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Summer 2008
Dear Friends,
I have been trying to write this for ages it seems, my mind wanders far too easily these days though. I am all done my 6 months of chemotherapy, and all is well. Follow up tests are 100% and I am finally able to focus on living a healthy and happy life. My art has been such a blessing for me, and my family has been there for me all the way. I need to thank everyone who sent prayers, positive energy and kind thoughts to me over the past year ... I know I couldn't have done this without you all.
So ... onward Ho! My first trip of the year in the RV was over to the west coast of Vancouver Island in May. Love it! The ocean is rugged and the landscape inspiring. The spring greens around here were just stunning this year as well.
I have just discovered a new herd of Texas Longhorns at the end of our road and am really excited about painting them, always one of my favourite subjects. There are about 20 new calves and 30 cows of all colors, a dream come true.
In June we went to the prairies, and while travelling through the mountains I was able to film 3 black bears ( the largest sow I have ever seen ), elk and deer along with the usual gorgeous landscape in all sorts of wonderful dawn and dusk lighting. Saskatchewan also provided me with several great herds of cattle to record, and the mosquitoes weren't even that bad.
I have joined a new website this year called www.DailyPainters.com. It has been a great showcase for those of us who present new work on a regular basis, and is very successful, with many top calibre professional artists on board.
Welcome and thank you to my new collectors this past year, as well as all of my old friends. Wishing you a wonderful summer and happy trails.
Take care, and please stay in touch.
Thank you,
Marion Rose
BIO
Marion Rose is quickly gaining a solid reputation internationally as a recommended emerging artist to watch. Her trademark use of exciting color and strong expressive brushwork has collectors coming back for more after they experience the joy of living with her originals in their living or working environment, and sharing their passion with others.
Marion's choice of subject matter is a versatile mix of her love for animals and a passion for travel. Plein air studies or studio creations provide an exciting mix for all to enjoy. "Enthusiasm is the key to expression. I really love what I do, the whole package that comes with being an artist full time. I especially enjoy personal connection with my clients."
Marion brings hands on experience to her art. Her childhood years were spent shadowing her father and uncles who were avid outdoorsmen, and helping out at the racetrack every chance she had. The next 14 yrs saw her tending to over 300 sheep, rounding up 60 herefords, and chasing the rodeos as well as 70ish horses all over the hills of the Moose Mountains in Saskatchewan. A move to BC 18 years ago satisfied a long time urge to live in the real mountains and enjoy a mild climate. In BC she created her own successful commercial art & design company for 10 years, until the urge for fine art could wait no longer. Now she paints full time all those things she knows and loves so well, and regularly sends work to collectors all over the globe. Marion has been an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists for many years, winning a few Awards of Excellence along the way.
“I love historic things, which led to a show of my work at the Moose Jaw Art Museum depicting many of their famous buildings and the city’s unique character. It also inspired two trips to Tuscany in the past four years, resulting in over 300 paintings of the wonderful charm of Italy. I have traveled to Montana and Yellowstone several times to see wildlife, historic wagon treks and ghost towns. I’ve also been to three workshops in the mountains south of Livingston, MT to study with great artists such as Bill Reese, Robert Bateman, Jack Hines, sculptor Veryl Goodnight and many others. Workshops in Vancouver with Robert Genn, Neil Patterson, Michael O’Toole and four years of printmaking at UCFV in BC round out my formal art education.”
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