Marla Epstein

Animals both, wild and domestic have always been fascinating to me.
To express my intrigue I paint, draw and sculpt these creatures hoping to portray their strength, beauty and freedom.

Part of my process is to observe, photograph, draw, and research the specific creature I am about to recreate. I become intimately involved. Sometimes I am able to identify each animal I paint by their given name, like Conga, the leopard—a resident of Lions, Tigers and Bears, a wildlife sanctuary in Alpine, CA.

I like painting animals that fill the canvas. This allows myself and others to get up close and personal. I don't feel the necessity to paint every detail; rather, I concentrate on expressing the animals compelling presence, at times using only pallet knife, by working in strong contrasts of light and dark, using vivid colors.

Nassau Community Coll., Garden City, N.Y. AA Degree, studied Fine art
Oswego State University, Oswego, N.Y.  BA Degree, studied Fine Art and English
Copenhagen University, Denmark studied Fine Art
Watts Atelier, Encinitas, Ca. studied Fine Art
Lynn Forbes Sculpture Studio, studied sculpture
Attended workshops with Greg Beecham and Julie T chapman

Exhibitions and Galleries

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Richeson International 75 Competion  Animals, Birds and Wildlife    2017 and 2018
Wildlife in Art 2017, Foothills Gallery, La Mesa,Ca
24th Annual Reflections of Nature Invitational national show, Fallbrook, CA.   2017
City of Encinitas Civic Art Gallery, Encinitas, CA, solo show  2017
Wildlife in Art 2016, Foothills Gallery, La Mesa, CA
San Diego County Fair, CA., 2016
Wildlife in Art 2015, Foothills Gallery, La Mesa, CA
City of Carlsbad Library, Ca. Solo Show  2015
San Diego County Fair, Ca. 2014
Vista Visions 2014, City of Vista
The City of Oceanside,CA. 2014
Wildlife in Art 2013, Foothills Gallery La Mesa, Ca. 2013
Gamblin Torrit Gray Competition, 2013
Celebrate the Horse, The Janice Griffiths Gallery, Fallbrook, Ca.  2013
Gems 'n Treasures, Carlsbad, Ca 2013 Solo show
San Diego County Fair, Ca., 2012
580 Salon, Carlsbad, Ca. , Solo show,  2012
Cougar Winery, Temecula, Ca., 2011
Fallbrook Library, Fallbrook, Ca. Group Wildlife show 2011
Oceanside Art Gallery, Carlsbad Ca. Solo show. 2011
Ginger Grayham Art Gallery, Carlsbad, CA  2000 - 2009
Little Italy Inn, San Diego, CA.,  Group show 2010
2 Spoons Coffee, Oceanside, CA. , Group show 2009
Chandlers Gallery, Carlsbad, CA 2009
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