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Marni Maree Art

Marni Maree's Art

watercolor and oil artist, teacher

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Mixed Media (or Keep Going!)

Every painting goes through an awkward stage also know as the “ugly stage”. It’s a time when you may not be sure if it is worth going on or not. 99.9% of the time it is! If you already don’t like it, then what have you got to lose? Try something little or go big. Here are paintings that went through a transformation and the effort was worth it!

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Marni Maree Art

marni@marnimaree.com
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Studio 509

Workhouse Arts Center
9518 Workhouse Way
Lorton, VA 22079

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Jul 3

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"Goldfish of the Sea" - watercolor, colored pencils, ink

This painting is 1 of 4 in a series I painted of a goldfish pottery figurine. I love the gestural fins and tails. The figurine is gray, so making up these colors was exciting! 

You can find all 4 paintings hanging in the Workhouse Arts Center, Studio 509, and watch the progression.

@workhousearts #marnimaree
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Jul 1

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Akel Island, Ireland, 15x11, watercolor

This is available in my Workhouse Studio 509. Come in and visit me, and see my Drawn to Travel Show on display through August 3.
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Jun 30

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Celebrating my amazing travel partner and husband of 41 years!!!! Thanks @rnmaree ! I look forward to the next 41!
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Jun 27

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Here are the creative Mosaic Faces we all made! Look at our happy faces as we display our results. Thank you, Nora, for teaching us and getting our creative spirits working with joy!
@bloomingartiststudio  #bloomingartiststudio
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Jun 25

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My sister, Nora of @bloomingartiststudio, came to town to teach a Mosaic Workshop in my home studio, and what a fun and creative weekend it was!
We made expressive mosaic faces using tiles, glass, beads, and even some dishes we got to break. Here we are at the start, surrounded by all the colorful bits and pieces, as we start to bring our ideas to life. I'll post the results soon.

#bloomingartsstudio #mosaicart #mosaicworkshop
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Jun 25

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Cupcakes - Watercolor and ink
Thank you for all the BIRTHDAY LOVE I received this weekend. I am blessed with a wonderful family and many friends who love to celebrate! This makes turning another year older way more fun!
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Jun 20

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Images from my sketchbooks:
Drawing to Stay Calm- When our vehicle broke down on the way to the airport in Brazil, I felt a sense of panic. As I drew the scene, I felt so much better. We even made it to the airport on time!
A Wet Day in Regensberg- Although it was a cold and wet day, we still had a great day touring. No bad weather, only bad clothes! We had the right clothes.
Ray and Dorothy in their New Zealand Home- I drew the living room of our agritourism hosts, and then they sat down to read, so I just kept going!

Currently on display at Workhouse Arts Center, Gallery Five. 

@galleryfivestudios @workhousearts #sketchbookartist
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Jun 18

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Capers, watercolor on canvas, 10x10

I had no idea this is what capers looked like while growing until I spotted them along a path in Italy, thanks to a tip from Sherry! They were growing wild and beautiful. Sketching and painting discoveries like this in my travel journal is such a joy, but I also love bringing those moments back into my studio to create finished pieces to share with the world.

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