About m.a. wakeley  

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Testimonials (26)

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  Sigi K says:

  "Mary-Ann's work it total inspiration. Over- analyzing her paintings would do no justice. One needs to view each painting individually and allow your senses to absorb the beauty. Thanks for being such a wonderful flickr contact"

  9th October, 2009

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  nasren art says:

  "Mary Ann is a rarity, a wonderfully expressive artist and a generous soul to other artists here on Flickr. Both things separately deserve praise, together they deserve worship. Her work has a wonderful meditative, calm feel when composed in the horizontal plane, and a dynamic sexuality and tension when composed along the diagonal and off-diagonal. Of the many good artists on Flickr she is the one whose work touches me the most, and as a generous supporter of other artists she has no peer — and I cannot say enough in support of her."

  25th September, 2009

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  Luigi Losmilzo says:

  "her art is amazing, she's one of my favourite"

  3rd September, 2009

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  the|G|™ says:

  "it hurts
  initially
  colour with shards
  cutting and bleeding
  in
  
  though when the steeping
  has finished
  it releases you.
  
  wounds open
  revealing not only hurt
  but some soft magic
  you know surrounds
  
  this work keeps you safe
  even through blame
  tearing and terror
  
  these works are
  filled with this safety
  filled with acuity
  filled with pain
  filled with joy
  
  a creator of sublime
  visual language
  her argot
  is unmatched
  
  finally. joy.
  the|G|™"

  11th July, 2009

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  alfarman says:

  "m a has a wonderful gift that produces sheer beauty in a most compelling way ..."

  23rd June, 2009

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  rubenss(on - off) says:

  "thanks for your great artworks and friendship!"

  20th June, 2009

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  Sophie Shapiro says:

  "I was drawn to Mary Ann’s work when I first joined Flickr because her work was intense and heightened my own interest in art and history. Her work generates a range of luminous percepts that work together to bring light and form to her abstract paintings which vary in intensity and colour. The interpretation of Mary Ann’s paintings is of course down to each individual but one cannot help thinking that the design and patterns she applies to her work are a wider physical concrete expression of life. I am very pleased that I have had the opportunity to meet Mary Ann. Our ordinary lives may not have allowed us the luxury of this meeting, however the internet as given us a rare opportunity not only to view but also discuss our many interests and works of art. Her magical portfolio takes one to a place of peace and calm. The lines she paints generate a feeling of euphoria through which she expresses a joy for life. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful painter in our midst who offers us a great deal through her wonderful work. Thank you Mary Ann for sharing your paintings with us all!
  Sophie Shapiro –
  London 11th June 2009"

  11th June, 2009

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  she wolf- says:

  "Mary ann is a special soul-sista kind of friend to me...
  I feel connected to her paintings not only in a visual sense but connected emotionally. I always enjoy looking through her photostream and also digging into the older works!
  I am always in awe of artists such as Mare who breathe, eat and sleep visual realms...and create a sense of beauty within their life and within the canvas...etc.
  I hope I have expressed what it is I feel. Writing is not a strong point of mine...but I am happy to write today in June of 2009 this testimonial for my dear friend."

  3rd June, 2009

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  Faiza A Khan says:

  "Marry Ann's paintings have such a calm and soothness that I look daily for something new from her. Every painting brings me joy and inspiration. Warmth of her true friendship is something I will always cherish. I am lucky to have met her and see her art and share mine with her. Such a wonderful person, a great artist and a true friend!"

  30th April, 2009

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  Lorie McCown says:

  "Mary Ann's work is so wonderful. I love her style, technique and color vibe! She is generous with her compliments to other artist's work, and has a real eye for beauty. Her art inspires me daily!
  xo
  Lorie"

  8th April, 2009

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  zappha says:

  "I am going to join the long list of admirers of Mary Ann's work. Her paintings are like music to me. They are a little bit Tchaikovsky and a little bit Beethoven. It is clear that she is totally 'connected' to her canvas. She paints her story and does it well."

  25th March, 2009

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  J A Mortram says:

  "Where to begin... I could conjure comparisons with other painters from the history of fine art, or define moments from life that echo and resonate through M.A.Wakeley's work... but both actions pale compared to the immediate initial response one is given when first encountering her paintings.
  
  Such is the tidal force of her art... their gravity... the use of form, colour and space to convey, to capture such strong and varied emotions.
  
  There is a painterly evolution apparent, life's many plateaus from the very real to fragments of the sub-conscious, landscapes of the inner self and portraits of events, of the dynamics of all things and all moments.
  
  Her evident mastery of the craft is on display as natural as a fingerprint and as individual.
  
  Abstract art can often be un-engaging, can initiate a self imposed distance between the image and the viewer or do exactly the contrary - be so saccharine that it becomes a bland wall paper.
  
  M.A. defies both traps and through a bright internal language expresses thoughts, moods and ideas with great ease and you meet her works as if two souls with different languages but able to communicate still, through a basic shared vocabulary a sign language or a body language... and without compromise or forced effort it is a joyful endeavor to study each of M.A's works as they all so deftly tell us a story. Beautiful work."

  21st March, 2009

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  Rick Tulka says:

  "Mary Ann's paintings are beautiful. I heard tell that she used to paint by numbers, but she could never keep the colors inside the lines. We see the result."

  3rd February, 2009

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  mimi yoon says:

  "mary ann's art is simply addictive...
  gotta come by at least once a day...
  : )"

  15th January, 2009

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  Daniel Colvin says:

  "La Artiste Femme
  
  She painted in swirling calligraphies of passion
  In a language all but the oldest Gods forgot
  But she laid down her forms with an eloquence
  That let mortal kind understand
  Well,...
  All the important people that is.
  The ones who *see*
  
  You could feel her desires and her teases
  You could see the swirling dervish phrases
  Repetition as mantra
  But never quite the same
  Each time unique
  Until the synthesized swirl of yes
  Resounded like cataracts splashing on caliphite granite
  White noise soliloquy
  Drowning in all the colors that make the world right
  Mirroring all the words that the poet doth wright
  
  I would thank her for her gifts
  A thousand different ways
  (candy box of treasure kisses
  A blooming meadow, with secret blisses)
  All as diverse and unified
  As the birch-board song she silently plays"

  14th January, 2009

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  Peggy Dembicer says:

  "Inspiring designs and color. The works just pulls me in."

  13th January, 2009

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  :-)carpe diem says:

  "~~~ such wonderful abstract paintings! ... for me the best in flickr. Wonderful! ~~~"

  20th December, 2008

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  ♫Miss Dreamgarden♫ says:

  "I didn’t even like abstract art that much before I saw hers. She makes it so interesting to watch, with her special, beautiful and colorful universe. She is a master at mixing colors and at using interesting shapes as well. It always cheers me up to see her art works."

  28th September, 2008

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  stevenascroggins says:

  "Through the art of Mary Ann Wakeley we are allowed to view the creation of a New World. Color, Space, Movement & Passion collide & combine into a unique and intriguing Reality. Though her art is not realism, still, it is powerfully Real in every way! The flowing shapes blend and bend, caress and prod one another into an all together pleasing palette formed by the hand of this Masterful Artist. Mary Ann's work stimulates me to explore in new directions and to embrace the unexpected."

  26th August, 2008

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  Hélène Deroubaix(old flickr not here anymore) says:

  "Mary ann is a beautiful soul that paint with the colors of her emotions, her secrets.
  That is what I sense in her work : the secrets, because you can interprete abstract the way you want to read it, she keeps her mysteries of how the piece is born:)
  I adore her choice of colors, it really touches me and most of her work grab me at once.
  She is one of my favourite contemporary abstract artist and I am lucky to know her( a little but still :) and consider her as a generous, open minded kind very supportive and sharing friend.
  You are inspiring and I am glad to know you Mary Ann:)
  
  Blessed be!"

  16th March, 2008

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  Wulfric says:

  "Good abstract work which carries on the neo-plasticist tradition, continuing from where Piet Mondrian left off. He [Mondrian] was starting to look in this direction when he settled in America, for example "Broadway Boogy-Woogie" which is, I believe in MOMA NY.
  M. A. Wakeley's work does not go for the hard edge typical of this ouvre but gives the whole a softer, more feminine touch which is very pleasing to the eye."

  12th February, 2008

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  AMERICAN ARTIST BEN MURPHY says:

  "I don't know Mary Ann - but I do know that her paintings are always a breath of fresh air coming through my contact's stream... Love her paintings! -BM"

  7th February, 2008

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  ART by IRIS says:

  "Mary Ann is a WONDERFUL ARTIST and FRIEND! I admire and love your work, and have been inspired so many times by your advice and encouragement! I keep your words closely to my heart, and your beautiful work in my mind like a beam of sunshine in a bright, sunny day! :-)"

  8th January, 2008

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  Clair Graubner says:

  "*** Mary Ann rocks!
  She's a fantastic artist and a lovely, encouraging commenter to others on Flickr.
  Outstanding Flickrite. ***"

  30th May, 2007

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  harpreet thinking says:

  "she has colorful soul !!!"

  13th March, 2006

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  nada abdalla says:

  "beautiful pieces of art- love your work- inspiring,,,"

  12th February, 2006

Joined:

June 2005

Occupation:

Painter

Website:

A Creative Life

Email:

maryannwakeley [at] gmail.com