Beth Marcil lives in a world of color and texture; light and shadow. She weaves these elements into a unique visual tapestry that communicates the vibrancy, passion and sometimes the whimsy of the world she sees around her. This vision is a dynamic and evolving one that Beth has sought to share with us in her work.

Travel and exposure to other cultures greatly inspires Marcil's work. Her travels include South America, Asia and most recently West Africa where she studied dance and immersed herself in the local cultures of Senegal, Guinea, and Mali. These people have a remarkable passion for life that is powerfully expressed in their dance, music, and visual art forms. I find fascinating their deep sense of community and ability to maintain harmony within their communities. Conveying that sense of community and passionate life force is a theme that comes through in much of my work. I love to visually interpret not only the vivid colors, textures, and energy of foreign marketplaces, for example, but more importantly the essential spirit that brings a people or a place to life. Adventure, exploration, and experimentation are what make Beth tick and are vital to every aspect of her life. Beth and her work have been described in this way:

"The work of Beth Marcil communicates the vivacious joie de vivre that is so indicative of the artist herself. She moves easily from watercolor, and pastels, to monotype and mixed media, imparting life into every piece..."

Marcil's uncanny ability to move with fluidity from one medium to another is a gift that amazes admirers of her work. She sees this ability as a tool that enhances her range of expression. Just as a seasoned actor brings different characters to life, Beth uses a variety of media to most effectively express herself in any given moment.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Beth's formal art education began at Columbia College and the University of South Carolina where she majored in graphic design and photography. Her passion for the richness and the energetic colors of nature began while doing her post graduate work at The Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida where she was surrounded by a lush, tropical environment.

Maui, the island life, and the ethnic diversity which is Hawaii has further influenced Beth's growth as an artist, and is easily seen in her works.

Beth came to the islands from a commercial art background. It was a giant step from the position of creative director for Kaplan Press, a publisher of educational materials for children, to the life of an independent artist living in Maui. It was a step that she took like a dancer.

Beth Marcil and her works have been featured in such publications as Art News, Pacific Art and Travel, Aloha magazine, Spirit of Aloha, and Real Estate Maui Style. Her pieces have been exhibited nationally, in statewide invitational and juried shows, and may be found in the collections of Mari Winsor (Winsor Pilates), Ugo Jacuzzi, Senator Ted Kaplan, The MacNaughton Group, The Madden Corporation, and the Ala Moana Hotel. One of Marcil's watercolors, "Grant Us Life", was featured on the Maui Writers' Conference posters and literature. Beth has been the cover artist for a number of Aloha Airlines publications and her work may be seen at the Maui Marketplace Kau Kau Corner. Her work is published by Island Heritage and is represented throughout the islands.