M.Elliott

new places, new "faces"-

2012-02-09T16:43:00.005-06:00

( face series, linen on canvas, M.Elliott 2012)

"hats off"

2012-01-15T18:30:00.005-06:00

hAts oFF to a nEw yeAr!

("hat lady series", acrylic on canvas,2012)

MeRRy ChRISTmas-

2011-12-21T12:06:00.003-06:00

("Exhale", acrylic on canvas, 2011)

wishing all a very MeRRy ChRISTmas!

-M.ELLIOTT

18 days remaining,

2011-12-13T07:51:00.010-06:00

. . . and I am NOT referring to shopping days until Christmas.

There are 18 days remaining in 2011, which means, it is

not too late to finish out your intentions for this year!

It is hard to believe the new year is upon us as I consider

the joYs and challenges this year has brought.

My number 1 intention for 2011 was to help those suffering;

this was not something that sprung from me, but sprung out of

my own painful ordeal with a brown recluse spider bite in the earlier

part of the year. I am so grateful to have had insurance

at the time of my spider bite, and realize

what a gift that was to me!

My heart became filled with compassion and the desire to

extend that gift to others, which is how I got involved with

Bridges to Care Plus.

BTC Plus provides speciality care for Nashville's uninsured,

with over 1,000 physicians volunteering their time and services.

Side-by-side, I worked with BTC Plus to design a T-shirt

that will bring awareness to the organization and

help provide fundingto those in need of its services.

To find out more about this project click here!

NashvilleArts Magazine: M.Elliott/A Self-Portrait

2011-12-05T15:44:00.014-06:00

What an amazing and unexpected interview from the

NashvilleArts Magazine!

A HUGE thank you to Editor in Chief -Paul Polycarpou, Writer -Joe Pagetta, and Photographer -Hunter Armistead!!

December 2011 issue

For artist Margaret Elliott, life is like a squiggly line. “I think it’s a little unexpected,” she says of her signature decorative accoutrement, which tends to appear via a drag of a thin brush on the majority of her paintings. It’s a warm, early fall day in Nashville, and Elliott, sipping an iced Americano on the patio of the Frothy Monkey in the 12 South Neighborhood, is offering up a little of her artistic—and life—philosophy.

“If you translate that into life, we think that things should be ‘this way’—you have to have a plan—but then for whatever reason, life takes different turns, and there’s something unexpected, and I like that. It’s more about the process than getting there sometimes.”

Click here to continue reading the full article!

happy thanks(ful)giving-

2011-11-19T14:34:00.012-06:00

what a wonderful time of year to meditate on

thankfulness and GRATITUDE

(acrylic on canvas, M.ELLIOTT, 2011)

. . .

this time last year i was struggling emotionally and physically through the trauma of a brown recluse spider bite, resigned to spending another day recouping after yet another surgery(!) rather than joining family for fellowship and the usual clamor of pots, pans, and china coming together in a fantastic feast. this year, i will be fulfilling one of my 2011 New Year's Intentions, by participating in the now legendary BLVD BOLT.

GRATITUDE

(*like i said, 3 surgeries in 3 months, will make you grateful for your two legs and the mobility that those two legs provide

. . . i plan to RUN a road race in gratitude and thanksgiving for the mobility that i have been re-given!)

(*Since 1994, the Boulevard Bolt has grown from 2,500 participants to over 8,700 participants in 2010. Today, the Boulevard Bolt ranks among the largest 5-mile races in the country. More importantly, it has donated $1.6 million to the homeless community in Nashville.)

Expressions of Emotion-

2011-10-31T14:40:00.005-05:00

Margaret Elliot Art: Expressions of Emotion

The first time I saw one of Margaret Elliot's paintings I was immediately drawn to it. I don't know if it was the colors or the line drawing, but it was full of energy, life and nothing like I'd ever seen.

Since then I've always been a huge fan of hers and in 2010 we finally met while we were both in The Harding Art Show. It was an honor to show our work together just a few booths apart. One thing is for sure, her paintings were flying off the wall.

She has also had quite a lot of success in Nashville getting the attention of Music City's largest collectors. She sells her work among Nashville's most popular painters and just recently became a featured artist at the prestigious Nina Kuzina Fine Art gallery at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel.

Today I'm featuring her beautiful music inspired work, but don't be fooled, she paints sailboats, sheep, cows, fish, portraits, chairs, flowers and pretty much anything that inspires her. So please enjoy her art, as I know you will and check out her website for more paintings and information. She frequently shows at Middle Tennessee's largest art events, so keep an eye out for her, say hello and buy a painting -- it will be a great investment!

A BIG thank you to Beth Inglish (an equally talented visual and musical artist) for her kind remarks about my artwork! Check out her great 'work' by following this link to her "NASHVILLE's MUSIC AND ART" blog!!

happy halloween~

2011-10-17T16:02:00.009-05:00

{studio companion, adler, dressed as a "sweet green pea"}

from the studio, wishing all a

hAppy hAlloween

filled with lots of

sUgaR!

let's talk about hAiR!

2011-09-29T15:44:00.006-05:00

it has only taken me 10yrs (ha!) to find "the" salon in nAshville, and i am sharing the secret with you! a chance meeting on a flight out of nASHville i met Shawn and the ensuing conversation lead to the discussion of occupations . . . a few weeks later i am walking out of his posh salon with a sassy new bob and color! eXceptional service from everyone, and did i mentions the luxurious back massage included with the hair wash! . . . i am a loyal client now!

check out their website here!

papaw's sheep

2011-09-01T15:20:00.004-05:00

(acyrlic on canvas, 2011, M.Elliott)

i am always reminded of my papaw's "farm" when i around barnyard animals. as a child i loved visiting my grandparents in north alabama and getting to go to work with my papaw. after retiring from the real estate business he opened a feed store, that wasn't much more than a dusty old four sided building with bags of feed stacked on top of crates sitting on the floor, an occasional litter of puppies or kittens out front and a barn in the back that housed chickens, sheep and goats, rabbits and from time to time a horse,

. . .but to me it was a farm full of imagination! i know my papaw would be pleased to see me painting sheep!

three sheets-

2011-08-22T20:47:00.004-05:00

(Three Sheets, acyrlic on canvas, 2011, M.Elliott)

When you’ve lost faith in yourself,

Let me l i f t the weight of sorrow,

Blow wind into your sail.

-copied

A big "thank you" to my dear friends

for rescuing me in the middle of the night.

darn spIders! got the best of me, but

got a little wind back in my sail.

SOLD!

2011-08-18T19:41:00.004-05:00

("Graciousness", acrylic on canvas, 2011, M.Elliott)

how precious is GOD's grace

. . .

on a day that seems to rattle every laSt nerve,

experiencing affirmation and grace from the

ONE who is faithful, is restoring!

clearing and spinning-

2011-08-15T20:56:00.005-05:00

(acyrlic on canvas, 24"x48", M.Elliott)

clearing and "spinning plates" that is . . .

its the turning of SEASONS that seems to aGitate a certain state of balance. the steam of hot summer days is slowly giving way to cooler fall winds. this subtle shift becomes a tension between the longing for the l o n g summer days to never end and an eagerness for that first crisP fall morning. its the anticipation of change.

its the clearing of a good Midsummer's feast,

spinning and turning plates, awaiting the haRvEST of fall.

Dilly Milly

2011-08-08T16:40:00.012-05:00

(Dilly Milly, acrylic on canvas, 2011, M.Elliott)

i met sweet and curious miss "dilly milly"

on a farm in nashville, tn. i was reminded of her as i spent 8hrs in the car this weekend driving to and from oxford, ms enjoying the scenery of grazing COWS and goats; i have always loved l o n g car rides that follow along side pastures of grazing cattle and farm crops. this was a particularly great drive because not only was there lots of farm land and grazing cattle, but a number of pickup trucks full of fresh SUMMER produce for sale, including.....watermelon...and nothing is better than farm fresh watermelon on a hot summer day!

withhold + express

2011-07-25T14:57:00.006-05:00

the fine line between

withhold(ing) + express(ing)

when do we withhold what we are feeling and when do we express those feelings aloud

there is a time to speak and a time to remain silent

but more importantly, may we learn to speak with

tactfulness and graciousness

(*withhold+express, acrylic on gesso board, 4x4, M.Elliott)

being present...

2011-07-20T10:21:00.003-05:00

being present

. . .

it is a learning process for me; being truly present in my life and work and having an awareness of THE moment is a challenge. often d r i f t i n g into thoughts ahead or reCalling moments of the past, i miss existing in the moment. this is more out of habit than choice, but as i try to shift out of this automatic habit, i am becoming more present. it is a new way of SEEing and responding, a new way of being in the world, and a new approach to PAINTing!

bah-bah

2011-07-15T09:53:00.006-05:00

bah-bah 30"x30", acrylic on canvas

halfway there~

2011-07-06T17:22:00.006-05:00

2. ADVENTURE

(*you could say life is anadventure, but what better way to experience the magnitude and greatness of the outdoors and our CREATOR than to venture into the wilderness of the wild, wild West . . . maybe a little less wilderness and a little less wild, but i am definitely geared up

. . . for ADventuring west with the best trail-blazer i know, my DAD)

last week i had the privilege of spending 9 days with my sister and dad in "bIG Sky Country" Montana. following the footsteps of two american aDventures, lewis & clark, we paddled 47 miles and hiked over 8 miles along the missouri river in just 3 days, a rejuvenating 3 days without cellphones/TV/radio/computers and city noise. i was amazed at how my ear begin to differentiate between the bird calls and subtle sounds of nature. leaving inspired and soothed by the undulating prairie grass, the floating "cotton" from the cottonwood trees, and the magnitude of the white-cliffs, i hope to return again someday!

i was most of all grateful for the moments with my father and sister; to experience something gReat and to sHare it with such special people in my life!

NFocus, June 2011

2011-06-14T20:16:00.006-05:00

nFOCUS,

On the Nashville Social Scene

June 2011 Issue

champange

2011-06-06T20:58:00.004-05:00

celEbRatIng my artwork going up at

NINA KUZINA FINE ART

in the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, TN

( www.ninakuzina.com )

eXciting nEws!

2011-05-10T19:20:00.004-05:00

i am beyond eXcited to share that as of JUNE 1ST

my artwork will be on display and available for purchase at

NINA KUZINA FINE ART

located in the Lowes Vanderbilt Hotel - Nashville, TN

. . .

i am truly humbled that my artwork will be

represented by such a prestigious gallery

and thrilled to make such an announcement!

"music rack"

2011-04-27T21:12:00.003-05:00

new painting for the harding art show

may 5th, 6th, & 7th

nashville, tn

("music rack", acrylic on canvas, 30 x 40)

next show!

2011-04-05T21:30:00.006-05:00

i am thrilled to be participating in this year's prestigious

Harding Art Show!

stop by and see my new work during this 3day show,

M.Elliott

Artistree Event -

2011-03-28T21:11:00.002-05:00

Join me THIS WEEK,

Friday, April 1st & Saturday, April 2nd

for TWO nights of art and live painting f

or a good cause,

-M.Elliott

For more information visit the

Tomorrow Fund website!

www.margaretelliottart.com

beach bliss~

2011-03-25T17:53:00.006-05:00

escape into beach bliss

. . . . .

ah, the sound of waves

a slight breeze carrying the aroma of the sea

and warmth on your skin

color study-

2011-03-08T21:33:00.004-06:00

working on color studies with a

nautical theme for a rather special project!

once these little lobsters, crabs, and sea-shells

are developed and finalized on larger canvas,

they will take up residence on a boat in south florida

2011-02-02T21:31:00.004-06:00

LITTLE FACES

small prices

on display at the

David Lipscomb Art Event

Feb. 11th - Feb. 13th

art showing~

2011-02-02T17:56:00.000-06:00

~Upcoming Art Show~

Please stop by and see my

new aRT on display

. . .

The Seventh Annual Art Event benefiting David Lipscomb Campus School

February 11-13, 2011

February 11th 5:00pm-9:00pm

February 12th 10:00am -5:00pm

February 13th 1:00pm-5:00pm

Located in the

David Lipscomb High School Gymnasium

3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville Tennessee

*Click the link above for directions to our campus.

Come see the works of 45 very talented artists! They will share with you the stories behind their artwork and you can purchase pieces to enjoy for a lifetime! Thirty percent of all purchases benefits DLCS and is considered a charitable contribution - what a great way to support a great school!

grounded

2011-01-30T14:09:00.004-06:00

I am grounded in the earth.

Breathing in, I am rooted and calm.

Breathing out, I release.

Breathing in, I gather back all scattered energies and I am calm.

progress~

2011-01-19T11:33:00.007-06:00

funny thing about PROGRESS,

"two steps forward, and one step back"

one step back - hmmm, . . . i used to think that this phrase sounded so negative, and so frustrating. to work so hard at getting two steps ahead only to have to fall back a step; it seemed that progress was always a step away. this phrase kept me awake last night until i came to the realization that it didn't mean that at all....

"two steps, forward and one step back"

one step back = momentum

the step back, as frustrating as it might be, is only a catapult of momentum to push you forward those next two steps.

PROGRESS is constant movement; no matter the direction, forward or back, it is motion!

motion is good. yes, there is a time to be still, but not in the wake of progress. so maybe we take a step backwards, but only to take TWO steps FORWARD!

(*if the storyline in this painting continued, i think the girl would be taking two steps forward)

2011-01-08T18:31:00.007-06:00

2011

Intentions for the New Year!

1. COMPASSION

(*after undergoing 3 surgeries in three months as the result of being bit on the leg by a brown recluse sPider, i have the utmost compassion for anyone suffering! i have been astounded at the cost of medical services, BUT SO GRATEFUL that they were available to me!

. . . i plan to raise money for individuals in need of reconstructive surgery)

2. ADVENTURE

(*you could say life is an adventure, but what better way to experience the magnitude and greatness of the outdoors and our CREATOR than to venture into the wilderness of the wild, wild West . . . maybe a little less wilderness and a little less wild, but i am definitely geared up

. . . for ADventuring west with the best trail-blazer i know, my DAD)

3. GRATITUDE

(*like i said, 3 surgeries in 3 months, will make you grateful for your two legs and the mobility that those two legs provide

. . . i plan to RUN a road race in gratitude and thanksgiving for the mobility that i have been re-given!)

a word about intentions~

2011-01-01T16:23:00.007-06:00

january 1 st . . .

the word "resolution" is a bit daunting considering that

statistically only 46% of us who make "resolutions" for

the new year actually keep those resolutions for longer than 6mos.

. . . so, following my YOGIC PRINCIPLES,

i resolve this year to not set resolutions but intentions, something

that i admit is challenging enough in a single yoga practice,

believe me, try maintaining an intention of patience while

holding Utkatasana (chair pose) for a minute!

but this small moment of silence at the beginning of a yoga class

has a powerful way of not only keeping my mind focused through

the poses, but somehow seems to creep into my thoughts and

actions for the rest of the day.

In Sanskirt, the word for intention, sankalpa, is

a promise you make to yourself

about what you intend to do, be, say.

one word phrases

that become your mantra for your practice, day, year.

. . . ah, isn't that refreshing!

welcome 20 11

(*p.s. don't forget to eat your turnip greens & black-eyed peas today!)

closing thoughts~

2010-12-30T14:35:00.016-06:00

DECEMBER 30TH,

the year is closing, but the next is about to begin.

a "good-bye" to the year is necessary so that we can say

"hello and welcome" to what's next to come!

growing up in the SOUTH, it has always been tradition in my family

to acknowledge the beginning of a new year with celebration and

anticipation of LUCK and prosperity by eating greens and

black-eyed-peas, and of course, somewhere between the

celebrationand feasting there is mention of setting resolutions

for the new year. . . though in actuality, the setting of

resolutions and implementing those resolutions is decidedly

ignored.

(*this year will be different.)

so, what is a resolution and how did it become tradition

to make resolutions for the new year anyhow? . . . according to

Merriam-Webster, resolution is defined as

"a formal expression of opinion agreed upon;

a firm decision to do or not to do something"

the tradition of making resolutions for the new year apparently

started with the Babylonians, who needed

a reason and means for borrowed farm equipment to be

returned for the sowing and harvesting of the new year's crop.

they also believed that the new year was a chance to start over

and change bad habits. beliefs that many of us embrace today.

but how do we set goals that aren't too lofty

that we fail before we even start, or goals that are too easy

that we don't leave room for real change or growth to occur?

i think the best resolutions start with sincere enthusiasm and a little grit!

Merry Christmas-

2010-12-19T12:11:00.005-06:00

Merry Christmas

and

blessing of jOy, PEACE,

and health in the New Year!

~Margaret

Fine Art in Brentwood~

2010-11-12T16:49:00.009-06:00

Come to the 15th Annual

Fine Art in Brentwood

Show & Sale

( "Barn and Haybales", acrylic on canvas)

Friday, Dec. 3, 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Saturday, Dec. 4, 10:am to 6:00pm

Sunday, Dec. 5, 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Brentwood Academy

219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN

*30% of each sale is tax deductible. No sales tax charged.

**more information about participating artists and show details can be found

on the web at www.fineartinbrentwood.com

or by visiting "Fine Art in Brentwood Show and Sale" on Facebook

Grand Opening -

2010-10-23T08:18:00.011-05:00

(Red Picasso Chair, acyrlic on canvas)

i recently blogged about a new gallery to open in Norton Commons

. . . well it is now open for business!!!

the grand opening was "infused with the eNerGy and peRsonAlity of owner Ann Cross" and showcased M.ELLIOTT artwork along with other Southern regional art, sculpture, and textiles.

Read what Shari Baugham from THE VOICE-TRIBUNE

had to say in her article -

THE VOICE-TRIBUNE, October 20th

about the uncommonly good time had at the grand opening!

ART & Simon Ripley's-

2010-10-06T14:47:00.009-05:00

M.Elliott paintings

now available at

Simon Ripley's Music & Art

"We believe we have a music store unlike any in Nashville; for that matter, anywhere around. Simon Ripley's is a serious musical instrument store that is also serious about aRT. Come see our gallery, where some of Nashville's most respected artists have selected our store to present their labors of love."

Simon Ripley's

music & Art

(615) 457-1063

1305 8TH AVENUE SOUTH

NASHVILLE, TN 37203

***visit Simon Ripley's on the web! for a list of events and opening receptions

view from the show~

2010-10-05T10:43:00.007-05:00

snaPshots from the aRt sHow this past weekend

. . . what a bLaSt!

if you missed this show, hope you can make it to my

NEXT and UP!coming sHow in nAshVille

december 3rd, 4th, 5th

preview night~

2010-09-30T13:13:00.005-05:00

. . . . don't miss Christ the King Art Show

Preview party Friday, Oct. 1st, 6PM - 9PM

meet the artists and enjoy refreshments!!

(Red Lacquer, acrylic on canvas, 30"x40")

above is an image of just one of the many new paintings

that i will have available at the CHRIST THE KING ART SHOW!

Christ the King Art Show & Sale -

2010-09-10T11:02:00.007-05:00

Join me at this year's

Belmont Community Celebration of Art Show and Sale

to be held at Christ the King School

Show Schedule:

Preview Party:

Friday, October 1, 2010 - 6-9PM ($10 per person admission)

General Admission:

Saturday, October 2, 2010 - 11AM - 7PM & Sunday, October 3, 2010, 9:30AM - 3PM

Location:

Christ the King Community Center, 3001 Belmont Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee

Be sure to check out Christ the King Art Show and Sale

blog, website, and facebook pages for all the inside scoop~

show blog, click here!

show webpage, click here!

show facebook page, click here!

new works in "hot-LANTA!"

2010-09-08T13:26:00.009-05:00

images of new works now available at

- LAGERQUIST GALLERY -

atlanta, ga

(*to see more, please visit the gallery page on my website ! )

New Representation!

2010-08-27T09:28:00.029-05:00

nestled in the town center of Norton Commons

among boutiques, eateries, and even a specialty cupcake shop, you will find . . .

the UNCOMMON ART SHOP
~

as the name sugge
sts, there is nothing common about this gallery or owner Ann Cross - what an intriguing and vibrant woman! i had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with her touring the neighborhood via golf-cart, the preferred means of travel in this community, as well as a tour of Ann's own home and private collection of artwork which includes a fascinating marble collection.

in it's final stages of completion, the gallery plans to open it's doors mid-September. the high contrast between the dark stained concrete floors andthe brilliant white lofty walls suggests sophistication and serious art viewing; but, Ann hopes to create a casual viewing environment by providing a beverage bar and furniture in the back for lingering and mingling!

(***stay up to date on gallery news and events by connecting with the UNCOMMON ART SHOP on Facebook by clicking here!)

Getting ready for fall shows~

2010-08-27T09:11:00.004-05:00

more info about upcoming fall shows to come!!

(Roses & Wallpaper, 30"x30")

lazy days of summer...

2010-08-09T15:05:00.005-05:00

august is here, the days are HOT!!, and summer is fading . . .

(along with everything green)

so, enjoy one last weekend getaway cooling off in the lake

at Pickwick Landing State Park, while you are there

drop in see some of my artwork on display at the charming

LakeHOUSE Gallery*

(*you can also find the LakeHOUSE Gallery advertised in Nashville published AT HOME magainzine)

more from the Orpheum Theater-

2010-07-26T11:21:00.005-05:00

thought i would share a clip from

the ORPHEUM THEATRE'S 15th annual art auction -

an evening with enthusiastic art collectors and

a lot of wonderful local artwork!

Click Here to view podcast clip!

M.Elliott artwork at the Orpheum Theater-

2010-07-10T13:40:00.006-05:00

Memphis has more to offer than just great bar-B-que....if you haven't yet seen a broadway musical at the Orpheum Theater here is an opportunity to visit the beatiful historic theater and bid on some fantastic ART for a good cause!

The 2010 Orpheum Art Auction benefits the Memphis community by partnering with local artists to promote the Arts and support arts education in the Mid-South. A portion of all sales is allocated to the Orpheum’s two student art programs and the Theatre’s ongoing restoration.

Art Auction to be held at the

Orpheum Theatre

Sunday, July 18th

Begining with a silent auction and live auction preview at 3 pm, followed by

the live auction begining at 4 pm.

Artists who have submitted pieces to be auctioned at this year's event include:

Helen Argo, John Armistead, Leigh Ann Battles, Betsy Bird, Kate Bradley, Wanda Burrow, Kara Chandler, Kay Coop, Angi Cooper, Bridget Cornelius, Art Covington, Johnnie Marie Deinston, Calvin Farav, Judy Ferguson, Emery, Franklin, Elizabeth Gaia, David Glover, Angela Goza ,Pat Halloran, Helen Sruki Ingoglia, Janice Kennedy, Rollin, Kocsis, Nancy Kurtz, Connie Lampin, Elizabeth Lancaster, Mary Lawrence, Margaret Elliott Leeper, David Lynch, Mike Maness, Katie Mason, Allison Mayhan, Erin Moss, Janice Nabors Raiteri, Kay Robinson, Valerie, Roseoblatto, Bridget Russell, Holly Scarlett, Donna Shankman, Winnie Shields, Artiek Smith, Garnett Smith, Cindy, Ware, Megan Whittier, Andrew Withers, Edgin Wright, Shawn Young

music is in the air ~

2010-06-09T13:14:00.007-05:00

"ahhhhhh", summer weather is here!

and in NASHVILLE that means,

outdoor concerts . . .and of course the CMA FEST!

the Harding Art Show ~

2010-04-15T16:33:00.007-05:00

I am so eXcited

to be participating in this year's prestigious

HARDING ART SHOW!

Come visit me during this 3day show

and see my NEW work!!

-M.Elliott-

www.MargaretElliottArt.com

*For more information about the show click HERE!

"molly" the cow-

2010-04-06T17:36:00.004-05:00

working in the studio this week on a

few painting studies of "molly" the cow

(Siesmore Farm, Nashville TN)

Artistree 2010!

2010-03-21T18:38:00.007-05:00

please join me!

saturday, april 3rd
6pm-9pm

along with other local NASHVILLE artists for

a one night show benefiting the

TOMORROW FUND of Nashivlle

(part of the First Saturday Art Crawl)

Sherlock's Book Emporium

235 Fifth Avenue North, Nashville, TN

For more information, click here!

2010-02-26T22:02:00.022-06:00

Thursday, March 11, 2010

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

W.O. Smith Music School

the bIRDhOUSE tHING

for more information click here!
to bid online click here!

(*photos of my birdhouse to be auctioned)

ft. lauderdale studio~

2010-02-26T21:38:00.010-06:00

above is a look at my "temporary studio" in fT. lauderdale, fL

i have become quite proficient at packing paint supplies and getting it through airport security; if only i could figure out how to keep my luggage from becoming the target of another traveler's exploding CHERRY cough syrup . . .

art showing!

2010-02-10T15:25:00.008-06:00

artwork on display

February 21st - 27th

Leu Center for the Visual Arts, Gallery 121

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Gallery Hours: Mon - Thur 8am-8pm,

Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm

For more information on this exhibit, click here!

For photos of exhibit, click here!

'lobster tango'

2010-02-02T18:17:00.010-06:00

sand, sun, . . . and paint!

i had the wonderful experience of painting with the sun on my back,

while visiting the INCREDIBLE island of ST. MARTIN.

the salt air inspired 7 new paintings

including the above pair of lobsters.

2010-01-15T13:56:00.006-06:00

"Art from Anywhere"

2nd Annual Belmont University Alumni Art Exhibit

Monday, February 22 - Saturday, February 27.

The exhibit will feature the work of Margaret Elliott, '05 our anchor artist this year.

In addition, works will be featured by other Belmont alumni.

The exhibit will be in the Leu Center of the Visual Arts, Gallery 121.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 8 PM

Friday 8 AM - 6 PM

Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM

Happy New Year!

2010-01-09T23:00:00.008-06:00

Happy New Year!

To all who didn't know, this year was ushered in with a blue moon. Yep, if you missed it, you won't see another blue moon coincide with New Year's Eve again until the year 2028 ( at that time there will actually be a total lunar eclipse); hence, the phrase "once in a blue moon." So this year, challenge yourself to do that something, anything that you thought you would only do once in a blue moon . . .

Artwork - Sara Howell Studio & Gallery

2009-11-07T16:08:00.006-06:00

i am excited to share that the

SARA HOWELL GALLERY

is now displaying some of my artwork in

JONESBORO, AR

-www.sarahowellgallery.net-

2009-09-17T13:38:00.024-05:00

I am excited to team up with

THE ACORN RESTAURANT and share my aRT

with guests in their lovely restaurant!

Stop by for drinks in their upstairs bar or dinner

& see some of my new work.

114 28th Avenue North - Nashville, TN 37203 - (615) 320.4399

2009-09-15T15:27:00.008-05:00

an image from a NEW series i have been working on, enjoy!

(snapper, acrylic on canvas, 22"x28")

"Where Human Meets Nature"

2009-08-26T10:53:00.008-05:00

Works on display from August 15^th through September 15^th

^{Gallery 121}

^{BELMONT UNIVERSITY campus (Nashville, TN).}

"Alumnus Margaret Elliot presents Where Human Meets Nature, a collection reflecting her spiritual response to nature and life . . ." Read more about artist work and gallery hours by clicking here!

"new beginnings"

2009-06-29T16:03:00.005-05:00

"new beginnings", acrylic on canvas, 30"x40"

(commission: wichita, ks)

2009-06-04T13:07:00.025-05:00

. . . wondering the meaning of the blue bird,

(in this case swallows)

optimism, happiness, contentment

when present in a dream, they may represent someone or something in real life with whom you associate one of these qualities. additionally, there is a common lore that bird tattoos on sailors would help them get back to shore, as when you saw one you knew you were close to home; thus, in the nautical world blue birds are a symbol of LUCK . it has also been said that one blue bird tattoo on a sailor represents 5,ooo nautical miles at sea, and two blue birds represents 10,ooo nautical miles at sea.

(10,000 miles with you, 11"x14", acrylic on canvas, 2009)

2009-05-28T11:01:00.008-05:00

this COMMISSION was hung and viewed with

good friends & good wine

in its new EAST NASHVILLE home

(acrylic on canvas, 30"x40", 2009)

the bouquet

2009-05-19T11:21:00.003-05:00

ahh! nothing like fresh flowers to brighten your day!

migrating birds

2009-05-15T08:46:00.006-05:00

these two BIRDS,

"cheet - cheet" and "cherio,cherio"

have found new places to NEST in

Nashville,TN and Chicago, IL

("cheet-cheet", acrylic on canvs, 4"x6"; "cherio,cherio", acrylic on canvas, 4"x6")

what a night!

2009-05-09T10:35:00.007-05:00

what a nIGHT and what an eVENT!

thank you to all who joined me and others at

the MATT JONES GALLERY for the

"art of ALabama" show

aRt sHowing

2009-05-04T08:00:00.000-05:00

"art of ALbama"

- OPENING RECEPTION -

Thursday, May 7th

the Matt Jones Gallery

2830 6th Ave. South, Birmingham, AL, 35233

www.mattjonesgallery.com

bird sketching

2009-04-29T21:07:00.005-05:00

a thorough cLeaing and repLenishing of SEED in the feeder,

and . . . my bIRDS are back!

i spent several hours this morning watching and sketching

bIRDS from my studio; such a delight to my day!

details

2009-04-23T13:36:00.014-05:00

life is about . . .the details!

visit my website to see the full image at wWw.margAReTelliott.art.com

(detail image, blue frets, 24"x36")

AGAS

2009-04-14T10:41:00.010-05:00

A.G.A.S.

(Art Galleries & Artist of the South)

Rate the Artist Contest Results

click here

my painting "Roses & Diamonds" was picked 1st place for

"expert's pick" and 2nd place for "internet voting"

"peck, peck"

2009-04-09T08:37:00.003-05:00

the little BIRD below now has a name, "peck, peck",

and is flying to it's new home in memphis, TN

help me title this painting

2009-04-02T13:25:00.006-05:00

"unTitled"

-help me title this painting-

Think of a title that fits this painting and EMAIL it to me!

(m.elliott.art@gmail.com)

I will chose from those sumibitted by 8PM Saturday,

and post the title here on my blog!

video interview on yOUtuBe -

2009-03-30T21:52:00.004-05:00

i often jokingly say when i do somthing silly or clumsy, "that will end up on yOu tuBE", . . . well, now i can say i really am on yOu tuBe!!

purdy, purdy, purdy

2009-03-28T13:19:00.011-05:00

isn't this little birdie, as we say in the SOUTH,

"purdy, purdy, purdy"

(acrylic on canvas, 2009)

Artistree Event -

2009-03-23T20:39:00.027-05:00

5th Annual Tomorrow Fund Artistree Event

to benefit the Tomorrow Fund. The show will feature several local artists including, M.Elliott! For more details please visit their website or view the event on FaceBook.

upcoming show!

2009-03-19T10:46:00.005-05:00

here is a sneak peak at a series of small bird paintings i will have featured in a few weeks at the 'Artistree Show' in nashville, tn . . . stay tuned for details regarding the show!

Evening of Hope-

2009-03-06T12:59:00.018-06:00

I am so honored to have the privilege of taking part in this year's silent & live auction to benefit THE MICHAEL STANLEY CHILD LIFE FUND. Pictured above is Micheal Stanley, a precious child, for whom this endowment fund is named and the two paintings (Justin II & Linford) which I have donated for tonight's event.

For more about the MICHAEL STANLEY CHILD LIFE FUND,
visit the following website: www.michaelstanleychildlife.com

Artwork - Hotel Indigo

2009-03-02T19:53:00.016-06:00

Visit the hip new Hotel Indigo, and see some of my new! artwork on display in their innovative gallery-style entrance.

Hotel Indigo
1719 West End Ave., Nashville, TN, 37203

Preview: Gallery 121-

2009-02-25T19:58:00.003-06:00

Preview my work hanging in Gallery 121 at the Leu Center for Visual Arts -

"Art from Anywhere" -

2009-02-18T21:52:00.009-06:00

Opening reception

Monday, February 23
10:00 AM
Leu Center for the Visual Arts

1900 Belmont Blvd - Nashville, TN 37212

"Art from Anywhere" is a new homecoming event celebrating the visual arts. This year, selected Belmont alumni from the Middle Tennessee area are exhibiting their professional photography, paintings, and three dimensional works in the Leu Center for the Visual Arts. Come meet the artists - Bob Schatz ('77), Matt Chenoweth ('07), Margaret Elliott ('05) and Ann Street (WB '45) - and learn about their works. Light refreshments will be served.

color inspiration

2009-02-04T11:08:00.004-06:00

tobacco, coral red, deep pumpkin and rust, eggplant, gold, and velvet shades of blue describe the colors inspired for this commissioned painting (private commission, 30"x40" birmingham, al)

tangerine haiku-

2009-01-24T14:55:00.006-06:00

leather skin and peels
tangerine flesh, juicy drops
emotions balanced now

2009-01-11T16:59:00.008-06:00

the sun is glorious today! and its radiance is a welcome respite from the cold & gloom of winter; despite the cold, the birds seem to find warmth in their closeness and stillness... they are also a reminder to me that spring will come!, and for that, i am thankful; until then i will watch the birds from indoors until spring invites me to join them outdoors to listen to their new songs.... ("three's company", acrylic on canvas, 2009)

2009-01-08T17:35:00.007-06:00

black gesture lines mark fleeting moments of eXpRession on the face; the addition of layered washes of color bleeding into one another, further stands testament to the ever changing movement in one's expression

happy new year!

2009-01-02T13:57:00.000-06:00

It was a glorious morning here in Nashville,

blue skies, sunshine, and brisk fresh air!

Adler and I celebrated the New Year by absorbing the beautiful morning and playing in the park.

Happy New Year!

Margaret & Adler

painting #2 for this week-

2008-12-11T19:34:00.000-06:00

busier than ever in the studio, finishing

the last brushstrokes on painting #2 this week. http://www.margaretelliottart.com

(above: commissioned painting, birmingham, al)

new gallery representation!

2008-12-08T14:32:00.000-06:00

i am excited to share that my artwork will be displayed at the

Matt Jones Gallery

2830 6th ave south, birmingham, al

http://www.mattjonesgallery.com

temporary studio in FL-

2008-11-26T19:04:00.000-06:00

a look at my make-shift art studio in Naples, FL, where i spent the last month taking for granted the warmer weather and beautiful sunlight while working on a "nautical themed" commission (what better place to work on a nautical painting than FL where you are constantly inspired by water and boating!)

2008-10-27T16:02:00.000-05:00

My weekend in San Antonio, TX started with tex mex on the River Walk and late night drinks at "Howl at the Moon" Saloon. The trip was not left void of tourist attractions, including the Alamo, Buckhorn Saloon and Museum (think Val Kilmer "I'll be your huckleberry"), a visit to the Yarn Barn (a mecca for those who like to knit!), and brunch at the Gunther House (home to Pioneer Flour, a.k.a. fluffy biscuits and rolls). The weekend was topped by my cousin's wedding, which took place at the Arneson River Amphitheater along the River Walk, followed by a private courtyard reception complete with a mariachi band!

Birmingham Mural -

2008-10-19T14:37:00.000-05:00

This back entryway was transformed with a little ivy and a faux iron gate (disguising pantry doors). The ivy and iron gate create an extension to the outdoor living space. This once blah entryway is now an intimate space transitioning visitors from the back patio garden into the home. (Before and after pictures of a mural I painted recently in Birmingham, AL.)

Faux Finish Walls in KY~

2008-10-14T14:25:00.001-05:00

I spent the weekend in KY working and learning 'fAUX fINISH' techniques. Above are pictures of me applying venitian plaster to walls in the entryway of a new home being built on KY lake. I have applied 5 layers of venitian plaster. Once the layers have dried and cured, I will go back and burnish to bring out the color and depth of layers. This is a work in progress. But that's not all . . .

Downstairs, in the same home, a leather faux finish, is being applied as an accent wall in a large gathering room. The pictures above show the first layer of glaze. After this layer has time to dry fully, a second layer of metal/patina glaze will be applied to finish the look!

October Art Show . . .

2008-10-05T10:10:00.000-05:00

Thank you to The Briarcliff Shop in Birmingham, AL for so graciously hosting a showing of my artwork. It was a perfect early fall evening that encouraged a large attendance and pOsiTive eNergY!

*For more information about The Briarcliff Shop visit their website: http://www.thebriarcliffshop.com/

art project for W.E.C.C.

2008-09-30T16:18:00.000-05:00

West End Community Church (WECC) recently celebrated its 10yr anniversary. To celebrate this mile stone, following the Sunday worship, there was a picnic lunch with games and a painting project to be donated to Bass Middle School. I had the priveledege of orchastrating the painting project! A large piece of canvas was primed for creative energy and color from WECC children present the day of the celebration. Palletes of paint and brushes were set around the canvas, and children were encouraged to mix colors and paint portions of the canvas. The end result was a wonderful wash of layered colors and textured brush strokes. Upon allowing the canvas to dry, I added a thin black line to provide structure to the canvas. The end result was a sucess!

BIG NEWS!!!

2008-09-19T14:36:00.000-05:00

A bIG tHANK yOU to Nashville Lifestyles atHOME magazine for featuring me in their latest issue. Pick up your copy next week when they hit the stands! (Above is a sneak peak at what's inside the Fall 2008 issue)

*Nashville Lifestyles atHOME Circulation includes: Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Borders Books & Music (West End, Brentwood & Cools Springs), Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Harris Teeter, Kroger stores, Nashville Metropolitan Airport, Publix, Social Graces, Walgreens, Embassy Suites, The Hermitage Hotel, Hilton Downtown Suites, Loews Vanderbilt Plaza, Union Station Hotel

"sing-song"

2008-09-18T12:43:00.000-05:00

there is an old red bird, he is missing a few feathers and the others are quite ruffled, but still he sings! and flitters around the yard and stares at me from the fence post.(acrylic painting on canvas, 8"x8")

"you & me"

2008-09-16T22:22:00.000-05:00

this sweet little painting is of my 'feathered friends' i like to watch out my studio window. they are most playful in the morning

postcards for show!

2008-09-11T09:19:00.000-05:00

Here is a look at the pOSTCARDS for my upcoming art show in Birmingham, AL

today's painting...

2008-09-09T18:33:00.000-05:00

after my last posting, the painting "lady in the street" SOLD! so I am trying to paint faster than ever so that I have enough inventory for my approaching show in Birmingham in 3weeks!! it is a good thing that I can paint under pressure, because I sure feel the pressure as the sun sets on another day in the studio.

from the easel....

2008-09-03T17:24:00.001-05:00

NEW! images of paintings that I have recently been working on in the sTUdIO!

Memphis Blues . . .

2008-08-29T12:04:00.000-05:00

aN aDventure for sUre! tHat lEft me sInging the mEmphis bLues...

I drove to Memphis this week to visit my sister and help her unpack at her new apartment. It was a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my sister and parents! Two days of shopping, decorating, and eating good BBQ! The return trip to Nashville, however, was less than wonderful. 40Miles outside of Memphis my car overheats and begins smoking!! I end up at a Huddle House parking lot, where I sit for 5Hrs while help comes to the rescue! What a blessing to have "team A" on your side. My parents met me at the Huddle House and waited it out with my while Kyle, Hunter, and Adler brought a truck and trailer from Nashville and towed us home! I am keeping my fingers crossed that the issue with my car is fixable!