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10/18/2025 - Archives Drawer

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From FSPA Heritage

  1. As the Water Flows by Karen Kappell, FSPA, Image 1.

    Karen Kappell, FSPA

    As the Water Flows

  2. Autumn Brook by Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA, Image 1.

    Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA

    Autumn Brook, Between 1970 - 2000

    Oil on Canvas

    11 x 13 in (27.94 x 33.02 cm)

  3. Another Beginning by Madonna Steines, FSPA, Image 1.

    Madonna Steines, FSPA

    Another Beginning, Between 1960 - 1999

    Watercolor

    16 x 21 in (40.64 x 53.34 cm)

  4. Autumn Marsh by Roberta Gilles, FSPA, Image 1.

    Roberta Gilles, FSPA

    Autumn Marsh

    Oil Painting on Canvas

    18 x 22 in (45.72 x 55.88 cm)

  5. Abstract Trees by Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA, Image 1.

    Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA

    Abstract Trees, Between 1970 - 2000

    Watercolor

    9 x 13 in (22.86 x 33.02 cm)

  6. Apple Blossoms by Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA, Image 1.

    Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA

    Apple Blossoms, Between 1970 - 2000

    Watercolor

    20 x 24 in (50.8 x 60.96 cm)

  7. 1-4 Scenes of Water, Vegetaton and Rocks by Madonna Steines, FSPA, Image 1.

    Madonna Steines, FSPA

    1-4 Scenes of Water, Vegetaton and Rocks, Between 1960 - 1999

    Watercolor

    23 x 28 in (58.42 x 71.12 cm)

  8. Animal and Tree Wood Carvings, Image 1.

    Animal and Tree Wood Carvings

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About the artist

Marda Tsai, FSPA

Chinese

1916-2009


Born in Peking, China, Sister Marda Tsai was educated by the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and later joined the congregation. She came to the United States to study at Viterbo University, earning a degree in Education with a minor in art, and later received a Master of Arts in Fine Arts from the University of Guam. Throughout her career, Sister Marda taught art and academic subjects while leading workshops in Oriental painting, Western painting, calligraphy, and Tai Chi for both children and adults. Alongside her artistic work, she served in spiritual ministry as a Eucharistic minister and continued creating art throughout her retirement. Sister Marda passed away at Villa St. Joseph in 2009.

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