Contact me at marie@rakos.com

 

I have a passion for the natural world whose stunning colours and striking contrasts provide an endless source of inspiration for both my painting and my interior decorating.

My studies have included fine art at Algonquin College, Ottawa and at St. Lawrence College in Brockville. I have exhibited my art in group shows of Art Lending of Ottawa, the Ottawa Watercolour Society, Ottawa Mixed media Artists and the Project Contemporary Art Group in Wollongong Australia as well as in solo exhibitions in the Ottawa area. I also teach art and have served as an art juror.

Fascinated with all that has to do with design, I have also studied interior decorating (certification from Algonquin College.)  Being an artist I bring to decorating a thorough knowledge of colour and design principles. My specialty is décor consultation. In a short period of time in your home I can provide you with a great deal of information about colours, layout, furnishings, lighting, accessories and art placement.