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April 2020

I gave myself four years to play with paints.  WOW – What an interesting journey.  I’ve taken some classes, I’m reading books, I have a developed website, and I’m ready to get as serious as I can because creating and viewing art is often pure enjoyment.

I needed somewhere to paint other than the dark, low overhead basement.  Three weeks after giving my three-pronged requirements to a realtor the paperwork was signed.   Serendipity!  I’ve arrived at Camp Margaret, a sanctuary of old trees, rolling lawns, blooming surprises – perfect for sequestering and creativity.

Three months later many of the boxes are unpacked, some of the pictures are hung, and I am ready to begin.  My yard dead falls have started a sculpture series called “Tree Huggers”.  More later.

ORGANIZATION:

In the beginning there will be a section of DO OVERS – THEN and NOWS.  I cannot believe what growth there has been, and what I have yet to discover. 

I am exploring portraiture – WHO ARE THEY?  A self portrait from high school helped me earn a Scholastic Art Scholarship.  Time to look in the mirror again – and to explore the incredible shapes, sizes, colorations, and spirits individuals display.

NIMB   I’ve had the good fortune to recently visit all seven continents so I’ve started a NOT IN MY BACKYARD travel inspired section.

2204 will be Camp Margaret entries.

PA are Plein Air pieces including favorites and winners.  I’ve truly enjoyed traveling in the Midwest and Ireland to Plein Air events.  What an opportunity to meet artists and patrons and explore towns and countryside and painting styles. 

Enjoy

Margaret

MERobinson