Title: “Changing, Recognizing The New You”
Artist: Margaret Warfield
Gift Giveaway: This book is filled with inspirational poetry and art that touches the soul.
Muse-Creations for Our Forgive it Forward Giveaway – Because forgiveness and creativity go hand-in-hand for us, Ray and I thought it would be fun to spice up our 35-day Forgive It Forward project launch with a focus on the arts. So, we sent a call out to the muses among us for a little assist and some inspiration.
Between June 14th and July 19th, we introduced artists, sculptors, potters, musicians – and more – who forgave it forward with us by donating a gift for a random drawing giveaway. Each muse answered two questions and shared a little bit about their creative process and passion. We hope they inspire you.
Margaret Warfield: Artist
This art journey that I am on officially began in 1982, when I was commissioned to paint the “Estate Home” of a family in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
With photo in hand, I began to bring to life a likeness of a valued memory of this family’s past. The day of completion arrived and it was time to present my first project. I must admit that I was very nervous. However, my emotional state was quickly relieved when the client began to cry when she was flooded with the emotions of her childhood escapades related to the painting.
My journey as an artist has been one filled with the joy of sharing with the public my concepts of reality. I think of myself as an artistic communicator, wishing to transform and extend perception and stimulate views toward new insights and expressions. All of my paintings contain elements of hope and love. Art is a language; its purpose is to open a dialogue between the art and the viewer, touching an emotion, remembering a moment from the past or simply bringing a smile to the faces of the audience.
So, tell us Margaret …
R&B: What does “forgive it forward” mean to you?
MW: We are each on a journey and we must learn to accept people where they are on their individual journey. I find that when we do this it is much easier to forgive and not find fault in the choices that people make. Learn to develop a forgiving heart, because you never know when you might need forgiveness.
R&B: How do you feel art enriches your life and helps to heal our world?
MW: The creation of art, painting, sculpting or designing a book is my way of communicating to the world, my reality. It is my desire that “my creations” will inspire people in some way. If my art does that, then I will be pleased. I am convinced that art has the ability to heal the aching soul.
High Points Along Margaret’s Journey:
Featured Artist: Black Heritage Festival Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Art selected for the set of: In the Heat of The Night Television Show
Best Of Show: Atlanta Dogwood Festival
Exhibit: Festival Of The Masters, Walt Disney World
Palette Award: Heritage Arts Festival Atlanta, Georgia
Arts And Cultural Award: Pennsylvania Chapter 100 Black Women
Exhibit: Willis Center Cultural Institute
Women And Gender: Book cover image
Solo exhibit: Roswell, Georgia
Exhibit: Oxford College, Oxford, Georgia
Solo Exhibit: Martin Luther King Library, Atlanta Georgia
Magazine Cover: Natural Awakenings
National Fine Arts Show: Soho, New York
Represented by: Just Lookin’ Art Gallery: Hagerstown, MA • The Red Piano Two: St Helena Island, SC • Southern Heartland Gallery: Covington, GA • The Point Of Art: Union Point, GA.
http://www.margaretwarfield.com
http://www.bodyofclay.webs.com
Click here to preview the first 15 pages of the giveaway book!
If you missed the previous Muse, Michele Sevacko: Click here to see her work and leave your comment.
Did you miss the Forgive it Forward video? Click here to see the 3-minute video that started it all!
Tags: art, forgive it forward, forgiveness
OMG. Awesome work, Margaret. I love “Changing, Recognizing the New You” and am tantalized by the picture of you at work…but feel “cheated’ that I can’t see the amazing painting you’re working on! Sharron
Thank you all for your wonderful comments.
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! And, your artistry is, too ; ) <3
The painting is very beautiful! I love the movemnet. I also find the plate upon wihich you are using to paint very beautiful as well. They both capture a different energy that makes me want to see more.
I love your journey, your colors, your wonderful, energetic work!
WoW!! I so love the energy & movement & colors you have captured in the painting above!!
And your words….fill me with a peace! <3 Thank-YOU for sharing of yourself in your Art!! 
Fun, lively & vivid colors. I love what “forgive it forward” means to you. Thank you for sharing!
“Art is a language; its purpose is to open a dialogue between the art and the viewer, touching an emotion, remembering a moment from the past or simply bringing a smile to the faces of the audience.”
So very well put…and well done..
Your art expresses vibrant energy. It invites the viewer into the painting, suggesting an imaginary interaction with the subject……..it makes me feel like dancing…….and painting……
Margaret, I am right now in the process of creating positive changes in my life. Seeing the title of your book – “Changing, Recognizing the New You” and your stunning painting that goes with it – made my spirit leap! Your work is gorgeous. I am encouraged and inspired. Thank you.
The vibrant colors and movement in your paintings are wonderful! I’m in awe…
I love the energy of this painting and how it flows!! I am inspired as an artist by it. Thanks for your thoughts on *FIF* I love that..made me do a change up on a few things!!
What a wonderful testament to the power of love and forgiveness, that each of these talented artists are willing to share their work with those of us fortunate enough to be touched by this project. All of the works are awesome!
Your love of life shows in your work. Very beautiful.
Thank you, all, for taking your time to write your encouraging comments about my art, my book and the Forgive It Forward project.
Wow the title of the book hit me right between the eyes. I scrolled away from it then returned to admit/claim that who I AM is changing!