Name/Title
Fran Marcus - Self Portrait - Open StudiosDescription
I have enjoyed dabbling in art since I was in elementary school. As an adult, I have taken classes in painting, stained glass, jewelry and mixed media. I taught elementary school for many years and always loved doing art projects with my students. Often, long after they went home I would find myself drawn back to the art table to experiment with new approaches to the lesson. I enjoy art history and always make it a point to visit art museums when I travel. Since joining AWE in April I have been experimenting with various mediums (watercolors, colored pencils, acrylics, markers, charcoal) and learning techniques for doing landscapes, portraits and abstract art. I find the classes educational, challenging, relaxing and rewarding. In addition, I find that I really enjoy making art in community with others.
