ARTIST STATEMENT Hi, I'm Marci and I always knew I would be an artist. I love art!!!! From the time I could hold a crayon I have been drawing. Today my artworks are still created primarily by hand using a black marker or felt tip pen. (On occasion I will create a design digitally. ) I then scan the original hand drawn image, converting it to a coloring page. I color the original images with Copic markers, colored pencil, or pastels, occasionally adding color digitally through Photoshop. Known for my vibrant fun designs, I love patterns and shapes and the way color comes together to create a pleasing visual. Art makes me happy and in turn that's what I hope to share with anyone who sees or purchases my art. BIO Marci has graphic arts degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA where she began developing her unique art style. She has continued developing this into a style recognizable by many when they see it as “that’s Marci’s art”. A few years ago Marci decided her initial black and white images would be perfect for coloring books and she just completed her 6th coloring book with a 7th in the works. Her self published coloring books have sold over a 1,000 copies locally and through her Etsy shop. Marci has participated in several of the Critical Mass shows at Shreveport Regional Arts Council and juried group exhibits through Bossier Arts Council and The Agora Borealis. In 2015 Marci had a solo exhibit at Lilah's Bakery in Shreveport, LA. In 2019 Marci was the featured artist and graphic artist for the Highland Jazz and Blues Festival designing the festival Posters, T-shirts, and all of the festival graphics. Marci also teaches classes for the Shreve Memorial Library System and classes for individual art clubs and students. She is well versed in illustration and graphic design and started her own art business, Jobean Creative, in 2010.