Paintings
Marie enjoys both watercolours and acrylic painting> Shee hopes you enjoy viewing a selection of her work, the paintings have been divided into 4 topics for ease of viewing. (Click on pictures to enlarge)
People
During lockdown Marie concentrated on drawing and painting portraits from photographs to try to improve getting a likeness, a tricky task! She enjoys life drawing and porttraits with live models at Derby Sketching Group and the Life drawing group at Mickleover Community centre (Click on picture to enlarge)
Abstract
Marie has gradually become interested in Abstract painting and and also done some acrylic pouring with Ashby Art Club. She was delighted when her "Growth acrylic picture shown below was selected for a calendar and booklet in 2024 in the Amazing Abstract Painting Competition. (Click on pictures to enlarge)
Plants and Landscape
Some of Marie's eariest watercolour lessons were with local botanic artist Michael Lakin. She also enjoys painting landscapes from photographs and en plein air
Animals
Marie enjoys painting animals living in her local countryside as well as abroad.
