Photo from 1960s National Geographic, altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
I wish I knew her name.
Your Heart’s a Clock Measuring Time
Tag Archives: National Geographics
Sails Eased to Bag the Wind
National Geographic photo altered and painted by Mary MacGowan. Not enhanced.
Within this black & white photo lurked many other colors. Love this one for it’s billowing burnt red siennas and the sweet surprises that came to life under my paintbrush.
Young Woman of the World
Young Woman of the World, article about Seminoles in National Geographic, original photo by Otis Omboden, altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
The original photo
Emblems of a Sacred Bird
Guillermo Aldana E. photographer, National Geographic, altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
This is one of my favorite Nat’l Geo paintings so far. Water, Citrsolv, grapeseed oil, Lysol spray, painting, swishing, waiting, reinventing. This end result feels magical to me.
“A painted prayer blooms on the cheeks of a Huichol woman who uses lipstick to form a background for flower petals, symbols of fertility. Emblems of a sacred bird march across her headdress.”
Of course Plucky Umbrella loves all things umbrella!
Instant Umbrella, National Geographic photo by Donna K. and Gilbert M. Grosvenor, altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
To Bring String and Sing
A Warm Nest For Lovers, 1960 National Geographic photograph altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
I’m a sky blue sweater, damp, laid out flat on a wooden table. My arms stretch open to rest on chairs, air-drying, curling up at the wrist. Tomorrow I will wear myself, hands cupped: a warm nest for lovers and sparrows to bring string and sing.
Woman Tending Geese
Woman Tending Geese, photo by Donna K. & Gilbert Grosvenor, National Geographic 1969, altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
Mint grows by the water. Barefoot on wet sand we break off leaves, smell them, feel them, as soft as lamb’s ears, antique teacup fragrant.
“Gypsy” Children Playing
“Gypsy” Children Playing, National Geographic photo, 1960 or so, altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
Untamed Curls
“Gypsy” Woman with Dog, National Geographic photo altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
A phone
with his seldom pen
a broom with
her wayward dustpan.
The brushing of love
into untamed curls.
Running the Wing
Running the Wing, National Geographic photo altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
“Running the wing,” Marina Beebe steadies the sailplane of her husband Bruce as he is towed aloft. She then chased him with a car and retrieving trailer 400 miles from Reno across the Nevada desert and into Idaho.
Girl, Pup and Hidden Kitten
Sam Abell’s National Geographic photo altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
FAMILIAR SUPER CONSTELLATIONS
– found poem, National Geographic, 1955
YOU CAN FLY
MORE PLACES
ON FAMILIAR SUPER CONSTELLATIONS
THAN ON ANY OTHER
LONG-RANGE TRANSPORT
IN THE WORLD.
Walking
Riding
Peter Gordon Jenkins’ photo altered and painted by Mary MacGowan, National Geographic, 1977
Random is the instant
a horse at full speed
has all four hooves
off the ground.
– Mark Nepo
Girl
Girl, small National Geographic photo altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
Family Violin
Family Violin, 10″ X 6″, National Geographic photo altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
Just Me and the Birds
Just Me and the Birds, altered photo, 2.5″ X 5″, National Geographic by Mary MacGowan
Woman Wondering
Woman Wondering, National Geographic photo altered and painted by Mary MacGowan
Strange Red Sky and Cars
Strange red sky and cars, altered photo from National Geographic, by Mary MacGowan
Woman, Pails, Cat
Woman, Pails, Cat.
Altered photo from National Geographic by Mary MacGowan
Gorillas and Woman
Gorillas and Woman, altered photos/art, National Geographics, by Mary MacGowan
Children Playing on a Wall
Children Playing on a Wall, altered photos, altered art, National Geographics, by Mary MacGowan
Woman Carrying Water
Woman Carrying Water, altered art, altered photos, altered books, National Geographics, by Mary MacGowan
Studio Photo Outside
Studio photo outside, painting my altered art, nose & mouth covered to prevent inhaling the fumes.
Girl Reaches for Puppy
Girl Reaches for Puppy, altered art, National Geographics, by Mary MacGowan
Woman With Turtle
Woman With Turtle, National Geographics, altered art, by Mary MacGowan
Woman With Parrot 2
Woman with Parrot 2, altered art, National Geographics, by Mary MacGowan
Woman With Cat
Woman With Cat, altered art, National Geographics, by Mary MacGowan
Woman and Parrot
Woman and Parrot, National Geographic, altered art, by Mary MacGowan
Lost a Forearm, Nat’l Geo series
Nat’l Geo series, altered art, by Mary MacGowan
The Path, Nat’l Geo Series
The Path, National Geographics, altered art, collage, by Mary MacGowan
Gathering
Nat’l Geo, altered art, by Mary MacGowan. This one is very small, about 2″ wide, 4″ high.
Swinging Flower and Father
Swinging Flower and Father, National Geographic, altered art, collage, by Mary MacGowan
Bird and Hat
Bird and Hat, National Geographics, altered art, collage, by Mary MacGowan
A Young Woman’s Dreams
National Geographic, altered art, collage, by Mary MacGowan
Nat’l Geo #7, A Map of Rumania
National Geographic, altered art, collage by Mary MacGowan
National Geo #6, Elephant and Man
National Geographic, altered art, collage
– by mary macgowan
Nat’l Geo 5, The Piano Maker
National Geographic, altered art, collage
– by mary macgowan
Oh, Dad
National Geographic, Altered Art, Collage
– by mary macgowan
Even Though We Just Met
– by mary macgowan
Oh, the zest of good chocolates after exercise!
Salmagundi
A medley of good things in chocolate covered fruit, nuts and creams. The beautiful metal box helps make this a popular package for out-of-doors. – National Geographic 1926
Songs for the Pure of Heart 