Marita Gentry

Marita Gentry is a professional artist and has her own painting and teaching studio, Studio Marita, in Southern Louisiana. Her vivid illustrations have earned her numerous awards and commissions. An accomplished teacher, she is involved in several artist-in-residence programs each year, helping schools enliven their walls with magnificent murals. While her illustrations are inspired by the wildlife around her, Marita is careful not to chase after too many artful alligators.