What makes a surprise?Threes Trees was commissioned by Steve and Janet Troy of Houston Tx. They were looking for a unique piece for their dinning room wall and fell in love with my new copper patinas and the Tree of Life motifs . Their dinning room wall is long and...

Marriage is a blessing and a challenge, so say all my married friends. For sure each new year a couple celebrates demands some sort of recognition as they give thanks for the years past and continue to walk forward together in the days ahead. My friend Joyce...

In the the bleak mid winter friendship began. I recently was commissioned by one of my neighbors here in Helena to make this crucifix, The Risen Christ. This is my African version. It is so interesting the connections and interactions that art can make for us. I...

Thanks everyone for your support and participation in my June give away. Click on the video below to see who the winner of Summer Lights is. Stay tuned here at my blog or at my Face Book Page, Urban Pastures Art-Maureen L. White for the upcoming July Give Away. Enjoy...

Summer Lights This month’s free giveaway is "Summer Lights". This original acrylic painting on a wood box panel is the latest in my 2011 summer series. It has been a spectacular beginning of the summer season here in the Helena valley. The sunlight literally dances...

The Holter Museum of Art here in Helena is hosting their 18 th annual art auction tonight, Friday June 10, 2011. This years theme is “A Night in Havana”. As apart of the festivities and along side the auction of major works of art by Montana artists, they have asked...

I have been knee deep in paint these past two weeks and still the specific paintings are not finished. I thought I had better post something for my faithful followers. Below are some of my painting supplies and a few of the paintings I have been working on. Soon I...

Do paint and metal mix? Yes they do but if you need proof, take a peek and see what you think!I have been busy orchestrating an art exhibit with my art friend Jason Mergenthaler. We have been setting up for the Helena Spring Art Walk. Check out our Video of of this...

Love is in the air.It is the season for weddings or at least there seems to be more weddings in the spring time than at other times of the year.The promise of new life, new beginnings and a shared love brings hope and promise for the future. To all the newlyweds who...

What makes your house a home?The word house and home are pracctically the same, a structure that people live in. The word home seems a bit more intimate, more human and harbors the experiences we hold dear with those we live with.The painting above was commissioned by...