16 x 20 oil on canvas, unframed

Mary E. Kenney

Originally Mary trained as so many have, in the Bob Ross techniques. A quick study, she became so much the expert that she was asked to teach at Cleveland's MOMA, Stark State College, Polaris, and numerous other venues in Ohio. Having mastered the Ross technique, Mary soon began to develop her own style and often blends styles creating a more whimsical effect. Because of her versatility in styles, Mary has often been commissioned by private individuals. Most recently Mary collaborated on a children’s book with another Clevelander, Kelly Donahue.
Mary finds inspiration in places she’s traveled, photos people send to her, and in her own backyard. She enjoys the process of painting with oils, finding it cathartic. “So often in this world we can’t control what happens to us… our friends… our family. This is one area that I can control. It brings me peace and I hope I’ve passed that along through my paintings.”