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Meg Black Studios

48 Prospect Street
Topsfield, MA 01983

Email: meg@megblack.com
Studio phone: 978-887-8670

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What is a Giclee Print?

Meandering Garden

The Definition : Giclee (zhee-klay) - The French word "giclée" is a feminine noun that means a spray or a spurt of liquid. The word may have been derived from the French verb "gicler" meaning "to squirt".

Meet the Artist

I began my art career as an undergraduate student who needed to be innovative in order to feed my art-making passion. Too broke to purchase commercially made paper, I hooked up a garbage disposal in … [ Read More ]

megblackstudios

Meg Black is a New England based artist who has worked with natural fibers to create stunning works of art for over 30 years.

Flashback to summer when this garden was in full b

Flashback to summer when this garden was in full bloom. This will be the second painting I work on to make it a diptych with the first garden painting. #megblackstudios #coneflowers #daisies

Last two months of the Autumn, River Road print sa

Last two months of the Autumn, River Road print sale. This is the print of the painting I created for the Topsfield Town Hall. Proceeds from the sale of these prints benefit the Trip-Town Council. The print shown here is 11 x 20 inches framed. The frame is included with the price. 125.00.⁠
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This painting was commissioned by a private collec

This painting was commissioned by a private collector for her home. With so many people working from home, adding original art to your office design is a great way to make the space more personal and inviting. Swipe to see my gallery of original art. ⁠
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End of day, probably 12? 15? Anyway, making progre

End of day, probably 12? 15? Anyway, making progress. Nice to work such large scow and with so much color on these dreary days. #megblackstudios #pulppainting #abaca #daisies #coneflowers #blackeyedsusans #russiansage #handmadepaperartist #handmadepaper #paperart #paper #flowerpaintings

This short video shows my thought process for dete

This short video shows my thought process for determining the final composition for a commissioned wall sculpture. ⁠
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I was commissioned to create this large scale pain

I was commissioned to create this large scale painting of the New Hampshire state tree, the white birch, for the collection of the state of New Hampshire in Concord. ⁠
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Coneflower, daisies, Russian sage and black-eyed S

Coneflower, daisies, Russian sage and black-eyed Susans. This painting is bursting with color and life. A pleasure to work on it during the darker months of the year. ⁠
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#megblackstudios #handmadepaper #supportlocalartists #papermaking #paperart #newenglandartist #abaca #handpapermaking #coneflowers #daisies #russiansage #blackeyedsusans #paper #bostonartist #impressionism⁠

Coneflower, daisies, Russian sage and black-eyed S

Coneflower, daisies, Russian sage and black-eyed Susans. This painting is bursting with color and life. A pleasure to work on it during the darker months of the year. ⁠
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#megblackstudios #handmadepaper #supportlocalartists #papermaking #paperart #newenglandartist #abaca #handpapermaking #coneflowers #daisies #russiansage #blackeyedsusans #paper #bostonartist #impressionism

Last two months of the Autumn, River Road print sa

Last two months of the Autumn, River Road print sale. This is the print of the painting I created for the Topsfield Town Hall. Proceeds from the sale of these prints benefit the Trip-Town Council. The print shown here is 11 x 20 inches framed. The frame is included with the price. 125.00.⁠
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#megblackstudios #handmadepaper #supportlocalartists #papermaking #paperart #newenglandartist #abaca ⁠
#riverroadtopsfieldma #riverroad #topsfield #topsfieldtownhall⁠

My not yet titled painting Coneflowers? Field of

My not yet titled painting Coneflowers? Field of flowers? Russian Sage? #megblackstudios #pulppainting #handmadepaper

Last two months of the Autumn, River Road print sa

Last two months of the Autumn, River Road print sale. This is the print of the painting I created for the Topsfield Town Hall. Proceeds from the sale of these prints benefit the Trip-Town Council. The print shown here is 11 x 20 inches framed. The frame is included with the price. 125.00.⁠
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#megblackstudios #handmadepaper #supportlocalartists #papermaking #paperart #newenglandartist #abaca #handpapermaking #northamericanhandpapermakers ⁠
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End of day . . . I’ve lost count. Anyway, enjoyi

End of day . . . I’ve lost count. Anyway, enjoying having something to distract my attention this week. This painting will be joined soon with another to make a diptych of two very large scale pulp paintings of #daisies #coneflowers #blackeyedsusan #russiansage #megblackstudios #pulppaintings #paper #landscape #gardens #abaca #handmadepaper #handmadepaperart

Why paint with spoons? It allows the pulp to sit

Why paint with spoons? It allows the pulp to sit on the surface thus creating the texture so unique and desirable in pulp paintings. I allow the pulp to dry without pressing it down and thus disturbing the important characteristic of this ancient medium. ⁠
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Using a combination of giclee prints, folded handm

Using a combination of giclee prints, folded handmade paper, and a custom made frame, I create one of a kind wall sculptures of nature inspired imagery. These pieces are original and one of a kind. Ready to hang in any home of office, and perfect for gift giving. Support artists, shop local art, shop local. Swipe in bio for ordering information. ⁠
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This short video illustrates my painting process f

This short video illustrates my painting process for using spoons to apply overeaten abaca to a seascape painting. ⁠
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Using a combination of giclee prints, folded paper

Using a combination of giclee prints, folded paper, and a custom frame, I create one of a kind wall sculptures of nature inspired imagery, in this case a seascape sculpture. Swipe in bio for ordering information. ⁠
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#megblackstudios #handmadepaper #supportlocalartists #papermaking #paperart #newenglandartist #abaca #handpapermaking #northamericanhandpapermakers #handpapermakingmagazine #pulp #pulppainting ⁠
#seascape #seascapeart#capecodnationalseashore ⁠

Last two months of the Autumn, River Road print sa

Last two months of the Autumn, River Road print sale. This is the print of the painting I created for the Topsfield Town Hall. Proceeds from the sale of these prints benefit the Trip-Town Council. The print shown here is 12 x 25 inches matted. The cost of the custom mat is included with the cost. The frame is not included with the price. Swipe in bio for ordering information. ⁠
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#megblackstudios #handmadepaper #supportlocalartists #papermaking #paperart #newenglandartist #abaca #handpapermaking #northamericanhandpapermakers #handpapermakingmagazine #pulp #pulppainting ⁠
#riverroadtopsfieldma #riverroad #topsfield #ropsfieldtownhall⁠

This painting was commissioned by a private collec

This painting was commissioned by a private collector for her home. With so many people working from home, adding original art to your office design is a great way to make the space more personal and inviting. Swipe to see my gallery of original art. ⁠
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#megblackstudios #handmadepaper #supportlocalartists #papermaking #paperart #newenglandartist #abaca #handpapermaking #northamericanhandpapermakers #handpapermakingmagazine #pulp #pulppainting #paintingwithspoons #papermaker ⁠
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#riverroadtopsfieldma #riverroad #topsfield ⁠

This short video shows my painting process for usi

This short video shows my painting process for using spoons to apply overeaten abaca to a garden painting. ⁠
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#megblackstudios #handmadepaper #supportlocalartists #papermaking #paperart #newenglandartist #abaca #handpapermaking #northamericanhandpapermakers #handpapermakingmagazine #pulp #pulppainting #paintingwithspoons #papermaker #paintingwithturkeybaster #impressionism #vangogh #monet #cottonpulp #art #coneflowers #daisies #blackeyedsusans⁠

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Meg Black featured on Helen Hiebert Paper Talk podcast

October 25, 2020 By mbs2013

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