Mary Marquiss, Artist - Have Brush - Will Travel

09/14/2026

Nature is the best art teacher.

05/04/2026

After years tucked away, Have Brush, Will Travel is returning.

This little watercolor, painted in Provence in 2014, is part of a larger collection of moments, places, and stories I’m excited to begin sharing again.

More to come soon.

04/22/2026

Chapter Six, Taking Flight
My memoir, Behind the Painting, arrives May 7, 2026

04/19/2026

03/10/2019

Finished this commission painting of Mt. Thielsen called:
Eagle Spirit”

10/22/2018

These tiles are everywhere in Portugal. Lisbon is the second oldest city in Europe!
The second photo is a massive mural in the ancient Alfama area of Lisbon.

02/12/2016

I WILL BE SELLING AT THE SALE THIS YEAR - FEBRUARY 20TH -
WITH MY ORIGINAL FRAMED ART, PRINTS AND BOXED CARDS -
ALL AT SUPER LOW PRICES!

IF YOU STOP BY MY BOOTH JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE FRONT DOOR AND MENTION THIS POST I WILL MARK DOWN MY BOXED CARDS FOR YOU.

THE ORIGINAL PRICE FOR A BOX OF FIVE CARDS WITH ENVELOPES IS $20.
THE SALE PRICE THAT DAY IS $10. WHEN YOU MENTION THIS POST TO ME AT THE SALE YOU WILL ONLY PAY $7. FOR THE BOXED SET OF FIVE FLORAL IMAGES WITH ENVELOPES.

I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
MARY MARQUISS

12/04/2015

Bend Wine Cellar just released 4 of their Zinfandels from grapes grown in the Columbia Valley. They are nestled in a custom box with watercolor labels I created depicting 4 iconic Central Oregon scenes in 4 different seasons with imaginary vineyards.
They produced a limited number of 25.
If you'd like a set please call Dennis at The Bend Wine Cellar:541-385-9258
Oh yes. ...and mention my name.

10/31/2015

The Ruiz.Coffe farm in Boquete.Panama.
The red fruit is ready to pick and then 19 steps later it is ready to drink!