2014 Fenton ArtWalk Artist Mary Schiros to Appear at Fenton Community & Cultural Center July 12

Residence: Grand Blanc, MI

How did you get started as an artist?: I have always enjoyed painting, but about 10 years ago I decided to get serious about painting and took several steps to establish myself as an artist. First I became a certified watercolor instructor by Alexander Art and Simply Painting. A little later I joined The Art at the Market gallery for 5 years and became a resident artist of Red Ink Flint for another year.

What is your next project?: My newest project, goal is stepping into modern impressionistic oil painting.

Where can your art be found?:

Locally:
• FIA rental gallery, Flint MI
• ReThinkin It, Durand MI,
• Black Eye Social Club, Flint MI

Online:
• Fine Art America website;  http://mary-schiros.artistwebsites.com
• Daily Paint Works website:  http://schiros-art.com

What Art Organizations do you belong to?: Lakes Area Arts Council, FIA; Flint Institute of Art, SAC; Shiawassee Arts Center, Grand Blanc Arts Council

What Inspires You?: I have simple inspirations; Nature, Light and color