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FASO Collector Recommends: Marc Ward
Biography
Marc Ward is a Florida born (1954) artist that resides in the foothills of East Tennessee. He graduated from Maryville College in the mid-70’s with a BA in Studio Art. During the 70’s and 80’s his three dimensional work was exhibited in numerous group and solo exhibitions including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. The 90’s saw Marc and his wife Kathy, operate their own gallery which represented their own work and the work of over a 100 artists and craftspeople. Also, during this period, Marc started a firm that produces specialized technical equipment for 3D artists and industry. The construction of a new studio on the shores of Douglas Lake and overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains provides Marc with daily inspiration to apply paint to canvas.
Statement
I am always searching for magic-the brief moment when a palette knife moves across the canvas and the paint responds in an unexpected, surprising way. It is in these spontaneous interactions of layers and textures that I discover the true essence of creation.
My art combines digital and traditional painting techniques, a process I have refined since the early 1990s. The journey often begins with digital sketches and compositions developed on a tablet through multiple layers of shapes and colors. Then the work shifts to the computer for further refinement before being transferred to canvas. Here, I bring it to life with paint, acrylic markers, art crayons, and colored pencils. This layering adds texture and depth, giving each piece a unique and engaging presence.
Nature, especially the plant world, is a central influence in my subject matter. I am drawn to flowers and plants for their rich visual language-their lines, movement, and vibrant hues offer endless inspiration. In my landscapes, I emphasize the sharp clarity of the Earth’s horizon line, a strong and grounding visual element.
I find inspiration in contrast and dualities: light and dark, above and below, the tensions and harmonies that emerge through color juxtapositions. These oppositions energize my creativity and run throughout my work.
Through blending decades of digital experimentation with traditional painting, I aim to develop a distinctive visual language that highlights the beauty and complexity of the natural world. My goal is to have viewers share in those magical moments I find during the creative process.
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