ARTIST INFORMATION

As artists generally do, I express myself in the way that gives me the most satisfaction.  As a recent transplant to the Santa Fe area, I find new inspiration in the incredible landscapes, cultures and architecture.

The subjects I prefer are the complex patterns found in nature: tangled vines, leaves, shells, etc..  Each separate component of foliage, animals and sea life fascinates me.  My delight comes from mingling the individual elements into interdependent designs.

Watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings by commission. Completed works are available in the Northern Iowa area. Please contact Marianne at 1.515.295.0024 or
mewen@mmdzyn.com for purchase, portfolio, or price list.

BIOGRAPHY

I was born in Mason City, IA. I've worked in a variety of fields while raising two children before dedicating my time to art. These fields included nursing, counseling and marketing.  I've always had art projects in process: pen and ink, acrylics and tissue paper collage.  I've attended classes in watercolor, pottery, weaving and bargello needlework classes.

I began serious full-time study of design, painting and printmaking in 1986 and continued my studies in Helena, MT and Southport, NC. I recently moved to Algona, IA after living in the Santa Fe, NM area.

Since 1990, I've been committed to the art of painting with a focus on watercolor technique. I've participated in over 35 Juried shows and exhibitions and have earned numerous awards including the Bronze Medal from "An Evening With Montana Artists", the Grumbacher Gold Medal Award and the Liquitex Merit Award. In 2003, I began to explore my oil and acrylic painting techniques and have enjoyed success in both mediums.

• Purchase Award: National Fourth of July Show, Associated Artists of Southport, NC
• Honorable Mention: Associated Artists of Southport, NC Spring Show
• Color Q Merit Award: National Fourth of July Show, Associated Artists of Southport, NC
• Regional Artists Project Grants Program Award: Arts Council of Lower Cape Fear
• Honorable Mention: Spring Show, Southport, NC 
• Grumbacher Gold Medal Award: Wilmington, NC Art Association Spring Show
• Liquitex Art Award: Fourth of July Juried Art Show, Southport, NC 
• First Place: Oak Island Art Guild Spring Show 
• First Place: Spring Show, Southport, NC 
• Second Place & Honorable Mention: Robert Ruark Foundation Annual Show, Southport, NC 
• Merit Award: Wilmington Art Association, Celebrate Wilmington! Show, Wilmington, NC
• First Place: Invitational Show, Feast of Pirates Festival, Wilmington, NC 
• Bronze Medallion: An Evening with Montana Artists, Helena, MT 
• Honorable Mention: Donna Reed Festival for the Performing Arts, Dennison, IA
• Best of Show & Purchase Award: Village Square Art Show, Emmetsburg, IA

• Solo Show: The Loft at Park Alley, Frederick, MD
• Solo Show: Department of Education, State Capitol Bldg, Helena, MT
• Joint Show: With Patricia Genovese (Potter), University of NC, Wilmington, NC
• Featured Artist: Interiors by Jan, Southport, NC
• Featured Artist: Readers Alley at City Art Walk, Helena, MT

ALL IMAGES © 2000 MARIANNE EWEN ALL RIGHTS RESERVED