Original Mary Field Neville Signed Mixed Media Artwork – "Ground Feeders" Watercolor & Collage in Rustic Studded Frame
Original Mary Field Neville Signed Mixed Media Artwork – "Ground Feeders" Watercolor & Collage in Rustic Studded Frame
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Original Mary Field Neville Signed Mixed Media Artwork – "Ground Feeders" Watercolor & Collage in Rustic Studded Frame in Excellent condition, see photos. Measures 9" H x 7" W ... Enhance your fine art collection with this captivating, authentic mixed media original titled "Ground Feeders" by accomplished visual artist Mary Field Neville. Skillfully fusing delicate watercolor washes with intricate handmade paper collage and textured fiber elements, this whimsical oceanic composition portrays stylized, luminous orange fish navigating layered underwater topography alongside a gentle, watchful ground feeder. Hand-titled and boldly signed by the artist directly beneath the lower mat window, the piece comes presented in a custom, artisan wide-profile frame featuring a hand-hammered, patinated bronze-and-copper finish with rustic brass stud embellishments. Fully backed with professional dust paper, title labeling, and heavy-gauge braided wire hanging hardware, this distinctive, ready-to-display one-of-a-kind original makes an exceptional statement piece for any coastal gallery, modern eclectic living space, or curated art collection.
About Artist
Mary Field Neville, a resident of Old Hickory, Tennessee, passed away on February 6, 2024 at age 92. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she began her formal art training at West Virginia University before transferring to the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York City, where she spent two formative years honing her talent.Upon returning to Charleston, Mary worked as a Layout Artist and Advertising Manager while also teaching Commercial Art at Charleston Technical High School. It was during this period that she met and married the love of her life, Garth E. Neville, a career engineer with the DuPont Corporation. The couple lived in several locations across the United States before settling in Nashville, Tennessee.
In Nashville, Mary served as Advertising Manager and Fashion Coordinator for the prestigious Gus Mayer Company. She later co-founded the Poyner-Neville Advertising Agency with her friend Lucy Poyner. Eventually, she transitioned to working full-time from her home studio in Old Hickory, dedicating herself to her fine art career.
A highly respected watercolorist, Ms. Neville held numerous leadership roles in the arts community, including Board Member of the Madison Art Center, and Regional Director, Secretary, and Exhibition Chair of the Tennessee Watercolor Society. She was a member of the Nashville Artists Guild and a Signature Member of the Kentucky, Southern, and Tennessee Watercolor Societies. Her work has been widely exhibited and is included in public collections, notably the Tennessee State Museum.
In 1988, she received a prestigious commission from the Hermitage Foundation to paint “Rachel’s Garden” at President Andrew Jackson’s historic home. These paintings have been viewed and admired by millions of visitors to the Andrew Jackson Center.