Who Am I?

Marie is a traditional painter and has been creating since 2002. Her mediums of choice include Acrylic and Oil paint. Her unique style comes from a combination of surrealism and contemporary art with a dash of Baroque. Marie also prides herself on the variety of her work and loves to expand her creative horizons.

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Marie is completely self taught, with the exception of one college art class at her community college. She has exhibited her works throughout the Tri-State area, including a group art show in New York City.

Her Art career has also taken her on the journey and joy of teaching others her techniques and how to paint in a simple, relaxing, and enjoyable way. She has taught many classes over the years, in a variety of classroom settings- from casual paint and sip to adult art classes. Marie has an affinity for teaching children over any other student.

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They are more connected with their imagination, more willing to be free. They have a tendency to be harder on themselves but are more willing to let go of those expectations, once they see what they can do with a brush in their hands. It’s truly inspiring.
— -Marie Martello, on the subject of teaching children