With bold strokes of vibrant color,celebrate your special pet in an impressionistic work of contemporary art, by San Diego artist Marna Schindler. Order a custom
pet portrait today!
After earning a fine arts degree from San Diego State University, Marna worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for over 15 years. Now a full-time
painter, Marna finds inspiration daily from her own fabulous feline Hopper, as well as from her travels across the colorful southwest. Combining her deep
affection for animals and art, Marna “fell into” painting pet portraits a few years ago, when a painting for a friend garnered an overwhelming response (“Happy
Hank”, above). Marna delights in capturing the spirit of her subjects using vivid color and a unique expressive style. As of 2008, Marna is honored to have
already painted over 100 four-legged friends. A percentage of the proceeds from Marna’s pet portraits is donated yearly to non-profit organizations and
shelters benefiting animals. Marna currently lives and paints out of her studio in downtown San Diego, California.
To inquire about commissioning an original pet portrait by Marna featuring your own best friend, visit DoggonitArt.com.
pet portrait today!
After earning a fine arts degree from San Diego State University, Marna worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for over 15 years. Now a full-time
painter, Marna finds inspiration daily from her own fabulous feline Hopper, as well as from her travels across the colorful southwest. Combining her deep
affection for animals and art, Marna “fell into” painting pet portraits a few years ago, when a painting for a friend garnered an overwhelming response (“Happy
Hank”, above). Marna delights in capturing the spirit of her subjects using vivid color and a unique expressive style. As of 2008, Marna is honored to have
already painted over 100 four-legged friends. A percentage of the proceeds from Marna’s pet portraits is donated yearly to non-profit organizations and
shelters benefiting animals. Marna currently lives and paints out of her studio in downtown San Diego, California.
To inquire about commissioning an original pet portrait by Marna featuring your own best friend, visit DoggonitArt.com.
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Television News Interviews
KTVK 3 News, Phoenix (for Tempe Festival of the Arts Spring 2007)
Fox 6 News, San Diego (for San Diego ArtWalk 2007)
NBC 7/39 News, San Diego (for San Diego ArtWalk 2007)
Articles, Publications and Press Releases
San Diego Pets Magazine, Pet Portrait Issue, May/ June 2009 (Feature article, featuring
pet portrait of Tiller Gale)
Nashville Paw, Autumn Adventure Issue, Oct/Nov 2008. (Cover: pet portrait of Sabina
and Nelson; feature article: pet portrait of Toby and Leo )
Monsoon Magazine, Northern Arizona, article: "Van Gogh's Ear Presents Heather Johnson
Berry and Marna Schindler"
The Daily Courier, Prescott, AZ: Press Release for Two Views of Nature, October 2008
Arizona Collector's Guide 2008/2009 "Desert in Bloom"
SDPets, cover art (pet portrait of Casey) and article "Pet Portraits—Local Artists Create
Lasting Impressions" May 2008
Coronado Eagle and Journal: "Purr-fect Pet Portraits" article about my art written by Nina
McDonald, August 2007
Centerlight Gallery La Jolla, press release for 2 person exhibit "Fire and Ice" 2007
Tempe Festival of the Arts, Featured Artist Official Announcement 2007
Select Exhibitions and Festivals
Quail Botanical Gardens "Garden Expressions" Art Festival, Encinitas, CA August 23, 2009
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Half Moon Bay, CA Oct 17 & 18, 2009
San Diego ArtWalk. San Diego, CA 2005-2010
Tempe Festival of the Arts, Tempe, AZ 2005-2010
La Jolla Festival of the Arts, La Jolla, CA 2009, 2010
"Two Views of Nature" 2-person show at Van Gogh's Ear Gallery, Prescott, Az; Oct. 2008
Del Mar Art Stroll, Del Mar, CA 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Rancho Santa Fe Art Festival, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 2007
Sedona Arts Festival, Sedona, AZ, 2007
Solo Exhibition: San Diego City Treasurer's Office, January-March, 2007
2-person Exhibition: "Fire and Ice", Centerlight Gallery, La Jolla, CA, May-July 2007
Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA, Annual Members' Exhibition, June 2007, 2008
San Diego Museum of the Living Artist, juried members' exhibitions, 2007-2008
Gallery Affiliations
Van Gogh's Ear Gallery, Prescott, AZ
A Muse Gallery, Sedona, AZ
Hillside Prints and Framing, Sedona, AZ
Romero Street Gallery II, Albuquerque, NM
Centerlight Gallery, La Jolla, CA
Select Donations
Friends of Cats, El Cajon, CA
Animal Acres, Acton, CA
La Jolla Festival of the Arts
PAWS of Coronado, CA
YES on Prop 2 Campaign
North County Humane Society, Carlsbad, CA
Del Mar Village Association
Assistance Dogs of the West, Santa Fe, NM
Arizona Humane Society, Phoenix, AZ
Tucson Ballet
Public Schools Arts Program, Phoenix City Schools
Arizona Opera, Phoenix, AZ
Farm Animals Sanctuary, New York
Kafakumba Training Center, Zambia, Africa
Baja Rescue
KTVK 3 News, Phoenix (for Tempe Festival of the Arts Spring 2007)
Fox 6 News, San Diego (for San Diego ArtWalk 2007)
NBC 7/39 News, San Diego (for San Diego ArtWalk 2007)
Articles, Publications and Press Releases
San Diego Pets Magazine, Pet Portrait Issue, May/ June 2009 (Feature article, featuring
pet portrait of Tiller Gale)
Nashville Paw, Autumn Adventure Issue, Oct/Nov 2008. (Cover: pet portrait of Sabina
and Nelson; feature article: pet portrait of Toby and Leo )
Monsoon Magazine, Northern Arizona, article: "Van Gogh's Ear Presents Heather Johnson
Berry and Marna Schindler"
The Daily Courier, Prescott, AZ: Press Release for Two Views of Nature, October 2008
Arizona Collector's Guide 2008/2009 "Desert in Bloom"
SDPets, cover art (pet portrait of Casey) and article "Pet Portraits—Local Artists Create
Lasting Impressions" May 2008
Coronado Eagle and Journal: "Purr-fect Pet Portraits" article about my art written by Nina
McDonald, August 2007
Centerlight Gallery La Jolla, press release for 2 person exhibit "Fire and Ice" 2007
Tempe Festival of the Arts, Featured Artist Official Announcement 2007
Select Exhibitions and Festivals
Quail Botanical Gardens "Garden Expressions" Art Festival, Encinitas, CA August 23, 2009
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, Half Moon Bay, CA Oct 17 & 18, 2009
San Diego ArtWalk. San Diego, CA 2005-2010
Tempe Festival of the Arts, Tempe, AZ 2005-2010
La Jolla Festival of the Arts, La Jolla, CA 2009, 2010
"Two Views of Nature" 2-person show at Van Gogh's Ear Gallery, Prescott, Az; Oct. 2008
Del Mar Art Stroll, Del Mar, CA 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010
Rancho Santa Fe Art Festival, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 2007
Sedona Arts Festival, Sedona, AZ, 2007
Solo Exhibition: San Diego City Treasurer's Office, January-March, 2007
2-person Exhibition: "Fire and Ice", Centerlight Gallery, La Jolla, CA, May-July 2007
Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA, Annual Members' Exhibition, June 2007, 2008
San Diego Museum of the Living Artist, juried members' exhibitions, 2007-2008
Gallery Affiliations
Van Gogh's Ear Gallery, Prescott, AZ
A Muse Gallery, Sedona, AZ
Hillside Prints and Framing, Sedona, AZ
Romero Street Gallery II, Albuquerque, NM
Centerlight Gallery, La Jolla, CA
Select Donations
Friends of Cats, El Cajon, CA
Animal Acres, Acton, CA
La Jolla Festival of the Arts
PAWS of Coronado, CA
YES on Prop 2 Campaign
North County Humane Society, Carlsbad, CA
Del Mar Village Association
Assistance Dogs of the West, Santa Fe, NM
Arizona Humane Society, Phoenix, AZ
Tucson Ballet
Public Schools Arts Program, Phoenix City Schools
Arizona Opera, Phoenix, AZ
Farm Animals Sanctuary, New York
Kafakumba Training Center, Zambia, Africa
Baja Rescue
A FEW VITAL STATS
With adorable Ethan,
the personality plus
Pomeranian, and his
just-completed
portrait. I was thrilled
to meet him and his
mom in person in
Dana Point last July.
the personality plus
Pomeranian, and his
just-completed
portrait. I was thrilled
to meet him and his
mom in person in
Dana Point last July.
If you've taken the time to get to this
page, thanks for being here! Below you'll
find a bit of what I've been up to as a
full-time gal-with-a-paintbrush for the last
few years. I hope to see you at an art
festival or gallery event in the future!
page, thanks for being here! Below you'll
find a bit of what I've been up to as a
full-time gal-with-a-paintbrush for the last
few years. I hope to see you at an art
festival or gallery event in the future!
• Over 200 pet portrait commissions of happy dogs, cats, horses, parrots (and a pig!) as of April 2010
• Artist Advisory Committee, Tempe Festival of the Arts, 2008-present
• Featured Artist: 30th Annual Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts, March 2007
• Featured Artist: San Diego ArtWalk, April 2007
• Featured Painting: "Sand and Sea" chosen for San Diego ArtWalk's commemorative t-shirt, 2008
• Artist Advisory Committee, Tempe Festival of the Arts, 2008-present
• Featured Artist: 30th Annual Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts, March 2007
• Featured Artist: San Diego ArtWalk, April 2007
• Featured Painting: "Sand and Sea" chosen for San Diego ArtWalk's commemorative t-shirt, 2008