Marie’s work is inspired by light and the nuanced interactions that are created as the sun lowers in the sky. It plays interestingly with elements of a still life setup. Abstract shapes and patterns emerge that give life and vitality to the ordinary and can often create a visual poetry.
A native of upstate New York, Marie received a BA in Art from Nazareth University. Now, as a long time Southern California resident, she has worked as an award-winning graphic designer, and a full-time professional artist. She is the recipient of numerous awards, and has been honored with: Eminent Pastelist, the highest commendation of the International Association of Pastel Societies; Signature -Distinguished Pastelist by the Pastel Society of the West Coast; Signature Distinction by the Pastel Society of America; and a Juried Artist member of The California Art Club.
Her work has been featured in:
PASTEL JOURNAL 2026 - Pastel 100 - April 2026 - Honorable Mention Still Life
PASTEL JOURNAL 2025 - Pastel 100 - April 2025 - Honorable Mention Still Life
AMERICAN ART COLLECTOR - June 2025 - Pigment With Abandon
PASTEL JOURNAL 2023 - Pastel 100 - April 2023 - 2nd Place Still Life
PRATIQUES DES ARTS 2022 - Pastel Special June 2022 - 8-page feature + cover
PASTEL JOURNAL 2022 - Pastel 100 - April 2022 - Honorable Mention Still Life
PASTEL JOURNAL 2021 - Summer 2021 - 8-page feature
PASTEL JOURNAL 2021 - Pastel 100 - April 2021 - 5th Place Still Life
PASTEL JOURNAL 2020 - Pastel 100 - April 2020 - 3rd Place Still Life
SOUTHWEST ART 2019 - January 2019 - Introducing 10 New Painters
Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries throughout the United States, and in China, and has been twice invited by the museum curator to participate in invitational exhibitions at The Butler Institute of American Art.
She is also an active member of the International Guild of Realism.
Work is held in private collections nationally.
