A hand holds a paintbrush above a rainbow painting of a Douglas Fir tree round quarter. Each ring is a different colour, mixed in with earthy tones. The paper is on a wood table, surrounded by a pocket palette, tree branches and books.

What if painting could be a portal that connects our inner world with the places we love?

  • Private Workshop Bookings

    Are you looking for thoughtful, accessible nature-based programming that engages people through creativity? My signature workshop format blends guided watercolour painting with ecology, poetry, history and culture.

  • Land Story Residency

    A year-long gathering of creatives who are deepening their relationship with place through art making. Open to all mediums and all kinds of artists. Applications for enrolment open in October 2024. We begin January 2025.

  • Partnerships

    My popular “Trees of Cascadia” workshop series is available as long-term online programming for your community or group. These sessions are inspiring, engaging and accessible.

  • I absolutely love Marisa's workshops. They take me out of my head and help me remember the joy of creating.

    - workshop participant

  • I really enjoy the combination of creating with poetry and learning about trees. The meditative painting is my favourite part as it slows me down and lets me enjoy the process.

    - workshop participant

  • Marisa's workshops are accessible, informative and meditative. The end result is so beautiful and meaningful.

    - workshop participant

  • I love participating in Marisa's workshops because she combines creating with learning about nature. That sense of place we all need to develop to care for each other and the planet is front and center in her teaching.

    - workshop participant

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