My name is Marcia Lucas, and I began painting 12 years ago, although my passion for art started at a much younger age. After being discouraged by my middle and high school art teachers, I decided to no longer pursue my passion for the arts. In college, a more practical and realistic nature took hold leading to the pursuit of an IT professional instead of an artist. Many years passed, and while there was no pursuit of the arts, the passion of creating art was alive and beating in my heart. As this passion grew stronger, I decided to start studying and learning the arts, becoming self-taught with no formal education or studies in the matter. Upon receiving a canvas stand and art desk as a birthday present from my husband Peter, the passion for art was rekindled and the first piece of art was created. Purchasing a few brushes and some acrylic paint – combined with collecting some reclaimed wood and palm leaves new creations were born. At beginning having a shy mode as an expressionist, continued to receive encouragement from my closest friends and has not stopped painting since. It is this close knit circle of friends, art lovers, and fellow artists – that provide me with bold and critical tones (inputs) – that serve as inspiration for my to push forward in the pursuit of my childhood dream. Years of painting acrylic landscapes, I moved forward, experimenting with organic abstracts in various types of mediums. An obvious freedom and personal expression, having no boundaries – presented itself to me – and with this I began to flourish. Creating abstracts pushed myself into new horizons and adventures, areas of painting not yet explored – such as creating portraits using charcoal or using black pencils.
I posses a deep interest in the effects of color and texture, and the emotional response the combinations bring as a result of their strong composition and design. By removing the ‘representational’ and instead creating art that tells a story – without requiring an observational subject matter is one of the most exciting facets of being an artist. Today, my work is a bold mix of styles, pieces ranging from sleek and contemporary expressionism – while others represent a more weathered and organic feel. I brings a subtle, yet sophisticated feel to my paintings – using a unique balance of color, composition and texture.I am inspired by life in all senses. My goal as an artist is to deliver an uplifting experience while also inspiring people with images that feed the heart and soul.