Artist Statement 

Bertie has received many awards in local, state and national shows and has presented many demonstrations and workshops.  She has also done many “quick-draws” including the C.M. Russell Show.  Her work has been featured in the American Artist magazine publication Watercolor -- the Spring 1995 and Fall 1999 issues. 

Her greatest gift as a painter is creating beautiful paintings that evoke an emotion from the viewer and gives them a good feeling.  It is her way of sharing a little bit of the beauty and happiness in the world.

Her book Born with a Rusty Spoon, an artist’s memoir, was published this year.  It deals with her childhood spent in abject poverty and later in life acute depression, a failed suicide attempt, a miraculous second chance, breast cancer, and ultimately redemption and success to become a nationally recognized, award-winning artist.

 BORN WITH A RUSTY SPOON may  be purchased through her website www.bertiestroupmarah.com. and/or major book stores.