Meg Black Studios

Meg Black Studios Meg Black is an experienced artist, having been a practicing artist painting with pulp and pigmented fiber for over thirty years. Great news!

As one of a handful of artists working in this exciting medium, she is something of a pioneer, internationally recognized. This years Pantone color of the year is called Very-Peri. It’s an original color made by Pantone that is similar to periwinkle. I’ve used this color in my work for years. Visit my shop for the latest samples of very-peri inspired art.

Have you noticed the peonies blooming this year? I saw one bush the other day that were bright yellow💛 My first time se...
06/06/2026

Have you noticed the peonies blooming this year? I saw one bush the other day that were bright yellow💛 My first time seeing yellow peonies. 🌼⁠
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Several years ago I was commissioned to paint a peony garden for dedicated collector. ⁠
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After seeing the peonies the other day, I figured this is a good time to share the painting and her heartwarming testimonial of it 🙋🏼‍♀️⁠
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Meg,⁠
First of all, thank you so very much for the gorgeous note cards made out of my paper that you made for my “Glorious Peonies.” They are almost too pretty to use. However, I will definitely use them. And I’ll never stop thanking you for the most beautiful artwork ever! I now am the proud owner of 4 of your pieces. Who could ever be that blessed? I love every one of them differently (like children I suppose) they are exquisite in every way-stunning! Much love to you, Lisa 🙆🏼‍♀️⁠
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06/04/2026

This short video shows my handmade paper painting process for using a turkey baster and spoons to apply cotton and abaca pulp to the surface of the painting. 👩🏻‍🎨

If you’re curious to dive deeper into my pulp painting process, join me at Arrowmont School of Craft in Gatlinburg, TN, in 2027 for my pulp painting intensive workshop. 👩🏻‍🎨

This short video shows my handmade paper painting process for using a turkey baster and spoons to apply cotton and abaca...
06/01/2026

This short video shows my handmade paper painting process for using a turkey baster and spoons to apply cotton and abaca pulp to the surface of the painting. 👩🏻‍🎨⁠
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If you'd like to learn more about my pulp painting process, join me at Arrowmont School of Craft in 2027 for my pulp painting intensive workshop. ⁠
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https://arrowmont.org

Here's a question I get asked a lot: what size art should I buy for my wall?⁠While the answer varies based on a whole bu...
05/29/2026

Here's a question I get asked a lot: what size art should I buy for my wall?⁠
While the answer varies based on a whole bunch of things, here are a few rules of thumb to consider.⁠
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Buy art that takes up enough wall space. If the art is too small, it gets swallowed up by the surrounding wall. The art should be the showcase, so give it prominence. The surrounding space should equal about 20-30% of the artwork on either side. For example, a 20 x 20-inch painting should be placed on a 30-inch wall. ⁠
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Buy art that pops off the wall, not blends in with the background. Art is a one-of-a-kind investment. Showcase it with complementary colors to allow it to stand out from the background. ⁠
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Install the artwork just above eye level. You should look up at the work just slightly. Installing the art exactly at eye level makes it appear as if it is positioned lower than it actually is. ⁠
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Buy pieces from several artists in different styles, sizes, and subject matter. This is how you go from being a one-time purchaser to a collector. Impressive!⁠
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Use enough hanging wire so it doesn't tilt off the wall. I include hanging wire and instructions with my artwork. ⁠
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Be daring! Consider purchasing art that you might not be entirely comfortable with. Live with it for a while and let it grow on you. This is how we expand our comfort zone.⁠
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Want more tips for how to buy art? Join my mailing list. Link in bio. ⁠
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Here's a question I get asked a lot: what size art should I buy for my wall?While the answer varies based on a whole bun...
05/28/2026

Here's a question I get asked a lot: what size art should I buy for my wall?
While the answer varies based on a whole bunch of things, here are a few rules of thumb to consider.

Buy art that takes up enough wall space. If the art is too small, it gets swallowed up by the surrounding wall. The art should be the showcase, so give it prominence. The surrounding space should equal about 20-30% of the artwork on either side. For example, a 20 x 20-inch painting should be placed on a 30-inch wall.

Buy art that pops off the wall, not blends in with the background. Art is a one-of-a-kind investment. Showcase it with complementary colors to allow it to stand out from the background.

Install the artwork just above eye level. You should look up at the work just slightly. Installing the art exactly at eye level makes it appear as if it is positioned lower than it actually is.

Buy pieces from several artists in different styles, sizes, and subject matter. This is how you go from being a one-time purchaser to a collector. Impressive!

Use enough hanging wire so it doesn't tilt off the wall. I include hanging wire and instructions with my artwork.

Be daring! Consider purchasing art that you might not be entirely comfortable with. Live with it for a while and let it grow on you. This is how we expand our comfort zone.

Want more tips for how to buy art? Join my mailing list.

https://megblack.com/join-my-mailing-list/

This painting was commissioned as a surprise birthday gift for a private collector. Her children gave it to her during a...
05/26/2026

This painting was commissioned as a surprise birthday gift for a private collector. Her children gave it to her during a papermaking workshop at my studio. They traveled all the way fro Ohio just to be here for her big day. 🎂🎁

T E X T U R E! One of the most common comments I get about my artwork is how much people love the textured surface. I am able to create texture by using spoons and turkey basters as my paint brush.

This video and in-progress photos show the texture and vibrant color I am able to get by using beaten abaca and cotton as my media.

Read my blog posts to learn more about abaca. Link I'm bio .com

05/25/2026

Visiting Winslow Homer’s studio in Prouts Neck, Maine. A special thank you to my friend and avid collector, Paula who treated me to a visit to the Portland Museum of Art to spend the day at Homer’s studio.

Polly Hill Blooms. Available at Cousen Rose Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard. Named after Polly Hill, the beloved arborist who...
05/21/2026

Polly Hill Blooms. Available at Cousen Rose Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard. Named after Polly Hill, the beloved arborist who saved over 40 acres of land from development on this pristine island. . The Polly Hill Arboretum, a Martha’s Vineyard horticultural and botanical landmark, was developed by the legendary horticulturist, Polly Hill (1907-2007). Here in 1958, Polly began an arboretum by sowing a seed, eventually bringing 20 acres under cultivation while preserving 40 additional acres as native woodland. Established in 1998 as a nonprofit institution, the Arboretum is devoted to the cultivation and study of plants and the preservation of the character and magic of this tranquil landscape.
 
Rare trees and shrubs from around the world are set among stone walls, meadows, and fields, including Polly’s famous North Tisbury azaleas, the national stewartia collection, camellias, hollies, rhododendrons, crabapples, conifers, magnolias, and many more. The kousa dogwood allée, perennial border, monkey puzzle tree, and the Julian Hill magnolia are favorites with visitors.

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48 Prospect Street
Topsfield, MA
01983

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 4pm
Tuesday 6am - 4pm
Wednesday 6am - 4pm
Thursday 6am - 4pm
Friday 6am - 3pm

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+19788878670

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