A lifelong resident and native of the Pacific Northwest, Mary Lamery earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Economics/Math from Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA in 1984. From 1990-1991, she studied at Parsons School of Design in New York City concentrating on Fine Arts-Painting. Since 1991, she has maintained a private oil painting studio. Lamery had her first showing of landscape paintings at SAM Gallery, Seattle Art Museum, in July 2015.
In addition to formal artistic training and studio practice, Lamery cultivated a successful career as a fundraiser and event planner in the non-profit sector. For approximately 20 years, she has led or served on efforts collectively raising over one million dollars annually for local area non-profits that contribute to the social and emotional well being of children and families. She continues to serve her community as an active volunteer for local non-profits, including the Seattle Art Museum and the Pike Place Market Senior Center and Food Bank.
Mary is an incorrigible Francophile and the human mom of two cats, Édith and Gigi.