A San Antonio native whose roots travel seven generations deep in Texas soil. Steeped in the culture and traditions, and feeling the whisper of her Cherokee lineage, Denise has always been deeply affected by her surroundings and the beauty around her. At the young age of 7, she decided to become an artist. Mentored by my artist/silversmith aunt, Madge Matcek, Denise learned Native American jewelry making and painting. While still in high school, she attended the Southwest Art and Craft Center for two years under the Tomorrow's Artist Scholarship program. She later attended North Texas State and East Texas State Universities, majoring in Fine Art.
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After a successful career as an Art Director, Designer and Illustrator, Denise has shifted her focus back to fine arts. She now spends her time primarily painting and creating jewelry in fused glass, sterling silver and semi-precious stones. Denise uses the transparent medium of glass coupled with ancient materials, love of nature, and modern, elegant design aesthetics to create special treasures. Her intent is to remind you of the allure of nature and reflect the deeper beauty that is found within.
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ART281, The San Antonio Glass Art Guild, and all the participating artists would like to thank My Place Bar & Grille for their assistance in the planning and execution of ART281 2009. The facilities and location were ideal and the food fabulous. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 
A San Antonio native whose roots travel seven generations deep in Texas soil. Steeped in the culture and traditions, and feeling the whisper of her Cherokee lineage, Denise has always been deeply affected by her surroundings and the beauty around her. At the young age of 7, she decided to become an artist. Mentored by my artist/silversmith aunt, Madge Matcek, Denise learned Native American jewelry making and painting. While still in high school, she attended the Southwest Art and Craft Center for two years under the Tomorrow's Artist Scholarship program. She later attended North Texas State and East Texas State Universities, majoring in Fine Art.
Marianne is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and the middle child of German immigrants who came to America after WWII. At a very young age, Marianne loved to draw. In 1990 she began painting in oil when she attended workshops taught by accomplished artist Richard Weers. Working full time for a major airline for 22 years, it wasn’t until she retired early in 2004 that she began to pursue her dream full-time.
