Artist Gallery » Mary Mullard Young
My love for animals and nature began as a young child when my older brothers would bring home orphaned wild animals and birds for me to raise. I was fortunate to grow up near Powder Mill Park, Pittsford NY where I spent my days hiking, swimming and exploring, usually with a crow or baby raccoon on my shoulder. My love for art also began at a young age. My mother always made sure we had creative projects to work on and my family continually encouraged me to pursue my artistic talents.
I have combined two of my deepest passions, my love and endless interest in our planet Earth and the birds and animals that inhabit it, and my desire to paint. My style has evolved through my 25 years as a commercial illustrator and fine artist, where I have been fortunate to work with and learn from many extremely talented designers, art directors, illustrators and painters. I have created works for many professional and private clienteles. I have spent countless, wonderful hours in the woods observing, gathering reference, sketching and studying our natural places, and have donated drawings and paintings to benefit local parks and conservation projects.
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Rochester, NY 14623