My work is an imaginative exploration of line, shape, pattern, color and texture while drawing to music that soothes psyche and soul. I often record the natural world around me through photography for future reference. As I walk and observe, I begin to see things differently looking for compositions from which I can abstract and draw. Collaged components are incorporated. There is immense pleasure in seeing the interaction of elements that wrap around, intersect, blend, float, stand out, or disappear.  Influences include many contemporary artists as well as artists Gillian Ayers, William Baziotes, Kandinsky, and Matisse.

Mary Lynne taught art at Pleasantville High School in Westchester County for 21 years and 6 years previously at Villa Maria Academy in NYC. She is proficient in darkroom and digital photography, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, painting, collage, and fiber arts. She holds a BS degree in Art Education and a Masters Degree in Studio Art both from the College of New Rochelle. She studied at the International Center of Photography in NYC, the Clay Art Center in Port Chester, NY, and currently at The Woodstock School of Art, NY. Her work is frequently exhibited and resides in numerous collections.