Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Marlene Wilson, is a self-taught artist who started painting in 1993. You can say it was in her genes. Although she comes from a family of artists, Marlene never considered herself to be an artist. She began to dabble in watercolors and other mixed-media giving her paintings to family and friends for holidays and special occasions. Eventually, she discovered that they were coveting the art like treasures.
In 2002, Wilson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She embraced this life changing diagnosis with purpose and passion. It inspired her and art became her therapy. The notable absence of greeting cards depicting her African American/Hispanic heritage compelled Wilson to create cards and art that depicted people of color.
In 2004, her first set of note cards came to life. Then in 2013, at the age of 65, Wilson was faced with another diagnosis of breast cancer. Her art took on greater meaning and Wilson started showing her work, gaining admirers and fans. Wilson's art has been exhibited throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area. Her art has been on display at Banner Desert Hospital and Mesa Community College in Mesa, the West Valley Art Museum in Peoria, Hospice of the Valley and the Herberger Theater in Phoenix.
LUV MY ART note cards, framed originals and prints are designed using mixed-media in bold colors which makes the faceless images dance and come alive. Wilson's much anticipated originals, prints, and note cards, are all one-of-a-kind collectibles to be shared and affordable treasures for all art lovers. This unique line of art expresses Wilson's sentiments which range from spirituality, love, friendship, to wisdom, self-love and memorable times. Each depiction is a profound moment in Wilson’s journey to becoming cancer free as she recognizes how precious life is and that time truly is a gift.