Anita Marci's "Hibiscus" Painting

This large 3' x 5' watercolor titled "Hibiscus" is the very first piece of Custom Fine Art that I ever made.  The collector had looked every where for a piece of art to fit the space. After much frustration, she had given up on finding anything that would work.  She was showing me her beautiful new home and I asked why she did not have a painting on that wall and she told me she could not find anything. I said "How about I make something for you?"  That is how my Custom Fine Art concept was born.  I borrowed pillows and a paint swatch. Next,

I created a small study of a section of the painting showing all the color combinations and the center of the flower. She approved the study for the piece. The artwork was completed, framed, and installed.  She was thrilled.  Her wonderful new home was finally complete.

Anita Marci's "Rhubrims" Painting

"Rhubrims" is titled for the bright pink fragrant lilies that are the favorite flower of this collector. This custom, full sheet watercolor painting was created to balance a very large, heavy cabinet on the other side of the room.  If you look closely, you will see up-side-down dragonflies in the Tiffany lamp shade next to the couch.  I incorporated two dragonflies into the art in order to integrate it subtly into the room.  The owner of this piece said "I love my painting today and every day."

Anita Marci's "Manhattan to Maui Book" A Book of Poetry Paintings

Accessing Creativity

Whatever beauty you're drawn to-
Express it.
Whatever way you want to show your body-
Dress it.
Breathe deep and just let go.
Your world of creativity is ready to show.

Inspiration is the key.
Expression is the door.
You have only to walk through
To a new world and explore.

I am about to take a leap of faith and publish parts of my book entitled "Manhattan to Maui." It is a book about transition and healing, about closing old doors and opening new ones.

I moved to Maui six years ago January 3, 2003. At the time I was married and had a very big life in New York. I was not happy and knew that my light was going out, so when I got to Maui and felt her beautiful energy I knew that I had found my new home. It is never easy to make changes- especially when you change everything. Perhaps if I had known how difficult it would be, I may not have done it. Having come out the other side, I am very grateful that I did. I have never been happier or more complete in my life.

I had never really written poetry and I wasn't sure where the poems came from but at the time I was in too much confusion to paint, so the poetry served as my release or "creative dump" as I am fond of calling these expressions. As an artist, creative energy builds up inside and must be released or - well I don't know- perhaps spontaneous combustion or something like that.

The poems came first and then the watercolor paintings. This book is about letting go of pain in a healthy way. It is about healing yourself through creativity. I harbor the dream of someday publishing the whole book -perhaps in e-form or maybe the traditional way.

I wish to share and as always to inspire.....