ghOST Tour 2026, we’re doing it again!
I had so much fun meeting new and visiting with old friends. I hope to see you all again!
A Little Bird Told Me, 24" X 24", acrylic on canvas, $350
Colt with a 'tude, watercolor on paper, 11" X 14", framed & matted, $250.00
Sloan, watercolor on paper, 11" X 14", framed & matted, $150.00
The Look Out, watercolor on paper, 11" X 14", framed & matted, $250.00
Thai Fishing Fleet, Watercolor on paper, 11" X 14", matted and framed, $150.00
Train at Dawn, oil on canvas, 15" x 30", $350
Moonlight (part of dyptich), 24" X 36", acrylic on canvas. $300 purchased separately, $500 for the dyptich.
Sunlight (part of dyptich), 24" X 36", acrylic on canvas. $300 purchased separately, $500 for the dyptich.
Nighshade, watercolor on paper, 11" X 14", framed & matted, $85.00
Big John, watercolor on paper, 11" X 14", framed & matted, $85.00
Morning, 24" x 30", oil on canvas Sold
Maritime Retirement, 24" X 30", oil on canvas, $Now discounted to $450. On display at Aberdeen Art Center
Matriarch, Watercolor on Paper, 11" X 14", Matted and framed, NFS
Glenn's Counter, 18" X 30", acrylic on canvas. NFS.
Carmen Electra (Glide), 20" x 36", acrylic on canvas. NFS.
I love to paint everything from Abstract and Abstract Realism to Realism, in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. I’m happiest when I’m at my easel. I am currently the president of the Harbor Art Guild and this year’s Chair for the Grays Harbor Open Studios Tour, June 20-21, 2026.
I am planning to have my newest digital art available for purchase during the tour. See below:
Goddess Oracle Cards
Over three years in the making, this deck and booklet are illustrated and written under my pen name, Bhudan Kyu. (ask me about that next time you see me.) These will be available for purchase, early summer, 2026. To get on the notification list, go to goddessoraclecards.com and sign up.
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Steampunk Coloring Book coming late 2027
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Steampunk Coloring Book coming late 2027
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Steampunk Coloring Book coming late 2027
Chinese Zodiac Posters are available for every sign and element. Here are some examples.
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Chinese Zodiac Poster: Earth Tiger, $25
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Chinese Zodiac Poster: Water Dragon $25
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Chinese Zodiac Poster: Metal Monkey
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Chinese Zodiac Poster: Wood Snake
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Chinese Zodiac Poster: Fire Goat
About Me
My name is Marshelle Backes (mar-shell back-is) and I live in Montesano, Washington.
I stay engaged in the local art community, I am on the Board for Our Aberdeen, on the committee for ghOST - Grays Harbor Open Studios Tour, - and the president of the Harbor Art Guild. I feel it’s important to stay connected even though I struggle daily with chronic pain.
I designed websites for local businesses and non-profits such as Our Aberdeen, ghOST - Grays Harbor Open Studios Tour, and many others. You can see a list of clients on my website, headquakemedia.com. But my real passion is Art and Design.
This contact form is for personal business only. Solicitations will be deleted and emails blocked.
I sell my artwork and do commissions.
I am also setting up a waitlist at goddessoraclecards.com