Mary Faye Claggett, a native of Ashton, Maryland, currently resides in Clinton, Maryland. She graduated from Spelman College with a degree in Chemistry and pursued a career in clinical research, focusing on oncology. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Mary sought a way to de-stress and began painting. She sent her initial paintings to co-workers worldwide, from The Netherlands to Mumbai, to bring a few minutes of peace to healthcare colleagues during the pandemic. Raised on a small farm in a largely agricultural section of Maryland, Mary’s art is heavily influenced by nature at both macroscopic and microscopic levels. She uses her scientific curiosity and understanding of basic chemistry principles to express herself artistically. Her preferred medium is acrylic, and she is at the beginning of her artistic journey. Her work is currently exhibited at Arts’tination Gallery, Wellspring Manor and Spa, and several local festivals. She also provides fluid art instruction and has conducted several workshops locally.