Margaret 10/28

Margaret 10/28

 Exercise: design a notan from a picture- write a few words about what you are trying to say ( joy, youth, movement, freedom). Then do a notan. Do not copy the picture but refer to your words. Do a color sketch from the notan only (you can refer to the picture but do...
Margaret 10/21

Margaret 10/21

Here’s the final picture- a mickmac artist from Portland came to add the final touches of reverse curve symbols significant to Native American tribes. Scroll down for completed mural.  The high school kids added the fish and birds.
Margaret 10/14

Margaret 10/14

It’s done! Just waiting for high school kids to add a few fish and birds. It was great but glad it’s finished so I can move on to my painting! I hope everyone is well. Please scroll down…
Margaret 10/7

Margaret 10/7

Here are a couple of pictures from the mural. We have been working on it for two weeks and still so much to do but it is amazing! 8-10 artists every day,all so talented. 
Margaret 9/23

Margaret 9/23

This may be one of my last plein air for the season as temps are dropping and the winds blowing a gale. I took a class with Christine lafuente this fall and she had us premix a lot of the colors of the big masses and paint with a large brush. It goes a lot faster once...
Margaret 9/16

Margaret 9/16

I have been struggling with one for a bit. Trying to get some bold brushwork and thick paint . We start on the Ellsworth mural next week so I’ll keep you posted! Be well