We are all more than one category in life..
I’ve always defined myself as an artist. I’ve been freelancing as a web and graphic designer since the late 90s. Design brings me a great deal of satisfaction – this entire website was created and is maintained by me – as are more than a few small & large websites I count as clients.
But back to my art – true art is an inception, a seed that forms in the mind and asks to be born. The only task is the artist must believe in herself enough to nurture that seed – and create something from an idea, a thought, an inspiration.
I have found such a joy creating mixed media art – my subject matter centers around wildlife and sealife crafted from upcycled elements such as sea glass, vintage jewelry, buttons and beads of all types.
As an active part of a vibrant artist community online, I sell my artwork full-time as a juried Artist on various Facebook auction groups, who cater to collectors and lovers of all kinds of art.
The summer of 2022 I had my first gallery show at a local neighborhood gallery, and sold my first piece during opening night! Summer of 2023 I booked my first in a series of outdoor juried fine art shows and officially hit the art show circuit.
These past few years has been the ultimate validation of all my hard work to date, and I am very excited to post a full schedule of shows I am currently booked in.
To make art for the love of making art – that is my ultimate goal. I’ve discovered a new joy in my life making each piece of artwork. I love finding cast aside or broken jewelry and repurposing it into something beautiful.
It brings me joy. And I wanted to share my joy with you – my students and friends.
Have a peek at my official artwork website MaryLouCerami.com – and let me know what you think!
And follow me on Facebook, Instagram and my next in-person show, I’d love to see you there 🙂
Good Vibes!
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