Portola Art Gallery Presents Marsha Heimbecker's "Kissed by a Prince"

Portola Art Gallery Presents Marsha Heimbecker's "Kissed by a Prince"

EXHIBITION: "Kissed by a Prince - Works Inspired by the Orphaned Elephants of Tsavo and a Good Life," Expressive Oil Paintings by Marsha Heimbecker

DATES: May 1 - 31, 2026

RECEPTION: Saturday, May 2, 1:00 - 4:00 P.M

LOCATION:

Portola Art Gallery at Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, CA  94025, 650.321.0220, www.portolaartgallery.com

HOURS: Monday - Saturday, 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Marsha Heimbecker; www.marshaheimbecker.com

The Portola Art Gallery presents "Kissed by a Prince - Works Inspired by the Orphaned Elephants of Tsavo and a Good Life," expressive oil paintings by award winning artist Marsha Heimbecker of San Mateo. Marsha's paintings are known for their bold brushwork and color, resulting in a unique vitality that captures the essence of varied scenes.

A reception will take place Saturday, May 2, from 1-4pm. In addition, visitors can meet the artist at the gallery on May 1, 6, 10, 22, and 30, or by appointment.

Originally a bio-engineer with degrees from UC Berkeley and MIT, Marsha underwent a heart transplant in 2001. She had always shown an aptitude for art in addition to science, and after her surgery, she found art to be "very helpful in the healing process."

She credits many years of classical training in life drawing, portraiture, and anatomy for her distinctive style. Using a harmonious palette of colors, she enjoys stretching her imagination to express the beauty, color, and energy in what she sees.

In 2009, Marsha won First Place, the Los Gatan Award, at the Los Gatos Art Association Open. She also has shown her work in Paint Allied Arts events, the Sanchez Art Center, Horizon Art Gallery, Triton Museum, and a one-woman show at Thomas Moser.

Her paintings can be found in private collections around the country, as well as online at www.marshaheimbecker.com

About Portola Art Gallery

The Portola Art Gallery exhibits high quality, representational art by 22 award-winning Bay Area artists. Painting, pastel, photography, ceramics, glass art, paper sculptures, and woodworking can be viewed at the gallery, located at the Historic Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park, CA.

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