Artist Mary McClain shares a stunning portfolio of fine art photography and a story of healing and recovery. Visit her website to see more of her work.

“Exalted” photography, 12.9″ x 8.6″
Learning photography was at first therapy prescribed for me, to help my brain recover after two major brain tumor surgeries. My husband chose this “course” and bought me a camera and a book. He had no idea he was creating a monster.

“Summer’s End Sunset” photography, 20″ x 16″
The recovery process afforded me time to read and learn. And as I learned, photography quickly became a passion. It was fun, and I could take our twin boys with me on some photography adventures!

“Schwabacher Foggy Sunrise” photography, 27.4″ x 17.9″
I was so grateful to be alive and to have the quality of life that I did. All I wanted to do was spend time with my family, and with God who saw us through.

“Moose Rainbow” photography, 18.4″ x 25.5″
I feel closest to God when I am outdoors in the beautiful world that he created. I especially love waterscapes—lakes, rivers, streams—and landscapes…
“Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” (John Muir)

“Autumn White Barn” photography, 13.7″ x 10.7″
I was celebrating life! It brings me joy to paint God’s beautiful artwork in camera, and I do it with a song in my heart.
“Tell the heavens and the earth to celebrate and sing; command every mountain to join in the song.” (Isaiah 49:13 CEV)
The hills really are—alive—with the sound of music. And music is what color sounds like. It’s all an artful and soulful process.

“Oxbow Bend Sunrise” photography, 33.3″ x 19.9″
The art of my photography is accomplished first by envisioning, then by producing, images with radiant energy and light.

“First Light Moulton Barn” photography, 34.7″ x 10.3″
Radiant energy moves in waves. I love waves! I love breathing it all in—the sights, sounds, smells and warmth, and creating artful sunwaves, waterwaves, and pathwaves! Each image reminds me of how I felt when I created it.

“It is Well” photography, 15.5″ x 10.3″
It is my hope that my artwork can stir your emotions, to feel as if you were there. And I hope that my images give you a sense of hope, comfort, encouragement, joy, and awe at what the Divine has created.