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.
Additional Artworks
From FSPA Heritage
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Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA
Flowers and Teapot Still Life, Between 1970 - 2000
Oil on Canvas
23 x 39 in (58.42 x 99.06 cm)
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Rosita Weiler, FSPA
Forest at Dusk, Between 1930 - 1990
Oil on Canvas
18 x 13 in (45.72 x 33.02 cm)
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Sylvestrina Falkner, FSPA
Forest and Stream
Oil on Canvas Board
21 x 17 in (53.34 x 43.18 cm)
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Madonna Steines, FSPA
Floral Fantasy, Between 1960 - 1999
Watercolor
16 x 21 in (40.64 x 53.34 cm)
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Hyacinth Maslowski, FSPA
Forest Scene
Oil on Canvas
19 x 23 in (48.26 x 58.42 cm)
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Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA
Fall Scene in Orange, Between 1970 - 2000
Watercolor
23 x 33 in (58.42 x 83.82 cm)
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Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA
Floral Pattern, Between 1970 - 2000
Watercolor
24 x 31 in (60.96 x 78.74 cm)
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Margaret Ann Schlosser, FSPA
Forest and Stream, Between 1970 - 2000
Watercolor
14 x 18 in (35.56 x 45.72 cm)
About the artist
Marda Tsai, FSPA
Chinese
1916-2009
