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Mary Dunn was born and raised in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. From as far back as she can remember, she was drawing and oil painting. Her love for art never ceases and through the years, it has become a way of expression and relaxation. Mostly self-taught, Mary Dunn has worked primarily in oils; however, recently she has been working in pastels and acrylics. While in college, Mary took various art courses as an elective. Although she would have loved to have been an art major, at that time, she was a single parent and felt it necessary to major in business to take care of her two children. After college, she could not devote time to her art work, but now that her children have grown, there is more time to create and enjoy painting. Currently, Mary works full time as a project manager; however, her evenings are spent either at the canvas or reading about various artist techniques. “It is a wonderful feeling to be creative in a way that people enjoy and appreciate. When my work is displayed, whether it is a pet portrait, a landscape, or a floral, the satisfaction of being the creator of an image brings such joy to my life.” She also teaches painting techniques in various mediums. As an emerging artist, Mary’s exhibitions have included The Jewish Community Center (Mt. Lebanon), The Galaxie (Chicago, Illinois), Royal Tribe “Evolution Fashion and Art Show”, Iris and Ivory Tea Room (Emerling Plaza, BoxHeart Gallery in Bloomfield, Gallery Sim in Southside, Slippery Rock College, Pittsburgh Technical Institute in Cranberry, and Fein Art Gallery in Pittsburgh. Mary holds a B.S. Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Management. She is also a member of the Pittsburgh Pastel Artists League, South Hills Art League and Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators.   Mary resides with her family in West Mifflin Pennsylvania.