I am a native Iowan and have been drawing and painting for over 40 years.  I attended the University of Iowa School of Fine Arts from 1986-1989.  After raising three beautiful daughters, I began actively exhibiting my work in 2010.  I work in both oil & acrylic on canvas.

I paint cityscapes, focusing on the architecture, light and life moving around it.  My landscapes tend to be more atmospheric and abstract.

My eye is drawn to light and shadow, line and pattern.  Architecture and street traffic provide me with all these elements as well as solid forms in space with dynamic movement and opportunities for abstraction.  In my landscapes, I attempt to hover between impressionism & abstraction in order to capture a mood with light and color, allowing the viewer to interact and imagine what is there.

I am most influenced by impressionists (historic & contemporary) who represent their own time and place through their art.  My intention is much the same-to record glimpses of my personal visual and sensual experiences.  I can be reached by texting at 319-572-6979, or send me a private message on my facebook art page:  https://www.facebook.com/MargaretErtzArt/