Mary Ahern
@maryahernartist.bsky.social
I always love to paint with fan brushes. It lets me loosen up my strokes. Often, I turn my paintings to give myself a different viewpoint.
November 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I always love to paint with fan brushes. It lets me loosen up my strokes. Often, I turn my paintings to give myself a different viewpoint.
July 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Stopped by the Huntington Arts Council Gallery on Main St. NY this week. My work is on view at the gallery. LMK if you're stopping by and I'll try to meet you there .
Huntington Arts Council
213 Main St. Huntington NY
Through 7/13/25
#art, #artshow, #artexhibition, #maryahernartist,
Huntington Arts Council
213 Main St. Huntington NY
Through 7/13/25
#art, #artshow, #artexhibition, #maryahernartist,
June 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Stopped by the Huntington Arts Council Gallery on Main St. NY this week. My work is on view at the gallery. LMK if you're stopping by and I'll try to meet you there .
Huntington Arts Council
213 Main St. Huntington NY
Through 7/13/25
#art, #artshow, #artexhibition, #maryahernartist,
Huntington Arts Council
213 Main St. Huntington NY
Through 7/13/25
#art, #artshow, #artexhibition, #maryahernartist,
Cosmic Peony Power, my painting, won the Ageeva Award at the 136th Annual Show of the National Association of Women Artists. This painting speaks of energy & movement in this world of chaos. She speaks of strength & courage, which we all need at this time. She will not be subjugated nor conquered.
June 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Cosmic Peony Power, my painting, won the Ageeva Award at the 136th Annual Show of the National Association of Women Artists. This painting speaks of energy & movement in this world of chaos. She speaks of strength & courage, which we all need at this time. She will not be subjugated nor conquered.
One of my favorite rhododendrons bloomed on May 12th and bloomed for almost two weeks. This cheerful yellow and white with a touch of lime green on the buds is like a sunny-side-up egg. It's actually a deciduous Rhododendron x gandavense, Exbury White.
#garden #video #flowers #rhododendron
#garden #video #flowers #rhododendron
May 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
One of my favorite rhododendrons bloomed on May 12th and bloomed for almost two weeks. This cheerful yellow and white with a touch of lime green on the buds is like a sunny-side-up egg. It's actually a deciduous Rhododendron x gandavense, Exbury White.
#garden #video #flowers #rhododendron
#garden #video #flowers #rhododendron
Every day, I look in my garden to find something that is subtle but incredible. These moments help to calm me amidst the chaos. My garden is my sanctuary. #takeaminute #garden #sanctuary #WheresYourSanctuary #nature
May 4, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Every day, I look in my garden to find something that is subtle but incredible. These moments help to calm me amidst the chaos. My garden is my sanctuary. #takeaminute #garden #sanctuary #WheresYourSanctuary #nature
Looking forward to moving my hobby outside to my deck. This former root cellar used to be my darkroom. After I went fully digital, the room stayed empty. I had the idea to install plant lights.The fresh smell of soil helps get me through those dark days of winter.
#garden #indoorgarden
#garden #indoorgarden
April 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Looking forward to moving my hobby outside to my deck. This former root cellar used to be my darkroom. After I went fully digital, the room stayed empty. I had the idea to install plant lights.The fresh smell of soil helps get me through those dark days of winter.
#garden #indoorgarden
#garden #indoorgarden
At work in my studio, as I listen to 70s classic rock, I paint. As I paint, I usually listen to 70s classic rock. Rather loud I might add. Today's soundtrack was Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen.
#workinprogress #mystudio #myart
#workinprogress #mystudio #myart
April 13, 2025 at 4:05 AM
At work in my studio, as I listen to 70s classic rock, I paint. As I paint, I usually listen to 70s classic rock. Rather loud I might add. Today's soundtrack was Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen.
#workinprogress #mystudio #myart
#workinprogress #mystudio #myart
My Queens College exhibition, Full Circles: Then & Now, has the Opening Reception April 10, 2025 from 4-7pm. Visit my website for more info. Https://maryahernartist.com/art-exhibition-full-circles/
April 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
My Queens College exhibition, Full Circles: Then & Now, has the Opening Reception April 10, 2025 from 4-7pm. Visit my website for more info. Https://maryahernartist.com/art-exhibition-full-circles/
Springtime sounds and sights in my garden make my heart sing. Take a minute to slow down and enjoy nature. You'll feel better, calmer, and happier if you do.
#meditation #myartstartsinthegarden #garden #maryahernartist #takeaminute #natureview #mygarden
#meditation #myartstartsinthegarden #garden #maryahernartist #takeaminute #natureview #mygarden
April 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Springtime sounds and sights in my garden make my heart sing. Take a minute to slow down and enjoy nature. You'll feel better, calmer, and happier if you do.
#meditation #myartstartsinthegarden #garden #maryahernartist #takeaminute #natureview #mygarden
#meditation #myartstartsinthegarden #garden #maryahernartist #takeaminute #natureview #mygarden
Spring is such a special time in my garden as it emerges from the dull colors of winter with joyous color. I spend much time slowly looking at flowers closely because they soothe my soul and inspire my art. #garden #flowers #inspiration
March 27, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Spring is such a special time in my garden as it emerges from the dull colors of winter with joyous color. I spend much time slowly looking at flowers closely because they soothe my soul and inspire my art. #garden #flowers #inspiration
I am pleased to announce the launch of my Naturally Inspired Substack, where I write about the art of creativity in the studio & in the garden. The lessons the garden teaches us about community building & the efforts to place these philosophies on canvas maryahernartist.substack.com
#art #creativity
#art #creativity
March 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
I am pleased to announce the launch of my Naturally Inspired Substack, where I write about the art of creativity in the studio & in the garden. The lessons the garden teaches us about community building & the efforts to place these philosophies on canvas maryahernartist.substack.com
#art #creativity
#art #creativity
Upcoming exhibition. Full Circles celebrates the careers of two Queens College Alumni. Virginia Mallon & Mary Ahern
• April 7 - May 5, 2025
• Queens College Art Center Gallery
• 6th Fl, Benjamin Rosenthal Library, Flushing, NY
The work represents the arc of expression & symbols explored then & now
• April 7 - May 5, 2025
• Queens College Art Center Gallery
• 6th Fl, Benjamin Rosenthal Library, Flushing, NY
The work represents the arc of expression & symbols explored then & now
March 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Upcoming exhibition. Full Circles celebrates the careers of two Queens College Alumni. Virginia Mallon & Mary Ahern
• April 7 - May 5, 2025
• Queens College Art Center Gallery
• 6th Fl, Benjamin Rosenthal Library, Flushing, NY
The work represents the arc of expression & symbols explored then & now
• April 7 - May 5, 2025
• Queens College Art Center Gallery
• 6th Fl, Benjamin Rosenthal Library, Flushing, NY
The work represents the arc of expression & symbols explored then & now
For Women's History Month, we were asked to make a video answering two questions, What is your biggest challenge and what is your biggest joy. Here are my answers.
#art #womenshistorymonth #womenempoweringwomen
#art #womenshistorymonth #womenempoweringwomen
March 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
For Women's History Month, we were asked to make a video answering two questions, What is your biggest challenge and what is your biggest joy. Here are my answers.
#art #womenshistorymonth #womenempoweringwomen
#art #womenshistorymonth #womenempoweringwomen
I never realized that I often paint with my hand behind my back. You don't notice this since you're absorbed in what you're doing.
March 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I never realized that I often paint with my hand behind my back. You don't notice this since you're absorbed in what you're doing.
It's Women's History Month! My article in Sanctuary Magazine just got published. Because I paint large flowers, people naturally say I paint like Georgia O’Keeffe. It's not her flowers but her skeletons that I fell in love with. Read the article here: www.sanctuary-magazine.com/marys-art-st...
March 4, 2025 at 5:06 AM
It's Women's History Month! My article in Sanctuary Magazine just got published. Because I paint large flowers, people naturally say I paint like Georgia O’Keeffe. It's not her flowers but her skeletons that I fell in love with. Read the article here: www.sanctuary-magazine.com/marys-art-st...
When I look at paintings, I move up close to see brushstrokes. I step back to see the entire painting, and I keep going back-and-forth to take the whole experience of the work in.
February 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
When I look at paintings, I move up close to see brushstrokes. I step back to see the entire painting, and I keep going back-and-forth to take the whole experience of the work in.
The Art League of Long Island exhibition opening reception was last weekend. My painting, Cosmic Peony Power, made her debut there. She's a 30x30" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas painting. She's flowing off the canvas with energy.
February 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
The Art League of Long Island exhibition opening reception was last weekend. My painting, Cosmic Peony Power, made her debut there. She's a 30x30" oil on gallery-wrapped canvas painting. She's flowing off the canvas with energy.
My artist page on the Ceres Website looks bright and cheerful in these winter dark times. I'm so happy that I've been juried into this NYC Chelsea based women's feminist art gallery. It's been an over 45 year goal of mine. Finally made it. Don't ever give up!
ceresgallery.org?page_id=3217
ceresgallery.org?page_id=3217
January 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My artist page on the Ceres Website looks bright and cheerful in these winter dark times. I'm so happy that I've been juried into this NYC Chelsea based women's feminist art gallery. It's been an over 45 year goal of mine. Finally made it. Don't ever give up!
ceresgallery.org?page_id=3217
ceresgallery.org?page_id=3217
I have been keeping a journey every day for years. I found that writing each day helped me to recognize so much about who I am and who I surround myself with. It helps me to appreciate each day of my life. I dropped the words into Wordclouds.com. It distilled my writing into this cool graphic.
January 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I have been keeping a journey every day for years. I found that writing each day helped me to recognize so much about who I am and who I surround myself with. It helps me to appreciate each day of my life. I dropped the words into Wordclouds.com. It distilled my writing into this cool graphic.
This orange hibiscus is blooming on the shrub I overwinter in the house. She goes outdoors again in the spring. The succulent prints on the wall behind are from my digital imaging series. The gray digital matte is a great illusion that enhances the images. shop.maryahernartist.com/designer-pri...
January 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This orange hibiscus is blooming on the shrub I overwinter in the house. She goes outdoors again in the spring. The succulent prints on the wall behind are from my digital imaging series. The gray digital matte is a great illusion that enhances the images. shop.maryahernartist.com/designer-pri...
My little colored pencil drawing is available for holiday gift giving on the website of The National Association of Women Artists. This 5" drawing will come matted & framed for wall or tabletop display. thenawa.org/product/mary...
December 8, 2024 at 3:18 PM
My little colored pencil drawing is available for holiday gift giving on the website of The National Association of Women Artists. This 5" drawing will come matted & framed for wall or tabletop display. thenawa.org/product/mary...