Sailing series on a following sea
Margaret Sloan Margaret Sloan

Sailing series on a following sea

Once-upon-a-time-long-ago, when I lived a boatish life with a boatish family, I spent a lot of time on or near the ocean. Although I never really learned the actual techniques of sailing, I loved being on the boat, sliding along with the wind. Even the sea-sick ick couldn’t keep me at home. 

Sailing seems like such freedom. These memories inspired four small paintings for and art show called “It’s Hip to Be Square” at Art on Main in Murphys California.

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Artist Morning Pages
Margaret Sloan Margaret Sloan

Artist Morning Pages

Reclaiming my natural mornings with artists morning pages is a way to combat having my mind fracked by the internet.

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Portraits inspired by Nature
Margaret Sloan Margaret Sloan

Portraits inspired by Nature

One of my favorite things to do is paint portraits that capture the fleeting essence of a person. I look for the spirit, emotion, and humanity within each subject and I love to tell their unique story with paint.

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Margaret Sloan Margaret Sloan

I never set New Year resolutions. Read what I do instead!

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ADVENTURES ON EARTH: STALKED BY A COYOTE
Margaret Sloan Margaret Sloan

ADVENTURES ON EARTH: STALKED BY A COYOTE

Being considered prey by a such a beautiful creature is a watery feeling, emotions mixing like salt water and fresh. Part of me was hypnotized by ki’s beauty, thrilled to even be considered part of ki’s world. Part of me was very nervous.

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Margaret Sloan Margaret Sloan

The Magic Tree

Waves of light undulated across the tree as if a body flexed and swayed in a glass-beaded dress. As sensual as any human dancer, hypnotic and flowing, something stirred and swayed underneath the curtained chemise of lighted leaves.

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