Mary Wiley is best known for her luscious landscapes, garden scenes and floras. Working impressionistically, she strives to stir the emotions of the viewer. One will always find an inviting entryway into the paintings with an interesting sojourn through times, places or events to which the viewer can relate.

After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the North Texas and a Master of Arts degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. Wiley continued the study of art through workshops and classes with nationally recognized artists.

Mary Wiley has served as an adjunct teacher of art for Grayson County College and the University of Incarnate Word. She teaches private classes in oils and pastels at her studio, serves as judge for art exhibits and conducts workshops and programs for organizations. Her work has been included in several art books and her biography was included in "NOTABLE WOMEN OF TEXAS.

The artist's works are in collections throughout the United States, Europe and Japan.