Originally from Chenango Bridge, New York, a suburb of Binghamton, Marie knew her career would somehow involve art.

After attending SUNY Binghamton, majoring in painting and sculpture she moved to Kutztown, PA. She earned an Associates Degree in Drafting Technology and worked in the field of architecture for 15 years. While working and starting a family she completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at Kutztown University. Additionally, she earned an Art Education Certification, and a Master of Art Education also at KU.

Over the years she has been involved in many local art events and organizations. She has taught private lessons to both children and adults in art, and currently enjoys teaching art in grades 1 through 6 in public school. Her paintings have been shown at The College Gallery at RACC, the Salon Exhibit at the New Arts Program in Kutztown, the Goggleworks Café and at various local art venues and juried shows, including the BAA 2007 show at the Reading Public Museum.

Paintings include; watercolor, acrylic and oil. Subjects include still life, interiors, feathers, birds, arrowheads, and objects from the natural world realistically portrayed. The backgrounds often are created using many textures and layers of color. Inspiration for her current works comes from visions obtained during meditation, dreams and nature.