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Drawn to Travel

June 11 – August 3 in Building 5, Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton, VA
Receptions: June 14 and July 12, 6 to 9 pm  Meet the Artist and Join in the Fun!

In this exhibit, viewers are invited to explore the pages of Marni Maree’s many sketchbooks—each one capturing moments from around the world and from her own backyard. Some pages are fully painted, while others remain simple ink drawings, preserved in their original form.

Several sketchbooks still in progress are also on display, reflecting Marni’s belief that the creative journey is always unfolding.

Visitors are encouraged to join in the fun by contributing their own doodle, sketch, or a few lines to the community sketchbook or wall, complete with a variety of mark-making tools, inviting everyone to contribute a drawing or creative mark.

Wonky Catherdral, Italy
Volterre, Italy
Street Scene in Radda, Tuscany, Italy
Duck Donuts, no calories!
No We Didn't! Brazil
San Gimignano, Italy
Vernezza, Italy
Clementine, Turkey
Ron's Search for a Good Tomato
Radda, Tuscany, Italy
Panzano, Italy
Monteriggioni-Part1
Monteriggioni-Part2
My Purpose
Lemonia, Lake Garda, Italy
Hydrangeas
Cappadocia Balloon ride
Drawing All Day, Brazil
Lew in My Arms
Fun in Duck
Ilhabela Beach, Brazil
Castelvecchi, Italy
Cathedral Rock, Arizona
Workhouse Arts Center
Goats
Oregon Flowers
Vernazza, Italy
Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy
My Hand
Mini Palette Obsession
Corniglia, Cinque Terre, Italy
Chickens
Castel Brolio Tower

Marni hopes that as you journey through these pages, you’ll experience the same sense of joy she feels when drawing—whether sparked by a faraway adventure or a quiet moment at home.

Marni Maree is an award-winning watercolor artist with a passion for painting, teaching, and traveling—ideally all at once!

She has led creative travel workshops around the world, including France, Italy, New Zealand, and aboard several cruise lines. Her experiences as an Artist-in-Residence in both France and Brazil have deeply enriched her art and teaching, bringing a global perspective and fresh inspiration to everything she does.

When she’s not sketching abroad, Marni teaches for the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Virginia, where she also maintains a working studio and gallery. She offers classes in her home studio in Springfield, VA, teaches online, and leads workshops throughout Virginia and the the United States. Her students travel from near and far to learn with her, drawn by her welcoming spirit and supportive guidance.

Marni is a Signature Member of the Virginia Watercolor Society, a juried member of Potomac Valley Watercolorists, and a member of the Springfield Art Guild and .

Her teaching style is relaxed, encouraging, and full of heart. She helps students build confidence and develop their own artistic voice, whether they’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to deepen an established practice. Marni’s goal is always the same: to inspire creativity, nurture growth, and spark joy through art.

Marni Maree Art

marni@marnimaree.com
571-499-8272

Studio 509

Workhouse Arts Center
9518 Workhouse Way
Lorton, VA 22079

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Oct 23

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These photos capture some of the joy and connection that unfolded during our travel workshop in Tuscany. Our Il Chiostro host, Michelino, is a wonderful singer who serenaded us more than once. His music added such heart to the experience.

There were smiles all around as we painted, shared stories, and encouraged one another. The creative energy in the studio was full of laughter, color, and friendship. Every photo holds a little spark of that Tuscan magic.

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Oct 22

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Magical moments from the trip ✨

Dried herbs hanging in the archway of a traditional leather school in Florence meant to mask the street smells, now adding charm to the doorway.

My laundry line makes an appearance again (packing light has its perks!), and our shared studio space is just steps away filled with focus, laughter, and art talk.
Everywhere you turn, there’s history. Ancient stone stairs, an old well covered in greenery, even the hollow trunk of a centuries-old tree.

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Oct 20

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This is Nora, Michele, and me at the Siena Campo, the famous square where the Palio takes place each summer. The Palio is a centuries-old bareback horse race held twice a year, in July and August, and sometimes for special occasions. Ten riders, each representing a different district of Siena, race through the square in a thrilling burst of tradition and energy.

Standing there, it’s easy to imagine the excitement and history that fill this space. Even without the race, the Campo has its own magic, sunlight, color, and the feeling of being surrounded by stories that have been unfolding for hundreds of years.

@ilchiostroworkshops #ilchiostro #ilchiostroworkshops 

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Oct 18

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On our first evening in Florence, we wandered through the city when everything was closed and still it felt almost like walking through a painting. By morning, the streets had come alive in that unmistakable Florentine way!

Later, in Siena, I spent time inside the Duomo, taking in the intricate marble floors, the grand architecture, and the exquisite trompe l’oeil paintings that draw your eye into imagined spaces. Every corner of the church feels like an artwork in itself.

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@ohohsandyo  #sandyolszowy
@michelemontalbano 
@noramccmcc 
@brensacct 
#PegBayne
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Oct 16

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We Made It to Tuscany!

When you think of Tuscany, you probably think of wine, and you’d be right! Our group had the joy of visiting the beautiful vineyards of Dievole Winery and Vineyard in the Chianti region. Dievole produces exquisite wines and olive oils, which we enjoyed each evening. Every meal felt like a celebration for the senses, with delicious flavors, breathtaking views, and endless inspiration.

We spent our days painting and sketching on the grounds, surrounded Mary Archambaultncient olive trees, anTeresa Brunsonover the vines. I ePatricia Hafkemeyersketchbook with vineyard Terry Holmanlater become paintings. AlthougMichele Montalbanoa Nora McCloskeyainter, these views are changing my mMariAnn Seyboldat sunrise! Look at those grapes!

Our group photo was taken in the charming walled town of Monteriggioni, known as the “Crown on the Hill.” It’s the kind of place where every corner begs to be drawn, painted, or admired (and yes, there’s some great shopping too).

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Oct 11

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Suitcase packed and ready to roll! After two beautiful days in Verona, we’re off to Bolzano and then Cortina in the Dolomites. More beauty to come. ✨

One of the highlights here was visiting the Verona Arena, where the Winter Olympics Closing Ceremonies will take place — watch for it on TV! Our wonderful Il Chiostro host, Michelino, brought the history of this site to life.

And yes… I’ll definitely miss the food. There is no food like Italian food. Pizza and pasta will always have my heart. 🍕🍝❤️

Next week, many in our group will follow me to Tuscany. We’ll meet more sketchbook friends, enjoy new scenery, and collect fresh views and memories to draw.

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@dlandi006  #Deebarneslandi
#LynnMartin
@ohohsandyo  #sandyolszowy
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#RonMaree
#JohnSingley
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Oct 10

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We’ve been visiting so many beautiful cathedrals and historic sites — I’ve lost track of all the names! Each one has its own magic, and I really should get better at recording them all.

One of the highlights of the day: a playful drawing exercise where we sketched each other four different ways — Blind Contour, Modified Blind Contour, Continuous Line, and with our Non-Dominant Hand. After so much concentration, the results were hilariously wonky yet still recognizable. Plenty of laughter filled the room! ✏️😂

And of course… what’s that drink on the table? Aperol Spritz — my favorite in Italy. Somehow, it always tastes better here. 🍹✨

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@maryarchambaultart  #MaryArchambault
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@teresatindlebrunson  #Teresabrunson
@pathafkemeyer  #Patriciahafkemeyer
@sherryhawkins4698  #sherryhawkins
@terryholmanartist 
@dlandi006  #Deebarneslandi
#LynnMartin
@ohohsandyo  #sandyolszowy
@lynnsords  #lynnmccaffreysords
#RonMaree
#JohnSingley
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Oct 8

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We enjoyed breathtaking views from above as we rode a gondola to charming mountain-top towns around Bolzano. Every turn offered something new to take in.
One of the most magical stops was a lake called Carezza A Lago, “The Caresses on the Lake.”

Our @ilchiostroworkshops  guide, Michelino, described it as a healing caress. I couldn’t agree more. My painting doesn’t capture it fully, but it will always remind me of the rich, heavenly colors that surrounded me that day.

My sketchbook pages are more than memory joggers—they record where I’ve been and sometimes become inspiration for larger paintings down the line.
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