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January 27, 2023

There’s a major change on the horizon for Carly, Jackie and me. On the first of March we’ll pass the torch (and the keys to the building) to our friends, artist Tessa Heck and her husband, architect Zach George, who are leasing the space. On that date a new chapter in the story of 127 Main Street begins!

February is moving month. We’ll maintain normal business hours until February 7th. Stop in and see us.

My art practice will continue without interruption. I’m moving to a newly transformed studio space. I’ll still be happy to see you and will welcome studio visits. Give me a call.

Jackie and I will have a lot more free time for family and travel. Oh, and skiing, sailing and walking our French Bulldog, Judy, of course.

Stay tuned for more news, and be sure and stop by Montana Modern Fine Art and pick up that art piece you’ve been dreaming of!

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

January 18, 2023

Here’s a significantly abstracted iteration of a small pond just north of town. I certainly could have adhered more closely to the actual scene, but I believe this depiction allows the viewer to be more engaged with the painterly aspects of the piece. I’d like to think that the initial “conversation” with the painting be centered on things such as color, line and form, as opposed to things such as tree, sky and water.

This smallish painting is destined for the walls of M.A. Doran Gallery in Tulsa.

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

January 10, 2023

I’ve been on a roll with pastels recently. I’ll be sending twenty or more small works to M.A. Doran Gallery in Tulsa for my upcoming show. I’m heading to the gallery for the reception on Thursday, February 9. Join us for the festivities.

We’ll be livin’ on Tulsa time. For a couple of days anyway!

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

January 3, 2023

I finished 2022 with a flurry of small pastels. Twenty two small pastels in fact! These little dabs of intense color are earmarked for my upcoming show at M.A. Doran Gallery. More about that as we get closer to the opening in early February.

As is often the case when I work small, I’m itching to see them bigger. Stay tuned.

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

December 27,2022

A couple of weeks ago, before we plunged into deep freeze temperatures, I posted a picture of an exquisitely sublime view of an early morning scene. The subtle blues, greens, and violets of that landscape must have rambled around in my subconscious. Because this recently finished work bears a distinct resemblance to those exact colors. I think the painting possesses a decidedly quiet feel.

I can’t always put my finger on where my inspiration comes from, but in this case I know exactly.

By the way, the cold spell has broken and we’re back up in the thirties after a week of nearly 30 below! Coldest temps since 1989 we’re told.

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

December 13, 2022

We had a wonderful three generation ski with my Grandson Oliver and son in law Austin last Tuesday. Our early snowfall has been exceptional here in Northwest Montana and we enjoyed every inch of it. I’m happy to report that my pre season training allowed me to keep up with the youngsters. Whew!

Check out our hill at skiwhitefish.com

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

November 29, 2022

Downtown Kalispell’s annual Holiday Stroll is this Friday, December 2nd. It’s not Black Friday, nor is it Cyber Monday, but it IS a wonderfully small townish celebration of the season. Friends will gather at downtown businesses for refreshments, music, and congeniality from 5-8 pm.

The Community Holiday Tree Lighting takes place in downtown’s Depot Park at 7pm when a 100 foot fir tree is lighted and friends and neighbors join in carols.

The Stroll is a heartwarmingly simple cultural event that the Kalispell Downtown Association has been sponsoring for decades! It feels nice to have thousands of our community members come together and enjoy this longstanding tradition. I hope you’ll join us!

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

November 22, 2022

Here’s a painting that just left my studio for its new home with a collector. I’m thrilled with how it turned out. The piece was a commission so we got to work together on getting just the right size, color, and composition.

If you have a special spot for a painting, drop us a line and we can talk about your project! It’s a lot of fun.

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

November 15, 2022

One look is all it took for me to find the inspiration for a painting with an unusual (for me) color palette. This scene in pale cyan, periwinkle and lavender is the view from the east deck of our home on Lone Pine Hill. And yes, we are enjoying unseasonably early winter weather here in Northwest Montana. It doesn’t make everybody happy but we who ski are ecstatic!
Pray for snow!

“We skipped the light fandango,
Turned cartwheels ‘cross the floor”

~Procol Harum

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall

November 10, 2022

What a great introduction for our daughter Sarsten’s first show in Santa Fe. I just had to share it with you!

SARSTEN NOICE’S piece titled “Ram II” is right at home in O’Keefe country. “My paintings are about transformation, hybridity, and magic. I draw inspiration from dreams, moments of confusion and the juxtaposition of the modern human with ancient spirituality….I wish to create images that evoke primal memory and disorient the ego.”

Wait until you see the rest of the show from this powerhouse — hanging in the gallery now. Come meet the artist this Friday, 5-7pm.

-Tierra Mar Gallery

Tierra Mar Gallery
225 Canyon Road
Santa Fe
Friday, November 11th
5-7pm

Let’s keep in touch,

Marshall