Artist statement

“It is my goal as an artist to create works that resonate within the hearts of others, to speak clearly and deeply to the innermost being. To capture moments of life on canvas that convey beauty and wonder, joy and sorrow, love and truth. I've heard it said if you paint from your heart you will speak to the hearts of your viewers, and that is my desire.”

Marci oleszkiewicz

Marci Oleszkiewicz grew up in the city of Chicago.  She was homeschooled through high school where she took several art classes. These classes began her journey as an artist. She then studied at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts developing her skills on how to see as a painter, studying under several well known artists Including: Clayton J Beck III, Scott Tallman Powers, and Romel De La Torre. To enhance her studies she continued to take workshops with many artists including:  Dan Gerhartz, David Leffel,  Henry Yan, and  Sherry McGraw. 

In 2007 Marci was not only accepted into two of the top fine art shows, but also received very substantial awards from both. An award of excellence from the OPA and the best of show award from the AIS. Not long after, she was included in Southwest Art Magazine's 21 under 31 and had her first show at Gallery Russia in Scottsdale, AZ. “Receiving so many incredible honors, one after another, really encouraged and pushed me into becoming a full time painter.” For the past ten years Marci has continued to paint full-time, honing her skills and focusing on her annual one woman show. “I am always so encouraged to hear the response from my collectors every year, how they connect and are so touched by what I paint.”

Marci’s paintings are included in the collections of Doug Clifford, Credence Clearwater Revival drummer; Fred Ross, founder of The Art Renewal Center; as well as collectors from across the country.

Awards

2018 Art Renewal Center 2018 Salon International, Finalist
2017 Bold Brush October, 3rd place
2016 Richeson Gallery, Portrait/Figurative competition, Honorable Mention
2016 OPA Regional show, Gold Medal Award
2015 OPA Salon Show, Silver Medal Award
2015 OPA Spring online Showcase, 3rd place Award
2015 OPA Summer online Showcase, 1st place Award
2015 Art Renewal Center 2015 International Salon, Finalist
2014 Bold Brush March, Finalist, Judge Phil Couture
2014 Raymar September Competition, Finalist, Judge, Daniel Keyes
2012 Bold Brush February, Finalist, Judge Fong Wei Liu
2012 Palette and Chisel Gold Medal Show, Gold Medal
2012 OPA Regional show, Gold Medal Award
2011 OPA online showcase, Honorable mention
2011 Bold Brush April, 2nd Place, Judge Robert Lemler
2010 Bold Brush December, Finalist, Judge Bruce Cameron Liston
2009 Bosque Art Classic, 1st time entrant award
2008 American Impressionist Society, Award of Excellence
2007 Richeson Landscape & Exterior Show, 1st place Oil painting
2007 OPA National Exhibition, Award of Excellence
2007 American Impressionist Society, Best of Show Award