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Francisco, our Founder, Artistic Director and General Manager, is a figurative sculptor, painter and multi-media artist with extensive experience as an art instructor.  He teaches, inspires, challenges and charms our students in stone and ceramic sculpture, watercolor, acrylic & oil painting, and drawing.

The Artists Refuge is the realization of Francisco's long-time dream to establish a school of art in his native country.  He is passionate about his work as an artist in his own right and as an active member of Costa Rica's community of artists.  He regularly leads and supports projects that enhance national and international appreciation of Costa Rica's historic and contemporary art.

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Nancy, our Co-founder and Associate Artistic Director, is also Founder and Publisher of Sculptural Pursuit magazine.

An accomplished sculptor and painter, Nancy has been an active artist for 38 years, and teaches workshops in stone sculpture and design.  Her work is in private collections in the U.S., Europe, and Central and South America. 

Tony hasn't yet begun to wield a sculptor's chisel or painter's brush, but he has his hands full  as Business Manager, Webmaster and occasional guide.

Deek, after 44 years as husband to Nancy, finally saw the light in Spring 2004, when he took up hammer and chisel as a student in his first stone sculpture class.  His vast knowledge of real estate qualifies him as Keeper of the Grounds, Host and Assistant to All when he isn't hammering stone.

A writer, teacher, editor and author, Marilyn enjoys helping others achieve their writing goals.  Her work has appeared in publications around the world. 

Marilyn is Editor of Sculptural Pursuit magazine, a freelance editor and ghostwriter, and cookbook author.  Her workshops include the Fine Art of Storytelling, the Fine Art of Magazine Writing, and the Fine Art of Creating in the Kitchen. 

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