Marie Ryder

Marie Ryder was born on the 9th of September 1966 in Alice Springs. She grew up with her family at the Santa Teresa Mission in Central Australia.

Marie is the daughter of Theresa Ryder, an accomplished traditional and water colour artist.

Marie is married to Kevin Bird, the grandson of famous artist Lyndsay Bird Mpetyane.

Marie has been painting since her early twenties and has been inspired by her mother. Marie wants to continue painting traditional bush tucker stories.

Marie has six children and her eldest daughter is learning to paint by watching Marie paint.

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