“Terrace Overlook,” Kubota Garden. Oil on Canvas, 4x4.” 2018.This is a painting of the Terrace Overlook one of the first settings you encounter before you descend down the path into the rest of the garden. The Terrace Overlook was built on ishigaki … — “Terrace Overlook,” Kubota Garden. Oil on Canvas, 4x4.” 2018.
This is a painting of the Terrace Overlook one of the first settings you encounter before you descend down the path into the rest of the garden. The Terrace Overlook was built on ishigaki (stone wall) by Japanese masons from Anoh-shu in 2014.

Kubota Garden, A City Treasure

October 27, 2020

One of the tenets of traditional Japanese garden design, bridges "are privileged sites in a Japanese garden, where one will linger and take in the beauty of the landscape, watch the carps swimming in their watery elements, and enjoy the softness of the breeze. Bridges may be built of wood, bamboo, earth or stone. Whether they are rounded, arc-shaped or in zigzags, they always remain in harmony with the surrounding nature."

Kubota Garden is one of those cherished sites in the City of Seattle.

Upper Snoqualmie Falls

November 3, 2017

The Snoqualmie People are made up of two parts of the same family: The Upper Snoqualmie, who lived on the plains above the falls, and the Lower Snoqualmie who lived along the Snoqualmie River below the falls. Ancient stewards of the land, the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe continuously strives to preserve sacred ground for all people, including Snoqualmie Falls.

North Cascades

July 25, 2016

Arriving at the summit, I found myself in what could be the most beautiful nature hike I have ever been on. The views were beyond stunning. It was exhilarating for me to experience Mother Nature in this alpine setting! It was a truly "Sound of Music" view. The North Cascades are the only mountain range in the United States that most resemble the European Alps, in terms of character, although they are not as high as the Alps.

"Working in the field of Red Tulips." Oil on Canvas, 4x4." 2016. M. Lamery — "Working in the field of Red Tulips." Oil on Canvas, 4x4." 2016. M. Lamery

A Field of Red Tulips

April 16, 2016

Upon seeing the tulips in the Skagit Valley for the first time, I fell in love with the setting.

Morning light, dew laden earth.

The rows of tulips are long.

The colors are lush.

In the distance, I see groups of people on the perimeters of the fields. I think to myself, they must be on a guided tour or a field trip of some sort. As I continue to walk about the fields, I see similar small groups of people huddled in the rows of tulips.

Second Avenue and University Street, downtown Seattle.March 24, 2015. 5 pm Pacific. Day 17 of 30, Quarter 1, "The Four Seasons" 2015.4"x4", Oil on Canvas. — Second Avenue and University Street, downtown Seattle.
March 24, 2015. 5 pm Pacific. Day 17 of 30, Quarter 1, "The Four Seasons" 2015.
4"x4", Oil on Canvas.

A new view of an iconic image. →

March 25, 2015

I am on foot scouting the scene for today's daily painting. My treks take me through the Pike Place Market and First Avenue. I settle on this scene. There is one particular reason why. The clue is in this painting. Look around the center of this painting. What do you see?

100 Days 100 Paintings →

January 15, 2015

On September 1, 2014, I embarked on a journey of 100 days of painting. The goal was to make one oil painting a day for 100 days. I considered this task to be an easy one. My canvases were 4”x4”. How difficult could it be to paint a canvas of these dimensions in one sitting? I was soon to find out, it was a little more challenging than I had imagined.