Margaret 12/1

Margaret 12/1

by | Dec 1, 2023 | Margaret

I hope you had a great thanksgiving! I have been too busy to paint so wanted to send this picture of Sean I recently finished  before I forget. I have been pushing paint around and sanding it off for a few years and playing with backgrounds. I could go on infinitely...
Margaret 11/3

Margaret 11/3

by | Nov 3, 2023 | Margaret

I had the chance to paint with Susan last weekend . We had a glorious 70 degree day at schoodic. It was a wonderful way to meet up and enjoy one of the last plein air adventures this year!
Margaret 7/21

Margaret 7/21

by | Jul 22, 2023 | Margaret

! I’m visiting in southern and stopped at the Colby museum this am . It was quite a treat and a nice surprise. Here’s an henri that was there 
Margaret 6/23

Margaret 6/23

by | Jun 24, 2023 | Margaret

Thanks for the email I totally forgot! This is from an Al gury workshop I’m taking. We began with an earth tone palette and gradually adding more prismatic colors. He doesn’t use any medium and super thick and brushy strokes which I love ! Have a nice...
Margaret 6/16

Margaret 6/16

by | Jun 16, 2023 | Margaret

I have been looking a lot at the Russian landscape painter Isaac levitan.  He simplifies his landscapes and captures the mood of light hitting the trees and ground. The result is very peaceful and calming which I strive for.  Here’s an example of one of his...
Margaret 6/4

Margaret 6/4

by | Jun 4, 2023 | Margaret

So much to think about :warm/cool, shapes, composition….then the black flies come and stick on your masterpiece! Happy spring