About
I’m a painter, mentor, and workshop leader who helps people unlock creativity and confidence through the joy of making. My London–Chinese heritage, love of travelling, and life in Wales shape everything I create — weaving together stories, cultures, and a deep sense of place. Each piece is an invitation to connect, reflect, and see the world in new ways.
Where are you from?
I grew up in London in a mixed-heritage family – my mother was English, my father Chinese. I often paint with traditional Chinese brushes, a way of feeling closer to my roots. My dad came to the UK in 1962 – an adventurous, entrepreneurial spirit – while my mum was the artistic one, she loved to draw, make clothes, and inspired me to become an artist.
I’ve lived in South Wales for 20 years now, not far from forests and beaches, and I'm part of a vibrant creative community. I collaborate with Das Clarks to deliver painting workshops across Wales, and with my husband Rhys (Picsel Cymru) as a photography stylist.
Why do you do what you do?
Painting has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It’s carried me through difficult times and ignited my passion to help others discover their own creativity.
I’m drawn to the texture and movement of paint on paper, canvas, and textiles and I believe creativity can transform lives. My mission is to make that transformation possible for anyone.
What’s the best thing about being an artist?
It’s when someone tells me our work together has changed something in their life. Recently, a father said I’d helped him reconnect with his seven-year-old son after months apart:
“You’ve given me the ideas and skills to do some painting with my boy. We’ve grown apart and this will help us get back to where we were.”
Moments like that are why I do what I do.
What's new!
I'll be delivering an expressive flower painting workshop next season, in a beautiful florist and coffee shop - Oliver's Florist, Stow Hill.
If this is something that might appeal to you, do get in touch: hello@marioncheung.com
I'm about to start another new phase of 'Creative Roots' project with Das Clarks in partnership with HMP Parc. We have just completed successful projects with The Probation Service and Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
We secured funding last year from The Arts Council of Wales Arts in Health strand. Read a case study about our work here
We've also partnered with The Wales Millenium Centre, Cardiff where we will had an exhibition on April 2nd 2025. We have booked in for another in 2026!