Evonne & Marietta’s Art
Evonne Vey was born in Melbourne, Australia and originally studied commercial art at the Caulfield School of Art. She currently resides in Lusby, Maryland. Evonne is a staunch supporter of Bunny Magic, Inc, Friends of Rabbits and many other Rabbit rescues throughout the U.S. She is also a strong supporter of P.A.W.S., (Patuxent Animal Welfare Society). She designs artwork for them as well as for many other charitable organizations especially Animal Welfare Groups in need. Evonne has combined her love of animals with her love of painting to specialize in doing Pet Portraits. She has done many commissioned works such as pet portraits, logos, murals, pets on fabric, porcelain plates, jewelry and furniture. Previously, she has designed the covers for the Dogshouse catalog. Evonne is currently displaying and selling her artwork in the Evonne & Marietta’s Art Gallery at the Maryland Antique Center in Leonardtown, MD. Evonne’s art is also available over the internet though her web site, Evonne’s Art Creations Inc., additionally her 2nd Online Store which provides her artwork printed on clothing, mugs, greeting cards and many other gift items.
Marietta Van Natta is a local artist and Calvert County resident since 1979. Having successfully taught public school for 14 years in various classroom settings, such as self-contained, modified open-space, gifted Math and Science, Marietta accepted an opportunity to teach just art. She obtained an “Art, K-12 Endorsement” to her Maryland State Teaching Certificate by taking 30 graduate hours of studio art courses and passing the National Teachers Exam in Art Education. For the next 18 years Marietta taught interrelated art enrichment in the Talented and Gifted program in Prince George’s County Public Schools delivering a program combining art and the core subjects with an ongoing goal to show that art education enhances learning. From painting on glass, cutting tessellations, throwing paint, as did Pollock, she will try anything once. Marietta is best known for her watercolor creations – portraits, landscapes, flowers, you name it. Jewelry making, horseback riding, animal welfare and yoga are also important in this artist’s life. Visit the EMA (Evonne & Marietta’s Art) Gallery at the Maryland Antique Center to view and purchase Marietta’s beautiful artwork.
For more information:
Contact Evonne by email: evonnesart@comcast.net, or visit her Web Site
Contact Marietta by email: mvan@comcast.net
