I am blessed with a wonderful, supportive family including my husband of 29 years and two grown sons that I am so proud of. I am a graduate of the University of Hartford, Hartford Art School with a BFA in Painting and Drawing and a minor in Sculpture. I have through the years, made a career in graphic design and stayed active in my fine art as a pastelist concentrating primarily in portraiture and
plein air landscape. A perpetual student, I've studied with Master pastelist, Albert Handell and wonderful western NY artists who have mentored me. I've exhibited my pastel paintings in New England and New York. My goal is to be able to join my passions of painting and creating jewelry. I now have a new studio which should help me achieve this goal. So excited! Visit me 1st Fridays of each month (from 6-9pm) at studio 203 in Anderson Alley, 250 N. Goodman St., Rochester, NY. My jewelry also has a strong presence in Easton and Annapolis, MD at The Green Pheonix; in Ellicott City, MD at Art and Artisan Gallery, and in Honeoye Falls, NY at Ock Hee's Gallery and Bloomfield Gardens. This is a passion of mine that I love to share. My latest love is bezel setting unique gemstones so stay tuned for more designs incorporating genuine gemmie lovelies. :) Visit my website for more pieces to view or purchase if you'd like. Thanks for stopping! www.marquisjewelry.com
