Margaret Shaw - Artwork

Portrait of a Wolf Workshop

May 23, 2013
I've booked another workshop at Mazart Studio- Portrait of a Wolf with Vic Bearcroft.
 


The workshop is in November and there's only one place remaining.  Vic is obviously a popular tutor and I'm looking forward to learning more pastel techniques.

Posted by Margaret Shaw. Posted In : classes & learning 

 

Roy Lang Seascape Workshop - Mazart Studio

May 20, 2013
I've spent the last 3 days on an exceedingly enjoyable workshop at Mazart Studios - however as is usual for me I've not finished the painting.
Day 1 & day 2 I kept up.




Then lost the plot a bit on day 3.


I need to do much more work on the front rocks and the sea -  in particular getting the lights and darks in.

I have a good photo of Roy Langs painting so I can zoom in and study the details.


I also took notes so I can refer to colours brushes and descriptions. Bit tired after 3 intensive ...

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Posted by Margaret Shaw. Posted In : classes & learning 

 

Paul Pigram Pastel Demonstration

May 15, 2013
Last night I attended a demonstration at Bolton Art Circle by Paul Pigram - Pastel artist

He showed us his approach to creating a beautiful landscape:  A river meandering towards a distant lake with background mountains and a stunning sky. 

I learnt to push the pastels to create the texture in the paiting e.g. upwards where there are grasses and round to create the clouds.  He blocked in first and then created the details ( using pastel pencils for the finer work).  Finally constant adjustmen...
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Flowers on display in the Gallery

May 14, 2013
Here's my flower paintings on display at the Eccles Community Gallery.  I was only supposed to be hanging 6 paintings but as another artist didn't make it my display area was expanded.


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Posted by Margaret Shaw. Posted In : Exhibitions 

 

Abstracting a Landscape

May 13, 2013
I'm having a go at the lastest painting project on the about.com painting site - Abstracted Landsapes.
Here's the landscape I'm having a go at.


At the moment my painting feels more naieve than abstract but I shall persist.  I'm also using a set of inktense bars and pencils purchased earlier this year.  I may as well experiment with the media as well as the subject.

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Posted by Margaret Shaw. Posted In : What I'm working on 

 

Five Golden Butterflies - delivered

May 12, 2013
I finished the commission painting Five Golden Butterflies.  I delivered it to the buyer today who is very happy with it, after the initial disappointment of missing out on Golden Trio - that had already sold a few days earlier.  

 

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Posted by Margaret Shaw. Posted In : New paintings 

 

Flowers in the Gallery

May 10, 2013
I'm going to be showing my floral work and cards in the Eccles Community Gallery from 18th May until 8th June.  Stepping in to cover a cancellation.  Photo of display to appear after set up.


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Getting Ready for Saturday

May 9, 2013

Flora paintings this time with Bolton Art Circle at Walmsley.  Need to sort out pictures and cards.


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Butterfly Progress

May 8, 2013

Here's how this latest painting is coming along:

Background wash in place:



3  butterflies with colours in place, flowers and tall grasses painted, 2 butterflies with full details:



all butterflies with bodies and wings complete:



Need to do feelers, more shorter grasses and add bead applique - watch this space.


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Posted by Margaret Shaw. Posted In : What I'm working on 

 

CATching the Lamplight

May 6, 2013


CATching the Lamplight is the third painting in the CATching series.
No 1 was CATChing the Sunset
and
No 2 was CATching the moonlight.

CATching the Lamplight is based on a photo taken several years ago replacing me with the cat at the front. There was also a stone wall to remove so some artictic licence and creativity has come into play.


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Posted by Margaret Shaw. Posted In : New paintings 

 
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Margaret Shaw To find a little more about me and my artwork, Visit the About me Page on this web site. To see more of my paintings visit the View Paintings section.