Mary Viola Paterson (19 February 1899 – 1981) was a British painter, wood engraver and colour woodcut artist.

[6][7][8] She continued her studies in Paris at the Académie de la Grande Chaumière until 1925 and also attended the school run by André Lhote in Montparnasse.

[1][7] Paterson remained based in Paris but also travelled widely throughout Europe, including making extended visits to both Malta and Venice.

[5][8] After a period of time in the south of France, Paterson returned to Britain, sailing on one of the last commercial departures from the Mediterranean before the start of World War II.

[7] Her work was also included in the Belgrave Gallery's 1977 exhibition on the Paterson family and a solo retrospective was held at The Round House at Havering-atte-Bower during 1983.