Growing up on a farm in Whanganui and then enjoying a career as a veterinary nurse means Marie has always had an interest in animals. She began to paint when recovering from a serious accident, starting with water colours and then moved on to her present mediums of choice, oils and pastels.
Painting in a realistic style using many layers to achieve depth and the finest of details.
Marie enjoys the challenge of starting with a blank canvas and the process of bringing the painting to life.