Logo for Marlene Steele Art: Bold teal lettering and a gold underline, highlighting her role as a contemporary artist and creative instructor. October Studio Series Dayton, Ohio Studio • Creative Gatherings Four invitations to stretch, explore, and create. Join us at the Dayton studio for special hands-on classes and guided artistic experiences scheduled during October, November, and January. Whether picking up a brush for the first time in years or refining layered painting techniques, these...

There is a moment that happens almost every time I paint. and so it began I make a mark. Then I look at it. And somewhere in that tiny space between the mark I just made and the one I haven't made yet, my brain would very much like to take over. Was that the right color? Did I put it in the right place? Should I cover it? Did I just ruin the whole thing? If you create anything at all, you probably know that voice. For a long time, I thought becoming a more confident artist would mean...

Have you ever stepped into something that looked right from the outside — only to feel completely unqualified once you were inside? A new role. A new room. A new responsibility. A place where everyone else seems to know exactly what they’re doing. And you’re standing there wondering if you misread the invitation. That was me.