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Mary Powers-Holt

Mary Powers Holt during her exhibition at Cerulean Arts

Clouds and Ruins
While hiking in the woods, I notice human and spiritual presence in neglected ruins, where memories of those who are gone remain visible. As I continue along the trail, the tree canopy and clouds above highlight nature’s ongoing changes. In these moments, I think of you and wish you could see this beauty. When I walk in the field, I remember you mowing there, carefully cultivating the thistle to appear intentional as if it was not a weed at all and waiting until it flowered and I could paint it before cutting it down. I also recall corn planted in front of the porch so deer would not come close to eat it.
“Clouds and Ruins” is not a planned series of paintings but an adjacent theme in my recent work. Painting some of the same landscapes and skycapes over the years marks time, as I see the changes from year to year in my paintings. For example, my painting, “July Thistle,” is my third rendition of the same evening view, each time capturing a different mood. I spend some time painting on site and also use photos from my walks and hikes for compositions and ideas in my painting studio. My goal is to capture the mood, color and light in these moments. Finding the same ruins in the woods nineteen years later is a reminder of what was happening in my own life the first time we stumbled upon them on a hike. Painting them again allows me to contemplate a different approach to a mosaic of rocks and structure. Similarly, the discovery of an abandoned quarry behind a massive fence fuels my curiosity about this untouched place. Why was it closed, and how does being off limits preserve its beauty? Learning more about the history and stumbling on news stories and videos about this place captures my imagination.
While I did not plan this exhibit for my late husband, Ken Holt, he lived in this place with me and saw the same field, ruins, and overgrown weeds in the gardens as I did, finding magic in them. I want to dedicate this exhibit of my work to his memory .


Mary Powers-Holt Resume 
In the Studio Video with Mary-Powers Holt 
Cerulean Collective Tour & Talk with Mary Powers Holt 2023

Mary Powers-Holt's solo exhibition will be presented  April 8 - May 3, 2026.
Tour & Talk with Mary Powers-Holt 2026

Painting of stone ruins with a blue sky and trees in the background
Spring Ruins, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  Available

Painting of a landscape with green field, trees, and blue sky with white clouds.
Clouds Above the Woods, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  Available

Landscape painting with green trees, a white flower bush, and a blue sky with clouds.
July Thistle, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  Available

Painting of a person in a yellow sweater standing in a field with a blue sky and clouds.
Ana in the Landscape, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  Available

Abstract painting of clouds in soft pastel colors
Evening Sky Sketch, acrylic on canvas, 15" x 24"  Available

Painting of a serene landscape with a lake, trees, and a sky with clouds.
Nightfall, acrylic on linen, 16" x 20"  SOLD 

Painting of a landscape with a lake, trees, and fluffy clouds in a blue sky.
Chambers Lake, acrylic on linen, 20" x 16"  Available

Painting of a magnolia under a full moon
Moonlight Magnolia, acrylic on linen, 12" x 9"  Available

Circular painting of a forest canopy with a clear blue sky
Canopy, acrylic on canvas, 20" Round  Available

Round painting of a blue sky with white clouds and green trees at the horizon.
Cloud Spin, acrylic on canvas, 20" Round  Available

Circular painting of a landscape with trees, water, and a sky with clouds.
The Last Day of 2025, acrylic on canvas, 20" Round  Available

Painting of a forest landscape with bare trees and a blue sky.
New Year's Eve Walk, acrylic on linen, 20" x 24"  Available

Winter landscape with snow-covered field and trees under a blue sky with clouds.
The Coldest Day in January, acrylic on linen, 24" x 20"  Available

Winter scene with a frozen lake, trees, and people fishing, under a blue sky with white clouds.
Ice Fishing, acrylic on linen, 20" x 24"  Available

Painting of a landscape with a tree in a field under a blue sky.
February Tree in the Field, acrylic on linen, 20" x 24"  Available

Painting of a forested cliffside with water below
Quarry Sketch, acrylic on board, 6" x 9"  Available

Painting of a serene lake surrounded by trees and greenery
Splash, acrylic on board, 6" x 9"  Available

Painting of a tree with autumn foliage and two deer in a grassy field.
The Red Tree, acrylic on board, 9" x 6"  Available

Artistic depiction of a stone archway surrounded by trees and foliage.
Ruins, acrylic on linen, 36" x 40"  Available

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Mary Powers-Holt's solo exhibition was held October 16 - November 10, 2024. A selection of works from that show is currently available at the gallery as indicated. For inquiries on all other works shown, please Contact Us.
Tour & Talk with Mary Powers Holt 2024

September Woods Canopy, acrylic on aluminum linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
September Woods Canopy, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  

Fall Woods Canopy, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Fall Woods Canopy, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  

Longwood Moon, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Longwood Moon, acrylic on linen, 36" x 24"  

Swirling Snow and Sun, February, acrylic on linen on board landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Swirling Snow and Sun, February, acrylic & pastel on linen, 20" x 16"  

Foggy Winter Moon, acrylic on linen on board landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Foggy Winter Moon, acrylic & pastel on linen, 20" x 16"  

Sun on the Woods, March, acrylic on canvas landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt.
Sun on the Woods, March, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 20"  

Dreaming Tree and Sky, March, acrylic on canvas landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Dreaming Tree and Sky, March, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  SOLD 

Partial Eclipse Day, 4-8-24, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Partial Eclipse Day, 4-8-24, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  

Green Woods in May, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Green Woods, May, acrylic on linen, 30" x 24"  

West Side of the Lake, May, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
West Side of the Lake, May, acrylic on linen, 16" x 20"  

June 1 Evening Sky, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
June 1 Evening Sky, acrylic on linen, 30" x 40"  


Far Away Woods, June, acrylic on panel, 8" x 10"  

Late June Thistle, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Late June Thistle, acrylic on linen, 30" x 30"  

July 19 Balloon Ride, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
July 19 Balloon Sky, acrylic on linen, 16" x 20" 

July 19 Balloon Ride, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
July 26 Sky, acrylic on linen, 20" x 30"  Available 
Far Away Woods, August, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Far Away Woods, August, acrylic on linen, 16" x 20"  

August Afternoon, acrylic on linen landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
August Afternoon, acrylic on linen, 30" x 20"  

In the Woods Picnic Area, June, acrylic on aluminum panel landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
In the Woods Picnic Area, June, acrylic on panel, 10" x 8"  SOLD 

Woods Path to the Future, acrylic on aluminum panel landscape painting by Cerulean Arts Collective Member Mary Powers-Holt
Woods Path to the Future, acrylic on linen, 30" x 36"  

Mary Powers-Holt's previous exhibition was May 10 - June 4, 2023.  For inquiries on works shown, please Contact Us


Black Walnut Tree and Smoke House, acrylic on linen, 36" x 24"  


Early Autumn Sky and Summer Weeds, acrylic on linen, 24" x 36"  


Cloudy Night Moon, acrylic on linen, 22" x 28" 


The Gray Swan, acrylic on aluminum panel, 16" x 20" 


Evening Sunflowers, acrylic on linen, 24" x 30"  


Rough Water - April, acrylic on linen, 30" x 36"  


Entwined, acrylic on linen, 24" x 36"  


Rest, acrylic on linen, 22"x 28"   


New Year's Day, acrylic on linen, 22" x 28"  


Scattering Light, acrylic on linen, 24" x 30"  


Beach Clouds, acrylic on aluminum panel, 12" x 12"  


View from the Hill, acrylic on aluminum panel, 12" x 12" 


Night Shirt, acrylic on board, 16" x 20" 


Night Picnic, acrylic on aluminum panel, 16" x 20"  SOLD 


Shag Bark Hickory Autumn, acrylic on board, 24" x 18" 


Morning Garden, acrylic on aluminum panel, 8" x 10"  


Shimmer Green, acrylic on aluminum panel, 8" x 10"  


Edge of the Woods, acrylic on linen, 30" x 30" 


Emerging, acrylic on linen on panel, 20" x 20" 


Fallen I, acrylic on linen, 30" x 30" 


Fallen II, acrylic on linen, 30" x 36" 


Reflections - Three Suns, acrylic on linen, 30" x 36" 


Silver Sun, acrylic on aluminum panel, 12" x 12" 


Harvest Moon, acrylic on aluminum panel, 12" x 12" 


Wetlands, Cape May Point, acrylic on linen on aluminum panel, 12" x 12" 


December 26 Walk, acrylic on aluminum panel, 12" x 12"  SOLD 


Winter Sky, acrylic on birch panel, 12" x 12" 


Stormy Sky, acrylic on board, 6" x 6" SOLD


Winter Lake, acrylic on birch panel, 10" x 14" ellipse 


Forsythia, acrylic on linen, 36" x 24"  


Hunter's Moon, acrylic on clayboard, 12" x 12"  SOLD  


Snow Roses, acrylic on Claybord, 12" x 12"  SOLD


October Evening (Empty Chair), acrylic on canvas, 30" x 30"  SOLD