Marilyn Bendell – Artist Bio

in Artist, Bendell, Marilyn

(1921 – 2003)
New Mexico, Full Female Figure, Still-Life, Portrait

A resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Marilyn Bendell was a figure painter in the Impressionist style. The vibrancy, warmth and fluidity of Ms. Bendell’s extensive body of art was drawn from the luminous palette of her colorful life. She achieved international renown and repute amongst collectors and admirers and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1965. More accolades followed; listing in Who’s Who in American Art and Who’s Who of American Women. She was a moving force in the development of the artistic community of Long Boat Key FL; where she found additional expression as gifted mentor and teacher for generations of developing artists.

After moving to Santa Fe, she continued to teach and generously share the lessons and insights of a lifetime until 1993 when she devoted herself to painting. She continued to cultivate young artists; giving private lessons as the spirit moved her. After the death of her husband, the painter George Burrows, Marilyn found new inspiration and pleasure collaborating with and encouraging her son, David Hyams, and accomplished artist in his own right.