Marlene Barrett

I'm basically a self taught artist with a passion for animals! *Offering portrait commissions of pets and wildlife in acrylics,and soft pastels.
I 've donated my works when I could to local no-kill animal rescues,as well as to our Toledo Zoo and others. I feel I was given a gift to be shared and used to help those animals in need, as well as the honor of immortalizing faithful friends.

I have been offering my artwork to the public for 11 years now, and have many happy clients. Some refer their friends and family for future works. And some come back themselves for additional portraits of their newly added family members. Each portrait is created with the utmost care and respect to the client, and the pet/animal. I enjoy getting to know each subjects personality to achieve that quality in the piece I produce. Updates of my progress are sent via e-mail so the client is always part of the creative process. Each step is approved as we go, so any changes can be made in a timely manner. I only accept one or two commissions a year, as I have a hand limitations that restricts the length of time I can paint. So patience is something we must agree on, if you may be interested in my possibly painting your companion.

Though I Love doing pet commissions, I am not limited to them. I also do digital photography/photo manipulation art, as well as black and white digital art that many rubber stamp companies have purchased for stamps.

I am currently commissioned to do the illustrations for an upcoming fictional book to be published soon.

*I belonged to the Toledo Artist Club and participated in their annual 'Arts in the Garden' show. Demonstrations are done while there with the weather permitting.
*I have also participated in the Bowling Green, 'Black Swamp Arts Festival' and applied again this year (2008) and was accepted but unfortunately I had to respectfully decline due to my husbands poor health. And have not been able to create anything new in 2009, due to my own poor health.
*I have many of my digital artwork and painting available as prints on Art.com / AllPosters.com / ArtistRising.com.I also offer gift items and collectibles on http://www.zazzle.com/MostlyAnimalArt

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