Description :

Marjett Schille — Original Painting (Fantasy Woodland Scene with Tigers)

This original work by Marjett Schille presents a vivid, dreamlike woodland tableau centered around a monumental white tree with a serene, human‑like face carved into its trunk. Three richly colored tigers lounge and climb among its roots and branches, their warm orange and gold tones glowing against the deep green forest backdrop. The tree’s canopy bursts into bright yellow foliage, creating a radiant focal point that heightens the painting’s sense of enchantment.

Schille frames the scene with a decorative border of alternating blue and gold leaf motifs, giving the piece a storybook, illuminated‑manuscript quality. Her brushwork is detailed yet soft, blending fantasy, nature, and gentle surrealism—hallmarks of her narrative style.

This is a standout example of Schille’s imaginative world‑building: animals rendered with personality, landscapes that feel alive, and symbolic elements that invite interpretation.

About the Artist — Marjett Schille

Marjett Schille is an American mixed‑media artist whose work explores the emotional and spiritual connections between humans, animals, and the natural world. Her practice spans acrylic, watercolor, ink, collage, and paint‑pour techniques, often merging realism with fantasy.

Key points collectors appreciate:

• Education: B.A. in Art Education (Boise State University); MFA (University of Idaho)

• Career: Former art educator; active exhibitor on both U.S. coasts

• Exhibitions: Grants Pass Museum of Art’s Gallery One, Woman Made Gallery (Chicago), Artists for Conservation

• Collections: Included in corporate collections in Seattle

• Themes: Harmony with nature, mythic storytelling, environmental reverence

Her work has a loyal regional following, especially in the Pacific Northwest.