You CAN Draw!

September 20, 2023

The first step in learning to draw is SEEING! Blind Contour and Modified Blind Contour Drawing is a great way to train your eye and hand to work together!

Watch Your Mouth!

Imaginative Drawing and Painting

Dec 2

"You are My Sunshine" Collage and Mixed Media.

I created this collage while taking a workshop with Julia Malakoff. This class broadened my creativity as I made something so very different than watercolors! Now I find that these designs and techniques sometimes show up in my paintings.

And, yes, my paper collection is still growing! I now look at paper differently and junk mail too! Have you seen the security envelope designs?!
#mixedmedia #collage #abstractexpression #marnimaree #marnimareepaints #juliamalakoffart

Nov 29

These 0 calorie donuts in my sketchbook were inspired by the delicious Duck Donuts in Duck, NC and also in Springfield. I started this on a toned brown background. I added watercolor, both transparent and opaque, to build up the different frostings. Colored pencils and a white pen added the colorful shininess to the toppings! What's your favorite one?

Nov 29

This is a half-timber house in Dinan, France, where I spent a month as an Artist in Residence. I painted 6 of these remaining buildings in the town. Yes, they ARE really wonky! And yes, I used my artistic license to paint the colors.

Nov 27

My awesome students, host, and driver from Napier, NZ 2024!

#napiernewzealand #marnimaree #ilchiostro

Nov 26

Pictures from our reception! Artists shared their sketchbooks and favorite supplies during our trip. Beautiful turnout! Thanks, Linda! @ilchiostroworkshops

Nov 25

Getting ready for our group exhibit!

#artandtravel #ilchiostro #ilchiostroworkshops #marnimaree #marnimareepaints

Nov 25

More interesting and vibrant art, architecture, and botany from around Napier and Round Pond Garden. Such an incredible journey with so much to see.

#botanicalart #artandtravel #worldbeauty #roundpondgarden #newzealand

Nov 23

Here’s a glimpse of another fantastic day in the studio! The second photo captures a moment from a different session’s end-of-day showcase, where we unveiled our drawings inspired by the challenge of the day. For that session, the focus was on using various ink lines to create value.

#artandtravel #arttravelworkshops #artinnewzealand #marnimaree #marnimareeart #ilchiostro #ilchiostroworkshops

Nov 22

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