Inspired by momentary threads of light and color, I often paint on location early in the morning or late into the evening. Glowing light, the richest and yet most temporary, transforms the landscape with opulent luxury.  Layering pastels on colored paper creates the clear luminous color and the vibrant interplay of tones necessary to capture these moments. Bold juxtaposition of color evokes the liveliness and strength of the natural world, while in more detailed portraits, the rough edged strokes of pastel lend a soft impressionism.

Marla has lived in Vermont for 40 years. During that time I have studied with pastel artist Jeneanne Lunn, Aline Ordman, photographer Dorothea Kehaya, attended many artist workshops and classes at UVM and Mass College of Art.

I attended classes and painted in Italy, Ireland, France and Wales in 1983 and '84, taught children’s art and drawing classes and worked as a graphic artist for 22 years. I have exhibited at the Windham Art Gallery, the Arts Alive Festival, the Bryan Gallery, the Emilie Gruppe Gallery, Southern Vermont Art, Galleria Fine Arte and have attended the Vermont Studio School.