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Marni Maree Art

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watercolor and oil artist, teacher

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2025 Classes and Workshops

Creative Sketch Journaling in South Africa

March 13-21, 2026
Join me for an unforgettable art adventure! We'll explore vibrant Cape Town, spend two magical nights on a Wildlife Reserve (complete with an evening game drive!), and relax in the heart of wine country at a beautiful Stellenbosch winery inn.
Enjoy daily sketching prompts, draw in inspiring, one-of-a-kind locations, and fill your sketchbook with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Studio Time with Marni and Friends

STAY AT HOME AND COME TO CLASS via ZOOM or Come LIVE!
This is a special time to paint with a small group and receive individualized instruction on paintings of your choice. Or you can start a new one!
All mediums are welcome!

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AMA Waterways River Cruise in Colombia!

December 2–9, 2026 How would you like to join me on an unforgettable travel workshop—a river cruise through the vibrant heart of Colombia, South America on an AMA Waterways River Cruise? We’ll be surrounded by rich culture, bold colors, beautiful architecture, lush landscapes, and warm, welcoming people. And while we soak it all in, I’ll guide you through …

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Watercolor Workshops at Green Spring Gardens Park

Various in-person watercolor workshops Saturdays 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA.
4603 Green Spring Rd, Intersection of Braddock Road and Witch Hazel Road, Alexandria, VA

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One on One Critique (on Zoom)

Do you need help knowing what to do next in your painting? You know something is not right but you can't see what it is? We will talk about your paintings in depth so you can move forward with confidence. (on Zoom)

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Drawing For Beginners and Intermediates too!

New Zoom Class on Wednesdays November 12 – December 17, 2025

No Previous Drawing Experience is required. In this class you will learn to SEE better and explore different ways of drawing. You will learn about contours, gestures, light and shadow and many ways to draw what you see.

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Recorded Lessons

If you missed a past Creativity Challenge, you can get a recording of the Zoom class!

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Marni Maree Art

marni@marnimaree.com
571-499-8272

Studio 509

Workhouse Arts Center
9518 Workhouse Way
Lorton, VA 22079

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Dec 23

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I love the colorful surprises that come with using Brusho. The powdered ink pigment is incredibly intense. Just a little goes a long way and creates such bold, vibrant color. Since I can’t ‘lift’ color the way I do with watercolor, I experimented with bleach instead! Brusho definitely challenges me, but once I let go of control and allow it to do its thing, the process becomes all about responding, adjusting, and enjoying the unexpected.
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Dec 20

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This is a reminder of a special wedding of a very special couple!
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Dec 17

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One of my favorite complementary color combinations is orange and blue. Using complements opens the door to a surprising range of colors because together they include all three primaries. Yes, it’s easy to create “mud” if you’re not careful, but every painting needs a little mud to help the other colors really sing.
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Dec 14

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One spot left for Creative Sketch Journaling in South Africa, March 13-21, 2026!

Join me and @ilchiostroworkshops as we explore South Africa’s Cape Town and Stellenbosch wine country through art, culture, and adventure. I’ll guide you through sketching and painting excursions, wildlife experiences, winery visits, and vibrant local traditions.

Each day, I’ll offer creative prompts, demonstrations, and time for you to wander with your sketchbook. Even if you don’t paint, you’ll enjoy rich cultural experiences, photography opportunities, fine wine, and memorable meals. Come with me on a journey of creativity, exploration, and connection.
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Dec 12

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Here are some new pieces from Drawn to Travel 2, now on display at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads.

These wonky and wonderful “portraits” of Mary and Claire came out of a drawing lesson during my Creative Sketching Workshops in Italy this past September. The goal was to explore different techniques that help you draw without stressing about perfection. One of the most effective ways to loosen up is to draw with your non-dominant hand. The results are surprisingly great about 99% of the time. Give it a try!

I also rely on Modified Blind Contour drawing for most of my sketchbook pages. The more you practice, the more your own style emerges. Just keep drawing.

My artist talk and reception will be on January 9th at 3:00 pm. I hope you’ll join us!
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Dec 6

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Here are pics of the latest stages of the painting called “Forest Lather”. 

Diane Sylvester said, “There’s much talk about “forest bathing” these days and it feels like bubbles in a forest to me.”

I put some finishing touches on this painting before I was ready to release it into the world and I am thrilled Diane is the new owner of this painting!Thank you, Diane.
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Dec 3

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Me and my wonderful hanging crew installing Drawn To Travel 2 at Goodwin House, Baileys Crossroads! This exhibit will be up through mid-January with an Artist Talk on January 9th at 3:00 pm.  I invite you to come hear how I record my trips and ask me questions about supplies and more!
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Nov 26

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One of my series of Daily Camels called "Ron". My husband asked me to paint him as a camel. Here he is! Of course that started a 'thing'. I now have many family members who are portrayed as camels.  Would you like one?
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