Mary was inspired by a unique canine breed. Hence, the painting “Tucker” was created. This painting was sought out by Gallery on the Green for the exhibition, “Dog Days”. “Tucker” depicts a brilliant, black and white Border-Collie. Mary Smoot-Souter is a fine art oil painter whose work reflects a combination of traditional and impressionistic realism. Recently Mary’s work was on view at Sotheby’s in New York, Mark Twain Library, Connecticut and Mill Street Loft in Poughkeepsie, New York.