Marie Woods Artist

Born in Pomeroy Co. Tyrone, Marie chose to develop her early passion for art further by taking a foundation course in Art and Design at the University of Ulster, Belfast and subsequently graduated with an honours degree.

Marie works from her studio in Co. Tyrone and her paintings are inspired by her roots, growing up on a farm in Ireland, at a time when farming involved all the family and everyone lent a helping hand.

Working in oil on canvas, she depicts Irish farming scenes, both present and of bygone days. Marie has had a number of solo and joint exhibitions locally and throughout the province. She has carried out commissioned work for markets at home and abroad and has work exhibited in the private collection of Irish President Mary Mc Aleese.

Statement from the artist:

In my current body of work I am constantly challenging myself to create something which will embody the expression of the character, feeling or qualities of a subject.  An emotion is captured in the creation of my paintings.  My work evolves constantly ,allows opportunity for discovery and creativity, both in exploration of colour and of form. My paintings are a happy experience which I wish to share with others.  Only in their viewing do they become complete.   Marie’s paintings are currently on exhibit at Island Irish Art Gallery, The Art Room, Linen Green, Moygashel, Dungannon and The Half Door, Ballintoy.