Marie Studios  & Gallery                                                        




I was born in Ansbach, Germany, educated in Germany and immigrated to America at the age of 21.  I was introduced to art by my father, a professional baker, who made his cakes and pastries a work of art.  His cake decorating style was admired by many.

Throughout my life, I became fascinated with the Old Masters, such as Renoir, Matisse and Van Gough.  When abstract reached the art world, I admired the color combinations and the freedom of expression demonstrated in the paintings.  

I have worked in a variety of mediums such as water- color, pastels, acrylics and oils.  I take my inspiration from the world around me.  Nature itself provides us with so many subjects to paint.   In some of my work, I combine realism with abstract, contemporary with impressionism.
For me painting offers solitude, relaxation and total escape from daily life.  I enjoy working with a variety of tools, laying the colors unto the canvas, and watching the painting come alive.  I don't limit myself to only working with one style of painting and medium, but rather enjoy using a variety of techniques and mediums.  For me it is not just about laying color onto a canvas, but I also wish to produce a recognizable meaning behind each painting.

Although painting landscapes brings me much joy, the love to express my emotions through colors in abstract is still my favorite painting style.      
I hope you will enjoy my paintings as much as I have enjoyed painting them.   
Some of my works are in private collections in Europe and the United States.
As one Collector commented; "She is one artist whose work will always offer one surprise after another "

Gallery viewing by appointment only, in Gilroy, California.
                                       

THE ART IN ONE BOOK

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My Book is ready for viewing and/or purchase

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http://www.blurb.com/books/4549349-my-journey-as-a-painter

This is my new (20 pages) book which tells the story of the Polytechnic High School cornerstone.  The Polytechnic High School in San Francisco was erected in 1914, and the cornerstone was stolen during the demolition in 1987.  Many years later, the cornerstone was discovered, ransomed and preserved by Polytechnic High School alumni members.  The cornerstone will be rededicated at the former school grounds on its 100 year anniversary, later in 2014.

Please feel free to preview the first 7 pages of this book.
Marianne Eichenbaum is a well-known and internationally recognized artist. Her paintings can be found in several collections in Europe and in the United States.