
Searching for Beauty in the Season of Grey
If I have one pet peeve, it is the loss of beauty, or rather the lack of pursuit of beauty that characterizes the
The bold and exquisite art of Marilyn Todd-Daniels (Founder of WoodSong) grabs the heart striking paintings of majestic horses, biblical narrative, and scenic southwestern nature.
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WoodSong (“Song of the Cross”) Institute of Art was founded by Marilyn Todd-Daniels nearly four decades ago, teaching oil painting and watercolor workshops, plus art production and commissions.
Learning to embrace my three children and celebrate each day with joyous wonder.
Not finishing out God’s purpose for me in the arts.
Listening to criticism and failing to appreciate the gifts I’m given.
Absolutely! The best is yet to come since painting, writing, and playing music only improve with practice.
Ed.D., Texas Tech University, Lubbock, 1980
Spring semester, Chicago Art Institute, 1974
MA, University of Tulsa, 1966
Teacher certification from Cameron College, Lawton, OK., 1968 – 1969
BFA, University of Oklahoma, Norman, 1958
Collin County Community College, Plano, TX. Adjunct art faculty: (1987 – 90, 1995 – 2000, 2004 – present)
Midland College, Midland, TX. Associate art faculty: (1974 – 77)
Florida Keys Community College, Key West FL… Chairman of Art (1970 – 73)
Academic/ civic:
Helen Jones Leadership Doctoral Fellowship, $7000 stipend, 1977
Outstanding Teachers of America, 1972, 1973
World Who’s Who of America, Third edition
Juried show in rotunda of U.S. Senate Russell Building, Washington, D.C. 1999, 2001, 2003.
Creative Art Center, Bonham, Tx 2006
14th Street Gallery, Plano, Tx 2006
Biblical Art Center, Dallas, TX.,1999
Sacred Art Center, Great Passion Play, Eureka Springs, Ark. 1999, 2000, ‘01, ‘02
American Art Gallery, Hot Springs, Ark. 1997, ‘98, ‘99, 2001
Red River Museum, Vernon, TX. 1996
Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville, KY. 1988
Best of Show and Judge’s Award, Sherman Art League, 2003
First place oil painting, Frederick Art Guild, 1997
People’s choice award, Horse Artists of America Annual, 1993
Best of Show, Sherman Art League, 1984
TFAA traveling circuit award for etching, 197
White House, Washington, D.C.
Wilson N. Jones Hospital, Sherman, TX
Biblical Art Center, Dallas, TX
Sacred Art Center, Great Passion Play, Eureka Springs, AR
Tulsa University
Midland College
College of Education, Texas Tech
First City Bank, Richardson, TX
Read Marilyn’s blog with commentary & images as new work comes off the easel.
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