Marilyn Valiente is a Cuban- American artist living in South Florida for most of her life. After her bachelor’s degree in art education from the University of Florida, she continued her education in psychology having achieved a Master degree in mental health counseling and a PhD in pastoral psychology. She continues to maintain a small private practice treating people with varies mental health disorder. After raising two sons and for the last fifteen years she has become very active pursuing her love for the visual arts; entering exhibitions, fine art festivals and art competitions. She is a signature member of both the Miami Watercolor Society and the Florida Watercolor Society. For the year of 2017 and 2018 she has was the president of the Miami Watercolor Society. She holds numerous awards including 1st place in the watercolor division in The Coconut Grove Art Festival in 2011 and 2012 and most recently she won “Best in the show” in the Miami Watercolor Society Fall 2017 Exhibition and First place in the Spring 2018 exhibition. Recently her work has expended to exploring acrylics and abstractions. This pass year she was accepted as a member of the oldest and prestigious professional organization of women artist: The National League of American PEN women. |
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