First Snow Dec 26, 2012

Our first snow of the season. Very windy.

Cyclamam Pastel

This is from the class I taught last Saturday. We had a great time and everyone did a beautiful job.

Sorry about the glare. Forgot to take a pic before I sealed.

11x14 overall matted and unframed.  $45

St Hibert's Church, Idsworth Hampshire England

This is a pastel painting I have been working on this past week. I am painting from a photo by Peter H., from Germany. Thanks Peter.

Gongbi painting

I am taking a class in Chinese painting and calligraphy at the Paducah School of Art. This is one of the paintings i am working on. Chinese painting is very different than what I am use to doing. We draw our picture and then add the values and then color.

Peacock

I have had this painting setting around for some time and thought I would finish it.
I have already had some offers on it. It is done in acrylic paints and measures
18" x 36". Sides are gallery wrapped so a frame is not needed.

This has been a very difficult year for me. My sweet mother passed away on July 4, of this year after been ill for some time. I hope to get back to painting and posting soon.

Last night was an awesome evening at an auction  for our local Easter Seals Art Department. Work was donated from various artist and some collaborated with East Seals clients. Not sure how much they raised, but the pieces went for really high dollar amounts!

Black and White and Red All Over by Easter Seal Artist, DJ and myself. It went for $600!
WooHoo DJ.

 

Can't Fence Me In

Sold at Easter Seals Auction

September 15, 2012

Our Girls

Ellie is now 2 yrs old and Sophie is 10 months old. They are a handful and spoiled rotten, but we love them dearly. Ellie has gotten her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate and now is a pet therapy dog with Love On A Leash. She has been to visit at Gaither Suites and Legacy Assisted Living.

The Holidays

I think men and beasts have had their fill of holiday partying.

"Can't Fence Me In" is finished

My rooster is finished. He is a collaged piece on a 24X24 board. The actual finished size is 34X34. He will be in the Art Guild of Paducah's Members' Exhibit. The exhibit opens Friday night, October 7th with a reception from 5-7pm at the Philosophy Gallery, on the corner of Madison and 9th streets.
Hours are October 8th, 12-8pm.
October 9th, 1-5pm.
October 14th, 12-8pm.
October 15th, 12-8pm.

"You Can't Fence Me In"

Even though I signed my name to this piece, I feel it needs a little more work.

It is a 24" x 24" collaged piece made using handmade, handpainted papers, and other papers.

The original idea and photos came from several pictures I took of my friend's rooster. Thanks Maryann.

Beginner's Pastel Class

I will be teaching a beginner's pastel class at the Icehouse in Mayfield KY. Check out Workshops tab above. No experience needed. Come and learn some basics on using pastels. You will be able to take home a completed painting.

Faux Leather Journals

I have enjoyed making these journals. They are filled with fun pages for you to write in and to add whatever you would like to the pages.

$25 plus s/h

If you are interested in making your own journal, I have two workshops coming up soon. Check under "Workshop" at the top of the page for more information.

Fruit and Fowl

Finally a title. Thank you Dee.

18x20 oil on canvas

$125 plus s/h

Arts in the Vineyard

It was very hot and humid but the 17 brave souls who showed up as vendors had a good time. We plan on doing this again in 2012...in October!!!

A BIG THANK YOU to Purple Toad Winery for giving us the opportunity to show and sell our work on their beautiful grounds.

Star Spangled Sisters

Star Spangled Sisters
Women’s Perspective on Patriotism.

Downtown Coffee Bar is seeking artists to exhibit in our first show titled "Star Spangled Sisters, women's perspective on patriotism." Show will open July 1, 2011 and run for the month of July. Multi-discipline, all women's exhibit.

Downtown Coffee Bar will host the Star Spangled Sisters, Women’s Perspective on Patriotism during the month of July 2011. The Coffee Bar is located in historic downtown Paducah and is a family-friendly environment.

Specifications:
Artists may submit up to 2 original artwork in any media. Size must be no larger than 48” in any direction. All work selected for exhibition must be delivered ready to install. Downtown Coffee Bar reserves the right of refusal.
Dates:
Art work should be delivered by June 24, 2011, 9am -4pm to 426 Broadway, Paducah. KY. Opening Night reception will be held Friday, July 1, 2011. All artists are invited to attend.
Art work should be picked up Monday, August 1, 2011, 9am – 5pm.

Sales:
Work need not be for sale, but sold work is subject to a 25% commission on all sales resulting from this exhibition.

For additional information, contact Valerie Pollard 270.444.0044 or valeriepollard@hotmail.com

Art Exhibit and Classes

We had a good showing at the "Out-of-Towners" exhibit. I sold a few pieces and was asked to teach some classes. I look forward to teaching. I love to share what I have learned with others. I need to get busy and work up some samples for the classes. I will be teaching a mixed media class, a journal class, where we make the journal from cover to cover, and a pastel and acrylic class. That will keep me busy for a while.

The Out-of-Towners Exhibit

The Out-of-Towners Exhibit

Join us in celebrating the art of Susan French, Melanie Halliman, and Carol Harlan with an exhibit as diverse as their styles and personalities.

Mayfield/Graves County Art Guild's Ice House Gallery
120 North 8th Street - Mayfield KY
270-247-6971 - www.icehousearts.org
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday