Marian has loved
creating art since childhood. She studied at the School of the Art Institute of
Chicago, Columbia College, the University of New Mexico and with many generous
teachers over the years. She became enchanted with the land and people of New
Mexico over fifty years ago and has been joyfully painting them ever since. She
enjoys discovering novel places and painting them “en plein air” in oils.
Although primarily a landscape and portrait painter,
Marian enjoys painting on a large scale and has painted several murals. She’s
an award-winning artist and has participated in many juried exhibits. She is
also a long-time member of the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico, the Rio Grande
Art Association, and the Rainbow Artists. Marian is a licensed art
teacher in New Mexico and is also a Registered Nurse. She started the Art Heals
Project in 2013 which was initially sponsored by the New Mexico Art League. This outreach project
provides art experiences for hospitalized children, especially those with
contagious and/or life-threatening illnesses. Marian has visited over ten
thousand children in their hospital rooms with her mobile art cart to offer art
activities. She was
designated a Local Treasure by the Albuquerque Art Business Association, an
award for artists who excel in the arts and give back to their communities.
Marian believes that artmaking is a healing and life-affirming process. “My
daily goal is to focus on the beauty in the world and add beauty to the world.”

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