"Life is too beautiful to be taken for granted." Marjorie Kouns

These works reveal the essence of my being–what I'm thinking and how I feel. I'm drawing to share my world with you. After many years of dwelling in my own percolating, yet stagnant mind-set, I've chosen to open up emotionally, bringing the viewer into my work naturally. My goal is to express visually what's going on inside a lot of us personally.

The drawings in particular have a life of their own. Some are mind maps, a glimpse of my feelings, drawn in embarrassed pride. In my ‘Inside-Out’ drawing series, a mini-Marjorie converses with the outer persona, constantly challenging and provoking her. Others, such as the abstract lozenge-like shapes of luscious orange and rose exude a sensual quality which acts as a calming elixir for the viewer.

The paintings depict colorful thoughts in abstract yet simple forms. I work with color for the sake of color. My technique is to use low-tech materials, especially my hand, as a brush. Using my hands as brushes reinforces the universal hand-to-heart connection which is so crucial to my work.

Later images combine photos, layered over and under color patterns on to canvas. I orchestrate visual layers of verbalized thought into my works of mixed media, installation and photography. In essence, I am conducting a visual symphony of simplicity, honesty, and sensuality.