I have always felt the creative process is essential to the human experience. As a child my parents recognized my interest and I was given the supplies I needed and art lessons. When I retired from teaching I found myself ready to begin painting for my own enjoyment and expression. While I can draw and paint realistically I find I am increasing drawn to more allegorical themes. I enjoy all aspects of watercolors and styles. My inspiration comes from nature, family, travels and my own spiritual and emotional growth.
Marty Wilson grew up in Whittier and attended the Whittier schools and graduated from Whittier College in 1969 with double majors in Fine Arts and English. She married and moved to Montebello began teaching there while raising a family. While teaching a variety of subjects over her twenty-five year career, Marty spent most of her time as an art teacher and art specialist. She was selected to be a mentor teacher and wrote a workbook for teachers that developed art projects for Social Studies units. After retiring, Marty volunteered at the Huntington Library Art collections as a docent. In this way she was able to continue working with children, encouraging and inspiring them to appreciate the arts and broaden their horizons. Marty has been practicing the art of Tai Chi for fifteen years.
In October 2009 Marty shared the gallery with
Suzette Hodnett and James Stone.
Their "Rock…Paper…Scissors 2" show featured
watercolors, blown glass and mixed media art.
After retiring from teaching she moved back to Whittier and joined the Whittier Art Association. She has exhibited in many local venues. Her paintings are exhibited in group shows at the Whittier Art Gallery, Whittier Senior Center, and the La Habra Art Gallery receiving awards at those locations.
Marty Wilson earned a 3rd place ribbon in Watercolor at the Hillcrest Fine Art Festival in 2010. Her entry,
Venice Beach Sidewalk Café, was among hundreds of entries.
- 2005
- "Rock…Paper…Scissors," Whittier Art Gallery
- Whittier City Hall Lobby, feartured Artist
- Whittier Historical Society, Students of Whittier Show
- Aikido Ai Holiday Show
- 2006
- "Flavors of Whittier," featured artist
- 2007
- Hillcrest Fine Arts Festival
- "Obsession with Art," Whittier Art Gallery
- "A Splash of Color," The Framery Gallery
- 2008
- Hillcrest Fine Arts Festival
- "Made in California," Brea Annual Show
- 2009
- Hillcrest Fine Arts Festival
- "WhittierArtist.com," Whittier Art Gallery
- The Framery Annual Watercolor Show
- "Rock…Paper…Scissors 2," Whittier Art Gallery
- 2010
- Hillcrest Fine Art Festival, 3rd place award
- "WhittierArtists.com," Whittier Gallery
- National Watercolor Society Member Show
- The Framery Annual Watercolor Show