“THE ROYAL” SCHIZZI COLLECTION
A new exhibit at The Annex by Marti Cilley
10387 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
March 3 – June 3, 2025
Artist’s Reception March 28, 2025, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
I invite you to be tantalized and intrigued by my collection of schizzi (sketches). These studies represent not only preliminary steps toward more detailed works, but also stand-alone images with playful charm and intrinsic value.
The process of using sketches to outline rough ideas and study the human figure involves raw, unfiltered creativity. Feeling the sweep of line that runs through a pose, visualizing contour, or exaggerating form—these are often my starting points. The results offer a certain immediacy and power.
Within this collection, The Royal Ladies are central figures, symbols of elegance, grace, and strength. Each one leaves a unique and lasting impression, embodying poise, kindness, and leadership. Their wisdom and warmth inspire those around them, and through their actions, presence, and character, they define timeless beauty and regal influence.
I believe sketches, even in their raw or unfinished states, convey deep emotion and meaning, allowing the essence of personality to shine through. I hope viewers will explore my collection further and connect with the inspiration captured through drawing, painting, and sketching.
MARTI CILLEY