Marci Elena Perez — Fine Art Portfolio

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Marci Elena Perez and this is my artwork. For many years I have kept my work to myself as it is an extremely personal endeavor. I have been commissioned for portraits and other such projects; however, sharing my artwork publicly has been a challenge since it leaves me feeling very exposed to the world.

Since I never expected my artwork to be hanging in the homes of others, as they now are, I confess that I was careless with the detail of my signature. I recently had a name change which means that all my new artwork is signed Marci Perez. It is perhaps interesting to note that my earliest work is signed in some form of Marci Morris or MEM. And as I transitioned names, my signature changed to Marci Elena, or in some cases just Marci. I hope you can forgive this inconsistency and see it as I do: a journey for finding my true self.

Please feel free to email me if you wish to make a purchase or simply want to leave a comment. I’d love your feedback and do hope you find some pleasure in visiting my site. Thank you. :)

Series One

Charcoal Drawings

My charcoal drawings are usually reserved for portraiture, but not always. I have been drawing using many different techniques for over 25 years. In the last decade I discovered a technique that really seems to synchronize what I am seeing in my mind with what comes out on the paper: first I darken my paper with a thick layer of charcoal, and then I draw by erasing away the charcoal until it forms the image I want. When a commission calls for strict accuracy I use gridlines, but either way — few things in life are as satisfying as watching your imagination manifest itself almost magically in front of you.

Logic Isn’t Everything — charcoal portrait of Mr. Spock — Logic Isn’t Everything

2009 · Charcoal on paper · 14″ × 17″

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Spock, the embodiment of logic, is the subject of this work and — as you may notice — he is slightly smiling. The message: we may pursue logic and even take on the appearance of such, but in the end it is our heart which brings us joy.

Disturbance — charcoal portrait of Yoda — Disturbance

2010 · Charcoal on paper · 16″ × 20″

$520

A dark, solemn Yoda. The darkness has encroached on his world and even seems to be partially devouring him. None-the-less, Yoda holds strong even as he senses this disturbance in the force.

Black Waves — white charcoal on black paper — Black Waves

2010 · White charcoal on rich black paper · 9″ × 12″

$75

Breauna’s Comparison

2001 · Charcoal on paper · 16″ × 20″

Unavailable

He’s Just a Baby — charcoal portrait of Grogu — He’s Just a Baby

2022 · Charcoal on paper · 11″ × 14″

Not for sale

Who wouldn’t want to capture the sweetness in those eyes?

Grandma — charcoal portrait of a smiling young woman — Grandma

2018 · Charcoal on paper · 11″ × 14″

Not for sale

My grandmother when she was young. One of the best people who ever walked the earth.

Series Two

Fine Oil Paintings

Oil painting is a newer passion. I use a wet-on-wet technique that gives me the freedom to let the paint fly. I started out learning how to make traditional landscapes, but over time I discovered a delight for recreating the cosmos. I’m obsessed with storms, stars, sky, and clouds. When I paint, unlike when I draw, I feel completely free to be anywhere in the universe I want — even places that don’t exist. The more I paint, the more my mind wants to escape even further. Only time will tell where I will wander to next.