Biki Chaplain Maragni Fine Art

                                                                                                                             
Elegant, peaceful, refined…Biki's landscapes evoke serenity and a quiet passion for natural beauty. 
A Texas native, she moved to Southern Illinois where she painted part-time while working in the public service and
raising three children. She became a full-time Impressionist Artist in 2003.  

 Her work is influenced by her travels through Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and by her extensive study of the
Old Masters.  Her particular inspirations are the European and Russian Impressionists for their strong images and
soft and flowing execution. Her earlier works were in a variety of media (pencil, pen and ink, pastels and watercolors) while later works are predominantly in oil. 

Working plein-air or in her studio, she recreates pastoral landscapes from sketches, field studies, and photographs.
Biki prefers to work wet-on-wet without modifying the paints with a medium.  Her focus is on the light in a scene.
Atmosphere and color dominate her works: vibrant forms and strong images create a memorable impression. 
Careful details are created with palette knives to create visual texture that adds interest.

Biki's work is award winning and in demand at local, regional, and national exhibits.  Her current body of impressionist work reflects the stunning scenery in Southern Illinois Shawnee Forest and from her international travels.  She has recently added two additional collections which feature large items from nature such as flowers and farmers produce.  If you are looking for the beauty in nature contact Biki today.