Marla Wilson traces her love of nature to her childhood in Mountain Park, Alberta. A well-educated artist, Marla began taking art classes at the age of six. Marla continued her formal art education with sculpture & advanced drawing classes at the University of Alberta. Marla paints with dedication and commitment to authenticity. She loves her subject and has diligently studied animal anatomy, plant life and landscape. She has worked in various media, but has found that acrylics and oils best suit her subject and technique. The results are much sought after by public galleries and private collectors. Marla Wilson's work has received worldwide recognition. Her work is found in private & corporate collections in Japan, Peru, Bahrain, England, Wales, Chile, the United States and Canada. Her image "Western Prairie" was awarded "Jurors' Choice for Best New Artist" at the 2003 Calgary Stampede Western Art Auction. While wildlife has traditionally comprised a large portion of Marla's works, she has recently been creating several paintings of Western Canada landscapes. These dynamic images are proving to be very popular amongst collectors of both originals and limited edition works.