" I grew up walking through creeks, picking up rocks and feeling the moss, climbing trees and picking flowers, and just learning to love the outdoors. Painting from life has been the largest inspritation for my work and is my continuing education. "Marsha has been painting for over 45 years and has taken classes and workshops from great instructors, but also admits much of her learning is from an extensive collection of art books, and miles of practice and observation. She is a Master Circle Member of the International Assoc. of Pastel Society, the Southern Appalachian Artish Guild, and much more