New Arrivals from Mary Ann Laing!
Several new paintings from Victoria's very own Mary Ann Laing have arrived at the West End Gallery. Mary Ann captures the various locales of Victoria with her vivid colours and bold brush strokes.
It is because of my relentless curiosity that I am continually compelled to paint. It is the thought of what lies ahead once the idea seed is planted that inspires me. Be it from a meditative source or physical beauty that calls, or the obvious glory of natures existence in the drenching sunlight, once into the action of putting pigment onto the canvas, I open myself to anything."
Stop by our gallery in Victoria or visit Mary Ann's artist page to view the new arrivals!Also in Press Releases
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