About the Artist

Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Marilyn treasured her idealic summers on Mobile Bay and 

time on (her still favorite beach) Gulf Shores. After graduating from Auburn with a BFA, she discovered 

the captivating beauty and heritage of East Tennessee where she enjoyed a successful 40 year graphic design 

career while raising two sons.

In 2012, she returned to her first love, the fine arts. She now spends her time drawing, painting

and attending workshops with prominent pastel artists. Primarily using charcoal and pastel, 

she is always experimenting with other mediums and techniques to achieve more expressive work. The mountains,

rivers and lakes of the area keep her spirits charged as does the joy of sharing her love of drawing with 

students at Studio 212 in Maryville, Tennessee.

Marilyn’s strong compositions and contemporary style reflect her graphic arts background.

Her work has consistently been acknowledged and awarded at regional and national pastel exhibitions.

 

MAY 2022

NC STATEWIDE JURIED PASTEL EXHIBITION

Exceptional Merit Award, Leanne’s Poppies

 

MARCH 2022

DAKOTA ARTS PASTEL COMPETITION

Honorable Mention, Summer Sparkle

 

DEC 2021

PIEDMONT PASTEL SOCIETY MEMBERS SHOW

Honorable Mention, Cades Cove Warmth

 

AUGUST, 2019

NC STATEWIDE JURIED PASTEL EXHIBITION

Exceptional Merit Award, Boys of Summer

 

MAY 2018

NC STATEWIDE JURIED PASTEL EXHIBITION

Award of Excellence, Turning Away

 

OCTOBER 2017

APPALACHIAN PASTEL SOCIETY NATIONAL EXHIBITION

2nd Place, Erin’s Porch

 

MAY 2017

NC STATEWIDE JURIED PASTEL EXHIBITION

2nd Place, Springbrook Road