madmotherdesigns

About

Born and raised along the river in our beautiful Ottawa Valley, I have spent many years drawing, photographing, and being influenced by my surroundings. I am principally self-taught, adding to my creative box of tricks through experimentation and varied work and life experience. I maintain a studio at home in Ottawa’s east end (still somewhat close to the river), and am constantly interrupted by my husband, two daughters, our Labrador Retriever, or our somewhat feral cat. Kept going by a healthy sense of humour and an inability to quit, I am also a practising, self-employed graphic designer. Over 25 years as a full-time professional picture framer means I also frame and mount my own work. When time permits, I take part in exhibitions and festivals in the Ottawa region...

Download Mary Spicer - Bio and Artist Statement where you can view a list of exhibitions and festivals.

Mad:
1. Angry; resentful
2. Suffering from a disorder of the mind
3. Apparently deranged by violent sensations, or ideas
4. Lacking restraint or reason; foolish
5. Feeling or showing strong liking or enthusiasm
6. Marked by extreme excitement, confusion; frantic
7. Boisterously gay; hilarious
8. Affected by rabies

Mother:
1.To conceive, give birth to, or nurture a child.
2. A female parent of an animal.
3. A woman who creates, originates, or founds something
4. A creative source; an origin
5. A title for a woman respected for wisdom and AGE.
6. Maternal love and tenderness
7. Vulgar Slang. Extraordinary disagreeableness.

Designs:
1. To conceive or fashion in the mind
2. To formulate a plan for; devise.
3. To plan out in graphic form.
4. To create or contrive for a particular purpose or effect.
5. To execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner.