Marlene Raats Art

Marlene is an oil paint artist that uses mainly a palette knife and specializes in portraits. Every face tells a life story which I try to capture.

I've always been very creative and did many crochet and embroidery projects early in my life. The urge to paint started in my early forties and I heeded the call and initiated art classes. Over the years I had wonderful teachers like Johanna Kruger Prinsloo (ArtKat.co.za), Hilary Keegan (artschoolbedfordview.co.za) and the late Eugene Hurter. I was also truly inspired by the late Louis Audie after  ...