Margaret's painting is inspired by nature, particularly the power and richness of the North American landscape. She works primarily in the Ottawa, Ontario area, focusing on the banks of the Ottawa River and the forests of the Gatineau Hills, trying to capture both its timeless grandeur and the ever-changing moods of its snow-banks, trees, and sunsets.

She paints in oil, 'alla prima,' blending pigments together directly on the canvas using a palette knife. This technique allows textures to evolve naturally and permits a loose, spontaneous style.

The goal of her painting is to evoke the mood of a natural setting and to capture the feeling of being overwhelmed by the natural, almost magical beauty of a landscape.
She is captivated by the creative process of painting and compelled by the spirituality that overtakes when contemplating a landscape.

She wants her art to be positive, free, beautiful, and romantic--something you cannot live without.


Recipient of CBRE CORPORATE PURCHASE AWARD at the Artist Project Toronto 2008.

Recepient of Framework Foundation Purchase Award for the First Ottawa Timeriser 2008.

FIRST PRIZE WINNER at the 27th Annual Art & Photo Juried Exhibition, ARTEAST, Ottawa 2008.


Gallery Representation:

Foyer Gallery, Ottawa, ON
Kohl Gallery of Arts, Toronto, ON
Tay River Gallery, Perth, ON
Garden Gallery, Kindersley, SK

Corporate Collections
CB Richard Ellis, Toronto, ON
Framework Foundation, Vancouver. BC
Gifford Associates Insurance Brokers, Ottawa, ON

LINK TO 'PREVIEW' VIDEO ON YOU TUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUVUEEv26_Y

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:

October 25- November 23
'Plentiful'- Foyer Gallery, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa ,ON
www.foyergallery.com

November 1- December 31
'Merrymaking by the Tay', Holiday Group show at
Tay River Gallery, 28 Wilson St, Perth, ON, 613-264-5448
http://www.tayrivergallery.com/

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15th
1ST OTTAWA TIMERAISER
THE CANADIAN WAR MUSEUM, 1 VIMY PLACE
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
The Timeraiser is a silent art auction with a twist. Instead of bidding money, participants bid volunteer time to agencies that need their skills and energy.
PLEDGE WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD (MIN. 20 HOURS) & $20 TICKET
GOAL IS TO RAISE 5,000 COMMUNITY HOURS!
http://www.timeraiser.ca/en/Ottawa-2008

November 22 & 23, Saturday & Sunday 10A.M - 5 P.M
Winter Art & Pottery Sale, Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue, Entrance #3, Ottawa, ON