colorful abstract paintings

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.

I reside in Gilroy, California.

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 another surprise"

Fine Art Exhibit 2011
Rose Shenson Gallery, San Jose, California

Fine Art Exhibit 2012
Rose Shenson Gallery, San Jose, California

Art Exhibit
Agora Gallery, New York.
July 23, 2013 - August 13, 2013 (212) 226-4151

Affiliates:

Sheri Chakamian
http://www.sherisartstudio.com

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