Welcome to Mary Wilson Ornithological Illustrations, a home artist creating scientific-based art. Inspired by the beauty of nature, my work aims to capture the intricate details and unique characteristics of avian species. I strive to bring together art and science through my illustrations, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of birds and their habitats. Each piece is a labor of love, combining artistic expression with scientific accuracy to create captivating visual representations of the avian world.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College in Colorado Springs
Grants & Awards:
-
Manitou Wunderkind Art Show Imagination Painting Award, Mar. 2018
-
Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Show, first place painting amateur artist category, Aug. 2018
-
Tenth Annual Pikes Peak Library Teen Art Contest Judges’ Pick, Apr. 2017
-
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 Annual Art Show (award each year, best in show painting the final year), Mar. 2015 - 2018
-
Young People’s Art Show of Colorado, April 2016, May 2017, and May 2018 (second place painting
Exhibitions & Festivals​:
-
"Nuthatch Trifecta" commissioned as festival art for the Pikes Peak Birding and Nature Festival, May 2025
-
Bird artwork displayed in Febra’s Boutique and Gallery, June 2018 - April 2019
-
Manitou Wunderkind Art Show, Mar. 2018
-
Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Show, Aug. 2017 and 2018
-
Young People’s Art Show of Colorado, April 2016, May 2017, and May 2018