Marlene explores visually varied subjects along with photographing and just sitting and taking in the ambiance of God's creation. She has displayed her expressive photographs and also used them as tools in her paintings and collages. Unable to put to words why she must create, except to say she feels a desire to keep on trying something new. "It's like I'm a child with a new toy, each time I pick up a paint brush full of paint. I've just got to have fun!"

Marlene is a signature member of Mid-Southern Watercolorists (Arkansas) and Louisiana Watercolor Society. She is a charter member of the Ouachita River Art Guild in West Monroe, Louisiana and member of Brush Strokes in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. The Arkansas Studies Institute in Little Rock, Arkansas, Backwoods Gallery in El Dorado, Arkansas, Ouachita River Art Gallery, West Monroe, Louisiana and Artist Workshop Gallery in Hot Springs, Arkansas represent her. Marlene and her husband have built a home in the mountains of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and have retired, devoting full time to the outdoors and the creating of art and grandchildren.

Workshop description: We will work very simple using watercolors and maybe some colored pencils and a little accent of acrylic or gold leaf. The size will be no larger than 1/4 sheet of watercolor paper (15 x 11") and maybe even smaller. We will be drawing some abstract shapes with guidance from ordinary objects. You should be able to complete 1 - 5 pieces in this 2 day workshop. No previous experience in watercolor or abstract necessary. I will demonstrate various techniques before the students paint on their own pieces.

Supply list:
1. Regular watercolors and brushes, smaller brushes best, but bring the sizes you have
2. Watercolor paper, 140 lb Arches cold or hot press ( I will bring 140 lb Arches cold press for sale)
3. Water containers, I like to have 2
4. Paper towels
5. Drawing paper
6. Pencil
7. Eraser
8. Masking tape
9. Art board for support
10. Object that you like, or that you use quite a bit. For example I have a potato masher I really like and use a bit.
In other words, something you are familiar with but does not have to be large.

I am looking forward to working and playing with watercolors with you.

Questions? Feel free to contact me: Marlene Gremillion 501-915-0937

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