Maine artist
About
I create joyful, contemporary landscapes characterized by rich color and texture. I’m blessed to live in the gorgeous state of Maine, where I am surrounded by beauty and endless inspiration. I find time spent in the great outdoors to be uplifting and therapeutic, and I want my Maine-inspired landscapes to bring viewers the same sense of serenity and delight.
My art has been written about in The Boston Globe, Art New England, Cultural Adventures2021, and Maine Home + Design. I have been named one of “five standout artists to keep your eye on” by Maine Home + Design and one of Maine’s “most collectible artists” by Art Maine. My art is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Encaustic Art, outside of Santa Fe. I have paintings in homes across the U.S. and Canada, Europe, Australia and Saudi Arabia, as well as in several corporate art collections, including Boston Children’s Hospital, East Boston CommunityHealth Center, Lasell Village, and American Tower Corporation. But more than all these public accolades, what really makes me happy are the notes I receive from collectors telling me how much they love looking at their paintings every day, and the joy that my art brings to their lives.
Client Testimonials
After a long, hard day at the office, I love to come home and sit in my chair with a cup of tea and get lost in the beauty of my autumn birch landscape! It’s instant stress relief.” (Kate L)
“I have never seen such a happy artist. Every painting is joyous in simple terms celebrating what's awesome and beautiful about New England and our world in general. Love her work.” (Carol B)
“I have three of Marcia’s paintings in my home and I wish I had more. Her colors run the spectrum from serene to vivid, quiet to rambunctious. Her subject matter takes me back to nature. Each painting lights up the room. I’m running out of wall space, but have my eye on one of her latest works. I can always make room for beautiful art.” (Amy M)
“It’s even better in person!! There was a collective gasp of appreciation and awe as I removed the last of your very careful (thank you!) packaging. We love it. Many thanks again for your wonderful work.” (Joy R)
“I have been collecting art for many years and now own several of Marcia’s pieces. Her work brings such joy through her use of bold and vibrant colors. The poppy series is just beautiful, as are her winter moonlight and tree scenes which invoke a sense of serenity. I absolutely love her work!” (Carolyn W)
“You have exceeded all my expectations!! I am absolutely thrilled with how [the commission] turned out.” (Claire P)
Art Process Video: Encaustic
My landscapes have always been celebrations of color, and my work in encaustic (melted beeswax, mixed with pigment and resin) enables me to incorporate even more depth and texture into my work. I love the meditative processes of waiting for the wax to melt, slowly building up layer upon layer of paint, fusing the layers with a blowtorch, and then carving into and scraping away the wax.
I use pottery tools to create texture and patterns in my paintings, bringing me back full circle to my favorite childhood pastime of throwing pottery on a wheel. The layering and mark-making invite the viewer to look closely and spend a little time with the piece, hopefully providing them with the same sense of calm that creating the art provided me.
Read the feature on my encaustic painting in Art New England
Studio Visits
I love chatting about my painting process and inspiration, and the story behind each of my paintings. I am usually at my SoWa Boston studio for Open Studios on the First Friday of every month, from 5-9 PM.
I’m also happy to set up a private studio visit; both my SoWa Boston and Portland, Maine area studios are open by appointment. Message me to arrange a visit!
450 Harrison Ave, Boston, Studio 225 SoWa Art & Design District
Home Studio - Maine Portland area, Maine
Galleries
Paintings currently in galleries are not listed on my web site, and not all of my galleries have the full inventory of available works online. If you’re looking for a specific size or subject matter painting, feel free to send me an email at marcia.crumley@gmail.com and I’ll let you know if I have any available works that might be just what you’re looking for!
