Hello!

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to visit my site.

Fun Fact ... Did you know I used to be an art teacher? I also used to write a blog for parents, teachers, and caregivers of young children called Pink and Green Mama. I spend my time here now, making art in my studio and sharing my work with the world, but I would like to invite you to look at my Art Lesson Ebooks in my shop if you have young children in your life and want to share art and creative experiences with them. They are packed with all kinds of hands-on ways you can CREATE, PLAY, and EXPLORE with them!

xoxo MaryLea

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MaryLea Harris at First Friday at Synergy Health and Wellness on Franklin Street in Bend, OR

April 2015 First Friday Art Walk Show at Synergy Health and Wellness in Bend

April 4, 2015

I showed my work for the month of April at Synergy Health and Wellness on Franklin Avenue in Bend. My colorful Happy Little Leaves and Happy Little Trees fit in perfectly with the vibe of their lovely light-filled office space where clients get massages, acupuncture and holistic nutritional guidance. For the First Friday Art Walk opening reception, I set up a table in the front office and worked on a small painting, the tree I finished that night I titled "Synergy." We had a great turnout and our guests enjoyed free chair massages, wine, and refreshments.