Lot #18: Intricately Detailed Artist Signed Margaret Jamieson Oil Painting On Board "Hwy 118 Bracebridge"

Margaret JamiesonArtist Bio:I am a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design, Signature and Lifetime member of the TWS, Member of the East Central Art Association, Associate member of the CSPWC and I have been a member of the Scarborough Art Guild for over 40 years. I have taught art for the Scarborough Board of Education and Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario and my works are held by collectors both corporate and private around the world.I began painting at the age of 12 after my parents who recognized my talent bought me a set of oil paints and an easel. I was fascinated with perspective and would try to imagine how to draw what I saw and represent it on paper or canvas. On my first painting, my young brother decided to make his mark on my work and proceeded to embellish it with a coat of red paint all over the foreground! I didnt let that stop me and painted over it allowing the red to give accents to my work that otherwise, may not have been there! The principal of my grade school was very impressed with this first work of art, and displayed it proudly in his office for many months.Following my graduation from the Ontario College of Art and Design, I decided that I would like to begin my career as a professional artist. In the fall I would travel around touring Muskoka, Haliburton, Algonquin Park and Killarney, and paint scenes from the back of my 1958 Volkswagen Beetle. I have fond memories of travelling around staying in motels, enjoying the best part of the year painting the glory of the autumn season. As well as painting from the back of a small car, I also enjoyed painting from the back of my motor boat on Lake Muskoka. I would drive around the large lake, anchor and paint for hours.