There are many, many artists in our area using oil paints, acrylics and other mediums. Today I am posting about Marion Snyder, who creates with oil paints, but her work with pastels is what caught my eye. Marion has been involved with art since childhood. Raised in Augusta, Georgia, she placed in art shows during her early school years, studied fine arts in college and realized that portraits are what she really loves to do.
Her portraits of both children and beloved pets are so lifelike, Mr. T. actually thought this one was a photograph.
Marion continues working and studying to perfect her skills as a portrait artist. She recently attended a workshop with Marc Chatov, the well known artist, whose work combines classical realism with Russian impressionism. Marion shared her experience working with Marc Chatov when we met. In his workshops Mr. Chatov encourages students to reveal the unseen, to show their passion through their work, to make visual what may seem hidden by capturing the light within the subject matter.
In Marion’s work you can see this influence. Her portraits glow with an inner light that brings them to life. Whether she is working in oil, which she does in many of her animal portraits or the pastels she uses to create her portraits of children, Marion captures the inner essence of her subject matter masterfully.
Left Bank Art Gallery represents Marion Snyder. Her work can be seen on display at the gallery as well as through her site: Marionpsnyder.blogspot.com.
Portraits remain a very important part of the art world, a part photography cannot replace. When Marion Snyder creates a portrait, she gives a family an irreplaceable heirloom to be treasured and enjoyed for generations to come.
To contact Marion Snyder for commissioned work please call Left Bank Art Gallery at (800) 336-9469 or (912) 638-3017.
4 Responses
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Fran Wheeler Says:
My heart is bursting with pride for my sister and all of her accomplishments. She truly has a God given talent!
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Melissa Says:
Yes she does! Such a special lady!
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Kathy Pye Says:
Marion, I am so proud of you! This is a great article and well deserved. I am proud to have some of your great work in my home. You are truly blessed with awesome talent.
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Gail Patty Says:
A wonderful article which describes Marion’s abilities to a “T!”
