Marilyn Brown's Art Site
Marilyn's Art Studio
After retirement Marilyn was able to seriously pursue her life-long interest in art. She has studied over the past 25 years with many renowned professional artists and by experimenting with different media and techniques has developed her own unique individual style. She describes this style as “playful experimentation” where the process of painting is more meaningful to her than the final product produced. She states, “ I create art as a playful expression to please myself and if others should also appreciate my work it is an added joy”.
Marilyn has conducted numerous classes and workshops in the Lower Rio Grande Valley over the past 18 years. She is a member of Laguna Madre Art League, Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Harlingen Art League, Art & Cultural Center of Brownsville, San Antonio Watercolor Group and the Rockport Art Center.
She has won numerous awards for her paintings in watercolor, collage, acrylics and monoprinting in juried competition and her art is among private collections in TX, AR, and IL.
Marilyn has conducted numerous classes and workshops in the Lower Rio Grande Valley over the past 18 years. She is a member of Laguna Madre Art League, Brownsville Museum of Fine Art, Harlingen Art League, Art & Cultural Center of Brownsville, San Antonio Watercolor Group and the Rockport Art Center.
She has won numerous awards for her paintings in watercolor, collage, acrylics and monoprinting in juried competition and her art is among private collections in TX, AR, and IL.
Artist's Statement & Bio
I view myself as an experimental artist as I begin most of my works using the combinations of colors, textures, and a myriad of materials and listen to my subconscious instincts as the work develops. Even when painting realistic subjects, I try to add elements reflecting my own interpretations and attempt to induce a sense of surprise or mystery to the work.
Although I do not court failure, I do not fear it as I have found it spurs me to resolve the problems by trying new approaches. This helped me grow artistically as I am not concerned that each beginning will result in a successful work of art. I paint now to please my creative senses and not to please an audience. If others enjoy my work, it is a bonus.
When I am in the process of creating, my mind feels free of all the mundane worries and concerns around me and time escapes me. I am totally focused on the inner satisfaction of picking up the brush and handling the materials that will eventually come together to please my artistic senses.