Happy New Year

Another year over and another year begins! It has indeed been a year of new friendships, good memories and learning opportunities both in my personal life and professional work! All these are just some of the many... many blessings received this year... all of which I am truly grateful, humbled and proud to share.

Top 10 (Professional Highlights)

10) Went back as a student to Toronto School of Art
9) Represented by Tangerine Gecko, Markham
8) Solo Show in Westport, Influence of Colour at The Gallery on Main
7) Won 2nd Best Mixed Media, Oshawa Art Juried show
6) My painting was on the cover of Transitions Magazine
5) Accepted to the Pelham Arts Festival in Fonthill, Ontario
4) Accepted to PineRidge Arts Juried show
3) Accepted to The Station Gallery Juried show
2) Had a group show at Gallery Ouest, Montreal "The Little Gems Show"
1) Sold my biggest painting yet!

On the Personal front!
Top 10 Highlights

10) Visited alot of galleries this year
9) Had my first ever Tarot card read
8) Drove by myself to Hamilton and Pelham (401highway!)
7) Cottage vacation in the summer and Glenn's broken foot smooth recovery
6) Lots of quality time with Dad
5) Bible study at St. Therese Church
4) Learning to say 'no'
3) Getting a nice groove on my paintings
2) Turned 80 finally in the World of Warcraft
1) 10th year anniversary cruise in the Caribbean

Watch the PineRidge Arts Juried Show on UTube

Hello to everyone. Just wanted to let everyone know about the cool slide show of artists, guests and members of the PineRidge Arts Council, particularly those who have been selected to the Juried Show last November 2009.

Summer Updates

Hello my art friends,

What a wonderful summer this year brings us! Warm sunny days, blue skies, fantastic sunsets and star sightings! Of course a true summer should be mixed in with showers, cool breeze, the odd humidity and grey days, but overall, I cannot complain!!

Hope you have been enjoying yourself and taking a few days to relax.

Next weekend, Aug. 27-29 I will be at the Rideau Valley Arts Festival, in Westport, Ontario. This would be my 2nd year with the festival and trust me it is a wonderful show. Lots of great artists from Ontario and a load of beautiful original art. Please come and visit my booth #60, where I will showcase new work on my 'Conservation Series'.

An added tidbit, would be that Currys Art Store is now on their BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! Sale continues until October 15.

Hugs to all and hope to see you soon!

Let’s Jam by Marissa Sweet (2006)

Let’s Jam by Marissa Sweet (2006)

Please click on the link to see the 2nd issue of Durham's Art of Transition magazine. The painting on the cover is called "Let's Jam" which was a painting I did last 2006 for my sister-in-law's music studio. This magazine focuses on integrating art that local artists craft to the innovative businesses that plant their roots in Durham. I am thrilled with being on the cover and excited about this opportunity! http://www.artoftransition.ca/

Oshawa Art Juried Show - June 2010

Excited to share the news that I won 2nd best award, for the Mixed Media category at the Oshawa Art Juried Show! This was curated by Olex Wlasenko, curator of The Station Gallery and Judith Tinkl, renowned Textile artist and former assistant Dean at the Ontario College of Art and Design. Thrilled and tickled, awards presentation and gala opening is on June 17th at the Robert Mclaughlin Gallery.

Surfacing -Showcasing Durham's Artistic & Creative People

Pleased to share that I have been featured on page 6, April - August 2010 issue of Surfacing !!! If you are in the Durham Region, please take a copy from your local library or gallery! Enjoy!!

Tangerine Gecko Art Gallery

Just wanted to announce that I am now being represented by Tangerine Gecko Art Gallery located at 107 Main Street North, Markham, Ontario!!! I am honoured to be included among regional and local artists and hope you can come visit the gallery when you are in town! Their website is http://www.tangerine-gecko.com/