My Style Of Art
Introduction
I believe that when art becomes a responsibility, it's no longer art born from joy. This is why I will continue to paint even if I'm the only one in love with my work.Welcome to my world of beauty and inspiration through bright color, lovely subjects and painting mediums of oil, acrylic or soft pastel chalk. Each brushstroke tells a story of hope, positivity, and empowerment to captivate viewers. Visit my current gallery pieces. If you're interested to know about my art history, Keep reading.
About My Art
I didn't begin my art experiences with painting because I didn't feel confident enough for some time. However, I began to paint in my early thirties. I didn't really have a style at first, but over time I began painting pictures that blended earthtoned colors into intricate details. Sometimes I would add a touch of whimsy but I normally saved that style for sculpting.However, over the years I developed more of an abstract realism style with bright colors to reflect the many positive transformations I have experienced. I used to be a negative person, but as I worked to see life with a more joyful attitude, my color pallettes changed from dull to bright. It's also true that when I looked to God for help in difficult times, I was guided to let canvas, brushes and paint give me the focus I needed to build strength and overcome.
So my art relfects my life. Whether it's a serene landscape, a vibrant floral arrangement, or a powerful abstract piece, I spend time ensuring that each painting radiates a sense inspiration and upliftment.
And whenever I can, I love to include a bright sun or moon to express my passion for spreading joy through my paintings. I can honestly say that I paint to evoke a range of emotions from introspection to pure joy, leaving many of my viewers feeling refreshed and inspired.
My Art Experience
I don't believe that I was born an artist because I had to work harder at drawing than some of my classmates who were artists at young age. However, I did work at it. When I was 9 years old I won a drawing contest by submitting a portrait of Jesus to our church newsletter that was read throughout the country.
I decided to make art and crafts an important part of my life after that. However I didn't paint as a child, I made crafts using many mediums, including designing doll clothes and sewing them. I sold my smallest crafts at school until I was told that selling on school grounds was prohibited. I took art in high school but I made collages. My art was always chosen to be displayed and I always won our class art contests. Yet, I didn't consider myself an artist.
Later, as an adult, my husband purchased a yarn store for me in my early thirties because at that time I enjoyed knitting and crocheting. However, it didn't do well until I started painting custom needlepoint canvases and making crochet and knitted puppets, clothing and toys for children and babies. The only products I could sell were the products I made from my own designs. I decided at that point to let go of the store and work from home because I had just given birth to my son.
I already had a young daughter, so I set up my business to work from home and advertised through craft and knitting magazines. I was able to run a successful business and be with my children at the same time. I was very happy with the arrangement. I went back to painting custom needlepoint canvases until large companies began printing custom designs on canvas, thus leaving me without enough customers to make a good profit after I paid for my advertising costs.
I slowly shifted to sculpting miniature whimsical animal scenes with clay. I sold them at craft fairs throughout my state of California and Las Vegas. The shows helped me recognize which of my figures sold the best so that I could create instructions books for them and sell them through magazine ads. I was very successful, but I decided to stop and access my priorities. I felt as if I needed to move in a different direction with art, but I didn't know what that was. Something seemed to be missing from within.
Not long after that, I began to paint on canvas. I loved it but I had two small children and a new baby caughter, so I purchased art books and taught myself. I did custom work, but over time, I got involved helping with my husband's marketing for his business. That took a number of years.
When my husband retired, he began putting my easel, paints and canvases in the hall upstairs where I could see them everyday. I still didn't paint. At that time I was writing and creating book trailer videos for other authors. I had so much business that I didn't want to stop. When we moved, he did the same thing with my art materials in our spare bedroom. That made me think that he did that for a purpose. I was suppose to paint! So I've been painting ever since which takes me to current times. Now, I never stop painting! This is what I was meant to do at this time of my life.
As I've said, currently, I have refocused my art to an abstract realism style that is more vibrant and connected to the subtle messages I share in my art. My newest art category, "Gallery of Faith" is Influenced by my Christian teaching experience, using the transformative power of God to reflect in my paintings of faith as well as inspiration.
Conclusion
I hope that each painting invites you to embrace the beauty and positivity that surrounds us, to look into a face of courage and strength or to enjoy a whimsical look at the world of animals. Come explore my world of art and be inspired to create your own masterpiece of hope and inspiration from within your soul.
I have many categories of art, but my greatest joy is including everthing I love to paint into one painting; nature, animals and people for a transformative experience of peace and joy.
Finding Beauty in Art
About Margaret
