Margaret Holland Artist Biography

Margaret’s love of painting has provided her with a visual means of communicating her passion for life. She is inspired to paint the beauty around her, using color, intense light and shadow to capture a moment. Her artistic self-expression has evolved through exploration and the refining of her repertoire of techniques under the tutelage of numerous instructors, both local and of international caliber.

 Margaret’s primary mediums are watercolor and pastel. Her diverse subjects are depicted through realism, complemented by her knowledge of light and shadow, texture, shape and contrast. Subjects include buildings, landscapes and horses to name a few.

 Exhibitions and competitions have provided a variety of opportunities for her to critically examine her work within the broader artistic community and to more fully appreciate the work of her peers. These engagements enhance her continuing growth and knowledge, which, for her, is a life-long journey. In addition to being the recipient of numerous awards (listed below), a number of private and commercial collectors in Canada and the USA have acquired her art.

 It is most gratifying for Margaret when people perceive the emotion and mood communicated through her work. Receiving such comments as “I can feel the warmth”, “I experience the calm”, “I can touch the coat”, Margaret has realized success in sharing her vision with others. 

Margaret enhances her understanding of the art world by increasing her knowledge. Studies have included Color Theory, The Business of Being an Artist, as well as, So You Want to be a Critic.

 As an instructor, Margaret finds fulfillment teaching such basics as composition, colour, value and design. She is elated when her mentoring promotes a student’s growth, and delights in sharing their experiences of “light bulb” moments: “Now I see”, “I get it”, “I did that”.

 Margaret Holland: artist, teacher, mentor and explorer of life’s beauty through art.

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