Lucie Marlo was born in Quebec City, Canada. Drawing was her first love and her work received recognition early on; she won a number of local art competitions as a child. Growing up with health problems her desire to make a difference led her to earn a Ph.D. in Nutrition. Lucie's need for creative expression always remained and she continued painting. Art collectors were drawn to her work and the demand for her paintings kept her art flourishing. Lucie now dedicates the majority of her time to her art and various fundraising efforts. She splits her time between Victoria BC, Canada and Scottsdale, Arizona USA where she paints from her studios. Lucie has been a guest on a number of television and radio shows throughout her career, as well as been featured in multiple magazines. Her work is in corporate and private collections across Canada, the USA, Europe and South Africa. Her style is distinctive for its dynamic compositions and interplay of colors. Lucie describes her painting process as a reflection on life: her work's reoccurring theme is maintaining optimism through life's trials and tribulations.