Viewers often comment how much they love the textures and colors in my artwork. My subject matter is nature, which is full of texture and color. These qualities create the emotional pull nature has on us.
My aim as an artist is to recreate these emotions in my artwork, allowing viewers to feel connected to the natural world.
PAINTINGS
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GIclee Prints
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SCULPTURE
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Wave Sculptures
Visit my epoxy gallery
Join me for an evening of A History of Public Art: Stories of Inspiration and Contemplation.
Thursday, April 25, 7:00-7:50 pm, Boxford Town Library.
Public art has been a source of civic pride, government marketing, and economic renewal since the Emperor Diocletian filled the great Baths of Caracalla with mosaics and sculptures to Fearless Girl, who has became a featured attraction on Wall Street. From courthouses to libraries to town halls to busy harbors, public art has graced, and at times been the source of controversy, to inspire and contemplate.
Join me for an evening of Impressionism.
I hope you can join me for an exciting evening of art history fun facts, salacious gossip (always the case when we talk about artist), and new information to bring with you the next time you visit the MFA. This 50 minute lecture, Just what is Impressionism Anyway...
Coneflowers has been accepted into the IAPMA Biennale Exhibiton, in Dresden, Germany.
Coneflowers II, (2021). Private collection.
I am excited to share that Conefloers II has been accepted into the IAPMA Biennale exhibiton to be held in Dresden, Germany, later this year. Order a print of the painting.
Coneflowers II is on its way to Germany.
I'm excited to share the news that Coneflowers II has been accepted into the International Association of Papermakers and Artists (IAPMA) Biennale exhibition to be held this year in Hagen, Germany. Artists from over 52 countries will be participating, including yours...
Register for a papermaking workshop.
In this 6-hour workshop, students will explore pulp-painting techniques using cotton and abaca fibers. Pigmenting, painting with overbeaten abaca, shrinkage properties of the different fibers, and multiple layering techniques will be covered in this intensive workshop. Students will become familiar with handmade paper artwork, both the artist’s as well as that of other artists, who work in this exciting and unique medium.
Workshops fill up very quickly so register today. 145.00.
Pulp painting intensive workshop at Wells College.
Looking for a more intensive workshop experience? Join me June 9-15 at Wells College on the shores of Cayuga Lake in beautiful upstate New York for a week of pulp painting at the Wells College Book Arts Summer Institute.
“ Meg’s ability to capture the beauty of this sunrise location overwhelmed me. The joyful and calm feelings it evokes can’t be overstated. Masterful.”
Elegant, Delicate, and tranquil is how I would describe Meg Black’s paintings. Upon viewing Meg’s work I was encapsulated and was immediately brought to the moment portrayed in the painting. The realistic nature scenes are absolutely magical. Any room can be uplifted with the positive energy of her pieces, they are breathtaking to say the least. The aura behind her work leaves you with a warm feeling and truly makes me feel peaceful and relaxed.
My pulp painting process.
Why paint with pulp? And what is pulp-painting anyway? 👩🎨 The ”Pulp” I use is abaca, a fiber from the inner bark of the banana tree. It is extremely strong, acid free, and holds color beautifully. Another use for abaca fiber is to make rigging for sailing vessels and tea bags (ever wonder why yea bags don’t fall apart when dipped in hot water)? 👩🏽🎨 If you paint with oil on canvas, there is a good chance you are using abaca. Commercial canvas of the highest quality includes abaca fiber to ensure it is strong enough to be framed without glass. 👩🎨But why bother using this material when commercially made paint is available? The answer is simple: texture. Nature imagery is my primary subject. And nature is full of texture. By using abaca that has a textured quality, I am able to recreate the many textures of nature in my work. From still ponds to crashing shorelines to fields of wild flowers, abaca allows me to recreate these textures on a 2D surface. 👩🏼🎨 My slogan “recapture the emotion of nature” comes from using this wonderfully textured material as my painting medium. Read about my process>
Let me help you complete the picture: contact me to discuss your project.
978 887 8670 or meg@megblack.com
