Artist Statement

The medieval garden, with its formal structure and plantings, has inspired my recent series of paintings. I find these enclosed, protected spaces peaceful and meditative. The arches or altarpiece shapes reflect a timeless, spiritual element. My own love of gardening shows up in some of the flowers and plants, adding a personal, modern touch.

The female figure is central to my work---sometimes reflective or contemplative and alone; sometimes her presence is only implied. Lately, the owl is appearing in the garden. The red dog is a nod to my love of those wonderful creatures, always a part of my life.

Bio - Marcia Van Doren

A native of Wenatchee, WA, Marcia lived most of her life there. She moved to West Seattle in 1999, where she maintains a studio in her home.

Marcia’s art education began as an adult. She enrolled in a drawing class at Wenatchee Valley College when her youngest of four children entered pre-school. She continued at WVC with classes in painting and printmaking working with instructor, Robert Graves. From there she transferred her studies to Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, where she earned a BA in Fine Art and a MFA in Painting and Drawing primarily working with instructors William Dunning and Cynthia Krieble. In 1998, she attended a month-long residency at the Vermont Studio Center, Johnson, Vermont. While she was there, she met and was influenced by established artists, especially New York artist, Archie Rand. Workshops with Seattle artist, Fay Jones and Lucinda Parker, Portland, were inspiring and enriching experiences.

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In 1995-96, Marcia taught Drawing at Wenatchee Valley College. The city of Redmond has her works in their collection. Two of her paintings were reproduced in the January 1998 issue of “CALYX: A Journal of Art and Literature by Women.”

Marcia’s paintings are currently represented by Raven Rocks Gallery, Depot Bay, OR. She has exhibited her paintings and prints extensively for the past 30 years. Some of these include the Bellevue Art Museum, Pacific Northwest Arts and Crafts Fair; Fraker/Scott Gallery, Seattle; Bella Pearla Gallery, Portland, OR.; Gallery One, Ellensburg, WA.; Larson Gallery, Yakima, WA., Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA.; Arts West Gallery and Playhouse, Seattle, WA.; Childhood’s End Gallery, Olympia, WA.; Robert Graves Gallery, Wenatchee, Wa.

Gallery

All sizes are framed unless otherwise noted

"Crone and Owl, 2"; 10" x 12", unframed; oil on paper, $275. 2022

Crone and Owl, 2"; 10" x 12", unframed; oil on paper, $275. 2022

Saint Jaime - oil on paper - 10”x 9” unframed - Not for sale

Saint Jaime (2008-2022) - oil on paper - 10”x 9” unframed - Not for sale

The-Crone-and-the-Owl

The Crone and the Owl - oil on paper - 8" x 6" unframed - 2020 - $325

Planting With My Pal; 91/2" x 9" unframed; oil on paper, $250. 2022

Planting With My Pal; 91/2" x 9" unframed; oil on paper, $250. 2022

Nostalgia - Oil on paper - 11” x12” unframed - $295

Nostalgia - Oil on paper - 11” x12” unframed - $295

Backyard Shrine - Oil on panel -13” x 17” - 2018 - $275

Backyard Shrine - Oil on panel -13” x 17” - 2018 - Sold

Princess-&-Her-Friend

Princess & Her Friend - oil on paper - 11" x 10" unframed - 2021 - $275

Owl & the Pussy Cat

Owl & the Pussy Cat - oil on paper - 10" x 10" - 2021 - Sold

A Place of My Own - Oil on paper - 19” x 15” - 2018 - $275

A Place of My Own - Oil on paper - 19” x 15” - 2018 - $275

Self Portrait at Eleven

Self Portrait at Eleven - oil on paper unframed - 8" x 6" - 2021 - SOLD

Girl on the Lawn

Girl on the Lawn - oil on panel - 10" x 8" - 2021 - $325

Inside Out- Oil on paper - 19” x 15” - 2019 - $300

Inside Out- Oil on paper - 19” x 15” - 2019 - $425

Keep Watch - Oil on paper - 10” x 8” - SOLD

Keep Watch - Oil on paper - 10” x 8” - SOLD

No Looking Back - Oil on canvas board - 20” x 16” - 2018 - Sold

No Looking Back - Oil on canvas board - 20” x 16” - 2018 - Sold

Shades of Monet - Oil on panel - 10” x 10” - 2018 - Sold

Shades of Monet - Oil on panel - 10” x 10” - 2018 - Sold

From The Outside - Oil on paper - 15” x 11” 2019 - SOLD

From The Outside - Oil on paper - 15” x 11” 2019 - SOLD

Her Own World - Oil on paper - 19” x 15” - 2018 - Sold

Her Own World - Oil on paper - 19” x 15” - 2018 - Sold

Safe Landing - Oil on paper - 14” x 10” - 2019 - $300

Safe Landing - Oil on paper - 14” x 18” - 2019 - SOLD

JOURNEY OF PEACE     oil on panel   12” x 15”     $250

Journey Of Peace - Oil on panel -12” x 15” - Sold

  IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT  oil on paper    14” x 14”    $275

In The Still Of The Night - Oil on paper - 14” x 14” - 2019 - $275

Going With Grandma - Oil on panel - 8” x 10” - 2018 - $300

Going With Grandma - Oil on panel - 8” x 10” - 2018 - Sold

The Journey - Oil on paper - 14” x 18” -2019 - Sold

The Journey - Oil on paper - 14” x 18” - 2019 - Sold

 MOTHER & CHILD  oil on paper   14” x 11”        $250.

Mother & Child - Oil on paper - 14” x 11”- 2019 - SOLD

Garden in Transition - Oil on matboard - 14" x 12" - 2019 - NFS

Garden in Transition - Oil on matboard - 14" x 12" - 2019 - NFS

GUARDING THE WALL  oil on paper  20” x 16”       $300

Guarding The Wall - Oil on paper - 20” x 16”- 2019 - Not for sale

PLAY DAY WITH FRIENDS  oil on paper  14” x 11”      $250

Play Day With Friends - Oil on paper - 14” x 11” - 2019 - Sold

ANTICIPATION  oil on panel       9” x 11”        $300

Anticipation - Oil on panel - 9” x 11” - 2019 - Not for sale

Holding Court - Oil on paper - 12” x 9” - 2019 - SOLD

Holding Court - Oil on paper - 16” x 12” - 2019 - SOLD

GODDESS IN REFLECTION   oil on paper    14” x 11”       SOLD

Goddess In Reflection - Oil on paper - 14” x 11” - 2019 - Sold

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