NW Arts & Recreation

NW Arts & Recreation My passion is to inspire exploration through art, capturing the magic of the Pacific Northwest. Hey there! I'm Mary Buell, artist and fellow adventurer. Why?

Living the PNW lifestyle – think mountain biking, wrangling toddlers with my canine crew, coaching high school soccer, and fueling it all with serious coffee. ☕️

My art is all about inspiring exploration! Majestic mountains, trails begging to be shredded, cozy fireside nights – all captured in my digital illustrations and designs to ignite your wanderlust. My love for the outdoors started young.

Think of us as a gypsy family – always on the move, always outside. We didn't have a lot, so our adventures were built around stick forts, river swims, bike rides, berry picking, and exploring trails. Both parents, raised on the upper left coast, loved biking, kayaking, and camping – our vacations weren't amusement parks, but expeditions with a can of chili and a loaded trailer. The outdoors were (and still are) our playground. Fast forward to today, and I'm raising my own little explorers here in Oregon. The outdoors continue to fuel my creativity. Whether you're shredding powder, carving waves, grinding gravel, camping under the stars, or bombing hills, I understand the energy and excitement that drives you. Because I've likely been there myself! NW Arts & Recreation isn't just about creating killer visuals, it's about capturing that shared passion and translating it into art that resonates with adventurous spirits like you. From Brainstorming to Brushstrokes: My Creative Journey. Before becoming a PNW-inspired artist, I spent years honing my creative skills in a different field: marketing and project management. Imagine brainstorming sessions, crafting creative briefs, and guiding projects from concept to completion. This experience translates perfectly into how I collaborate with you today. I help spark creative conversations to understand your brand and audience's desires. Every detail I create, from the subtle slopes of a mountain peak to the exhilarating energy of an adventure, contributes to a deeper story. Ultimately, my passion lies in transforming your ideas into stunning visuals that resonate with your customers. Ready to ditch the boring marketing materials and level up your brand? NW Arts & Recreation can help! Let's chat and see how I can capture the essence of your outdoor adventure brand.

Evolution is the only constant. NW Arts & Rec stays here as a legacy of where I’ve been, while I head off to clear new t...
04/23/2026

Evolution is the only constant. NW Arts & Rec stays here as a legacy of where I’ve been, while I head off to clear new trails.

Thank you for being part of the archive. See you at and . 🦅

— MB 🐝

Tattooing is my primary craft and my career. It is where I “smith” intention into skin.For my full tattoo portfolio, hea...
04/23/2026

Tattooing is my primary craft and my career. It is where I “smith” intention into skin.

For my full tattoo portfolio, healed work, and booking information, is the only place you need to be. 🖋️✨

If you want to see my unbound life in real-time—the motherhood grit, the high-desert adventures, the ink smithing, and t...
04/23/2026

If you want to see my unbound life in real-time—the motherhood grit, the high-desert adventures, the ink smithing, and the daily chaos of raising boys—head over to .

That’s where the life behind the art happens now. 🛹🏔️

To the creators: We are always looking for fresh energy at .Whether you’re a tattoo artist looking for a guest spot, or ...
04/23/2026

To the creators: We are always looking for fresh energy at .

Whether you’re a tattoo artist looking for a guest spot, or a maker with goods that fit our Modern Pioneer aesthetic for the retail shop and vendor events—get in touch via the shop’s page. Let’s build something together. 🤝

NW ARTS & RECREATIONAn Archive of Illustration, Design, & Storytelling.Select commissions available.All the history, all...
04/23/2026

NW ARTS & RECREATION
An Archive of Illustration, Design, & Storytelling.

Select commissions available.
All the history, all the grit, all in one place.
🌐 www.nwartsrecreation.com

My heart (and my daily grind) lives at . It’s more than a studio; it’s a hearth for the community.If you’re looking for ...
04/23/2026

My heart (and my daily grind) lives at . It’s more than a studio; it’s a hearth for the community.

If you’re looking for ink that tells a story or a place where art is respected, follow the smoke to the shop. 🌲

On the subject of stories: I am an illustrator, not a publisher. I’ve learned where my magic lives and where it doesn’t....
04/23/2026

On the subject of stories: I am an illustrator, not a publisher. I’ve learned where my magic lives and where it doesn’t.

I am happy to breathe visual life into your book projects through illustration, but I no longer offer publishing services.

Let’s keep the focus on the art. 🎨

I still believe in the power of a well-placed line. I am still accepting select design and illustration commissions, but...
04/23/2026

I still believe in the power of a well-placed line. I am still accepting select design and illustration commissions, but I am being fiercely protective of my time.

I only take on projects that fuel my grit and align with my soul. If you have a vision that fits, let’s talk.

📩 Inquiries & Portfolio: www.nwartsrecreation.com

This is the archive. NW Arts & Recreation is the umbrella for everything I’ve built—a collection of stories told through...
04/23/2026

This is the archive. NW Arts & Recreation is the umbrella for everything I’ve built—a collection of stories told through stickers, screens, and sketches.

🏛️ View this feed as a gallery of what’s been and a compass for what’s next.

Finally finished this digital illustration from forever ago…my Kiwanda Kraken featuring the haystack rock at Cape Kiwand...
11/16/2025

Finally finished this digital illustration from forever ago…my Kiwanda Kraken featuring the haystack rock at Cape Kiwanda, Pacific City as our Kraken. See it? 🐙

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