Dreams of Nature was founded in 2003 by the artist, Delaware native, Marjorie Wortz.
 
Growing up in a family with a love of nature influenced her at a young age. She loved spending summers beachcombing at the shore.  The collecting of nature’s treasures, whether shells, leaves, or pine cones, became her obsession, even as a young child. She cherished the beauty, the smell, the shape, the color of the small things that many of us walk upon and take for granted. These natural mementoes were presented on cards for loved ones as her way of sharing the joys that she found in the world around her. Perhaps a shell from the shore or a pressed flower from their garden would remind them of the beauty in their own back yard, the beauty in their own lives.

Each of Marjorie’s designs starts with a piece of nature that captures her imagination and artistic eye.  The playful way she views nature could be described as similar to finding objects in a puffy cloud filled sky.  Sometimes she sees resemblances: perhaps a dahlia petal converts to a hot air balloon; a long angular shell takes on the shape of a neck tie; lily stems transform into baby carriage wheels.  Rich natural textures are used in various combinations or appreciated alone so as not to take away from their individual beauty.  Each of these natural elements offers a layer of dimension and depth to her designs that purvey a sense of place or a moment in time that offers meditative relaxation, joy.

Marjorie challenges herself to use nature in unexpected ways to pass on a bit of awe, surprise, and renewed appreciation of the beautiful world surrounding us.  She hopes her art will be treasured for years to come, and that the gems of nature will serve as a reminder of the beauty surrounding us every day.

Marjorie currently works from her garden studio in the Pacific Northwest finding inspiration on both east and west coast beaches, on walks through the coastal rainforests, and while strolling among the colorful blooms in her garden. Her work is sold in galleries and specialty stores nationwide.