Mary Pratt

Five Bird Rule, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
Five birds gather around three women as fish float behind them. An upside-down umbrella perched on a railing heightens the scene’s surreal quality. In this piece, artist Mary Pratt explores life’s recurring patterns—offering lessons, possibilities, and choices. She honors the courage it takes to embrace change while waiting for balance to be restored.

About the Artist
Artist Mary Pratt celebrates the beauty and whimsy of everyday life, blending impressionistic techniques with modern flair to capture the world with jovial poise. "I determine colors and aesthetics intuitively," says Mary. Through her gestural brushstrokes—soft ethereal palettes complemented by the occasional bright pop of color—and nuanced style, Mary's paintings offer a fresh perspective on familiar subjects, inviting viewers to experience them in new and imaginative ways. Pivotal moments, including overcoming breast cancer, have shaped her artistic journey. She paints in her garage studio, bundled up in layers during the winter and wearing tank tops and shorts in the summer, all while music fills the space. Beyond art, Mary spends her time hanging out with friends, playing with her grandchildren, and volunteering.

Words that describe this painting: fish, feminine, figurative, birds, joyful, allegory, friends, woman, women, trio, animals, people, surrealism, oil painting, beige

Five Bird Rule
Mary Pratt
Oil painting on stretched linen
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
48 in. h x 36 in. w x 1.5 in. d
10 lbs. 0 oz.