Marie Camenares – Artist & Educator
Marie Camenares is a passionate artist specializing in pastel and watercolor painting. She is drawn to the vibrancy of pastels and the luminous quality of watercolors, using both mediums to capture the beauty of landscapes. Inspired by the breathtaking scenery of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, Marie focuses on painting the marshes, waterways, and skies of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. Her expertise also extends to rendering billowing clouds with striking depth and movement in both watercolor and pastel.
In addition to her artistic career, Marie holds a degree in horticulture and has been a professional florist for over 50 years. Her deep connection to nature and color informs her artistic process, bringing a unique perspective to her work. Marie also has extensive teaching experience, having led workshops on Long Island, New York, for several years. She is dedicated to sharing her love of art with others, inspiring students to explore their creativity through the beauty of pastel and watercolor painting.
