Daily Painting

A Painting a Day Workshop

Join me at Portsmouth Arts Guild for a painting workshop, Saturday June 23, 9AM-4PM.  I will be demonstrating alla prima painting technique I most often use in my daily painting practice.  We will work painting single objects from multiple points of view.  Leave with the confidence that you can make a painting a day.  I encountered the notion of a painting a day many years ago on Duane Keiser's daily painting blog. Somehow, miraculously, I am inspired rather than intimidated by his virtuosity and I enjoy myself far more beacuase of more frequent painting efforts.  

Presentation on Morocco- in French!

I'll be giving a casual presentation on my trip to Morocco. June 22, 11 am,  Alliance Francaise Smith St. in Providence for their friday Cafe/Croissant.  With lots of help from my friends at the Alliance me give lecture talking French on Morocco.  This reminds me of how much laughing outloud I did while reading David Sedaris' book Me talk Pretty one Day.  The lecture won't be that funny but will undoubdtedly make you laugh for one reason or another. It wil also include pretty pictures and people who do actually speak French fluently.  The lecture is free and open to the public, a small donation to the Alliance is appriciated.

Now I think I am going to get an audio copy of that particular David Sedaris book.  (I wonder if I can get just the audio of my favorite silly movies like bow finger, what about bob and il mostro?  that could completely change my studio life...)  

Southern France in Rhode island

5"x7", oil on clayboard panel.  Its not designed for oil paint but its instant absorbancy is novel.  (I am, of course, thinking of France.)

Captain Spectacular is on vacation so this moment of painting feels particularly miraculous.  Twice last week we went to the ectotarium where they have a giant chess board among other delights.  

Imago Gallery

I forgot to mention that I had a few paintings in the Community Exhibit at Imago Gallery in Warren, RI.  This particular show is down but if you are in the neighborhood check out the gallery.  36 Market Street, Warren, RI 02885.  Hours:  Thursday 4PM - 8PM  |  Friday and Saturday Noon - 8PM | Sunday Noon - 4PM

Blue Bird

Yesterday we went to a blue bird house building workshop at the Powder Mills Audubon Wildlife Refuge. (See the RI Audubon Events Calendar for February here.)  It was a bring your own hammer event.  Captain Spectacular had a great time driving in the nails and learning about the nesting habits of small birds.  These blue bird paintings were made with pencil, watercolor and marker.  The old glue gun made quick work of our felt bird, inspired by ornaments in the giftshop.  Crafty.  

Hive O'Clock! February 21

Come make some sunshine at this month's Hive O'Clock.  Tuesday February 21, 5:30-7PM at Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill, 131 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903.  

"No drawing experience necessary! Trust us, Margaret will guide you through creating expressive paintings using a variety of prompts and inspiring images. Come relax, create, and learn the art of sketching with COLOR!"

$10 ($5 for members!) Chips and salsa, materials, and festive atmosphere included.  End your day with art! 

Sponsored by Rhode Island's Hive Archive, a feminist organization that belives that "art and creativity are essential aspects of the human experience. We support a diverse range of interests, skill levels, and knowledge, and we are committed to making the arts and creative expression accessible to all."

Exhilarating

A view across the west passage of Narragansett Bay.  This past monday holiday we went to Beaver Tail, the windswept promontory of the Southern tip of Conanicat Island to climb on the rocky shore and look for periwinkles (tiny mollusks).  The sun was bright, the wind coming off the Atlantic was powerful and we had a wonderful time.  Afterwards we stooped at the exciting Jamestown Community Playground and explored all of its nifty structures (there's a cafe across the street) .  AD markers and pen and ink on rough textured watercolor paper, approx 4"x6".  

Enjoy The Ride

Here's to a warm, bright, happy 2012.  (We had a great time taking the bus, train and T to the Boston Museum of Science this week.)  

Light House (With Kracken)

Plum Beach Light, in Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay.  (You can have this light house on your RI liscense plates.)  Painting available here.

Light Houses

Sankaty Head Light on Nantucket.