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Mary Spain Colie

Mary Spain Colie (1934 - 1983) was active/lived in Ohio, North Carolina.  Mary Colie is known for Whimsical fok art figure in watercolor, pastel , ink and painting on glass.

Mary Spain 

Ohio (1934-1983)


Her painting Hanging Clown with Yellow Cat, Oil on Canvas 26" x 30" is in the

Canton Museum of Art Permanent Collection

Purchased by the Canton Museum of Art
 
Lady Spain we adore you. As a small girl, Lisa Eastman lived across the lane from a magical woman who moved effortlessly across sun-dappled wood floors, under cathedral ceilings and surrounded by large colorful paintings. The smell of oil paints filled the air, casting a powerful spell on the younger girl.

“That’s when I knew I wanted to be a painter.” Mary Spain Colie had spread her magical life to another generation, though her own life ended before middle age.

The details of Mary Spain’s life are sketchy, drawn more in paint and sculpture than biographical details. She grew up in North Carolina, but shared a creative soul with famed Belgian artist, Rene Magritte whose work pulled her away from the Expressionist* landsc   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1819 characters.]  Artist bio

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