Mary Elisabeth Gardiner, Ph.D.,  (AKA Mama G) is a dual citizen of Australia and the USA. She is an expressionist painter from Boise, Idaho, where she has lived since 2001. Mary grew up on 1,200 acres in Australia which inspires her work to this day - enhanced by experiences of the United States, the world, and her imagination.  Her primary media are drawing and painting - watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, charcoal, graphite and mixed media.