Although Marla did not begin painting in her youth,  after her children were grown, she began to experiment with painting.  She was always fascinated by the beautiful  landscapes that surrounded her, and was especially drawn to the beautiful cloud formations that are so common in Arizona.   As a result of her fascination of clouds, she began painting landscapes with clouds, sunsets and sunrises.  This subject matter dominated her work for many years.   Although she continues to do landscapes both in the studio, and in plein-air, she  now includes other subjects as well.  

Marla has now expanded further, with plein air painting being an important part of her training as well as workshops when time permits.

Marla gathers much of her material on the small ranch that she and her husband own and operate Northwest of Prescott.  The country and terrain is well-suited to the Corriente cattle they raise.

Marla is thankful for those who have shared the gift God has given her through the support, purchase, or representation of her work.

STUDIES WITH NOTED ARTISTS:

Jim Wilcox

William Scott Jennings

Bonnie Casey

Virginia Vaughan

Dan Robinson

AFFILIATIONS:

Oil Painters of America

American Women Artists

Sedona Art Center

Arizona Plein Air Painters

American Society of Bovine Artists

American Plains Artists

SHOWS AND JURIED EXHIBITIONS:

The Phippen Western Art Show

The Mountain Oyster Show

El Presidio Gallery

Empire Ranch 100 Show

PUBLICATIONS:

Art of The West    

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