Behind the Painting: An Artist's Memoir

A poignant and heartfelt memoir uncovering the highs, the lows, and the paintings of an artist with a lifetime of stories to tell. Mary Marquiss invites you into the world behind her canvas and reveals the personal story behind each piece of art. Through serious life challenges, including divorce, family suicide and cancer, Marquiss discovered a relationship with her art in the form of a circular language. Throughout her life, Mary Marquiss has turned to her art as a constant source of inspiration and strength, navigating life’s challenges and changes through her creative expression. Behind the Painting opens a window into the artist’s creative process, revealing the experiences, emotions and insights that brought these works to life. A comfort to anyone who has dealt with divorce, suicide, a stroke, cancer or loneliness. ‘Marquiss has crafted a one-of-a-kind collection that expertly captures both the light and the dark of the human experience. What an extraordinary gift for us all.’ Cherie Kephart, award-winning author of A Few Minor Adjustments