ABOUT MARIANNE SMISKO
Marianne is a Regina, Saskatchewan artist who grew up on a farm in the Moose Mountains near Kisbey. It was here that she developed a deep appreciation for the beauty of Saskatchewan . The changing seasons and diversity of landscapes found in the province continually inspire her.
Marianne paints with watercolors and oils, but acrylics are her preferred medium. Her style is mainly realistic and although self-taught she has taken a number of workshops and classes. She captures Saskatchewan’s splendor in her paintings of wildlife and flowers. Her interest in Saskatchewan’s history is reflected in her scenes of old elevators, farmsteads, and churches. Many works depict Regina scenes, including the Legislative Buildings. Lately, she has become fascinated with capturing Saskatchewan’s ever changing sky.
Marianne’s interest in painting developed in school, but she became more involved in the early 80’s. Her works of art are found in individual and corporate collections across Canada, the USA and overseas. She has held solo exhibits of her artwork at the Regina Performing Arts Centre, Kisbey Reunion and Yellow Grass Centennial Homecoming. She also displayed her work in two person shows at the Joe Moran Gallery, the John Paul II Centre and Outside The Box at the Art Gallery of Regina. Her artwork was featured several times in the Conexus Credit Union Calendar, in group exhibitions at the Performing Arts Centre, Gallery on the Roof, Allan Blair Clinic, Art Gallery of Regina, Gardenscapes, the Joe Moran Gallery, Scott Nicholson Fine Arts, as well as The Prairie Artists Guild Shows at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre and “Harvest of Art” at the Executive Royal Hotel. One of her paintings titled “Autumn’s Splendor” was chosen to be in the Imago Mundi collection of miniature paintings displayed in Venice, Italy as a dedication to Canada for its 150th Anniversary.
Marianne is an active member of The Prairie Artists Guild, the Art Gallery of Regina, Scott Nicholson Fine Arts Gallery and recently joined the Saskatchewan Network For Art Collecting.
Marianne paints with watercolors and oils, but acrylics are her preferred medium. Her style is mainly realistic and although self-taught she has taken a number of workshops and classes. She captures Saskatchewan’s splendor in her paintings of wildlife and flowers. Her interest in Saskatchewan’s history is reflected in her scenes of old elevators, farmsteads, and churches. Many works depict Regina scenes, including the Legislative Buildings. Lately, she has become fascinated with capturing Saskatchewan’s ever changing sky.
Marianne’s interest in painting developed in school, but she became more involved in the early 80’s. Her works of art are found in individual and corporate collections across Canada, the USA and overseas. She has held solo exhibits of her artwork at the Regina Performing Arts Centre, Kisbey Reunion and Yellow Grass Centennial Homecoming. She also displayed her work in two person shows at the Joe Moran Gallery, the John Paul II Centre and Outside The Box at the Art Gallery of Regina. Her artwork was featured several times in the Conexus Credit Union Calendar, in group exhibitions at the Performing Arts Centre, Gallery on the Roof, Allan Blair Clinic, Art Gallery of Regina, Gardenscapes, the Joe Moran Gallery, Scott Nicholson Fine Arts, as well as The Prairie Artists Guild Shows at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre and “Harvest of Art” at the Executive Royal Hotel. One of her paintings titled “Autumn’s Splendor” was chosen to be in the Imago Mundi collection of miniature paintings displayed in Venice, Italy as a dedication to Canada for its 150th Anniversary.
Marianne is an active member of The Prairie Artists Guild, the Art Gallery of Regina, Scott Nicholson Fine Arts Gallery and recently joined the Saskatchewan Network For Art Collecting.