
Independence Gallery
Mary Lee Hill
Mary Lee and her family located to Colorado in 1963. Once her children entered college, she focused on her art education, which includes:
-Mesa College – Grand Junction
-Scottsdale Art School
-The Student Art League of Denver
-Loveland Art Academy
She has received numerous awards for her work in Oils and Pastels.
In Mary Lee’s most recent studies she has sought master painters who create in the style and medium of her interest and philosophy. They Include:
-Joyce Pike, Master of Floral Still Life
-Quang Ho, Master of Active Brush Work & Color
-Doug Dawson, Master of Pastel
-Greg Krietz, Master of Chiaroscuro
-Ray Vanilla, Master of Impressionist of Taos
Kevin McPhearson, Master Impressionist of Taos
Awards include:
-Artist of the Month for November: “Fall Grasses” (Pastel)
-Corporate Award: “Girl with Tresses” (Oil)
-Corporate Award: “Hollyhocks” (Oil)
-Best of Show: “Roses in Ginger Jar” (Oil)
-First Place: “Along Centennial Trail” (Pastel)
Juried Shows:
-Student Art League, Gala Grand Opening Show: “Autumn Aspen” (Pastel)
-Botanical Gardens 1993 Spring Show: “Garden Stroll” (Oil)
-Ray Vanilla Tribute to Students Show 1998
-Open Studios 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
-Northern Colorado National 2001
Non-juried Shows include:
Denver Law Library, B.A.A. Fall Show, Brush & Palette Show, Hildebrand Gallery, Heritage Gallery, Savageau Gallery, Wing Gallery and Abend Gallery.