Alum in the Spotlight: Marni Butchkoski
Marni Butchkoski, LIHSA Class of 2004, is an artist and owner of Art By Marni B. She specializes in hand painted, custom artwork including large scale commercial & residential murals and commissioned art on traditional and non traditional surfaces. While rooted in Long Island, she serves clients throughout the East Coast and travels for projects nationwide.
Marni has over 25 years of painting experience, earning her BFA in painting after high school, showing in galleries nationwide throughout her art career.
Marni worked as a social worker until 2021 when she officially establishing her after life took an unexpected turn following the tragic loss of her brother Marc. Marni turned her passion for painting into a full-time profession. She continues to expand her business and skills, while honoring her brother through her journey.
Check out this feature about her on News 12 last year. Marni’s business includes murals and commissioned paintings on various surfaces as well as growing her gallery collection. She has been featured in Newsday, ABC, Faces of Long Island, Good Day New York, Going Local, and Babes in Business LI.
Marni’s shares, “The greatest joy as an artist is to be seen.”
Visit her on line at www.artbymarnib.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @artbymarnib. Keep scrolling to see her work.
