Beyond the Hollyhocks and Flowers

I think it is time to tell you a little more about myself. I am Mary Carol Williams and I started selling my paintings on eBay in Jan. 2004. I have always said that I am a hobby style painter and primitive. But... since that time I have sold over 750 works and that makes me very happy! Another eBay artist who purchased several of my artworks stated that I reminded her of Milton Avery (how kind) and others have told me of the vitality in my paintings. Many have told me of the smiles that they have when viewing my work.

I am mostly self taught but have a fine teacher in my professional artist husband-John Williams. Also an art class that I took several years ago with a wonderful teacher (who has since passed on) finished with her telling me not to be discouraged. Discouraged!? I have found that I can't leave the paint alone. I am childlike in my approach but I believe that we all must find our way to express ourselves. My expressions have found their way to Israel and Australia to Puerto Rico and many homes in between. Life is so full of surprises and I love each day.

Thank you for stopping to see what I have created.

I have recently been informed that a British collector of my artwork has included my paintings in an exhibit in London, England.

I am very thankful and flattered.

OUTSIDER ART: Self taught, Outsider, Folk art is as diverse as the name implies. Outsider is a term coined more than 30 years ago to suggest that the artists are creating outside the mainstream-along the edge. Self taught is a more precise term because it is the only trait that unites the many artists in this grouping. This type of artist is DRIVEN by some inner impulse and urge to create. Most have an enviable capacity to express themselves without fear of reproach, courage to bear their spirits through their creations. Oblivious to convention-an unusual quality which produces fresh innovative work. In the last fifteen years, interest in self taught works has exploded. In 1990 less than 10 museums included folk art now over 50 vie for the best. If you are a new collector-I suggest that you research all you can about self taught artists. It is a fascinating field. But buy what you heart dictates as art, is a personal aspect of life and expressionist work should be what speaks to you.

NEW

   I have been selected by VisionaryArt.com as an emerging, promising Outsider art.

VISIONARY ART COMMENT:Every now and then someone pops up that makes you wonder "Where have you been and where did you come from?" Mary Carol is such an artist. She exhibits so many abilities in just these eight representative works. One of the best finds of the year. Amazing use of color and an innate sense of structure. Her work will not be offered at these prices for very long. Pick up a couple now, you'll be glad you did in a couple of years.

Beyond the Hollyhocks and Flowers

Description: I painted this work months ago and am now listing.  I love to paint a scene in my Outsider way but then my mind is on to the next imagination and placing art for sale comes second. Thank you-Mary Carol

Thank you and please look through my other Outsider selections and Visionary Art.com.

Acrylic on Canvas Board

Size  10 inches x 8 inches

*Sold Unframed

Easy to place in Standard 10"x 8" frame

I Subscribe to the Thought:
"THE GREATEST STRENGTH OF THIS METHOD (REFERRING TO EXPRESSIONISM) IS HONESTY..." - NELL BLAINE (artist)

I LIKE HONESTY IN ARTWORK

MARY CAROL WILLIAMS

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