Mary Ann Pals 
is a pastel and charcoal artist 
living in northwest Indiana.  She 
has enjoyed doing artwork all 
her life.  She has studied under 
Larry Blovits, Alan Flattmann, 
Sally Strand, Ron Monsma and 
Richard McDaniel. 

Pals keeps active in the art 
world by:  exhibiting (and 
sometimes winning prizes-
Honorable Mention in Pastel 
Journal's 'Pastel 100' 
Mar/Apr '06), judging area art 
shows and giving art lectures 
(see Resume), serving on various 
art committees and boards 
(presently she's a member of four 
art organizations and on the 
Board of Directors at the 
Chesterton Art Center), and 
giving art lessons (see  
Calendar).  Her work can be seen 
in numerous galleries (see 
Galleries/Memberships).

Mary Ann has a passion for art, 
but she also enjoys traveling.  
She has visited most of the 
United States, hiking and taking 
many pictures.  Back in her 
studio, she tries to capture the 
mood or special feeling she had 
at a particular place.  'My 
artwork is an extension of my 
journey,' she explains.  Won't 
you join her on her journey as 
you view her artwork?

Personal:  Mary Ann is married to 
Randy Pals, an electrical 
engineer. They have 2 children--
Michael and Jill.