Featured Artist Marie Schroeder

Marie’s Bio:

I immigrated from Germany in 1967 and became a citizen in the early 70’s while living in Nevada. We moved to the San Luis Valley in 1990, and I decided to finish my degree once our children left the nest. Initially, I majored in art at Adams State. I changed courses and obtained a master’s in social work at Colorado State University working for several years with the Department of Health and Social Services and Foster care agencies in Colorado Springs. My job was demanding, and I had little time to paint. My husband and I are retired now, and I began painting again about 7 years ago and enjoy painting every day.

Marie’s Awards:

Marie has yet to receive any awards for her art, but she did receive several academic awards so long ago.

Marie’s favorite things to paint:l

I enjoy painting landscapes, flowers, and am focusing lately on animals (moose, bears, foxes, and deer). I participated in a plein air group last summer and loved it.

Marie has tried pastels when taking a class at Bemis, but now only works with acrylics and watercolors or pencil drawing.

NAME’s favorite or most admired artists:

Monet is definitely my favorite, and Henri Matisse because of his color choices and freedom of expression

Marie’s goals for the next year:

To continue to taking classes once in a while and participate in plein air events this summer.

FAVORITE ARTSY QUOTE

“Walk away and give it a “rest.”

– Henri Matisse

“Creativity takes courage.”

Marie’s Tip or Trick:

Let it flow. Lots of water. Let the colors do the work.