The Tangible Presence
of Light
I have always felt a deep spiritual connection with flowers. In my work, I seek to reveal not only the essence of the flowers I paint, but also my own spiritual interconnectedness with the natural world. For me, watercolour is the perfect medium, with its spontaneous flowing qualities and its clear, transparent colour. With watercolour, the light comes from within the painting, transformed by layers of pigment the way a flower transforms the light of the sun with layers of petals. I strive to infuse every painting with the tangible presence of light.
New Magazine Feature!
Luminous Petals: Marney Ward's Radiant Botanical Watercolors
I'm thrilled to have a new 8-page feature of my work in the magazine Art & Color 365, 2025 Summer Edition. My painting Luscious was also chosen for the cover of the magazine. The article includes eight of my paintings and an in-depth conversation about me and my artistic journey.
It is available in both print and digital format at: https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/3149893
“Your floral work speaks to my soul. It’s literally the most beautiful thing ever.”
“I have not seen one of Marney’s paintings yet that doesn’t fill you with wonder and love at the beautiful, delicate subjects she creates. I hadn’t realised till now how a painting of a flower could be so evocative of wonder and emotion.”
“Your flowers bring a flash of hope amidst a dark world.”
Whether it’s cards, press prints or giclées you can surround yourself with Marney’s art in your own home!
Floral Watercolour Course
Option One
$150.00 CAD
Floral Watercolour Course
Unlimited access to Marney's eight lesson floral watercolour course. Start and stop whenever you like for ultimate flexibility.
✓ Take, crop & manipulate your own reference photo.
✓ Create & mix your own palette.
✓ Embrace & control water to paint soft edges.
✓ Create interesting backgrounds.
✓ Establish a mood in your painting.
Or…
Option Two
$200.00 CAD
Floral Watercolour Course + Private Critique
Unlimited access to Marney's eight lesson floral watercolour course *plus* Marney's personal, private, critique of your painting once you've completed the course.
✓ Personal, private, written critique by Marney.
✓ Take, crop & manipulate your own reference photo.
✓ Embrace & control water to paint soft edges.
✓ Create interesting backgrounds.
✓ Establish a mood in your painting.