Hi, I’m Marilyn. I’m the lady in the picture above, a retired Social Worker in a cancer center. As a Social Worker, I had the privilege of working with people in all conditions of life: birth, joy, sorrow, conflict, problem-solving, decision-making, end-of-life, reconciliation, hope.
I began watercolor painting 5 years ago. A self-taught artist, I’ve sketched people and scenery all my life. Learning watercolor techniques is an ongoing process; by taking classes, workshops, and watching demos at Northstar Watercolor Society and Minnesota Watercolor Society . Professional artists with whom I paint are my friends, encouragers and helpful critics.
My “niche” as a painter is capturing the personality of people and pets in paintings. This may be seen in my portraits of adults, children and pets. I also paint landscapes in the Minneapolis metro area plein aire (on location) weekly during the summer. I have a realistic style, and my paintings often tell a story.
Life is such an adventure! During 2011, my paintings include an abstracted background, with a recognizable subject in the foreground. I also love to paint whimsical paintings, which I’ve done in the last few months. As you browse through my paintings, you will see that I love to experiment and paint in different styles!
I would love to paint a commissioned piece for you. I paint from photos, from my imagination, and even from suggestions by the client!
Enough for now. The adventure continues…!