"Art connects you to an inner sense of awe, delight, and surprise. Through art, people find connection to nature and animals and even discover places off the beaten path. Collectors are those special souls who surround themselves with beauty and objects that speak to their aesthetic and playful sensibilities. My passion for art lies in capturing moments of surprise that happen through mark-making, the dance of the brush with rich paint on the canvas. My work, which reflects my adventures, love of color, and my desire to never stop learning, springs from my optimism, playful spirit, and desire for respite from the busy world."- Mary Dunn
