Old Quarry Mount Nemo - Lot #72

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I love light and lines. Using large format canvasses gives me the space I need for large panoramic landscapes, the forgiving oil medium allows me to work over and experiment on the canvas. I seek to express my interpretation of place, using line, light and colour, but resisting much detail, and making changes to strengthen the composition, most of my paintings are still realistic enough to be readily recognizable. I spend much time outdoors. When I select a subject I collect information on site and amalgamate it to make a balanced and dynamic composition, ending up with a thumbnail sketch. I start painting with a big brush on a big canvas, with no idea of what the end result will look like, which is a daunting leap of faith. As I work, shapes, patterns and colours emerge and I constantly make decisions about which to enhance and which to lose, gradually or rapidly the piece evolves. It is this "process" stage of painting that I love so much.

Maggie is an alumni of the Dundas Valley School of Art. She also studied at the International School of Art in Montecastello, Italy. She has participated in juried shows and has work in private, corporate and international collections. Maggie is a member of the Hamilton Artists Inc. and sells her paintings at the AGH art rental and sales program.