A Sonoma County Artist

Welcome to the official webpage of watercolor artist, Mary J. Ruggles. Noted for her unique impressionist style of painting, Mary has carved out a niche for herself in her hometown of Santa Rosa, California. Capturing the beauty and majesty of the heart of the wine country and drawing inspiration from her travels and her life, Mary paints everything from birds and cats to racehorses, vineyards, and desert landscapes. Sometimes she also likes to play with the whimsical.

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As an award-winning artist in her hometown, Mary does her best to represent the movement and energy of her subject, choosing to allow the viewer’s imagination to interpret her work.