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My passion for art was inspired
at a young age. As a child, I always remember sitting at my little
desk making a picture. It seemed I often communicated visually.
Whether it was in a Christmas card to family or a personal journal
entry, there was always a drawing to be found. I remember thinking
how my little creations would become alive as I made the final
touches.
I was home schooled through most of my schooling years. I believe
that it was through this creative education, I was able to freely
explore the inner drive I had toward becoming an artist. It was
during this time that my first art teacher gave me the confidence
to pursue this passion. I have since studied briefly at The American
Academy of Art in Chicago, and regularly at The Palette and Chisel
Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago. It was at the latter that I
studied with many amazing artists to whom I credit my knowledge
on how to see as a painter and am grateful for their generosity
and encouragement, Including Clayton J. Beck III, Scott Tallman
Powers, Romel De La Torre, and Diane Rath. I have also been fortunate
to be able to take workshops with Rose Frantzen, David Leffel,
Sherry McGraw and Quang Ho. I am forever grateful to all those
who share their knowledge so willingly.
In May of 2007, I was honored to receive the best of show award
in the American Impressionist Society's National show and only
a week later received an award of excellence at the Oil Painter's
of American National Juried exhibition. I was also honored to
be a part of Southwest Art Magazine's 21 under 31 section in
the September 2007 issue.
I am also inspired and study the works of many of the great painters,
including Antonio Mancini, Nicholi Fechin, John Singer Sargent,
Norman Rockwell and Richard Schmid to name a few.
Groups & Organizations:
The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts
American Impressionists Society
Oil Painters of America
Society of Master Impressionists
Plein Air Painters of Chicago
Exhibitions:
2007 Weatherburn Gallery, OPA Regional Show, Naples, FL
2007 Jack Richeson: 75 Landscape and Exterior National Show,
1st Place in Oils, Kimberly, WI
2007 Hilligoss Gallery, American Impressionist Society Salon
Invitational , Chicago, IL
2007 Sunset Art Gallery, Society of Master Impressionist
If you would like to purchase a Marci
Oleszkiewicz painting
or be on her mailing list please contact us:
P 805-962-8885
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