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Power of the Wind
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While we sleep, the modern wind turbine blades spin in a rhythmic whir, capturing power for our needs. This popular energy takes us far away from the world of foreign fossil fuels. It represents a positive future and I want to express this through my art. The result is my series of large paintings of wind turbines in natural environments.

Wind energy as an art form is fairly new. The American Wind Energy Association first sponsored an art show as part of their Windpower 2004 Conference and Exhibition. Andrew Perchlik of REimaginations took the lead.

I worked for many years in the maritime industry. West coast ports unload these gigantic wind turbines in pieces from ships. In an orchestrated ballet I watched and photographed the process whereby ships, trucks, and men move these heavy pieces to their permanent locations. I have stood in awe at the bases of these tall wind towers in remote and scenic places in the Northwest. They inspire me to paint.

There is a beauty in these moving forms. They remind me that Monet captured the railway stations and trains when they were new. I’ve added natural symbols in composing these paintings.

The scale of these mammoth wind energy machines encourages me to paint large. I hope they have an impact on those who see my paintings, and remind us all to protect our environment the best we can when taking steps to preserve our energy future.

Artists have forever tried to capture movement and motion.

Paint the wind!

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figure floral landscape wind nautical plein air portrait daily drawings in progress Artist News Links Contact Blog Home		About the Artist Marie enjoys filling her paintings with feminine subjects. Her figurative works are filled with feminine mystique and her florals are lush and deeply colored. In each painting she tries to capture one reflective moment, punctuated with symbolic elements that portray a powerful message; a place where the viewer can find a connecting emotional bond. Artist Statement and Bio \| Vita \| Artist Brochure Spirit of the Wind \| Sunflowers in the Wind Road to the Wind \| Bats, Butterflies and the Wind VITA Exhibition History Solo 2009 Power of the Wind, Lower Columbia College, Longview, Washington 2008 Benjamin Benjamin Gallery at the Naked Winery, Hood River, Oregon 2008 Cowlitz Bank, Kalama, Washington 2007 Metamorphosis, Rake Gallery, Portland, Oregon 2007 Floral Collection, Viola Cafe, Portland, Oregon 2007 Broadway Gallery, Longview, Washington 2006 Cowlitz Bank, Kalama, Washington 2006 Koth Art Gallery, Longview Public Library, Longview, Washington Group 2009 Broken, Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, Washington 2009 Love/Eros, Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, Washington 2009 Flora & Fauna, Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, Washington 2008 Connecting Waters, Rose Center for the Arts, Lower Columbia College, Longview, Wash. 2008 Columbian Artists Annual Show, Longview, Washington 2007 Satsang Yoga, Vancouver, Washington 2007 Kalama Artwalk, Kalama, Washington 2006 The Art Connection, Longview, Washington 2006 Wind Energy Exhibit (first ever), Windpower 2006, Pittsburgh, Penn. 2006 Local Color Part II, Lower Columbia College, Longview, Washington 2006 Mosaic Arts Alliance group show, Sixth Street Gallery, Vancouver, Wash. 2005 Camas Wine & Art Festival, Camas, Washington 2005 Columbia River, Koth Art Gallery, Longview Public Library, Longview, Wash. 2005 Garden Gallery, Portland Home & Garden Show, Portland,Oregon 2002 Northwest Pastel Society International Exhibit, Gig Harbor, Washington 2001 Northwest Pastel Society International Exhibit, Seattle, Washington 2000 Oregon Society of Artists Colored Pencil Exhibition, Portland, Oregon 2000 Connecting Waters, Lower Columbia College, Longview, Washington 1988 Hance Brady Art Studio, Longview, Washington Awards 2008 Honorable Mention, ADG Printing Fall Art Competition, Green Wind 2008 Second Place, ADG Printing Summer Art Competition, Orchid 2008 Honorable Mention, Columbian Artists Association 2006 Honorable Mention, Columbian Artists Association 2005 Honorable Mention, Columbian Artists Association 2001 Honorable Mention, People's Choice, Sponsor Award, Columbian Artists Association Honors 2008 The Salal Review, Literary Magazine of Lower Columbia College, cover artwork, Water Reflections #7 2002 The Pastel Journal, Third Annual Pastel 100, March /April issue, honorable mention, Quilt Prayer Art Education 2008 Long Term Figure Pose (various), Hipbone Studio, Portland, Oregon 2007 Painting the Figure in Oil, Gage Mace, Hipbone Studio, Portland, Oregon 2006 Classical Oil Painting Techniques mentor/study under artist Pamela Green (Lake Oswego, Oregon) 1981 - present Self Study 1976 - 1981 Fine Arts major - emphasis in Painting, Montana State University, University of Montana, Gonzaga University, Lower Columbia College Video Workshops, Oil Painting, Daniel Green Charitable Contributions 2009 -Portland Chamber Orchestra 62nd Annual Fundraising Auction 2007- Longview Rotary Auction Gallery Representation Benjamin Benjamin Gallery, Hood River, Oregon REimaginations online gallery, Plainfield, Vermont Other Art Activity 2007 - 2008 Member Judge for Congressman Brian Baird's (D-WA) Congressional Art Competition for high school art students	Power of the Wind E-Zine Power of the Wind show statement While we sleep, the modern wind turbine blades spin in a rhythmic whir, capturing power for our needs. This popular energy takes us far away from the world of foreign fossil fuels. It represents a positive future and I want to express this through my art. The result is my series of large paintings of wind turbines in natural environments. Wind energy as an art form is fairly new. The American Wind Energy Association first sponsored an art show as part of their Windpower 2004 Conference and Exhibition. Andrew Perchlik of REimaginations took the lead. I worked for many years in the maritime industry. West coast ports unload these gigantic wind turbines in pieces from ships. In an orchestrated ballet I watched and photographed the process whereby ships, trucks, and men move these heavy pieces to their permanent locations. I have stood in awe at the bases of these tall wind towers in remote and scenic places in the Northwest. They inspire me to paint. There is a beauty in these moving forms. They remind me that Monet captured the railway stations and trains when they were new. I’ve added natural symbols in composing these paintings. The scale of these mammoth wind energy machines encourages me to paint large. I hope they have an impact on those who see my paintings, and remind us all to protect our environment the best we can when taking steps to preserve our energy future. Artists have forever tried to capture movement and motion. Paint the wind! *Stay in Touch!* Friend Marie on Facebook Friend Marie in MySpace Follow Marie on Twitter Digg Marie on Digg.com

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