A Nebraska native,
Bobbie Markeson has always been influenced by the wide
vistas of the prairie. She was born in Omaha, but spent
many weekends at a friend' s farm. She loved the
peaceful landscape of the Farm, but more it was an
exciting experience too; shape and color were all
important, and she stored away these memories.
In 1960, she moved to
the southwest, and began a serious career in painting.
The colors were even brighter; The country more vast,
and she was thrilled by the intense light and changing
skies. She watched the storms come and go. All this
created an emotional response which is transferred to
her paintings. She often breaks the rules of color,
perspective and shape. "sometimes it just makes a better
painting", she says. She sees the landscape in abstract
form, with an expressionist approach.
