Margaret Leonard ’82
Born in the countryside of Brunswick, Maine I had easy access to the natural world: the streams, woods, fields, birds and Maine’s distinctive 4 seasons. The natural world has always been my primary teacher when it comes to painting, drawing and inspiring a composition from which to begin. I went to Maine College of Art and Design from 1978-1982 back when it was called PSA. I received a strong foundation there on the basics of seeing. Through the following years I attended artist in residency programs which gave me time to focus on my work, away from the daily grind of making money. Most recently I attended NEIRO, a residency in Prague, Czech Republic for the month of March. I continued my current practice of painting my surroundings which has been my main focus for the past 3 or 4 years. I also work with collage which may result in more abstract expressions. Social and political events are also an inspiration for me.
Cow in Nobleboro by Margaret Leonard ’82
Goldfinch by Margaret Leonard ’82
Poppies by Margaret Leonard ’82
