Fascinated by the environment that surrounds her as she paints in real-time, she enjoys not only the variety of birdlife and plants, but also the ancient remains of past settlements.
In recent years, Marion has made repeated trips to Islay, Iona, the Uists, and Harris. Particularly mesmerised by Iona, she finds this island to be special for its colours, light, and visual appeal that she captures in her work. Endless beaches with mountain backdrops, huge skies, and a still vibrant crofting community inspire many of her paintings.
Equipped with paints, sketchbooks, a sketching easel, a camera, and the hope of varying weather, Marion uses her surroundings to gather material which she takes back to her studio. She walks and cycles along the coastlines, occasionally stopping along the route to sketch and paint on her way. Fascinated by the environment that surrounds her as she paints in real-time, she enjoys not only the variety of birdlife and plants, but also the ancient remains of past settlements.
Upon returning to her studio, Marion distils her material into finished artworks. Commencing the process by preparing her own canvases, she works on several paintings at once. Using both palette knives and brushes allows her to introduce layers of colour and texture as she recreates the sense of light and colours from the islands she visited.