“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Maralee now for many years. Not only is she a great artist, she’s passionate about using her art as a vehicle of transformation in the lives of others. Whether it’s volunteering with organizations like Teen Challenge or serving as a mastermind leader encouraging other artists in our Created to Thrive Artist Mentoring Program, she is a woman on a mission and loved by everyone who knows her!”

I commissioned Maralee to paint a very special gift for a dear friend. The picture had many meanings, commemorating the past, plans for the present, and God’s calling and assurance for the future. Maralee skillfully wove together those elements into a beautiful painting that will be with my friend for a lifetime. It was such a blessing and privilege to work with Maralee. She has a sweet spirit, listens, and works to understand the desired outcome of the painting. She applied her skills to bring to life what I had envisioned. Thank you Maralee! My friend loved the gift.

From the start I was impressed with Maralee’s passion for artistic expression and how her arts showcases the variety of beauty in creation. She was happy to customize a work of art I watched her paint live during a conference. I also chose a sailboat painting for my office that conveys the peace, calm and forward motion I want my clients to experience.

Maralee listens with her heart. My husband and I watched sunsets at his childhood home while he was home from the Navy. How beautiful it would be to celebrate those memories as we celebrated 30 years of marriage. I gave her a faded image, the position of the sunset, and our story. She created a memory, an image from our youth,.. a painting from a story, and a worn, faded image. She used her gift to allow me to give this special gift to my husband.