ARTIST STATEMENT
Marilee Ford

The most satisfying moments in creating a piece of art come when I have so entered into that “other” space that the work reflects the life of the object I have painted.

That means the rocks, the trees, the animals, the ocean…when the life in them comes through, I know I’ve “gotten it.” And, I create because without it I lose touch with what is most important in life. 

Since 1999, I have been exploring the medium of watercolor. As I navigate the perilous waters of this aqua-media, I am learning about color (and surprises), control (or the lack thereof), holding onto (and letting go of) preconceptions, and spontaneity. And I am learning about commitment to the artistic life. Creating the door and allowing it to be open as the work flows through is indeed the challenge. I love painting en plein air and am constantly inspired by the awesome world we live in, particularly in Sonoma County.

I am beginning to explore oil painting and have also worked in clay, painting—primarily water media, multi-media constructions, movement, poetry, music, and photography. 

In addition to making my own art, I facilitate classes for those wishing to explore art process. I own Sonoma Reflections, a local interior design firm specializing in natural materials and co-own Hendricksen Natürlich Flooring in Sebastopol. My family includes two married sons, two daughters, three grandchildren as well as a supportive husband, all of whom inspire me to continue in the creative life, just as I hope to inspire them to walk their own paths.

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Marilee Ford is available for commissioned artwork
(a painting a your favorite subject). 
Please contact Marilee to purchase originals or limited edition prints of any artwork.

SHOWS

Represented at the Riverfront Art Gallery (www.riverfrontartgallery.com)
Plaza Art Gallery, Healdsburg
Petaluma Valley Hospital, ongoing public art exhibition
Plumas Arts Gallery, Quincy, CA

LINKS

Please see my web site: www.SonomaReflections.com

Marilee Ford Blog: www.marileeart.wordpress.com

WASCO page: www.wascoart.org/membersgallery/MarileeFord/MF_index.htm)

Petaluma Arts Council: (www.petalumaartscouncil.org/artresources.html)

Petaluma Arts Association: (http://www.petalumaarts.org/)

Aritsts' Resources: (www.artistsresources.com/artists.html#MarileeFord)

Society for Arts in Healthcare: (www.thesah.org)

Hendricksen Naturlich Flooring: (www.naturalfloors.net)