As an artist and painter, Mary Lillian received her art foundation through studies at Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake, Virginia. She continued her art education by studying with most of the top professionals of this area and many of the nation’s premier artists. During that period, her own work became recognized in several one-artist showings—one being at the Riverview Gallery. Her awards include those received at Haygood Art Show, Great Bridge Woman’s Club Art Show, Emporia Art Show and the prestigious Peoples' Choice Award at the Fair for Arts Show. She has...more