Featured Artist ~ Marilyn Dwyer - 2nd Place Winner at the 2017 Statewide Exhibition

Originally from Mobile, Marilyn was captivated with the

beauty and heritage of East Tennessee while visiting PlumNelly, 

an outdoor art show. After graduating from Auburn with a BFA, 

she moved to the area and still works as a graphic designer.

Five years ago she returned to the fine arts when studio space, 

shared with other artists, became available nearby.

She spends as much time as possible drawing and painting

at Studio 212 in Maryville, Tennessee where she also teaches 

beginning and intermediate drawing. Her charcoal and pastel work 

reflects a graphic arts background, with strong compositions 

and a contemporary style.

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I love to draw. I am intrigued by the amount of information a simple line can convey.  

Subject matter isn’t of primary importance to me at this time. I find myself saying, “I want to draw that”, 

whether it’s an old barn or a bunch of bananas. My challenge now is to get comfortable with color 

and add a more expressive quality to my work.

I met the PPS artists when I attended the Dawn Emerson workshop in October, 2015.

I am forever thankful for the generosity, encouragment and friendship. 

What a wonderful supportive environment you have created! 

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MAY 2017

NC StateWIDE JURIED Pastel Exhibition

2nd place, Springbrook Road 

Fall 2016

Roadside View • UT FARMS & MORE

Denso Gallery, Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville

Nine Charcoal and Pastel Drawings and Paintings