Marjorie S. Brichler

"Margie" was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 10, 1936 to Mabel and Thomas L. Shepherd. She attended Southwest High School in St. Louis, attended Washington University as an Art Major and graduated from William Woods University in 1954. She married David Danner Brichler, Sr. in 1955 and together they had two children, David D. Brichler, Jr. and Barbara Ann Brichler. As she was building her family, Marjorie also embarked on her career as a professional fine artist.

Moving to the greater Houston area in the 1960's, Marjorie taught private art classes and specialized in portraits and other commissions. She displayed her work in galleries, shows and exhibits throughout the country where she won numerous awards. She was at ease painting and teaching in all media and subject matter, including watercolor, oil, charcoal, pastel, acrylic, pencil, pen and ink, and most recently, combining physical art with digital techniques.

Always driven to learn and study new skills herself, Marjorie studied with some of the nation's finest artists, including Ramon Froman, Bud Biggs, Chen Chi, Ed Whitney and E. Raymond Kinstler, to name a few. She traveled extensively to work with artists of their caliber and to capture scenic landscapes in places as diverse as New Mexico, Maine and Italy. She has been a demonstrator, lecturer and instructor for leading art organizations and was a dedicated member of the Watercolor Society of Houston, the Art League of Houston, and the Southwestern Watercolor Society. Her paintings are part of private collections internationally.

Marjorie is survived by her brother, Raymond Shepherd of Chicago, Illinois, her son, David D. Brichler, Jr. of Austin, Texas, and her granddaughter, Brittney Brichler-Joubert and husband, Dustin Joubert.

The light, color and beauty which Margie created in this world will surely shine with her into the next.

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