A native of Long Island, Esther Marie is an accomplished and internationally recognized artist whose work has been exhibited extensively in distinguished galleries, museums, juried exhibitions, auctions, and cultural events throughout the northeastern United States. Her artistic practice has also achieved international visibility, with exhibitions in South Korea and an established clientele in New York City and beyond.

Esther Marie’s professional accomplishments include a competitive fellowship and selection for a prestigious residency at the Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York. She was also awarded a full scholarship to the Vermont Studio Center, further affirming her standing within the contemporary arts community. Her global engagement was enriched through participation in a Rotary International Exchange program, during which she immersed herself in local cultural traditions, collaborated with regional artisans, and produced a diverse body of work employing traditional techniques, including pottery, painting, and silk-screen dyeing with indigenous blue-green grass pigments.

Her paintings are represented in numerous private and permanent collections. She is particularly noted for her mastery of plein air painting, dynamic collaborations with fellow artists, and contributions to abstract art. Among her distinctions, she has received multiple honors, including “Best in Show” at the Northport Plein Air event. She continues to exhibit widely across the northeastern United States and remains actively engaged in international travel to study and render landscapes from direct observation.

In addition to her studio practice, Esther Marie has devoted significant time to arts education, serving for over nine years as an adjunct assistant professor teaching introductory drawing courses on Long Island. Beyond her professional pursuits, she engages in a range of creative and contemplative activities, yoga and meditation, dance, writing, and chess. Although she seldom presents her poetry publicly, she maintains a sustained commitment to the creative process across disciplines.