Mary is best known for her glorious still life paintings.  Her subjects range from large bouquets of brilliant flowers to modest arrangements of fruits and vessels.  She delights in the natural forms of petals, leaves and foods which offer a novel and beautiful exploration of rich and colorful compositions.  The magic of Mary Dolph Wood's paintings lies in the depths of their shadows.  Dusky and inviting, these backgrounds glow with possibility while the exuberant cascades of brush work magnify the warm, fragrant mystery of the forms within.

 
Mary's paintings are in collections throughout the United States, including the permanent collection of the Van Vechten-Lineberry Taos Art Museum.  They are inspired by the colorful life around Mary's home and studio in Taos, New Mexico, the fabled art colony where she has lived for almost thirty years.  Occasionally, she travels and paints on location, capturing a picturesque seashore or a small fishing village in her signature style, but the everyday surrounds afford a lifetime of subject matter.