Mary Pow
@marypowdesigns.bsky.social
Artist | www.marypow.com | Mpls
Textiles/Fiber + Soft Pastels
Life is trying things to see if they work.
I believe in putting your good out into the world. 💞 Pass it on!
LGBTQ+ ally 🏳️🌈
Textiles/Fiber + Soft Pastels
Life is trying things to see if they work.
I believe in putting your good out into the world. 💞 Pass it on!
LGBTQ+ ally 🏳️🌈
The biggest art crawl in the nation is celebrating 30 years this year - and I’m sponsoring a treasure hunt for my building! Join us for the 1st ever Thorp Building Treasure Hunt, happening during Art-A-Whirl, May 16-18. 🕵️🎨
#artawhirl #treasurehunt #nemaa #neminneapolisartdistrict
#artawhirl #treasurehunt #nemaa #neminneapolisartdistrict
May 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The biggest art crawl in the nation is celebrating 30 years this year - and I’m sponsoring a treasure hunt for my building! Join us for the 1st ever Thorp Building Treasure Hunt, happening during Art-A-Whirl, May 16-18. 🕵️🎨
#artawhirl #treasurehunt #nemaa #neminneapolisartdistrict
#artawhirl #treasurehunt #nemaa #neminneapolisartdistrict
I’m happily working on more Little Bees for the upcoming Sculpture Garden Art Fair on Mother’s Day weekend!
#softpastels #littlebee #honeybeelover #daughterofabeekeeper #sculpturegardenartfair #botanicalart
#softpastels #littlebee #honeybeelover #daughterofabeekeeper #sculpturegardenartfair #botanicalart
April 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I’m happily working on more Little Bees for the upcoming Sculpture Garden Art Fair on Mother’s Day weekend!
#softpastels #littlebee #honeybeelover #daughterofabeekeeper #sculpturegardenartfair #botanicalart
#softpastels #littlebee #honeybeelover #daughterofabeekeeper #sculpturegardenartfair #botanicalart
Find two of my Little Bee paintings on the Parade of Homes tour this weekend! 🤗 #twincitiesmn #paradeofhomes #minneapolisevents
April 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Find two of my Little Bee paintings on the Parade of Homes tour this weekend! 🤗 #twincitiesmn #paradeofhomes #minneapolisevents
I’ve spend the day crunching numbers, which is quite mind-numbing, and makes me consider how apt it is that the word numb is part of the word numbers.
Lesson learned today: no matter what, don’t wait until tax time to fill out your expense records. 😰
#smallbusinesslife #numbers #taxtime
Lesson learned today: no matter what, don’t wait until tax time to fill out your expense records. 😰
#smallbusinesslife #numbers #taxtime
March 26, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I’ve spend the day crunching numbers, which is quite mind-numbing, and makes me consider how apt it is that the word numb is part of the word numbers.
Lesson learned today: no matter what, don’t wait until tax time to fill out your expense records. 😰
#smallbusinesslife #numbers #taxtime
Lesson learned today: no matter what, don’t wait until tax time to fill out your expense records. 😰
#smallbusinesslife #numbers #taxtime
When my daughter, now 13, says, “Mom, it’ll be okay, we only have to put up with this for 4 years and then someone else will be president,” or when she says, “only 5 years and I’ll get to vote!” All I can do is sit there, speechless… (cont. in comments)
March 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
When my daughter, now 13, says, “Mom, it’ll be okay, we only have to put up with this for 4 years and then someone else will be president,” or when she says, “only 5 years and I’ll get to vote!” All I can do is sit there, speechless… (cont. in comments)
What can I do today?
• I can take care of myself by putting away my phone & going on my walk.
• I can be present in my work & be kind to myself by doing that work #onmyeasel
• I can spread joy and kindness.
• I can inspire others to attend the Global Day of Action happening on Mar 29 #teslatakedown
• I can take care of myself by putting away my phone & going on my walk.
• I can be present in my work & be kind to myself by doing that work #onmyeasel
• I can spread joy and kindness.
• I can inspire others to attend the Global Day of Action happening on Mar 29 #teslatakedown
March 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What can I do today?
• I can take care of myself by putting away my phone & going on my walk.
• I can be present in my work & be kind to myself by doing that work #onmyeasel
• I can spread joy and kindness.
• I can inspire others to attend the Global Day of Action happening on Mar 29 #teslatakedown
• I can take care of myself by putting away my phone & going on my walk.
• I can be present in my work & be kind to myself by doing that work #onmyeasel
• I can spread joy and kindness.
• I can inspire others to attend the Global Day of Action happening on Mar 29 #teslatakedown
For this commission, I was asked to paint the view from my client’s window, where she likes to watch a pair of cardinals who visit her cherry tree. Inverting reality, I imagined the birds looking in, watching her instead, and came up with this cute scene.
“A View of the Cherry Tree”
©Mary Pow
“A View of the Cherry Tree”
©Mary Pow
March 19, 2025 at 2:30 AM
For this commission, I was asked to paint the view from my client’s window, where she likes to watch a pair of cardinals who visit her cherry tree. Inverting reality, I imagined the birds looking in, watching her instead, and came up with this cute scene.
“A View of the Cherry Tree”
©Mary Pow
“A View of the Cherry Tree”
©Mary Pow
I did not, in fact, finish this piece today. Yet again, more challenges came up with it. Tolle writes, “if you can neither enjoy or bring acceptance to what you do—stop.” And so I did. At this point, I can hardly look at it anymore. 😑 #artistlife #onmyworktable #textileart #artchallenges
March 13, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I did not, in fact, finish this piece today. Yet again, more challenges came up with it. Tolle writes, “if you can neither enjoy or bring acceptance to what you do—stop.” And so I did. At this point, I can hardly look at it anymore. 😑 #artistlife #onmyworktable #textileart #artchallenges
“I swear, I’m gonna finish this today,” she said every day for the past 6 weeks. 😳 #artistlife
#onmyworktable #textileart
#onmyworktable #textileart
March 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
“I swear, I’m gonna finish this today,” she said every day for the past 6 weeks. 😳 #artistlife
#onmyworktable #textileart
#onmyworktable #textileart
March 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
My late friend Kate told me, “in times of darkness sunflowers will turn to each other.” I don’t know if it’s technically true, but the meaning behind it is worth thinking about: when things are dark and scary, turn to each other to find the light within. #innerlight
“Sunflowers for Kate”
©️Mary Pow
“Sunflowers for Kate”
©️Mary Pow
March 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
My late friend Kate told me, “in times of darkness sunflowers will turn to each other.” I don’t know if it’s technically true, but the meaning behind it is worth thinking about: when things are dark and scary, turn to each other to find the light within. #innerlight
“Sunflowers for Kate”
©️Mary Pow
“Sunflowers for Kate”
©️Mary Pow
List 3 positive things that happened in your life today. ✨
Mine: 1. I am finally finishing the handbags that I started a year ago. 2. The book I’m reading is excellent and enlightening. 3. I arrived home to a delicious home-cooked meal. Yum!
#3goodthings #bepositive #findpeace #bethelight #textiles
Mine: 1. I am finally finishing the handbags that I started a year ago. 2. The book I’m reading is excellent and enlightening. 3. I arrived home to a delicious home-cooked meal. Yum!
#3goodthings #bepositive #findpeace #bethelight #textiles
March 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
List 3 positive things that happened in your life today. ✨
Mine: 1. I am finally finishing the handbags that I started a year ago. 2. The book I’m reading is excellent and enlightening. 3. I arrived home to a delicious home-cooked meal. Yum!
#3goodthings #bepositive #findpeace #bethelight #textiles
Mine: 1. I am finally finishing the handbags that I started a year ago. 2. The book I’m reading is excellent and enlightening. 3. I arrived home to a delicious home-cooked meal. Yum!
#3goodthings #bepositive #findpeace #bethelight #textiles
You cannot fight against the darkness. You must be the light.
#bethelight #peony #dragonfly #blueskyartist #transcendtheego #softpastels #flowerart
#bethelight #peony #dragonfly #blueskyartist #transcendtheego #softpastels #flowerart
March 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
You cannot fight against the darkness. You must be the light.
#bethelight #peony #dragonfly #blueskyartist #transcendtheego #softpastels #flowerart
#bethelight #peony #dragonfly #blueskyartist #transcendtheego #softpastels #flowerart
Last night’s reception for the 51st Annual Northern Lights Juried Arts Exhibition was excellent! I’m honored to have a piece accepted this year. Over 800 submissions and the jurors had to narrow it down to about 150. 🙏
#textileart #fiberartist #artexhibirt #whitebearcenterforthearts
#textileart #fiberartist #artexhibirt #whitebearcenterforthearts
February 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Last night’s reception for the 51st Annual Northern Lights Juried Arts Exhibition was excellent! I’m honored to have a piece accepted this year. Over 800 submissions and the jurors had to narrow it down to about 150. 🙏
#textileart #fiberartist #artexhibirt #whitebearcenterforthearts
#textileart #fiberartist #artexhibirt #whitebearcenterforthearts
Coming together to form a welcoming, caring, in-person community is necessary. Making art is also necessary. Supporting independent artists at the same time is a bonus. Thank you! 🙏
#blueskyart #artclass #waytogrow #communityisnecessary #flowerart #create #resistance
#blueskyart #artclass #waytogrow #communityisnecessary #flowerart #create #resistance
February 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Coming together to form a welcoming, caring, in-person community is necessary. Making art is also necessary. Supporting independent artists at the same time is a bonus. Thank you! 🙏
#blueskyart #artclass #waytogrow #communityisnecessary #flowerart #create #resistance
#blueskyart #artclass #waytogrow #communityisnecessary #flowerart #create #resistance
I’m leading an art class in my studio today! I’m excited, but also nervous. I’m an introvert who is way more visual than verbal, so this is a new challenge for me— but it feels right so I’m pushing myself out of my comfort zone. 😰 #trynewthings #bebrave #creativelife #artistlife #blueskyartproject
February 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I’m leading an art class in my studio today! I’m excited, but also nervous. I’m an introvert who is way more visual than verbal, so this is a new challenge for me— but it feels right so I’m pushing myself out of my comfort zone. 😰 #trynewthings #bebrave #creativelife #artistlife #blueskyartproject
Two of my favorite things: flowers and art. I really enjoy having my artwork at home. I’ve started bringing home a couple pieces at a time and rotating them throughout the year, living with & absorbing each piece.
“All This and More and Nothing At All” #bskyart #artistlife #artathome #flowersandart
“All This and More and Nothing At All” #bskyart #artistlife #artathome #flowersandart
February 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Two of my favorite things: flowers and art. I really enjoy having my artwork at home. I’ve started bringing home a couple pieces at a time and rotating them throughout the year, living with & absorbing each piece.
“All This and More and Nothing At All” #bskyart #artistlife #artathome #flowersandart
“All This and More and Nothing At All” #bskyart #artistlife #artathome #flowersandart
On a bone-chilling winter day, when the sun is out, this is the best seat in the house.
“The Front Room”
• Original soft pastel painting by Mary Pow©️ • Size: 18in x24in
• Original and prints available www.marypow.com
#artistonbluesky #catart #softpastels #artshare #catlove
“The Front Room”
• Original soft pastel painting by Mary Pow©️ • Size: 18in x24in
• Original and prints available www.marypow.com
#artistonbluesky #catart #softpastels #artshare #catlove
February 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On a bone-chilling winter day, when the sun is out, this is the best seat in the house.
“The Front Room”
• Original soft pastel painting by Mary Pow©️ • Size: 18in x24in
• Original and prints available www.marypow.com
#artistonbluesky #catart #softpastels #artshare #catlove
“The Front Room”
• Original soft pastel painting by Mary Pow©️ • Size: 18in x24in
• Original and prints available www.marypow.com
#artistonbluesky #catart #softpastels #artshare #catlove
Shipping this beauty out today. Safe travels! 🪽
“A Particular Way of Considering Something” • Original textile artwork by Mary Pow, ©️2025 • Size: 36in x36in • Sold
“A Particular Way of Considering Something” • Original textile artwork by Mary Pow, ©️2025 • Size: 36in x36in • Sold
February 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Shipping this beauty out today. Safe travels! 🪽
“A Particular Way of Considering Something” • Original textile artwork by Mary Pow, ©️2025 • Size: 36in x36in • Sold
“A Particular Way of Considering Something” • Original textile artwork by Mary Pow, ©️2025 • Size: 36in x36in • Sold
What’s cuter than a box of tiny turtles? 💞
My needle-felted turtles are one-of-a-kind, handmade from 100% wool. www.marypow.com/turtlelove.html
My needle-felted turtles are one-of-a-kind, handmade from 100% wool. www.marypow.com/turtlelove.html
February 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
What’s cuter than a box of tiny turtles? 💞
My needle-felted turtles are one-of-a-kind, handmade from 100% wool. www.marypow.com/turtlelove.html
My needle-felted turtles are one-of-a-kind, handmade from 100% wool. www.marypow.com/turtlelove.html
Finished up another needle-felted turtle today. 💞
Each turtle I make goes out with this message:
Be kind to yourself.
This world is a hard place.
You don’t need to be hard on yourself as well.
Be soft and treat yourself with care.
Each turtle I make goes out with this message:
Be kind to yourself.
This world is a hard place.
You don’t need to be hard on yourself as well.
Be soft and treat yourself with care.
February 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Finished up another needle-felted turtle today. 💞
Each turtle I make goes out with this message:
Be kind to yourself.
This world is a hard place.
You don’t need to be hard on yourself as well.
Be soft and treat yourself with care.
Each turtle I make goes out with this message:
Be kind to yourself.
This world is a hard place.
You don’t need to be hard on yourself as well.
Be soft and treat yourself with care.
Ooooh, this one is a slow one. It’s so funny— I can only work on it for short spans of time. It won’t let me go faster. I get a strange, sad, thrilling, almost-nostalgic feeling in the pit of my stomach that it’s going to be so good. But I can’t rush it.
#workinprogress #textileart
#workinprogress #textileart
February 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ooooh, this one is a slow one. It’s so funny— I can only work on it for short spans of time. It won’t let me go faster. I get a strange, sad, thrilling, almost-nostalgic feeling in the pit of my stomach that it’s going to be so good. But I can’t rush it.
#workinprogress #textileart
#workinprogress #textileart
I’m slowly figuring out this Bluesky thing… 😅 Thanks for joining me! I’m an artist in Mpls, MN. I’m all about finding joy, being generous and genuine, and trying new things with a brave heart. ❤️ Happy Valentine’s day!
February 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I’m slowly figuring out this Bluesky thing… 😅 Thanks for joining me! I’m an artist in Mpls, MN. I’m all about finding joy, being generous and genuine, and trying new things with a brave heart. ❤️ Happy Valentine’s day!
February 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM