Each of my women has a story.

I could say that their stories are separate from mine, but they reflect who I am and what I feel. She is Shunned because that is what I was feeling when my charcoal touched the page. 

The truth is, I turn away from my reflection, like a lot...

Selling art is hard.

Why?

No-brainer... any of these responses will do:

"Art is personal."

"The economy is bad."

"I can't find my audience."

"My pieces are like my children."

"Rejection sucks."

These are all true and all valid. However, once you have decided to put yourself ou...

This is one of my most popular images... I call it "Hopeful eyes" and it is a study on drawing a realistic eye.

I received several questions on facebook when I posted this piece on my various art groups for feedback. Many people said they could never do this... or aske...

This is me.

My name is Marin Alexis and I fancy myself an artist. 

I say "fancy myself" because I am more than reluctant to call myself an official artist when I can't put it on my my tax returns... Yet. I'm working on it....

That is what this blog is going to be...