Margarita Maxson

Welcome to my Virtual Studio!

An array of paintings, assemblages, art dolls, and mixed media are ready to engage in a personal conversation with you. The circle of Art is completed when you observe what is created.

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Artwork

whale

The Whale Series

Let´s celebrate their existence. They may stay after all.

dream

Mexican Heritage

I know where I come from. I know where I am going.

night

Magic Universe

The world is not what it seems. It is full of wonders.

frida

The Art of Doll Making

Dolls are more than the representation of the human body. They are truly alive.

mixed media artwork

Mixed Media

Playthings becoming artwork. Artwork becoming playthings. You are allowed to touch.

Fresh From the Press

Newspaper’s, Articles, Exhibit Posters, and Publications in one place.

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“Elective Affinities” opens today!

“Elective Affinities” opens today! Join me at the Branford House for the opening reception! Show runs until June 11th. Take ...
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Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo is almost here! Please join me this coming May 5th from 12:30-2:00 pm at the Litchfield Community ...
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hispanic

Talk + Illustrated presentation at Waterford Library

Please join me for a illustrated  narrative of Mexican History from Pre-hispanic times to now through my artwork! Waterford Library ...
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opening

Join Us for the Opening!

Let´s celebrate all Latin American cultures ¡Acompáñanos en la inauguración y celebremos todas las culturas de Latinoamérica! ...
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

Artist Margarita Maxson explains the significance behind Cinco de Mayo and the rich culture and history of Mexico she expresses ...
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pilgrims

“FARAWAY MEMORIES FROM FARAWAY PLACES”

“FARAWAY MEMORIES FROM FARAWAY PLACES” EXHIBIT OPENS FROM MAY 2 TO THE END OF AUGUST 2022 Our friends at the ...
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Workshop Chronicles

Welcome to my Virtual Studio!

For every artwork there is a story. Do you want to know how they were made and why? Let’s dive deeper through a bilingual collection of events illustrated by pictures.

Baby Jesus’ Story

For me it's always a pleasure restoring antiques, specially multidimensional ones, because there is plenty of fun in the process ...
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A skeleton boy goes fishing

Since I came to the USA I found many people that liked skeletons and Day of the Dead themes, among ...
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CUTE + CREEPY + COOL

As I mentioned on an earlier post, skeletons are very common things in Mexican life, not only for Day of ...
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OWLS AS PROTECTORS

I decided to change the name of my blog, etsy shop, and brand. Many of the people that used to ...
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THE MOTHER

I thought of posting this story for Mother's day, but it sounded so repetitive that I let all summer pass ...
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BREAKTIME

I got ready last September 2012 for my first solo exhibit after 4 years of retirement due to the birth ...
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Bernice and the starfish house / Bernice y la casa de las estrellas de mar

Starry NightI painted the above oil picture in 2007, the name was "Starry Night", it depicted Bernice, an 8 year-old ...
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Dove

THE DOVE

Everything has its opposite: Left and right, black and white, day and night, sugar and salt, etc,. When I started ...
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crow

The Crow

Once I dreamed about a hybrid creature, mix of a girl and a crow, her face was human, somehow I could ...
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