One of the realities of a longstanding art practice is the development of a deep familiarity with material. Anyone who has been working for a considerable length of time will undoubtedly have found their “go to” colors. I certainly have.
With this pastel sketch “Kind of Blue” I deliberately grabbed a handful of pastels that I’d never used before! A foray outside my color comfort zone led to a very nice painting. If I do say so myself!
Let’s keep in touch,
Marshall Noice
December 3, 2023
I do love big color! As is obvious I’m certain. But the sublime beauty of a recent moonset inspired these two uncharacteristically subtle paintings. This view to the west of Lonepine Road is now entirely white. White sky and snow covered hills. Maybe I should try for even more subtlety. What do you think?
By the way, I really appreciate your following me on Instagram.
Marshall
Here’s a recently completed quartet of paintings that are unified both in composition and color theory. The repeating vertical elements create strong unity from a design standpoint. And the common theme of cool colors over warm colors tie the four paintings together from a color standpoint. Even with those similarities the four paintings make a highly tensional visual statement thanks to the variety of warm colors in the background. Red, orange, yellow, magenta and pink.
Take a look at my Instagram page to see the progression of this piece from start to finish.
Let’s keep in touch,
Marshall
November 10, 2023
It seems like we were just sailing a minute ago, and here I am raking leaves and checking the ski wax supply! Believe it or not, it’s time for the Annual Holiday Show at M.A. Doran Gallery in Tulsa. Always loads of fun and the gallery will be bursting at the seams with great art!
Thursday, November 16th, 5-8 pm. Join the party. If I were there, I’d love to see you there, if you were there!
Have a look at one of my paintings from the show, October Flurries.
Marshall
October 9, 2023
Looking out my studio window I see a leafless arctic willow behind branches of aspen. The trees are rapidly changing color here in Northwest Montana.
This painting’s still in process. We’ll see if it changes.
Marshall
September 27, 2023
I hope you can stop in at Slate Gray Gallery in Telluride, Colorado to see my exhibition “Curious by Nature” on display through October 2nd. This is the first body of work I’ve done in my new, natural light filled studio and I must say my palette has changed, not dramatically, but changed nonetheless. The colors seem to me to be more luminous, translucent and vibrant.
I did not anticipate the change but I love the new paintings. Here’s a look at one of my favorites from the show. Let me know what you think!
Marshall
July 13, 2023
Here’s a sketch I made just outside Santa Fe a short while back. Many of my oil paintings begin as pastel sketches.
I feel this composition is screaming for more size! What do you think?
Let’s keep in touch,
Marshall
July 6, 2023
Tomorrow night Friday, July 7th my exhibition “Sylvan Splendor” opens at Ventana Fine Art, 400 Canyon Road, Santa Fe.
Here’s a look at one of my favorite paintings from the show.
Hope to see you there!
Marshall
June 22, 2023
The opening of my annual show in Santa Fe is fast approaching. Here’s a look at one of my favorites. The Stillwater River runs through the east side of my hometown, Kalispell, Montana. This riparian zone provides me with seemingly endless inspiration. Especially in the fall.
Join us for the exhibition at Ventana Fine Art. I’ll be there for the reception on July 7th. I’d be happy to see you!
Marshall
June 7, 2023
I try to make every painting interesting to my eye at every stage of the process. Here’s an example of visualizing the negative space and filling in the areas that surround it. Simple but effective.
And I will admit that it’s ALWAYS about making the painting interesting to my eye.
Marshall
