Marcie Ann Long
707 391-7147
obi@jps.net
www.obiville.com

Artist Statement

I was originally inspired, so long ago, by color. The emotions of color move me more than words ever could. Georgia O'Keefe and Vincent Van Gogh were my first favorites: they were sent to me on waves of color, each delighting me with their unique view of the world. O'Keefe's canyons, flowers and bones, and those brightly hued skies sang songs of love, as sweet as any siren's song and I knew I had to be a painter.

Simple compositions, intimate details, repeating shapes; especially interesting in flowers and landscapes. I want to see all the way into the essence. Colors are paramount, and delicious. Inspiration comes from many angles and I aspire to understand and interpret those inspirations in a completely personal vision.