Mary Scobie

“In my painting, I enjoy exploring how colour and light can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. I am especially fascinated by the contrasts of light and shadow and the play of light on shapes and surfaces. Faces and people captivate me—how they connect with others and their environment, and how their personality and character emerge through posture and body language. I aim to capture the essence of a subject with expressive brush strokes and the dynamic interplay of shape, colour and light.”

Mary Scobie grew up in Sackville NB and earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Mount Allison University (class of 84’). Following her graduation from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design with a Graphic Design Diploma, she worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for music and arts organizations in Victoria, BC. She has maintained a strong connection to the Maritimes, often finding inspiration in the local landscape as well as in the texture and nostalgia of old buildings. She has exhibited her paintings in solo and group shows in New Brunswick and British Columbia.