There's Something About Mary

I found these two paintings (by Mary Henderson) in a gallery a little ways off Chelsea. I think on 9th Ave or something like that. But they absolutely took my breath away.

Sepulveda, 1988, oil on panel, 20"x16"

Tyler Dormitory, 1995, oil on panel, 16"x20"

I dunno, classical artists don't really do too much for me. But there's something about finding contemporary painters and knowing that there are people out there right now making these amazing pieces that makes me want to push myself. So good on you, Mary. One day I'll be hanging up there next to you (especially since each of these babies was retailing for a good $8,000 or so).