For Shops & Stockists
Small enough to give, lovely enough to keep
Small format art
Each 4×6 print comes packaged in a linen-finish frame that folds open to stand on its own, no framing needed.
A little about me
I'm Joy, also known as Marie Cilu, an artist and storyteller based in St. Louis.
After accidentally retiring from a 20+ year career in technology, art is now my playground.
I photograph what most people walk past: dew inside the fold of a leaf, a bee's wings catching the light just right, a duck working a glamour pose (you can see through its nostril!).
I'm curious, easily delighted, and not above sitting on the edge of a fountain poking the water to see what happens.
I wander, I linger, I play, and I wait, sometimes patiently, sometimes in cramped awkward poses, until the photo comes together.
I hope the picture makes you stop for a second and feel a little flicker of wonder.
A peek at my collections
A quick taste of the work. Click any photo to browse that collection (opens in a new tab).
Proposal
I'd love to offer a small display of my nature prints in your shop.
A simple, thoughtful gift your customers can add to their purchase. My suggested retail price is $15.
It's simple and risk-free for you.
I set up and restock the display myself, you keep a share of everything that sells, and any unsold prints come right back to me.
If you're interested in wholesale instead, I'm open to that.
We can meet in person
I can stop by the store and show you a sample so you can get a better feel for the quality and how it might look on display.
If we haven't met yet, you can reach me here: mc.contact@mariecilu.com. Otherwise, please reach out using the email I left with you.
Limited edition prints as well
Alongside the framed 4x6 prints, every image comes as a gallery-wrapped canvas (ready to hang, no frame needed) or as a fine art print in a few finishes: Lustre Pearl Paper or Fine Art Paper. Same small moments, whichever way you'd like them on the wall.
Paper sizes: 5x7 and 18x12
Canvas size: 18x12
Each image is a limited edition of 150 in total (5x7 and 18x12 sizes). Every piece comes with an edition number. Signed pieces are available upon request.