Marilyn Horst’s desire to paint is an intrinsic part of who she is, and she comes from a large family of other naturally creative siblings. Self-taught, she dabbles in different mediums, however enjoys watercolor the most. Her unique style begins with an informal whimsical sketch, lending to a loose, unstructured approach.

Marilyn is an active member of the Pewaukee Arts Council, Wisconsin Visual Arts, Online Watercolor Kickstart, and Online Art Friends. Her paintings have been exhibited locally, including West Bend’s Museum Of Wisconsin Art. Her watercolor painting, “Along The Bark,” has a permanent spot in Hartland Library’s collection.

Marilyn lives in North Lake, Wisconsin. In addition to painting, Marilyn has self-published and illustrated children’s picture books.