Margie Woods

Artist Statement

My current personal work reflects my 25 year art journaling process and how that has healed me. My work now takes form in larger mixed media pieces with collage and writing as their foundation. Above all else, my artistic process serves as a profound journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. My art making weaves in aspects of art journaling, collage, printmaking, painting, asemic writing and book binding. Through these powerful and limitless portals of mixed media, I explore the depths of my emotions, allowing them to surface and be transformed into tangible artistic expressions. Each piece I create is a reflection of my inner landscape and serves as a testament to the power of art to heal and illuminate the path of self-understanding.

Making art is an essential part of my life. It is as important to my well being as eating well, sleeping, exercise and prayer. I strongly believe that my creative practice has healed me on a deep level, and I strive to honor that gift by sharing my understanding of creating art as a healing tool with my students and clients.

Biography

Margie Woods is a mixed media artist, photographer, teacher and avid sailor. She holds her M.A. in Clinical Psychology and is a self-proclaimed crusader for the healing powers of art. Margie teaches transformative art workshops. She has worked extensively, both in private and group settings helping women to find their unique voices and strengths through the creative practice. For the last 30 years, Margie has personally experienced the enormous benefits of creativity, and strongly believes that the artistic process enhances and encourages psychological growth and healing. Her personal exploration of the creative process began with photography at a very young age, then designing handmade greeting cards, and eventually found form in art journaling, printmaking, collage, bookmaking, and painting.

Art Medium(s)

Acrylic Paint, Photography, Prints and Printmaking, Mixed Media