a member of Etsy too? Sorry if this isn't a smart question but I am new to the website.
- At 1:15pm on November 4, 2008,
Coni said… - Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I can't wait to receive your painting. I love the outdoors and gardening!
- At 2:12pm on November 1, 2008,
Adrian Walker said… - Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with everyone on the 29 Gifts Challenge! You work is beatuiful and I am honored to be one of your winners.
- At 7:11am on October 18, 2008,
MaryAnn Cleary said…
- Thanks to everyone for all the wonderful comments.
- At 10:31pm on August 26, 2008,
Maureen said… - I love your site! I saved the Spirit River blog page. I just skimmed through it and know I will enjoy reading of your adventures in painting....I sent a friend request...Take Care!
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