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.Margie
Available Art: Original Paintings, Gicleé Prints & Humorous Art for Sale
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© 2007 Margie Bowker
Margie Bowker was born and educated in South Africa. She started drawing from childhood.
Margie grew up among the Xhosa, the tribe of Nelson Mandela. She is fluent in English, Afrikaans, Xhosa and Zulu. Her love of these people is shown in her paintings of indigenous people of South Africa. She went to Teacher's College, where she majored in art and math.
Since her first solo show in the United States, in 1997, Margie has had numerous exhibitions. Her paintings grace many homes all over the world.
* Galleries *
In California USA:
Margie's Gallery, 429 Monterey Road, Santa Maria CA
Visions Gallery, Morro Bay
David Ryan Gallery, Santa Maria
* Collections *
In Private Collections in South Africa,, England,, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Holland, Israel, Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany and in USA,, i.e. in New York, California and Texas.
* Books*
Illustrated: From Grandma With Love Author: Jeanne Barnum
Hamilton and Penelope Author: Jeanne Liwanang
*Comments *
Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Handlos: "Margie Bowker is an artist of immense talent and insight. Her love of life shows in her work."
Santa Maria Times, February 2004: "Bowker's verstility has made every media interesting and attractive."
Santa Maria Sun, June, 2000: "She (Margie) is a devilishly productive, versatile artist..The walls of her studio truly contain a moveable feast..classic floral oils, oil landscapes, watercolors of beach scenes..oils of wonderful women with a touch of the minx about them..She is proficient in a variety of styles and mediums."
Judith Hale of Judith Hale Gallery in Los Olivos, California. (These comments were made at the time when Margie was in Gallery. The Gallery now specializes in art of the American West.): "Margie's art is livable art. It's easy on the eye and soul. We sell a lot of (French) ladies. They are whimsical and fun. We also sell a lot of her luscious florals on oil and in watercolor."