Marabeth Quin

Through art, I attempt to tune myself to the well-being that underlies all things and often gets drown out by the noise of life.  It is through this broader perspective that I portray the themes that dominate my work; namely happiness, appreciation of beauty and vibrant life, and the intimacy of the heart. 

I became a painter as a woman in my mid-30’s, so my work tends to reflect a contemplation of life through a lens that has been sharpened by maturity, motherhood, and lengthy relationship with myself and others.  Happiness is actually my work, not painting.  The works of art I create are the byproduct of my consistent devotion to the act of focusing on the wonderful bounty all around me.

The process that I came to through experimentation is an unusual mix of extreme texture combined with transparent acrylic built up through multiple layers of application.  When the painting is complete, I apply a coat of varnish that deepens the color as if still wet while reaching down and reflecting every layer of transparent paint that was applied.  The result is a rich, creamy appearance that is unique and highly recognizable.  It has a dream-like quality that I use to portray those times in which our lives, at unexpected moments, take on an eternal quality, out of space and time, and are rich with mysterious meaning and texture.