We present to you our Artist Showcase
Here at Lake Affect Magazine’s our goal is to embrace and salute local artists and their efforts. The artist showcase is a collection of artists that work is so mesmerizing that you truly dont want to miss it. The art we display from local artist is to show everyone how special these individuals truly are. And give them the recognition we feel they truly deserve!
Marika Chew
Marika Chew is a watercolor artist whose work features intricately patterned animals and cheerful collections. Marika grew up in Ithaca, NY and returned to the region after graduating from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a B.F.A in Illustration.
So far she has painted birds, insects, mammals, fish and even mythological creatures! She also works with plant and food illustration, including an on going New York State Series. Her paintings are inspired by world textiles, folk art, Art Nouveau and floral motifs. Her watercolors are the result of many layers of paint using a number of very tiny brushes. She sells greeting cards, signed prints and original paintings in regional craft shows, shops, as well as online(Etsy shop: MarikaChew.)
Check me out @ these other places
Instagram – @marika_chew
Facebook – marikachewwatercolor
Web/URL – https://marikachew.com/
