I've just returned from Cannon Beach where the daffodils and tulips were dressed in brilliant color. On my way home I encountered snow flurries and was reminded of the wide range of painting possibilities we have in Oregon - from the brilliant spring green, and red tulips at the ocean to the cool neutral tones in the high desert spring landscape.

On that note, I've created a wide range of classes to offer you this spring, summer and fall. I love collaboration, so I'm offering a new class with Marla Estes entitled "Exploring the Unlived Life" and Vicki Shuck and I will once again offer "The Dance of Line and Watercolor". I would also like to show you this information about the classes my friend Nancy Becker is offering within her glass studio in May.

The Ocean Lodge has invited me to teach a four-day workshop - "Have Brush-Will Travel" - the end of September in addition to the watercolor class I've been teaching the end of February. The new September workshop is designed for anyone who has a desire to paint in watercolor while traveling. We've selected a full range of locations around Cannon Beach where we'll sketch in the morning: colorful farmer's market, haystack rock, an elegant garden and a chocolatier. Following lunch we'll paint in the fireside room at the Chamber of Commerce. Each day will end with a wine tasting and critique at The Ocean Lodge.

I'm beginning a new series of classes entitled, "Uncorked Creativity". These classes are for those of you who want to sip wine as I step you through creating art. The first in the series is "Cards and Champagne" the evening of August 25th.

Life is full of visual beauty and sweet moments. Please join me as I help you find your creative voice and express it.

Warmly,
Mary

UPCOMING CLASSES

"THE DANCE OF LINE AND WATERCOLOR"
Mary Marquiss and Vicki Shuck
June 21, 23, 25
August 9, 11, 13
The Arts Station
Register through Arts Central

"EXPLORING THE UNLIVED LIFE"
Marla Estes and Mary Marquiss
August 13 - 14
Friday: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Movie
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Discussion and Art
Mary's home at 565 NW Divot Drive, Bend
Sliding Scale - $75 - $95
Limit: 8 Students
Register by calling Mary at (541) 815-0839 or email.

All of us have a long black bag we drag behind us filled with all the aspects of ourselves that weren't safe to show or that were rejected by our growing-up environment. This is called our "shadow." Some of us think of the shadow as the evil or bad parts of ourselves, parts that we want to be rid of. But to be whole we need to integrate all of our facets and embrace all that we are. For instance, anger is an emotion that, particularly for women, is discouraged by our culture. Yet there is a lot of power and ability in the constructive use of anger. Also, many of us have put our creativity in the black bag; we may have been shamed or found "not good enough" when we were young. And it takes a lot of energy to keep the shadow hidden, like a beach ball that you try to hold under water.

Which parts of you have remained in your "shadow"?

Through this one and a half day workshop, explore parts of yourself that may be unlived, hidden or repressed through creating art, watching film and discussion.

For more information about Marla's work, please visit her website.

"CREATIVITY UNCORKED: CARDS AND CHAMPAGNE"
Mary Marquiss
Wednesday, August 25th
5:00 - 7:30
Mary's Art Studio, Bend
$55 - Includes all art supplies
Limit: 8 Students
Register by calling Mary at (541) 815-0839 or email.

This first class in the "uncorked creativity" series begins with the playful process of creating cards for celebratory events like Birthdays, Weddings, and any magical time you wish to send a card you have created. Please bring a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine to pop at 5 pm. I will have all the elements you'll need to create as many cards as you'd like, and I'll help you, step by step, as you savor a little bubbly with creative friends.

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"HAVE BRUSH-WILL TRAVEL: WATERCOLOR PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR"
September 26 - 30
The Ocean Lodge

Cost includes five nights of lodging, four days of instruction, five wine tastings, four critiques, five breakfasts, and all the art supplies you will need for the week.

"En plein air" is the French expression for painting in the open air or outdoors. This week long workshop in Cannon Beach, taught by watercolor artist Mary Marquiss, will step you through the delightful process of capturing the essence of a travel scene in the morning followed by studio work in the spacious fireside room at the Chamber of Commerce. The workshop is designed for anyone interested in painting with watercolor, especially while traveling.

Our week begins on Sunday, September 26th with a wine tasting and overview at The Ocean Lodge. Each morning we will sketch "en plein air" at a different location: timeless haystack rock, a colorful open-air market, a delightful flower garden, and a candy store with fine chocolate.

After lunch students will move to our beautiful "studio" space to create a finished painting using their plein air watercolors as a reference. The day will finish with a wine tasting and critique at The Ocean Lodge from 5 - 6:30, so you can experience a relaxed dinner in Cannon Beach.

All art supplies are included in the cost of the package. Each participant will receive a travel palette, watercolor brush, customized sketchbook with Arches 140 lb. cold press paper and plain paper for notes, an Arches watercolor block of 140 lb. paper, collapsible water container, 6 tubes of watercolor paint, waterproof pen, matt board, masking tape, pencil and a customized container to hold everything.

TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES AND LODGING: CONTACT THE OCEAN LODGE