Marlis Cornett
Marlis Cornett has lived in the Atlanta area most of her life. She grew up in Marietta, later moving to Buckhead where she attended middle and high school at The Westminster Schools. Marlis studied Fine Art at Kenyon College where she earned her BFA in painting. After graduation she lived in Vail, CO for a year where she enjoyed the outdoors while working in an art gallery. Marlis then returned to Atlanta to attend Portfolio Center and further her artistic skills to lock in her professional career in illustration and graphic design.
Marlis’ career has lead her to exciting projects from children’s book illustrations to corporate design to product development. All the while, she has continued to paint commissioned portraits, landscapes and florals. Her work is in private collections across the country.
In recent years, Marlis’ love of art has led her to teaching children’s art classes, art camps and workshops for both children and adults from her Decatur home. Sharing her love of art has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her creative career.
As an artist and mother, Marlis values the importance of a community art program where children are free to explore the arts in a multitude of formats. Her ultimate dream has been to find a way to share her love of art with children as well as adults. Marlis believes everyone has the ability to create and to become an artist, given the opportunity to explore in a supportive environment; it just takes the willingness to give yourself a chance to try.
Color Wheel has the potential to be an opportunity for all to find their creative selves. Marlis’ goal is to continue the Color Wheel Studio children’s programs that have been a cornerstone in the Decatur community. Her goal does not stop there, Marlis’ vision is to create the same experiences for all members of our community by developing programs for teens and adults.
You can find more about Marlis and view her work on her website, www.marliscornettdesign.com
IG: @marliscornett
About Color Wheel
"A Community Art Studio for Decatur Families" 