Margaret 11/3

Margaret 11/3

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

! 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

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

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

So much to think about :warm/cool, shapes, composition….then the black flies come and stick on your masterpiece! Happy spring 
Margaret 5/26

Margaret 5/26

Here’s my study of Vermeers ‘ milkmaid’. I don’t even want to know how many hours I have in it but it was fun and addictive! I used burnt umber and white.