Marilyn Mattlage Callahan
Marilyn's pastels resemble mosaic watercolors. The contour lines of each subject extend into and subdivide the background. The subtle color transitions marry reality with imagination. Marilyn also creates “Wild” ceramic birds that one cannot help but comment, “They make me laugh.” Their poses and expressions inspire a sense of Pixar. The versatility of acrylic paint and the richness of glazes help to enhance the details and painterly surfaces. With a “sprinkling” of bling, a wisp of feathers, and a name that suits each critter, these Wild Birds can easily make you smile.
Marilyn had the best job in the whole world. Before retiring in 2019, She taught high school and elementary children how to love and revel in their art. “Nothing compares to a child’s fearlessness and passion for art.” She now works as a full time grandma and working professional artist.
Marilyn had the best job in the whole world. Before retiring in 2019, She taught high school and elementary children how to love and revel in their art. “Nothing compares to a child’s fearlessness and passion for art.” She now works as a full time grandma and working professional artist.
- BFA from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri
- Formerly a Commercial artist for Unidynamics of St. Louis
- Graphics Unlimited, and Liturgical Publications of St. Louis.
- Masters in Education from Fontbonne University in St. Louis
- Art instructor - Lindbergh School District, St. Louis Missouri 1999-2019
- Teacher of the Year for the award winning Lindbergh School District
- Owner of The Hangar Art Gallery for students and faculty 2009 - 2012
- GSLAA Spring Art Fair honorable mention - 2D pastels - 2013
- Resident artist at Gateway Gallery, Missouri 2011 - 2012
- Resident artist at Missouri Artists on Main, St. Louis 2011 - 2012
- Guest artist at Clayton Fine Art Gallery 2013, 2014
- Creator and coordinator for The Blooming Artists Project 2014 - present
- Member of the Gateway Pastel Association 2012 - 2013
- Member of Greater St. Louis Art Association
- Queeny Art Fair co-director 2024
- Master artist mentor for student displays for the GSLAA Queeny Park Art Fairs
- Resident artist in Missouri Artists On Main, St. Charles, Missouri
- Resident artist in Art4U, Springfield, Illinois
- Resident artist in Artisans in the Loop, St. Louis, Missouri
- Resident artist in Green Door Gallery in Webster, Missouri
- Resident artist in H-Art & Soul in the Premiere Outlet Mall