About Mary

Throughout my life I have been sewing and crafting and since retiring from teaching 12 years ago, my creative pursuits have become my main focus. I particularly enjoy producing textured work, creating a three dimensional appearance. I originally used a variety of fabrics, shaped and quilted into pictures, but for the past few years I have been creating pictures using material that would otherwise be discarded... polystyrene! My original inspiration came from a piece I found on Mersea beach, then supplemented by remnants of packaging we had at home. I Iove the challenge of creating a beautiful picture from such an aesthetically unappealing material. Above all, I enjoy the satisfaction of working with and then painting the material to create realistic textures which closely resemble wood or stone surfaces. Most of my more recent pictures have a coastal/ wildlife theme, but I have also worked on private commissions, which tend to have a more personalised and structural focus around clients' homes and gardens. I have also made several 3d models... of a lighthouse and rustic cottages etc. I have lived on beautiful Mersea island for almost 30 years. We used to spend part of the year in Spain, where I held regular exhibitions, but now that we no longer own a home there, I am delighted to have been accepted as a member of the Mersea Island Artists group and look forward to exhibiting and selling my work or taking commissions via their regular Open Studios events. Mary Woodcock

Textured Art

Textured Art
Textured Art
Textured Art
Textured Art
Textured Art