Official Facebook site for www.mariekemertz.com, Portland Oregon based artist celebrating wildlife, birds and our connection with nature through contemporary oil with mixed media paintings. With a stack of white paper and a simple pencil, I tried to capture the interesting faces in her mom’s magazines or made line drawings of animals and plants. Even though I always loved creating and exploring different media, I never had a chance to go to art school. Since I believe it’s never too late to pursue our dreams, I made the bold move to enroll in the Milan Art Institute Mastery Program. Working with professional grade oil paint and mixed media on canvas in a contemporary style, I use layering techniques to create depth and spontaneous brushstrokes to convey movement. My art is filled with compassion and hope, inspiring viewers to contemplate how they feel, how they can lift up others and make the world a better place for all. Being part of an international family, I'm dedicated to honoring diversity in my work. While I was born and raised in the Netherlands, I have lived in the beautiful Pacific Northwest in the United States for many years. A certified Oregon Naturalist, I have a big heart for wildlife and use my art to advocate for nature conservation, simultaneously highlighting that we need nature for our own physical and mental wellness. While our world can be so challenging and complicated, my art celebrates the simple joys.
