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 
Margaret 5/26

Margaret 5/26

by | May 26, 2023 | Margaret

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. 
Margaret 5/19

Margaret 5/19

by | May 19, 2023 | Margaret

Here’s my challenge from a painting I did at camp a while ago. I wanted to paint the light on the windows on the old house but the trees tried to take the stage. I knocked Back  the bushes and moved the big tree to the side a bit and made it smaller. I think it’s...
Margaret 5/12

Margaret 5/12

by | May 12, 2023 | Margaret

Here’s my challenge from a painting I did at camp a while ago. I wanted to paint the light on the windows on the old house but the trees tried to take the stage. I knocked Back  the bushes and moved the big tree to the side a bit and made it smaller. I think it’s...