About the Artist...
Like Frida and De Lempicka who came before
her, Linda Marie is adding a hint of femininity and glamour to an
historically male dominated profession. When asked how she
classifies her work, Linda Marie says," I call it art for the
romantic heart. My desire is that you will see and feel both passion
and paint". Her oil paintings reflect love, romance, adventure and
intrigue. They invite the viewer to step into her lexicon of a life
lived passionately.
After a childhood of sports, dance and Sunday School, she entered
college aiming to become a nurse. But fate had other plans. Whilst
working in a medical office during her junior year, she was offered
a modeling deal. It was during this time she began to teach herself
to draw and paint. She also realized that the industry of "looks and
perfection" could not hold her interest and she desired to do something
more meaningful. She decided to take a management position at a
Native American gallery and began traveling periodically to the
Southwest. The land and the people changed her forever. She worked alone in her studio for years and found
her true home among painters, writers and musicians.
Marie's paintings and prints are in private
collections throughout the US and abroad. She draws inspiration from
the colorful San Francisco bay area, the peaceful Napa Valley and
those she has met on her travels.
When she's not painting, you can find her
playing piano, guitar and singing in churches.
Note from the Artist:
I am deeply touched by humans, their behavior and
the "why" that puts us all in the circumstances life's poker table
deals us.
Equally, I am moved by the connection of head, hand, eye and soul
and when firing on all fours-the magic we have the ability to
create.
I offer a deep thank you to those who have supported me by
purchasing my artwork as well as those just stopping by for a look.
May your life be filled with real passion, color and focus,
LM