Mary Samuels a Long Island, N.Y. artist who works primarily in watercolor and acrylic. Though she is largely self-taught, she has studied with a number of well-known artists and has taken many art courses and workshops.

Her style is impressionist. The beauty of nature is her inspiration to paint and as she states, "My goal is not to replicate nature so much, as to convey a feeling of joy and hope to the viewer."

Mary's paintings have been included in many prestigious shows and exhibits. She has had a number of one-woman shows and has been the subject of many newspaper articles, most notably "The New York Times." Her work is in many private and corporate collections throughout the United States, Australia and Ireland.

Mary maintains a studio in her hometown of Brookhaven NY, where she shows and offers work for sale. She also welcomes inquiries from other gallery owners and interior designers.