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Marj Lightle 
We are pleased to highlight USPA member Marj Lightle!
Education: University of Nebraska, Fine Arts major AA/Fine Arts, Cypress College
She has also studied at Art Institute of Southern California, Laguna Beach, Long Beach City College, Cypress, Coastline, Santiago Canyon and GoldenWest Community Colleges, Santa Ana College, and CSULB, and participated in watercolor, pastel and textile workshops in California, New York, France and Italy. 
She has studied with local artists: Roger Armstrong, Jane Bauman, Victor Casados, Tim Clark, Tom Fong, Chris Gwaltney, Roland Haas, Kamillia Hardy, George James, Joseph Stoddard, Chris Sullivan.
And she has participated in workshops with Susan Abbott, Pat Deadman, Carla O'Connor, Sally Strand, Chris VanWinkle, Eric Weigardt, Donna Zagotta and Milford Zornes. 
Her impressive Awards and Exhibits are: National Watercolor Society scholarship to Art Institute of Southern California's Community Education Class, Cypress Art League Member & Open Shows, Huntington Beach Art League Member & Open Shows, Orange Art Association Shows 2004: Winners Invitational Exhibit, Long Beach CA 2005: AAOS (Assoc. Arts of Ocean Shores, WA) and GLPS (Great Lakes Pastels Society) 2006-9: Studio 250 Exhibits, Orange CA 2006-9: USPA Shows, Laguna Beach, She is currently represented by Copperwood Artware, Orange CA and Bumbledee's in St. Cloud MN. 
Marj tells us: In the past, I have thought of myself as a watercolorist, but having fun experimenting with the bold pigments of pastels, gouache and acrylics has enticed me into the mixed media and pastel arenas. The whole art experience of attending art classes, painting at home or en plein air with friends, is stimulating, challenging, frustrating and essential to my well-being. The learning never ends.
I thank God and my husband, John, who encourages me (and supports my art habit!).
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