Maggie is a talented artist who is dedicated to helping you enhance your life, home, and creativity. She has taught workshops around the United States, the Caribbean and Europe. In addition to traveling all over to bring her students the secrets of her extraordinary talents, Maggie spends many hours creating her beautiful original work. She also offers commissioned custom portraits for her clients.

Contact Maggie in North Miami Beach, Florida, for a workshop, original art, prints or a custom portrait of a family member or pet.

Maggie has exhibited internationally receiving, among many accolades for her work, the following awards:The Winslow Homer Award (Florida Watercolor Society); the Pearl Art Award (Florida Watercolor Society); repeated Best in Shows (Miami Watercolor Society and Gold Coast Watercolor Society); Honorable Mention (Southeast Watercolor National Exhibition); Honorable Mention, (Northeast Watercolor National Exhibition).

     She was selected to exhibit in the....
Master Class Artists show at the Art League of Marco Island Gallery 2000/2004; Expressions Exhibition at the Art League of Daytona Beach Gallery 2005 and solo artist exhibition in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Paris, Illinois, Columbus, Ohio and Ocean Reef Art League Gallery, Florida 2002/03/04/06/08

She is a signature member of the Florida Watercolor Society, Gold Coast Watercolor Society and the Miami Watercolor Society.

Maggie teaches workshops, demonstrates, judges and juries shows and lectures internationally, and is on standby to teach drawing with the University of Miami.

Critical reviews have been especially appreciative of her watercolors and especially the figure and portrait portrayals. The critics have been impressed with the sense of life and emotion that permeates the work. (A major New York Art Critic saw Maggie's exhibitionat Ocean Reef, Florida in January 2004 and was extremely impressed, saying her work was outstanding. (The critic wasn't officially reviewing her work and his host did not feel comfortable revealing who it was. Such words do fill the the artist's spirit with encouragement.)

Joe Miller, founder and owner of Cheap Joe's Art Stuff (largest and most successful art catalog business in America), saw the same show and personally expressed the same approval of the artist, developed 'Maggie's Corner' in his catalog and now has her representing his American Journey line of watercolors.

EXCLUSIVE TEACHING ENGAGEMENT 2000 and 2001 during winter seasons at Ocean Reef Yacht and Resident 's Club om Watercolor, Drawing, Oil and Mixed-media, and Figure painting 2001/02, 2002/03, 2004/05, 2005/06. 2007/08

Workshops with Bonita Springs Art league 2004, Daytona Beach 2004, Cape Coral 2005, Marblehead 2006, Aracadia National Park, Maine 2007 and tRockport, MA 2008

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With more than 30 years of exploration into the wonders of creating works of art and 20 plus years of teaching (nationally and internationally), workshop and celebrities such as Frank Web, Joe Miller (of Cheap Joe's Art Stuff), Don Andrews, Steven Dougherty (American Artist Magazine for her book on painting), Roberto Martinez and many others continually endorse the expanse and versatility of Maggie's talents in the worlds of teaching, painting, and drawing.  

Maggie's beautiful composition structure and brush work come from years of
Classical Chinese training.

Widely recognized for her special ability to work with both the beginner and the advanced artist, Maggie's love is creating exciting growth adventures in drawing, painting and design for her artists. Her teaching focuses on a continuous flow of artistic experiences that builds a repertoire of skills that makes it possible for her students to actualize their personal creative aspirations.

Extremely grateful for her teachers' dedication, Maggie is all about "paying-forward" and "giving-back" what was so generously given to her; the skills and knowledge that revolutionized her life.

Other Career Accomplishments

• Nominated Teacher of the Year - American Artist Magazine 1993
• MTV selected artist's painting for MTV-TV's series - REAL WORLD - Miami, Florida 1997
• Wrote designed and published the highly praised 'Artist's Express', a book for self-taught artists and artists attending instructional workshops and the newly popular 'What's It All About' book. Redesigned books for CD and web
• She has been published (several times) in two national publications: American Artist and Artists Magazine "Watercolor Magic".
• Demonstrates painting skills, teaches and speaks publicly to various art related associations Juries art shows and festivals locally, regionally and nationally.
• Art Director and Instructor in art programs for street gangs and Agape (FIU) programs for violent youth.

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The comments below were taken from evaluations students filled out at my workshops.
There were no requirement for identifying statements.
Where ever possible names are included. 

• "Over the years I have taken many workshops and yours was constructed in such a manner that one lesson built on the following lesson. The handouts, the personal attention, the demonstrations, use of examples made for an EXCELLANT workshop and presenter. The workshop was more than I expected." Nancy Brackbill Beaufort, South Carolina

• "TOP NOTCH INSTRUCTOR!" San Marcos, California

• "I found Maggie to be the most gifted, articulate, inspiring workshop instructor of about a dozen I have attended over the years." Ludington, Michigan

• "I appreciate your willingness to share everything; your time, your knowledge, your art techniques, your materials, your personal photos. You created a great atmosphere for us. It has been a real pleasure and I can't wait to get home and try everything!" Sebring, Florida

• "You are a very good teacher. Not all people who paint well can instruct others to paint better. I've seen 'look what I can do' workshops, but in addition to showing that, you motivate, help, direct, and encourage students to see what (more) they can do! Great Job! Joann Boehm Worthington, Ohio

• "Keep teaching the way you do, Maggie, because if one can't learn from you... they can't learn, period." Sarasota, Florida

• "Maggie, you are an excellent artist, but for us, it is important that you are a very good teacher. At some workshops the teachers can paint well, but they can't always teach. You gave help and attention to both beginners and advanced students. Thank you." Nashville, Indiana

• "I greatly appreciate this fine opportunity to witness a fine artist teaching, demonstrating and instructing.

• I personally benefited and was inspired to seriously pursue painting ... now with a fresh sense of really seeing." San Marcos, California

• "Teacher gets A+." Nashville, Indiana

• "I felt there was a good balance of demonstrations and techniques with hands on experience I look forward to future workshops." Worthington, Ohio  

• "Learned new concepts to work on at home. Great Teacher, Maggie." Ludington, Michigan

• "Maggie is gifted and uses her gifts superbly. Her ability to see the beautiful spots in everyone's work is a part of her gift."   Becky Ludington, Michigan

• "I loved your enthusiasm and the amount of experience you brought to us." Ludington, Michigan                        

• "I especially liked the planning Maggie did. I like a structured workshop." Ludington, Michigan

• "Maggie's enthusiasm is contagious and uplifting. Maggie has the rare gift of being able to offer constructive criticism in a very positive and helpful way." Ludington, Michigan

•  "It was perfect." Puerto Rico

• "I liked your energy and enthusiasm. Your demos were like watching a magic show but coupled with your explanation it was like flashes of understanding going off in my brain! I like your control of the class ... not allowing it to drift into chit-chat and wasted time. I wish it was 4 weeks instead of 4 days." Beaufort, South Carolina

•  "I loved every minute of it. I thought the personal help was wonderful. I was amazed at how much I learned and hope to put it all into practice. I look forward to attending another class." Mildred Loar, Worthington, Ohio

•  "This is my third workshop on loose technique. It was the first time I understood why the artist did what she did, how she did it and where she was going each stop of the way. Very enthusiastic presentation, held everyone's interest. She was the most knowledgeable of the three artists or the most willing to share her knowledge. She hasn't forgotten her beginnings and can identify with us. She's the best!" New Smyrna Beach, Florida

• "You are enthusiastic. It's evident you enjoy your work. You draw very well and have a keen understanding of the elements. You made the workshop fun. You deserve your awards. I want to see more of your work, especially oils. Let me show with you someday and maybe be your gopher at some workshop. Paint me. I'll pose for your easel or camera. It would be an honor." Nashville, Indiana

• "Maggie, I would love to keep in touch with you, learn more from you and someday make you
  proud to say that I am your student ... as I will always be!" Ann, Nashville, Indiana

Below is a demonstration about handling the sublties of yellows 

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