About Marydean Draws

About Marydean Draws

About Marydean Draws

About Marydean Draws

About Marydean Draws

Hello! I (Mary) am an artist living and raising my three children in the lovely Shenandoah Valley. Marydean Draws is all about inspiring and encouraging others with art that echoes the beauty of creation and communicates timeless truths. We are a female-owned small business that values quality crafted paper goods made locally here in Virginia. You can find me on my website at www.marydeandraws.com. Watercolor is my favorite medium, but I often layer over watercolor with chalk pastels and pencil to create depth and texture. I love the looseness of watercolor and its unpredictability, with all its drips and dots and bleeds. My happy place is somewhere between loose and structured, between free play and thoughtful compositions. My first retail location was at the Lady Jane Shop in Harrisonburg, VA, where customers have loved my hymn prints and postcards, often returning for gifts that have a special connection to a friend or family member. I look forward to creating meaningful partnerships with other small shops with lots of heart where my artwork will find a happy home. Mary ❤️ Read their story