A unique part of my work is that it’s grounded in process as much as outcome. I’m constantly figuring things out—learning from mistakes, studying, and trying to improve with each piece. I paint landscapes mainly in oil, but I also work in watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and resin, using each to explore different qualities like texture, light, and movement.

My style isn’t fixed, it is growing. It shifts as I try new approaches and pay closer attention to what I’m seeing. I think of my development as non-linear, building in different areas at various times rather than along a straight path. That sense of exploration carries into each new piece. What I learn along the way matters just as much as the finished work—I’m driven by those moments of discovery, when something clicks and opens up a new way to improve

My presentation will be a discussion of my journey as an artist, what I am learning along the way, my approach to the creative process, and my hopes for continued growth and improvement in the future.

Artist Bio:

Marguerite Smith Hogan is an evolving artist creating gifted paintings inspired by the surrounding East Tennessee scenery. She works in studio and en plain air in oil, acrylic water color, and mixed media using oils and cold wax. She began selling her artwork once juried into Artsclamation! in 2017. Since then, Marguerite has been juried into additional ArtsClamations! as well as several ArtXtravaganzas art events and the Knoxville Museum of Arts’ Artist on Location plein air event. Marguerite is also a 2021 Bailey Grant recipient. Marguerite has taken in person workshops from Camille Prezwodek, Kathi Odom, and Ann Blair Brown as well as various online studies. As she continues to perfect her style and skill, her goal is to eventually become a full-time artist.