Marita is a Northwest native whose studio is at beautiful Priest Lake, Idaho, specializing in calligraphic art pieces and sculpture. She welcomes special orders and commission work.

She began working in calligraphy in 1965 in her hometown of Portland, Oregon, when Lloyd Reynolds was actively acquiring aficionados of the craft. She has taught calligraphy from beginning through advanced levels since 1975 in Washington, Oregon, Montana, California, Wisconsin and Idaho. She continues to study the calligraphic arts by frequent attendance at workshops.

Marita began sculpting in 1986 under the tutelage of Kay Henkel in Palm Springs, and works primarily in porcelain. Faces and horses usually decorate delicate but strong functional bowls and vases. Her sculptures include a series of Pioneer Women and Mother Earth figures.

Both her calligraphy and porcelain sculptures and functional pieces are available at Art Works Gallery in Sandpoint Idaho and at the Entree Gallery on Reeder Bay Road in Nordman and in Coolin Bay, both at Priest Lake. Be sure to visit these Galleries when you can - whether on line or in person!