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Canadian Artist Marnie Collins

Biography

Marnie's love of Canadian landscape was fostered from an early age by the majestic mountains, rivers and lakes of Quebec. She was born in Montreal and spent some of her favourite times in the Laurentians with her sisters and brother.

Her formal education in art and teaching was centered on colleges in Lancashire, England, the University of London, and Europe's greatest galleries.

Moving to Western Canada in 1982, she and her husband established a home and family in Calgary. Presently, she enjoys painting as a full time career after home schooling her son and daughter.

Marnie's acrylic artworks feature a variety of subject matter; floral landscapes, children, wildlife, and scenes of Canadian heritage. She is noted for her strong sense of colour and attention to detail.

For relaxation, she actively enjoys the great outdoors, particularly camping, boating and cycling with family, friends and pets. Many artistic ideas result from her interaction with nature in these pursuits.

Commissioned Artwork

Marnie can create a family heirloom commissioned painting featuring your children, relatives or pets. Consider capturing your home, cottage or favourite setting with artistic touches that say much more than a snapshot.

Marnie Collins Artworks offers a variety of unique custom framing to complement your artwork. We can also create greeting cards, note cards and stationary based on the painting. Commissioned paintings can be created from photographs. Natural lighting (sunlight) works best to show true colours. It is preferable to see the subjects and photograph them myself, but if that is not possible, clients may provide me with their own suitable photographs.

Once suitable material is selected, we would then discuss the best options to represent the subject and create the painting. Because each commissioned piece is unique, prices will vary. Quotes will be based on size, complexity, media and time involved.

Friends and Family at Bowness Park - By Canadian Artist Marnie Collins

Awards and Shows

2002 Calgary Exhibition & Stampede

Western Art Show Sales Salon

Western Showcase Silent Art Auction

Western Showcase Art Auction Quick Draw

2002 ArtEssential Art Show, Calgary

Best of Show Collectors Choice Miniature Painting

2001 Calgary Exhibition & Stampede

Western Art Show Sales Salon

Western Showcase Art Auction

Western Showcase Silent Art Auction

Western Showcase Artist's Window

2001 ArtEssential Art Show, Calgary

1999 Artist Direct Show,. Calgary

Best of Show Collectors Choice Award - Acrylic painting

1997 Calgary Exhibition & Stampede

Western Art Gallery

1996

Solo exhibit for three years in the Calgary Tower, Panorama Restaurant

1994

Exhibited for one year in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Toronto

Selected to paint cover feature for "Children's Wish Foundation", Calgary Chapter

1993

Solo exhibit in the Maple Leaf Lounge, Calgary International Airport

Featured in the Calgary Stampede Dream Home

1991

Calgary Exhibition & Stampede Creative Living - First Place Acrylic Division

Be sure to visit Marnie Collins' website to view more of her incredible artwork!

Summer Trail - By Canadian Artist Marnie Collins

The Best of the West, Tribute to the 2004 Calgary Flames - By Canadian Artist Marnie Collins

Alberta Gold - By Canadian Artist Marnie Collins

Scotney Castle - By Canadian Artist Marnie Collins

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Marnie Collins Artworks
143 Castlebrook Road N.E.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada, T3J 2C5
Phone: (403) 293-9437

E-mail: marnie@marniecollins.com Website: www.marniecollins.com

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