Marlene Barter was born and raised in Taos, New Mexico. She grew up surrounded by stunning southwestern landscape, along with the culture and creative influences of the Native people. She was raised surrounded by the local potters, painters, jewelers, all of which were a big influence on her unique style. 

As a self-taught artist, Marlene has studied a diverse range of other artists, from the old masters to more contemporary expressionist and abstract creators. Her use of gold is invocative of one of her favorite artists,  Gustav Klimt. 

Marlene moved to Maine in the early 2000’s and became inspired by the rugged Maine landscape, the people and the culture. She regularly finds inspiration from her life, her experiences,  family, friends and animals.  Marlene loves nature and spends a good deal of time in the woods, gathering creative inspiration from the changing seasons.  Marlene’s art ranges from acrylic on wood, water colors, and even fabric art. She has been shown over the years at several local galleries,  coffee shops and gift stores. She currently lives in Jefferson, ME with her family, where she creates her art in a small studio in her house in the woods.