Award-winning artist, Marie Massey, has been drawing and painting since she could hold a pencil. Her goal in all her works is to express the deep appreciation she has for the beauty of nature, wildlife and humanity. Her work is has been described as American Impressionism, distinguished by exciting use of brilliant color, unique composition, and imaginative realism.
Marie has studied art at the California College of Arts and Crafts, U.C. Santa Barbara and the Loveland Academy of Art as well as with many well-known fellow artists. She is a member of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, the Northern Colorado Artist Association, and Oil Painters of America.
Marie travels extensively and loves to plein aire paint in beautiful places around the world including the US, Europe, the Carribean, Central and South America. She also enjoys painting wildlife, portraiture, still life, and fantasy. Many of Marie's fantasy pieces are inspired by the architecture, landscapes, and exotic wildlife she is exposed to on her travels.
Marie's work is represented by Walden Fine Art in Taos, New Mexico, Elliott Frame Designl in beautiful Carmel by the Sea, California, the Link Gallery in Cheyenne, Wy.. Her artwork has been juried into such national and prestigious shows as the Wide Open Whatever show at the CORE gallery in Denver, Co., the Northern Colorado Artist Association National Show, the Plano Art Association National Show, the Red River Valley National Show, the Richard Schmidt Fine Art Auction, The National Boulder Art Assoc. Spring Show, and the National Greeley Art Exhibition in Greeley, Co.
Marie has won numerous awards for her oil paintings. Most recently at the National Greeley Art Exhibition, Marie was thrilled to receive the BEST OF SHOW award for her painting entitled 'Renaissance'. Marie was also recognized with a 3rd Place Prize for her painting entitled, 'Feathered Frolic' at the Greeley Art Association Show, a 2nd Place Prize for her painting 'Reflections of Venice' at the Sweet Art Show in Loveland, CO, and with an Honorable Mention for her painting entitled 'Bear', at the 'All Creatures Great and Small Show' hosted by Lloyd's Art Center in Fort Collins, CO. Marie has a long list of avid collectors. Her work has sold well and hangs in private collections throughout the country.
With a BA in Political Economy from UC Berkeley, and an MBA from Golden Gate University, before turning to painting full time, Marie founded and operated Concept2Profit, a marketing and business development company in the Silicon Valley. Marie enjoys using her business background in volunteer work to promote the arts and care for the environment and wildlife. Residing in Bellvue, Co, she holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and is an avid runner, having completed her first Marathon in May 2002.
Marie also produces commission pieces.
Marie Massey joined Pixels.com Licensing on May 7th, 2009.
