Mary Begau Wykes, though a crafter and a musician throughout her life, always had a dream of being a visual artist. Her first serious exploration into the world of graphic arts were with watercolor. She later ventured into oil painting, sketching, meditative art and surface design. Though Mary has taken a few classes throughout the years, she is primarily a self-taught artist. She considers producing all art to be a type of meditation. In each piece she strives to embody the emotions she feels for her subject. She has found great...more
