Marcia Mence trained at the Byam Shaw School of Art in London for a Diploma in Art and Design and went on to study interior design and decor. After 3 years in Switzerland she returned to the UK working variously as a P/A, Chef and Caseworker until 1988 when she joined the New Ashgate Gallery in Farnham, Surrey for 7 years. Her artwork at present includes collage, murals and book illustration. Her large Triptych “Colourstorm” was acquired by Healing Arts in 2005 and is displayed at St. Mary’s Hospital, Newport. It is part of the Public Foundation Catalogue.