M A Cassidy

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I am a artist and woodland creature.🐦‍⬛🦉🦨🦅🐦🐿️🦝 I believe in freedom and justice for all. 🤬 T☠️☠️☠️p and fascism!

Tall trees in the woods. Sunshine in the foreground against dark green in the background.
a photograph looking out the window at the full moon shining on the snow with a potted plant silhouetted in the foreground.
two chairs in a forest of thick snow
in this video a boy plays the guitar and sings a song called The Iceman cometh
Squirrels and crows foraging through the snow in a wooded area.
The Mystery of the Messy Room is a digital photograph of a dim bedroom lit in teal. A bed with crumpled sheets, a potted plant, and a model sailboat sit quietly in the blue-green light. Shadows fall sharply, giving the space a calm but mysterious feel. I was drawn to the unexpected drama found in everyday clutter, like a scene from an old Nancy Drew Mystery book cover.
Evening in a forest. There is snow on the ground with deer foraging.
moonlight shining through trees, onto snow, in a wooded area
This large-scale oil painting uses deep blues and greens to create a dense, immersive atmosphere. Soft streaks of lighter blue and white sweep across the surface, adding a sense of movement and fluidity. A distinct area of reddish-brown disrupts the cool tones, drawing the eye and providing contrast. The textured brushwork is energetic and layered, giving the piece a complex depth that hints at natural or underwater environments. The composition balances tension and calm, inviting viewers into its quiet, abstract space.
The artwork is a monochromatic textured relief created using layered materials and scraping techniques to form an abstract composition. It showcases a vertical arrangement resembling organic forms, such as elongated leaves or branches, on the upper left portion. The lower section contains geometric shapes and linear elements that evoke a sense of structure or architectural influence. The entire piece combines rough, raised textures with smoother, worn surfaces, emphasizing contrast and depth through subtle variations in tone and material manipulation. The composition conveys a dynamic interplay between natural and constructed forms.
Turkeys foraging in the forest.
The artwork is a monochromatic collaged composition created with bold, black lines and shapes on a light background. It depicts a narrow, winding path or street flanked by dense foliage and architectural structures. Large, dark trees and bushes line the sides, their textured leaves contrasting with the smoother, linear elements of buildings or walls. The path leads into the distance, narrowing towards the center of the piece, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The brushwork is expressive and layered, giving the scene an abstract yet recognizable form. Torn edges and rough patches integrate into the composition, adding a dynamic and fragmented quality to the artwork.
The artwork is an abstract charcoal collagedominated by a muted gray and black palette with touches of white and hints of yellow. It features layered textures and torn paper effects, creating a sense of depth and fragmentation. Broad, uneven brushstrokes blend with more defined linear marks, including curved and angular shapes, adding dynamic movement to the piece. The interplay between light and dark areas forms a complex, fractured visual structure that evokes an atmosphere of mystery and tension. The overall impression is one of raw, expressive energy and layered meaning.
This artwork is an abstract composition. The image features irregular, torn, or jagged lines that create dynamic tension throughout the piece. There are overlapping shapes and forms that suggest depth and movement, with a rough, almost tactile surface quality. Vertical and horizontal black lines intersect within the composition, adding structure amidst the chaotic interplay of light and dark areas. The overall effect is dramatic and moody, evoking a sense of fragmentation and contrast.
This piece uses charcoal and gouache to create a stark, monochromatic composition. The dense, textured trees form a dark backdrop that contrasts with the lighter tones of the road and bridge. The rough, expressive marks build a sense of movement and weight while the limited palette heightens the focus on shape and surface. The composition draws attention to a solitary vintage vehicle, suggesting a moment of transition or hesitation within a quiet, mysterious landscape. The interplay of shadows and light evokes a contemplative atmosphere, inviting the viewer to reflect on the act of passage and the unknown beyond.
Rendered in charcoal and gouache on wet paper, this work uses a restrained monochromatic palette to create a textured landscape. The surface shows rich variations in tone, with bold, expressive strokes defining rough grasses and dense shrubbery. A winding form guides the viewer’s eye through the composition, creating a subtle sense of movement. Dark, heavy clouds fill much of the sky, contrasting sharply with areas of calm openness below. The interplay of texture and tone creates a charged, moody atmosphere that invites quiet contemplation.
Rendered in charcoal and gouache on paper, this piece uses a limited palette to build a textured, atmospheric scene. Dark, layered forms of trees rise against a softly mottled ground, guiding the eye toward a low horizon. Above, swirling clouds shift in tones from deep black to pale gray, creating contrast that enhances the sense of space and volume. The combination of wet media on damp paper produces a velvety surface, enriching the visual depth and tactile quality. The composition balances density and openness, inviting quiet reflection through its restrained yet expressive use of form and shade.
Rendered in charcoal and gouache on paper, this piece uses a restrained monochrome palette to emphasize shape and texture. The tall lighthouse rises sharply from the composition’s center, its dark silhouette framed by sparse, angular trees. Broad, loose brushstrokes create a rough foreground that leads inward, inviting a quiet, contemplative mood. The contrast between dense charcoal marks and softer washes of gouache adds depth and tension, while the open sky suggests space beyond. Together, these elements evoke a feeling of stillness, solitude, and stark natural beauty.
Cedar Point depicts a boardwalk disappearing into the distance over a body of water. Rendered in charcoal, the image contrasts the solid, linear planks of the walkway with the organic shapes of dense trees on the left and sparse marsh plants on the right. The wet-on-wet charcoal technique creates varied textures, from the smooth surface of the boardwalk to the rough foliage. The composition guides the eye along converging lines toward the horizon, emphasizing depth through tonal shifts and structure. The scene is quiet and focused, capturing a moment of stillness between natural and man-made elements.
Rendered in shades of black and gray, this coastal scene draws you into a quiet, somber moment. Dark, textured plants dominate the foreground, their rough forms contrasting with the smooth stillness of water stretching toward a cloudy horizon. The absence of color focuses attention on light and shadow, creating a mood that feels both raw and reflective. The composition’s blend of bold strokes and subtle details captures the rugged beauty of a shoreline waiting just beyond the edge of view.
This piece captures a quiet moment by the water, the central figure is absorbed in the simple act of searching along the shore. The composition draws the eye to a single child bent over in careful attention, inviting a sense of calm curiosity and the peaceful rhythm of play. The absence of color sharpens the connection to the scene’s mood—a clear, sunlit day distilled into shapes, contrast, and stillness.
In stark black and white, this drawing shapes a world of contrasts and motion. Dark, sweeping curves flow alongside sharp, layered forms, creating a rhythm that feels alive and urgent. The smooth shading of one large shape offers calm against the surrounding energy of bold lines and dense textures. Without color, the play of light and shadow becomes the focal point, drawing the eye through the composition’s natural yet abstract forms. The result is a dynamic balance between tension and release, inviting quiet reflection amid visual movement.
The Gardener uses shades of black, white, and gray to create a quiet, thoughtful scene. A figure stands behind simple vertical bars, their back turned and shaded by a wide hat. The space feels both open and confined at once, the bars suggesting separation while the soft, layered strokes around them suggest a shifting environment. A bucket set beside the figure adds a grounded, everyday detail that hints at labor or care. The limited palette and textured marks work together to evoke a mood of introspection and subtle tension, inviting the viewer to linger in the stillness.
A slender vase holds a bouquet of flowers with large, rounded petals and delicate veins, rendered in shades of black and gray. The contrast between light and shadow divides the background, drawing attention to the flowers’ form and texture. The broad leaf extends outward, its details softly fading into the surrounding space. The monochrome palette strips away distraction, focusing on the quiet beauty of aging blooms and the passage of time. The composition balances softness with bold shapes, inviting a calm and contemplative mood.
Raging Storm captures a dark, heavy mood through a dense layering of shadows and warm light. Deep browns and blacks dominate the scene, while a glowing red-orange source pulses softly behind silhouetted trees. Vertical shapes rise through the darkness, guiding the eye toward the distant warmth and adding depth to the composition. The rough, layered brushstrokes give the surface a tactile energy, enhancing the feeling of tension and emotional weight. The contrast between shadow and firelight creates a charged atmosphere that feels both mysterious and intense.
Dark shades of black, gray, and deep blue dominate this piece, creating a heavy, intense mood. At its center, a rough rectangular shape breaks through the shadowed background, marked by strong, angular strokes that build tension. The interplay of soft highlights and deep shadows adds a quiet depth, drawing the eye inward. Textures overlap and layer, giving the surface a sense of weight and complexity. The absence of bright colors keeps the focus on contrast and form, evoking a feeling of isolation and unresolved emotion.
Muted greens and browns form the foundation of this work, layered to create a surface that both invites and resists close inspection. Hints of yellow, orange, and white catch the eye, breaking up the earthy tones with quiet moments of light. The texture feels worn, as if the painting has endured time, while faint shapes of windows and bricks suggest fragments of a forgotten place. Lines curve and intersect with angular sharpness, guiding movement across the canvas and adding depth to the composition. The overall mood is enigmatic—balanced between soft natural forms and rigid architectural fragments—offering a sense of calm mystery and quiet reflection.
Earthy browns ground the composition, blending smoothly with bursts of turquoise and soft blue that suggest open air and shifting light. Thin black lines rise sharply from below, creating quiet tension against flowing white and black strokes that move across the surface. The painting captures a moment of natural energy—a balance between steady weight and restless motion, evoking the atmosphere of a rain-soaked afternoon. The colors and forms interact with a calm urgency, inviting reflection on the feeling of water and wind in motion.
Muted greens and browns blend across the top, creating a textured field that feels heavy and immersive. Below, a vivid red band cuts sharply through the composition, breaking the stillness with sudden intensity. The contrast between dark, earthy tones and the bright red shapes a charged atmosphere, where quiet contemplation meets bold emotion. The layered colors invite the eye to move between depth and surface, stirring a complex, reflective mood.
The artwork is an abstract painting dominated by deep, dark tones of blue and black. Subtle gradients and soft, blended transitions create a sense of depth and a mysterious, almost cosmic atmosphere. Slight hints of lighter shades and thin, wispy lines add texture and movement to the composition, giving it an ethereal quality. The overall mood is somber and contemplative, inviting the viewer to explore the nuanced interplay of darkness and light within the piece.
A quiet field of blue and muted shades stretches across the surface, softened by smooth transitions of light and shadow. Thin black lines cross the space, forming a subtle grid that guides the eye without overwhelming the calm beneath. The composition feels balanced and open, inviting a moment of stillness. Together, these elements create a gentle atmosphere where tension eases and quiet reflection becomes possible.
Quiet Shoreline Whispers features muted earthy tones of beige, gray, and brown with broad, textured brushstrokes. Thin black curved lines cross the canvas, adding movement and contrast. Small spots of red and orange punctuate the muted colors, providing focal points. The work reflects the quiet, layered atmosphere of a grey day at the beach.
A single dried leaf takes center stage, its deep purple surface rich with texture and tumbling veins. The curled edges and brittle cracks reveal the fragile beauty of decay, transforming what is often overlooked into a quiet statement of form and color. Set against a stark white background, the leaf’s sculptural curves cast soft shadows, emphasizing its three-dimensional presence. Two thin, dark stems reach downward, grounding the composition with a subtle, delicate line. The contrast between the vibrant hue and the fragile, crinkled texture captures a moment of stillness and reflection, inviting an appreciation of life’s fleeting beauty.
Blue Angle unfolds in a cool palette of turquoise, blue, and green, inviting a quiet immersion into its layered depths. Soft transitions of light and shadow sweep across the surface, shifting from airy, translucent washes to richer, more concentrated areas. Vertical and diagonal lines cut through the color fields, bringing balance and subtle tension that guides the eye. Textural nuances appear beneath the smooth surfaces, adding a tactile quality that enhances the painting’s sense of movement without disrupting its calm. The composition feels open yet structured, evoking a space that is both fluid and grounded—suggestive of water’s gentle currents or the stillness found beneath waves. This work communicates a serene, contemplative mood through its thoughtful interplay of color, form, and texture.
The artwork is a ceramic sculpture depicting a human face and upper torso with an expressive, contemplative expression. The figure's head is tilted slightly to one side, with pronounced facial features including deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and full lips. The sculpture incorporates flowing, wave-like forms around the head and shoulders, resembling stylized hair or fabric folds that create a sense of movement and texture. The glazed surface has a glossy finish with a warm, earthy color palette dominated by rich amber and brown tones. The craftsmanship highlights both smooth and ridged areas, emphasizing the dynamic and organic qualities of the piece.
The artwork features a textured surface dominated by a gradient of muted colors blending from dusky blues to soft purples and faded browns. The upper left corner has a thin, horizontal line of rust-red that slightly drips downward, adding a stark contrast to the cooler tones. The right edge has a subtle vertical division marked by darker shades, creating a sense of depth. The overall impression is one of weathered or aged material, evoking a contemplative and atmospheric mood through abstract expression.
Suavemente unfolds through a series of elegant black lines moving fluidly across a light, understated background. A large spiral anchors the left side, its smooth curves enclosing a smaller, delicate loop that draws the eye in with quiet energy. To the right, a single sinuous line flows vertically, its gentle twists and variable thicknesses creating a natural rhythm that carries the viewer’s gaze from top to bottom. The contrast between the boldness of the lines and the openness of the negative space invites contemplation, evoking a sense of calm movement and refined simplicity. This piece captures subtle motion with minimal elements, reflecting an understated confidence and grace.
Moving through Obstacles is a powerful interplay of intense black charcoal strokes layered over soft, smudged areas on paper. The composition balances sharp, angular lines with blurred shapes, creating a sense of movement and tension. The monochrome palette heightens the contrast, drawing the eye across overlapping forms and textured surfaces. This abstract work evokes a feeling of struggle and persistence, with its raw energy and complex layering inviting viewers to navigate through visual challenges much like the title suggests. The piece feels both chaotic and deliberate, capturing a mood of conflict and resilience.
This piece features a deliberate arrangement of black lines on a crisp white background, where simplicity shapes the entire experience. Varied in thickness, the lines move with subtle curves and intersect to create a bold triangle, grounding the composition in clean geometry. The open space around the forms is as important as the lines themselves, offering a quiet balance that invites the eye to rest and explore. The restraint in color and form brings a calm clarity, evoking a feeling of lightness and gentle motion within its structured rhythm.
My latest piece, Fiddlehead's Reverie, is a tall, narrow work in oil on canvas. It moves quietly with soft shades of pale pink, light turquoise, and gray, layered like whispered memories. Textured washes and subtle lines create a sense of depth and calm, inspired by the delicate curl of fiddleheads and the gentle patina of aged copper. This work invites you to pause and breathe within its quiet harmony.
This painting is an abstract urban landscape. It was painted with a limited palette of cerulean blue and Windsor green against an achromatic background. Achromatic rectangular shapes and thick verticals suggest the city skyline while the more organic dark lines in the foreground represent the trees. The middle ground is ambiguous and open for interpretation.
Sand Dunes in the background alongside a body of water is framed between sapling. The dunes are veiled behind a golden grid.
This is a large seascape on a sunny and windy day. A sky full of wispy clouds, a sliver of water with waves rolling in is sandwiched between the sky and the golden sand of foreground.
Abstract oil painting, 48x 36, of trees in an urban landscape. The surface of the canvas is covered with rectangles of colors analogous with green.
Abstracted moonlit urban landscape in monochrome. Unifying color is blue
This is an abstract painting about space. Within the shallow space of the painting, we have the purely abstract background of various shades of blue and bluegreen. The middle ground hovers above; it is a loose depiction of a beach-scape and hovers in front of the background. In the foreground, across the surface, are curvy bluegreen horizontal lines . These horizontal “airwaves” float over the entire surface.
Abstract oil painting suggesting rough water, above the horizon you can see a hint of blue sky behind the pink glow of a red and windy morning. Fish sit at The bottom in the foreground.
This painting is an abstraction of a woodland forest, dark lines suggest trees against a lush yellow green.
Abstract stage-like setting, two opposing linear figures take center stage against a fiery red background.
This canvas is still sitting on on its easel as is not finished. The image is a torn up family tree that appears to be crudely put back together with white gesso and blue oil paint.
A loose painterly abstraction of a cold and cloudy morning in Baltimore. Muted greens and splashes of white give a feeling of cold cement with piles of slushy snow and stream floating by.
Abstract oil painting, 48" x 36" The strength of this composition is defined by strong vertical and horizontal lines. Subtle divisions similar to a "tic-tac-toe" setup creates a sense of quiet stability for three birds perching. This is a monochrome painting of various shades and tones of blue. All elements work to exude a sense of calm.