My name is Marley. I’m a landscape artist, outdoor lover, and traveler.
I have been a full time artist since April of 2021.
Color, light, and my outdoor adventures are what inspires me most. I live in the highest city in North America, Leadville - located 10,200’ above sea level. We experience short and sweet summers that burst with wildflowers and color, and long winters with lots of sunshine. I’ve lived here for 8 years and I’m looking to expand my portfolio outside of this area.
I’m seeking new experiences to inspire my work. When I am traveling, it is usually with people and we are going from town to town. It’s hard to have downtime to create (even though these times are when I’m most inspired!). I want to have the chance to soak in my surroundings, not feel rushed around, and paint what is inspiring me. I want to watch the light and color move throughout the day, and explore mediums for in-depth.
My favorite media is watercolor and ink. I’ve been exploring acrylic and watercolor gouache recently (last couple slides).
Watercolor and ink.
2018
Watercolor, ink, and watercolor gouache.
12×12” 2025
Colored pencil, gouache, gel pen.
17×22”
2023
Watercolor and ink. 3×2’
2024 Comission
Watercolor and ink. 2018.
Watercolor.
2022
28×28”
Watercolor and Ink. 2025 Comission.
Watercolor and ink. 2024 Commission.
Watercolor and ink. 2020
8×8” Watercolor and ink.
2020
Watercolor and ink. 2024 commission.
3×5’
Watercolor and ink. Commission 2024
First attempt at mixing these two mediums. Gouache and Acrylic on Canvas 2×4’ 2025.
Inspired by my colorful travels to Nepal. I loved all the bright handmade goods, and snow covered peaks. When I arrived back to the states I combined it with views in Leadville, and crochet blankets.
Acrylic on Canvas. 2025
Wandering through the forest and watching the flowers and trees flow with the breeze.
2025. Acrylic on wood. 4×2’
Acrylic on Wood. Commissioned in 2024. 4×4’
Before I was a full time artist, I was an outdoor photographer. These pieces are from my travels near and far, combined with my watercolor landscapes. It feels like I’m transporting myself back into these moments, wandering around with my friends, wrapped in colors, nothing to worry about. I would love to create more collages from my experiences.
Some of my accomplishments during my career:
Curating multiple exhibits as the featured artist across the state of Colorado (2019-present). Large scale watercolor artwork for collectors in North America and Europe. Artwork designs on skis for the season collection for Romp Skis 2024 season (sold Worldwide). Creating large stickers for local brands (2020,2024,2025). Best in show 2024 Chaffee Arts, Buena Vista. 3 large scale murals across Colorado, and teaching a mural painting class (2020-2024). Working with Free Range Equipment (gear brand based out of Bend, OR.) present. Artist in residency with Little Canyon Inn / created pieces for all the rooms in their Inn (2023). Collaboration with a local jeweler creating pieces that match earrings (2024). Created a 54 piece collection of 5x5” watercolor pieces of every 14,000ft peak in Colorado.
