AFRICA MODERN CYLINDER BOWL Marilyn Gargarella The heavy body acrylic brushstrokes

The heavy body acrylic brushstrokes convey a sense of movement within the water

Plein Air painting done while on residency at a Benedictine Monastery

Who can ever forget the amazement and adventure of a puppy's first snow fall

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Oil on Canvas painting capturing the beauty and boldness of a single red poppy

AFRICA MODERN CYLINDER BOWL Marilyn Gargarella The heavy body acrylic brushstrokesThis piece is part of the Africa Modern Collection, which blends rustic warmth with modern minimalism. Each item in the collection features a matte exterior and a glossy interior, creating a striking contrast in both texture and finish. The bold pattern on the exterior is created using the traditional technique of sgraffitoan Italian word meaning "to scratch." I applied a layer of black slip over the white clay body, then carefully carved through it