Hello. I’m Mary and I live in a small village in the foothills of the Pyrenees –  South-West France where I enjoy creating artefacts in my home studio.

Making art provides me with a deep sense of presence, purpose and possibility. Every new piece is an opportunity to play and experiment combining vision, love, technical know-how and a big dose of intuition.

Making art provides me with a deep sense of presence, purpose and possibility. Every new piece is an opportunity to play and experiment combining vision, love, technical know-how and a big dose of intuition.

I usually have several different projects underway at any one time and these include:

Painting with acrylics and mixed media

Welcome to my world of abstract design using vibrant colours and textures.

Making cards

A touch of handmade beauty for every occasion. Being a mixed media artist I have an abundance of homemade collage and other ephemera in my studio which I use to ensure that each card is a small work of art, expressing heartfelt sentiments and adding a personal touch to any message.

Making cards

A touch of handmade beauty for every occasion. Being a mixed media artist I have an abundance of homemade collage and other ephemera in my studio which I use to ensure that each card is a small work of art, expressing heartfelt sentiments and adding a personal touch to any message.

Working with wood

Transforming wood into art was fuelled by a chance discovery when I found a beautiful branch, (smoothed out by water and time), in a local stream. I loved the look and feel. That find was one of many, and back in my studio I created ‘Tribal Sticks’. White paint and pattern on natural wood was the basis of my first collection. I’ve since been experimenting with more colourful and decorative styles.

Mary Wride stick working with wood

Embark on a journey through my artistic evolution, from early inspirations to my current style. Discover the unique techniques and materials I employ to bring my visions to life and explore the diverse sources that fuel my creativity.