Mentorship is the fastest way to go from where you are today, to where you want to be! Learn How Mentorship Works or join this mentors group below. Not sure what stage you are? Click here for descriptions.
Mentoring Aspiring Artists Not sure if you’re an emerging artist? Find your stage here.
MEDIUMS: Acrylic | Oil | Gouache | Mixed Media SPECIALTY: ✔Technical ✔ Creative Process & Mindset
Although I call them nonobjective paintings, there is often a connection in my work to certain concepts, such as nature, culture, and contemporary issues; these concepts are not expressed literally. They are expressed only in as much as these ideas turn over in my mind while working. As I continue to work on my art, I often engage in experimentation. This could be collaging an old drawing, print, or paper onto the work. I enjoy adding something unexpected, even to create a tension in the surface. For me, this tension keeps the art dynamic and interesting. For me, this tension keeps the art dynamic and interesting. My paintings are meant to be lived with. My paintings are meant to be lived with. Color, form, and engagement are my priorities. Marilyn J Fox
MARILYN’s EXPERTISE
Listed below are this Mentor’s specialty skills. Join this group if you want to grow in these areas.
Specialty:✔ Technical ✔ Creative Process & Mindset
Technique:
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Alla Prima Painting
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Color & Composition
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Layering Techniques
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Providing Art Critiques
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Texture Application
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How To Self Critique
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Drawing Fundamentals
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Brushwork & Mark-Making
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Supplies & Tools
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Recycled & Sustainable Materials
Marketing:
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Open Studio Tours
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Social Media
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Website Design
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Art Competitions
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Canva & Creative Apps
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Photographing Artwork & Digital Editing
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Video Filming & Editing
Business:
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Artist CV, Statement, & Bio
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Collector & Client Relationships
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Packaging & Shipping
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Studio Time Management
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Gallery Representation
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Shows & Exhibits
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Solo Shows
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Pricing Artwork
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Website Sales & Selling Online
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Commissions
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Live Event Painting
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Diversifying Income Streams
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Portfolio & Inventory Management
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Art Markets, Fairs, & Festivals
“Mastrius is a perfect balance of accountability, community and fun. It feels like family. Family that makes you a better you.” ~ Elizabeth, Emerging Artist
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Your Membership Includes (click here):
Mentorship Session: Meet via video conference for a monthly 2-hour session with your Mentor and small group. You choose the mentor, we provide the group!
Mid-Month Session: Meet via video conference for a 1-hour session with your small group and Navigator to connect, share progress, encouragement, and support.
Weekly Events: Attend LIVE weekly events online, on hot topics like Finding Your Style, Composition & Critiques, plus master DEMOS. Access event recordings!
MyStudio: Access your private online studio space equipped with business tools and Mentorship Session Recordings.
Chat Group: Access your private online chat group to connect with your small group and Navigator (group facilitator) anytime.
Discounts: Enjoy member discounts on LIVE and ON-DEMAND courses, art supplies, and more!
Focus: Creative Process & Mindset • Skills: Artistic style development, Confidence & courage, Creative process
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Next session: September 22, 2025
On the 4th Monday of every month 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM MDT Mon
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Group Objective
Introduction to mediums show Samples. Acrylic, China markers, pigment sticks ,paper, canvas, brushes, sticks  and discuss color wheel, color theory. Discuss composition
TRY different types of paper and canvas
Wild and Free! On paper or un stretched canvas – first tone the surface with color – whatever you like – then paint or draw in shapes, lines, dots.
Exploring colors, using 3 colors + black and white
Painting with prompts (exercise) Small paper including direct requirements, PROMPTS: i.e. paint in 3 circles, paint in 2 horizontal lines,  paint in 2 vertical lines, and patterns (dots, circles, etc.) – Rotate your work, and decide which direction please you most
New surface – Painting with prompts AND using other mediums not yet used
Painting with prompts AND using other mediums not used – (PAINTING OUT OBJECTS/COLORS, ETC.)
USE MATT to visually crop your art work SAMPLES of CROPPING – Â to find best composition.
You Will Learn: • Composition • Materials/mediums • Trying new ideas • Color theory • Explore
MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST
I was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Queens. I now live in Kutztown, PA where I retain my studio. I graduated from Kutztown University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education. My various employment in the arts after graduation included writing art reviews for the Reading Times, and freelance work for several magazine and publications. I volunteered with the Reading Redevelopment Authority as a member of their fine arts board, where I helped select and recommended public art for the City of Reading. In 1998, I secured a full-time position as Gallery Director/Arts Coordinator at Penn State, Berks County. This opportunity helped develop personal aesthetics; curated exhibits and developed an acquisition program to increase the college’s permanent collection. I retired after 20 years. My work is in the collections of: The Lehigh Valley Hospital; Connective Energy, Bethlehem, PA; Bank of Pennsylvania; The Allentown School District, Allentown, PA; Integrated Art, Art Curator in Madison, Wisconsin – Health Care Facility. Many of my paintings are with private collectors across the country, and internationally in Paris, France, London, UK and recently, Dusseldorf, Germany.
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