Mary T. Spivey
2968 Linden Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94705
510-848-3475
 "Rain Asilomar" Watercolor 19 x 14 $250 |
About the Artist Mary Spivey studied at the College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland with George Post. Painting "plein aire" inspired her life long interest in watercolor. She has taught art in the Berkeley School District, Walnut Creek Civic Arts, Berkeley Adults School, and Yosemite's artist-in-residence program. A frequent traveler, she finds watercolor an expressive portable medium. |
| The Natural
Landscape
Mary admires the 18th century watercolorists who were the topographical recorders of the Westward movement. She continues to translate landscapes by looking through a scene and capturing its essence on a flat surface using colors to create the depth of the image. "The 18th century watercolorists captured the spirit and drama of the natural landscape. I am inspired by the views of the world and like to be part of the seeing, the feeling, and the recording chain of watercolors." -Mary Spivey |
 "Cave Rock, Lake Tahoe" Watercolor 20 x 14 $250 |
| Solo Shows |
| 1997 | Marina's Trattoria, Dolo, Italy |  "Rhodedrons" Watercolor 11 x 15 $195 |
| 1995 | Crimson Gallery | |
| 1992 & 96 | Creative Arts Gallery | |
| 1991 | First Federal Savings | |
| 1990 | Chabot College |
| Group Shows |
 "Sunflowers 99" Watercolor 11 x 15 $195 |
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| 1998 | One Market, San Francisco, CA |
| 1998 | Bedford Gallery-Faculty Civic Arts, Walnut Creek, CA |
| 1998-99 | Kaiser Center, Oakland, CA |
| 1994-98 | CWA Miniatures, Blackhawk Plaza, Danville, CA |
| 1992&97 | Art Concepts Gallery, CWA Open Exhibition |
| 1996 | California Image at State Capitol,
Sacramento, CA North Valley Art League |
| 1986-89 | KQED Gallery |