where sea, sky, and silence become paintings
places that stay with me
a contemplative practice
painting the elements
Place is a lasting presence in my work. I paint not only what I see, but what remains: the scale of the sky, the movement of water, the silence of distance, the heat of the desert, and the feeling of being held within a larger world.
I begin with turning inward, to experience the feel and power of my inner landscape. The image evolves through exploring, experimenting, and playing, until its essential feeling begins to emerge. The painting becomes a meeting point of colour, texture, and rhythm, between the outer and inner landscapes.
Earth, air, fire, and water move through the images. In the image above, the fire element is returning to balance after a wildfire. The regenerative strength of earth, the nurturing power of water, and the possibilities of spaciousness guide this return to balance. The image reveals the cooperation of the elements.
The Spirit of
Windhorse Studio
Margaret lives and paints in Indian Harbour, NS. She has exhibited in solo and group shows since 2024. She has practiced and taught Mindfulness and contemplative-art-forms for 35 years. Her work reflects her interest in contemplative art and perception.
Her series include: The Power of the Feminine (2026), The Road North (2022), Night Skies of St. Margarets Bay (ongoing), Big Brush Calligraphies (ongoing), The Colours of Nova Scotia (2020), Mexican Light (2016 - 2022), Fire Dancer (1990).
I approach my work as a daily practice, combining sketching, contemplating, brushwork, and writing in my creative process journal. I believe, as an artist, you must learn who you are, what life means to you, and only then can you relate your findings to the rest of the universe through art.
The wind carries whispers of ancient wisdom and the earth olds the secrets of our collective soul. Every stroke celebrates the quiet power found in the stillness of nature.