About the Artist
Margaret Benton-Jones Fine Art
Conveying my zest for life on canvas with bright colors and bold brush strokes.
Artist Statement:
Art has a profound impact on me, transporting me to a world where time stands still. I am driven to express my zest for life through dynamic colors and expressive brush strokes on canvas. I have immense admiration for visionary artist like Van Gogh and Monet. Through my paintings , I aim to whisk viewers away to captivating destinations I have explored or aspire to visit, hoping to inspire their spirits as each piece has inspired mine.
Artist Bio:
Margaret, a Yorktown artist with Tidewater roots, embodies the notion that it's never too late to uncover one's creative potential. Following her retirement as an Operating Room Nurse, she boldly established an art studio and eventually found her calling as a painter. With acrylics as her primary medium, Margaret infuses her work with warmth and energy, celebrating the world around her. By sharing her passion through art events and demonstrations, she motivates others and attributes her accomplishments to her devotion to her faith.
Currently an active member and exhibits work at:
110 Gallery in Phoebus, VA
Chowan Arts Council Gallery in Edenton NC
Bay School Community Art Center/Arts Speaks Gallery in Mathews VA
Gallery of York Hall in Yorktown VA
Hampton Arts League at Charles H. Taylor Visual Art center in Hampton VA
Arts on Main, Gloucester, VA
Accomplishments:
Juried in the Nansemond Suffolk Academy 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Art Show
Juried in the Hampton Roads Academy 2026 Art Show
Juried and Featured Artist at Chowan Arts Council gallery in Edenton, NC, 2022 - 2026
Juried in the Virginia Statewide Art Speaks Juried Exhibition 2022, 2023, 2026
Juried Art Exhibit “Small Works and Miniatures by Tidewater Artist” at Charles H. Taylor Visual Art center in Hampton VA. 2017- 2025
Exhibits at Arts Speaks Gallery in Mathews VA and was a featured artist in 2021, 2024, 2026
Exhibits and featured Artist at The Gallery of York Hall in Yorktown, VA 2018 - 2026
Featured guest Artist at 2024, 2025, 2026 Peninsula Food Bank Empty Bowls Fund Raiser
Juried in Small Works Exhibit at Arts on Main in Gloucester, VA 2024-2025
