BIOGRAPHY
Wisconsin-based American fine artist Marie Scotts large-format oil paintings and limited-edition prints are intended to convey a sense of color, light, contrast, & beauty as she strives to capture an ordinary scene or object in a fresh way. She paints the things she sees and experiences that make her smile youll notice that there are only sunny blue skies, abundant fields, and tranquil bodies of water in her landscapes. Her brightly colored abstracts are filled with movement, yet they still manage to convey the sense of peace shes found through her faith.
Marie Scott graduated from Grace College in 1992 with a B.S. degree, having earned a double-major in Graphic Design and Communications. Although an artist at heart since 1st-grade art class, upon college graduation she entered the field of graphic design in order to practically support herself. This vocational choice, which eventually led to the co-founding and running of a successful graphic arts and design firm for many years, has proven to have been an excellent training-ground for her career as a professional artist.
The opening of marie scott studios in 2001 was the natural next-step for Scott, as creating and spreading beauty has always been a passion of hers. Marie is now able to use the combination of both her experience as a graphic designer, and her fine-arts training in order to communicate through the medium of oil paints on canvas. Her contemporary fine artworks can be loosely divided into three general categories which she calls landscape, abstract, and personality paintings. These original paintings and fine art prints are suitable for corporate collections, book jackets, hotels, restaurants, museums and art galleries.
The pear in Marie Scotts logo represents her desire to lead a deliberately fruitful life. It also represents the integral part her husband plays in both her personal life and her Art as he is undoubtedly her perfect pair, and her (much) better half.
A resident of Bay View, WI (Milwaukees hottest new artistic community) since 1994, Scotts painting studio overlooks the visually-inspiring Humboldt Park. You can visit www.mariescottstudios.com to read the stories behind the paintings, to commission your own piece, or to purchase her large-format original oil paintings and limited-edition prints.
One of the top new artists arriving on the American art scene, Maries original fine art paintings, giclee prints and stock images are all available directly from the artist. Please click Contact Info (top right of this page) for the details to get in touch with marie scott studios.
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Artist Statement
My long-term goal is to find my work appearing in unexpected places. I have decided that I am not painting for the Avant Garde, but rather the common man who simply enjoys pretty things. I want my work to be attainable to all who appreciate art. So for example, if I were to walk into a hotel lobby and see a print of my painting tastefully displayed, it would bring me great pleasure to know that hundreds of people each day were seeing my work and (hopefully) enjoying it.
The idea of a fruitful life is completely related to my faith. It is a life-long process that takes daily work, and a conscious effort to live my life in a way that reflects the characteristics of Christ. But it's not something I can do on my own. As Jesus said in the book of John 15:5, 8..."I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing...This is to my father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."
I want my artwork to communicate a sense of serenity, warmth, and optimism. My goal as an artist is to spread beauty into the lives and homes of those who dont mind looking at the world through my eyes. Whether its a brilliant red maple leaf waving in the breeze, or a cliffside view of a sparkling coastline, my paintings should cause people to feel as if time has stopped in the midst of a near perfect day.
