The Golf Course

Please let me introduce myself: My name is Mary Ellen Calland Strack and I am a professional artist currently residing in Springfield, Illinois. One of my interests is to do original pastel paintings of golf courses and to capture the grandeur and magic that the viewer remembers. In order to work uninterrupted and with the greatest care, I take numerous photos of the golf courses and after several preliminary sketches; I develop the pastel work until it reaches the perfection I desire. Above is a sample of the artwork Illini Country Club put on their scorecard. Other Illinois golf courses that I have portrayed include Panther Creek, Piper Glenn, and the Rail. I have also painted St. Andrews in Scotland, Crooked Stick in Indianapolis and Heather Glenn in North Carolina.

I have successfully sold my golf course paintings and have received very positive responses from numerous clients. Here is what Beate C. Minkovski, Executive Director of Woman Made Gallery in Chicago had to say about my work: “It’s photo realism, and even better than a photo. The details have been brought out beautifully, and it’s almost mystical. It makes me want to be there!”

The Garden

The garden images are taken from my own garden and observations of flowers. The image might have started in the garden but is usually recreated as it is being painted. Combining many elements of color and light found in the garden creates the composition. They are visually uplifting, exciting and powerful.

The artwork you will find here is created with museum grade materials, which are of the highest quality materials that can be used. Time and care is taken to assure impeccable professional standards.

Pricing varies from $400 - $5,000 depending on size and the image, and if its framed or unframed. Please see the contact icon for further information.