Mary Oudeman was born in 1963 in Glendale
California and raised in the San Fernando Valley. At the age of 5 she had the first public exhibit of her work in
Burbank Ca. All through her school career Mary showed a great love of Art, and explored every medium.At the age of 16, Mary
sold her first piece, a clay sculpture at a local art show. At 17 Mary was taken on as an apprentice with the Robert Smith
Studio, in Chatsworth Ca. While there she worked on commission jobs, and perfected her craft. She was involved in all aspects
of Stained Glass from design, to production, to installation.
Mary began college
in 1982. Her course of study included figure drawing, painting, graphic as well as interior design, ceramics and jewelry design.
Her concentration major of Art History sparked Mary's love of historic stained glass restoration. To date , Mary is one of
only a handful of qualified stained glass restoration artists in California.
In 1984, Mary began accepting private commissions, restoration work and design consultations.
She
taught beginning and advanced stained glass classes at Learning Tree University in Canoga Park Ca., Pierce Community College
Woodland Hills Ca., as well as giving private instruction.
Mary has worked extensively
for the entertainment industry. Projects included Paramount Studios: set pieces for Star Trek The Next Generation, Disney:
Commissioned Disney characters for corporate gifts, HBO: "Tales from the Crypt" unique set pieces, as well as many
Hollywood and Beverly Hills private residences. Her clients have included many celebrities and industry executives.
In 1990 Mary began to exhibit her work at The Renaissance Pleasure Faire in northern and southern California,
where she has been named master artist on several occasions, and recognized with many awards, and media attention.
After the Northridge earthquake Mary and her Family relocated to northern California, and opened Oudeman
Art Glass Studio. Since moving to northern California Mary has been very busy with private commissions as well as several
commercial projects. As well as keeping a busy class schedule, Mary exhibits her work at several fine art events in California
that have included:
The Renaissance Pleasure Faire ,
Blacks Point Novato Ca.& San Bernadino Ca.
The Great Dickens Christmas
Faire,
The Cow Palace San Francisco Ca.
The Christmas
Sawdust Festival,
Laguna Beach Ca.
2003 Guest Artist
Summer Sawdust Festival,
Laguna Beach Ca.
Art Ala
Carte,
Mountainview Ca.
Novato Art And Wine Festival,
Novato Ca.
Northern Calif. Renaissance Festival,
Gillroy Ca.
Glass Works 08 Local Color Gallery,
Bodega
Bay Ca.
