Marsha Heimbecker is featured artist at Portola Art Gallery in December

“Life is a Joy – New and Recent Works Inspired by Tomorrow and Yesterday,” expressive oil paintings by Marsha Heimbecker are featured at the Portola Art Gallery in December. Marsha’s paintings are known for their bold brushwork and color, resulting in a unique vitality that captures the essence of varied scenes.

A reception will take place Saturday, December 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

Originally a bio-engineer with degrees from UC Berkeley and MIT, Marsha underwent a heart transplant in 2001. She had always shown an aptitude for art in addition to science, and after her surgery, she found art to be “very helpful in the healing process.”

She credits many years of classical training in life drawing, portraiture, and anatomy for her distinctive style. Using a harmonious palette of colors, she enjoys stretching her imagination to express the beauty, color, and energy in what she sees.

Marsha’s  paintings can be found in private collections around the country, as well as online.

The Portola Art Gallery is located within the Allied Arts Guild (75 Arbor Rd., Menlo Park).