Marcie Coltman

b.1979 in GA,USA.

I am an abstract artist, consumed with wanderlust, a passion for art, and an insatiable desire to merge the two. I pursue travel as a means of inspiration, building upon my personal stories of faith, tragedy, transition, and introspect...

When I stand in front of my easel with a paintbrush in my hand, I become so immersed that time seems to stand still. It is often the only place I feel calmness from anxiety; it helps me practice mindfulness as I become fully aware of my senses. Once I put the first stroke down, excitement builds as I anticipate the direction that the canvas wants to take me. A blank canvas is like the beginning of a new day: full of hope and aspiration, a fresh start. My style of work is best described as contemporary abstract expressionism. I start each piece by establishing a color palette, primarily with acrylic paints. I like to do color studies on paper first, which help me to discover and stick with pleasing color schemes. I apply strokes of paint loosely and abstractly, while still paying attention to the piece's overall balance, tone, and contrast. From afar, my paintings look soft and feminine; but up-close, viewers can explore the hidden edginess and eccentricity. I find inspirat...

2017 Spring Art Exhibit, Tannery Row Artist Colony, GA USA

2017 Designers showcase and Tour of Homes, Gallery 43, Roswell, GA USA

2017 “Wander” Gallery 43, Roswell, GA USA

2017 Las Vegas Art Expo USA

2017 Spotlight On Art, GA USA

2018 Gallery Opening, Gallery Vibe, Naples, FL USA

2018 Gallery Open House, The Loft, Marietta, GA USA

2018 “Intrigued” Buckhead Art & Co, Atlanta, GA USA