Photo: Tamara Chang Photography
MARNEY-ROSE EDGE SFCA, CSPWC, SCA (b. 1959 NZ)
edge@marneyroseedge.com| www.marneyroseedge.com | 778 875 0258
Education
Self-guided, I started painting in 2003 taking workshops from those who have inspired me on this journey. I became a full time professional artist in 2010 continuing successfully to the present day.
Professional development:
2024 May – artist residency at the prestigious Chateau Orquevaux, France
2023-24 NLP Master Practitioner training
2019 NLP Practitioner training
2018-2019 Kathleen Speranza – Oils – Boston – USA
2020- Adriano Farinella- Oils- USA
2015-2017 Brian Atyeo -Acrylics- Canada
2011- Mary Whyte, Alvaro Castegnet and Tony Couch Watercolours
Memberships:
2024 Society of Canadian Artist – Elected member – SCA
2013 Federation of Canadian Artists -Elected Signature member – SFCA
2011 Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour – Elected Member -CSPWC
Select Shows
- 2024 accepted in the Inaugural Cold Wax Medium show.
- 2024 Strength and Fragility – Solo Show Sechelt, Sunshine Coast Arts Center
- 2023 Romance & Roses – Solo Show Gallery in Queen’s Park
- 2022 Walk in Beauty – Solo Show Plaskett Gallery
- 2021 Garden Escapes – 2 women show Pomo Arts Center
- 2019 Natura – Solo Show, Queens Park Gallery September
- 2018 Avignon, France. – joint show CSPWC and Societe Francaise Aquarelle
- 2017 Journee – Ferry Building West Vancouver with 3D artist Christine Hood
- 2012 Celebration – Solo Show, New Westminster Arts Council
- 2011 Crossing Boundaries Invitational
- 2011 Essence – Solo and group Nyree Hazelton Gallery
- 2009 One Woman show at The Old School House Arts Center Quailicum Beach
Select Awards
- 2024 Honorable mention FCA Bloom exhibition
- 2023 Honorable Mention FCA Works on Paper exhibition
- 2018 Finalist Richeson Small Works Exhibition
- 2016 3rd place American Art Awards – Realism
- 2015 Finalist Richeson 75 Floral and Still Life competition
- 2014 Finalist Bold Brush painting competition
- 2013 2nd place Works on Paper-FCA
- 2012 Award of Excellence Still Life FCA
- 2012 Award of Excellence Works on Paper FCA
- 2011 Award of Excellence Abstract show- FCA
- 2011 Finalist Flowers and Gardens International Artist Magazine
- 2010 Honorable Mention Blossoms II, Florida
Publications and Podcasts
- 2024 Artists in Canada – interview
- 2022 Podcast by Opus- Conversations in Nature – Art in the Garden
- 2021-2020 Blink Art Resource publication
- 2020 Toronto TV show Stella’s Studio
- 2019 AcyrilicWorks6 The best of Acrylics
- 2019 Splash 20 The Best of Watercolour
- 2017 Acyrlicworks5 The Best of Acrylics
- 2016 Splash 18 The Best of Watercolour
- 2013-2012 The Who’s Who in Visual Arts -German publication
- 2013-2011 Finalist International Artist Magazine Still Life and Flowers
- 2010 Artists in British Columbia Vol 1
- 2010 1st place Horticulture magazine
- 2009 Finalist Still Life and Florals International Artist Magazine
Gallery Representation
JPetter Galleries – Michigan, USA
Philanthropy
- Federation of Canadian Artists
- YWCA
- Christianne’s Lyceum of Literature and Art
- An Evening in the Maritimes
- UBC-Timeraiser
- Langara College
Teaching
I am a popular and highly respected teacher. I have been teaching for almost 20 years. Holding workshops and classes in watercolour, acrylics/ oils and oils and cold wax in my studio and for various organizations in Canada. I am also in the process of developing 2 new courses for the Fall 2024. Abstracting the Landscape in Cold Wax and oils and Abstracting Still Life in Cold Wax and oils.
French Escapades Online school
The Federation of Canadian Artists
The Fraser Valley Chapter of the FCA
The Calgary Chapter of the FCA
Symposium for the CSPWC held in Calgary
MISSA (Metchosin International Summer School 3 times including 2023)
FV Watermedia Society
Smithers Art Society
Whistler Arts Council
Comox Pearl Gallery
Demonstrations and classes for Opus Art Supplies prior to 2021.
Plus many more in person demonstrations for art groups.
