Renee Philips of Manhattan Arts International wrote a lovely article based on an interview she conducted with me last month.  Thank you Renee for your continued support.


Meg Black Interview

Tree Study, In Situ 2013

The Bay in Evening, In Situ

The Bay in Evening (2010).

20 x 16; 30 x 26, framed.

700.00

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Atlantic Palette and North Shore Scape-together at last!

                                         

                                          Atlantic Palette II (left) and North Shore Scape (right)
                                       Abaca, hemp, and pure pigment, 40 x 40 x 4 inches each.

Seascape Study (2013) 90 x 40 x 4 (in situ as shown).              Overbeaten Abaca.        www.megblack.com

Abstract Garden 

Handmade Paper

2012

30 x 30 inches framed

2500.

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I learned about Insitu from another artist. I purchased photos on line and photoshopped a print into it. I love this idea and plan to add an "on the wall" link to my new web site. Great way to spend the hot days of summer-in the air conditioning playing around with my computer. 

Do you know what tea bags are made from?

Tea bags are made from Abaca, the Philippine word for Manila hemp (Musa Textilis), a type of banana tree.  Abaca is a strong fiber capable of standing up to hard use. Tea bags are no thicker than a standard tissue, but try dipping one of those in boiling water!  It is also used to make marine grade rope and canvas shoes. Abaca is the primary fiber I use in my work due to its remarkable strength and ability to absorb pigment.

Boston Public Garden (2013) 6 x 8 inches.  Handmade paper.

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Summer Stripes (2012).  40 x 20 inches. Handmade paper.  Recently installed in private collection. 

Boston Public Gardens

                                     Boston Public Garden (2013) Handmade paper, 8 x 6 inches.
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                            Sea Sticks, (2012)  Handmade paper, mounted on board.  2000.00

                                   Atlantic Patterns, 2011, 15 x 15 handmade paper.  900.00

         Beach Stroll Epic, 2012.  Handmade paper, 8 x 24 inches.  Mounted on board.  1200.00

Pond Sculpture, 2012.  Handmade Paper collage.  8 x 13 inches.  Mounted onto board and hanging wire.

   
    Asters, (2012).  Handmade Paper Collage.  8 x 13 inches mounted on board and hanging wire.  200.00

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First Anniversary: Paper

My handmade paper painting "Storm Coming" has been accepted into the juried exhibit First Anniversary: Paper at Fountain Street Fine Art gallery in Framingham, MA. The link to the exhibit is: http://fountainstreetfineart.com/

Handmade Paper Jewelry

Flower Garden Pin and Earrings set, 35.00 Sold

Lily Pond pin, 20.00 sold

Forest Walk pin and earring set, 35.00 sold

I've added handmade paper jewelry offerings to my web site and Etsy store.  Stop by for a visit!

handmade paper Seascape Painting Process continued

Rolled Seascape (2009).  

9 x 9 x 1.5 framed.  Handmade paper, 75.00

Rolled Seascape II (2009).  

9 x 9 x 1.5 framed.  Handmade paper, 75.00

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handmade paper Seascape Painting Process continued

Have been photographing small works that I had custom framed a year ago.  My framer friend Ron, whom I've been working with since 1997 saved miles of scrap moldings for me and made small frames that would fit these paintings, which I nicknamed "tiles" because they are square (how original!).  Anyway, this is one of my favorites.  It's a small painting, but I love the sense of the whole sea it captures in such a small space.  ordering information

Seascape Tile (2005). Handmade paper.  Tile: 6 x 6; framed: 12.5 x 12.5. , 150.00

Handmade paper Seascape Painting Process continued

Handmade paper seascape sculpture (2010).  22 x 11 x 3 (framed in custom made shadow box stained oak frame under glass).  250.00.

This photograph shows the painting immediately after over-beaten pulp has been added.  The pulp is still wet, thus the shinny reflection on the surface.  I add several colors at once, unblended, for the sandy path.  The unblended colors allow for a more natural appearance (sandy versus too smooth and over-worked).  The trick to working from nature is to let the subject breath through the work.  Never try to direct the painting too much.  Allow the work to have a voice of its own as it moves toward the completed state.  This can be tricky for novice artists who want to test the boundaries of their talent.  But, leaving a work slightly unfinished and raw encourages the viewer to participate more in the painting and gives them an idea of how the creative process works. 

Handmade paper Seascape Painting Process continued

Crashing Waves (2010).  Handmade paper diptych, each panel 24 x 18.  2400.00.

I've always loved Renaissance art and the Diptych (two panel painting) is one of my favorite compositions.  In this painting, I have attempted asymmetry by having the waves plays off of one another-the waves on the left do not copy the waves on the right, but rather respond rhythmically to one another.

Now we’re making progress!  The addition of the greens which mimic the fauna of this environment push the composition forward.  I can see already that this composition will need colors added to it, i.e., artistic license, such as purples, reds and oranges, to boost the impact.  These colors will compliment the greens and browns replete in the painting.  

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