Virginia based artist Mary Pedini is a classically trained portrait artist who creates paintings that capture the likeness as well as the spirit of the individual. Her portraits are treasured by many and can be found in many private collections throughout the United States.
Mary's formal training began as a fine arts major at Westfield State College and Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, Massachusetts. Upon receiving her B.F.A .she began working at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where she was influenced by the great works of many of Americas first impressionists. Upon moving to RIchmond, Virginia she continued her artistic journey in the field of graphic design working as an illustrator and designer while continuing her fine arts studies with workshops and classes by many nationally recognized artists. She has had her work exhibited at several art venues including Crossroads Gallery, Brazier FIne Art and the Uptown Gallery. Mary is currently an exhibiting member of the Bon Air Artists Association and is also a member of the Portrait Society of America.
She currently resides in Midlothian, Virginia with her husband and children.
Mary is available for portrait comissions in either oil on canvas or pastel. For more information contact the artist at:
mpedini@live.com
(804)378-0522
