MARION GRELLE

“Looking back now I realize one never chooses art, it chooses you.”

Self Portrait

         “I was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania and began developing my urges to paint and draw as early as five years of age. The desire to enter the teaching field grew as my artistic skills developed. There was never a doubt in my mind that I would enter a career in art and become an artists and a teacher.

            “I graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1974 with a B.S. in Art Education and taught for a number of years in the public school system. I then began work on a master’s degree in fine art, with a concentration in painting and drawing, which I completed in 1980. At that time I decided to paint full time and concentrate on an art career. I enjoyed exploring all the different mediums but watercolor soon became my favorite. It seemed the most difficult medium to pursue and I welcomed the challenge. I was juried into the Pittsburgh Watercolor Society in 1980 and continue to be a member there. Other groups which I am affiliated with are The National Watercolor Society and The American Watercolor society.

Chestnut Ridge Fountain

           “For me the introduction to the computer in the nineties became a true source of fascination and discovery. The graphics programs being developed at that time were revolutionary and offered their own type of creativity. I was quite determined to understand and utilize them both artistically and graphically. For approximately ten years I became a graphic designer and briefly taught computer graphics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.” –Marion Grelle

Lucky 7

            

                          

People, Places and Things; Revisiting the Traditional Watercolor

Opening Reception: Friday, May 9, 6-8pm

 

         Marion Grelle lists Winslow Homer, JMW Turner, and Mary Cassatt as artists from the past who influence her work, with Jeannie McQuire, Frank Webb, and Steven Quiller as present influences. Come see for yourself how amazing her works are at the opening reception of Marion’s exhibition: “People, Places, and Things: Revisiting the Traditional Watercolor.” Light refreshments will be provided, along with live music. Don’t miss it!