MARGARET GOODWIN

MARGARET GOODWIN

The garden is one of the most magical places for Margaret. She happened upon a photo and was immediately attracted to the sense of enchantment and light. The magical quality resonated with her, but she had to resist her photographer’s urge to paint every single flower!

Margaret kept this sweet pup for a week, and what better way to capture the cuteness than a painting? Her original version used the floor as the background, but it never seemed to fit. Since the dog enjoyed exploring the garden, Margaret decided to revisit and revamp the painting to better match the dog’s gentle personality.

The dueling bronco images came from photographs Margaret took in 2012 at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography’s Summer Intensive Program in Montana. One highlight was the photographic trip to the Augusta Rodeo; however, the photos have sat collecting dust on a disc ever since. After progressing further in Beyond the Brushes, Margaret finally had a plan of action. The level of detail was a challenge, but now, they are the first two paintings of a much larger series.