A conversation with Marilyn Bendell brings with it an infusion of energy, an endorphin high that buoys the spirit & senses. Her personality is as vibrant as the paintings that have brought her fame; her words are fired by the strenghof her personality, her convictions, and her passion for her work. Established as a superb portrait artist early on, her special gift of portraying the very soul of her subject has been influenced by the last 17 years spent living in Northern New Mexico. While portraits of Native Americans too often become "noble savage", Bendell's depiction's convey the very spirit of real people.
