Mary Benke ~ Sneak Peek!

on Mary's easel

view from Mary's studio....beautiful!

some of Mary's pastels

live entertainment last year, Mary's son Tyler and his friend John Dokter.

Mary and her mother at the Bonnell building during last year's tour

County Clare, Late Afternoon www.marybenke.com

LAST at the Bonnell Building 2010

Mary Benke will be displaying at The Bonnell Building during the Loveland Art Studio Tour.  Find her on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Benke-Art/101539569945506?sk=wall

1) who is your favorite artist?

So many. Old masters like Renoir, Van Gogh and Monet, and current day artists like Richard Schmid, Quang Ho, Richard McKinley and  Michael Flohr.

2) describe yourself in two words.

Creative and colorful (my artwork at least)

3) describe your studio in two words..

Inspirational, disorganized

4) what is your favorite thing to do in Loveland?

Stroll through downtown during Night on the Town, visiting galleries, shopping, listening to music and eating.

5) little known fact about you?

My earliest art success came when I won a bookmark design contest in 8^th grade and painted the cover for my high school yearbook.