Colorful landscape painter, Mary Noone

The Roaring Fork Valley and the West have been my primary subject for the past 25 years. I study and paint all of my pieces on location in one of the most beautiful plein air settings the Rocky Mountains has to offer. The vast open spaces of the West, however, are gradually disappearing in the path of rampant development. Through my Colorado colorful landscape paintings, I strive to capture these vanishing open spaces and preserve them on canvas for future generations. I became a painter initially to stay home with my young children to whom I give credit for teaching me the bold use of color. I have painted with and taught art to children for years. I have always admired their open pallet, daring use of pigment and joyful approach to painting. For me, painting is joyous! The natural colorful landscape paintings are powerful and vibrant . . . so should be the colors. Painting is a vital and deeply fulfilling passion for me. I often paint in the company of my dogs, children or friends. I seek to translate the mood and feel of the moment in my work. Juxtaposition and shape are foremost in my artistic view. With each brush stroke, I strive to celebrate nature in a riot of subtle yet vibrant color! I feel that I am constantly learning as an artist and that my style, which is largely self-taught, is ever changing and growing. What you see on the canvas is the embodiment of my artistic vision. My work is part of permanent collections throughout Colorado and the west. In 2003-2004, I was commissioned by Alpine Bank of Colorado to paint an 8' x 4'" fiberglass pig, "Soaring Pork Sally, Queen of the Roaring Fork Valley", as part of their Alpine Series for Literacy Campaign. I currently live in Glenwood Springs with my husband and three children.

BIOGRAPHY
I was born May 8, 1956 in St. Louis, MO, the sixth of seven children. I grew up in a rural environment but attended school in the city. In 1978, I received a BA in American Studies/Fine Arts from Georgetown University. I worked as a Graphic Artist from 1978-1982 in Sacramento, California. I moved to the Roaring Fork Valley (Carbondale) in 1982. I have evolved from a graphic artist...house painter...silk painter...to a full time Colorado Art painter in 1988.

In 1985, my husband Bob Noone, and I founded the Glenwood Springs Summer of Jazz, an annual summer long music series. We still direct the program and have produced over 260 concerts.