I've always liked pictures. As a child I played for hours with a camera (no film in it as it was expensive to have photos developed then).
I liked art at secondary school but didn't like the art teachers so didn't pursue art to examination levels. Then one holiday some years ago I took an introductory watercolour class, realised "I can do this", and became hooked. Now I paint & draw using a variety of media, dependent on the subject and effects I want to achieve.
Over the years I've had a selection of cameras as my photographic skills have developed. Now I have my "big camera" for the serious shoots. I find pleasure capturing and sharing some of the beauty in the world as I encounter it
I live in Kirkby Stephen, in the beautiful Eden Valley Cumbria, England - a source of inspiration and the location of many of my photos.
I have links with several art organisations including being:
A professional associate of The SAA
A member of the Eden Valley Artistic Network. Here's my December 2024 Artist Focus with them.
A member of Prom Art
Member of the Brough and Stainmore Art Group
Below are some of my favourite images from 2025. Click on the picture to see the video on facebook.
© Margaret Shaw 2011 - 2026