Today is Jed’s birthday! When we adopted him in January of 2009 from a shelter in Ohio he was thought to be about 1 – 1/2 years old. So he needed a summer birthday. I gave him mine so we could always celebrate it together. So Happy Birthday Jed.
You are a wonderful, train chasing, sweet Jedder Bean and we love you!
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Jen’s Pups
Creativity and art comes in all forms. Recently a friend gave me these beautiful little pups that she made from pipe cleaners. Can you believe how terrific they are? And clever!
Thanks Jen. You know I just love them. They are perfect!!!
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Oliver
The next Paint Party is scheduled on July 19th at 3 pm at The Studio, 105 E Main Street in Front Royal, and it’s a Paint Your Pet’s Portrait party! Why don’t you join us and create a special painting of your favorite pet. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies. Sign up today as space is limited.
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We had our first event at The Studio yesterday – our 1st Saturday Paint Party! And it was great. And the ladies did a really nice job on their summer paintings of an Adirondack chair. Super!
The next Paint Party is the 3rd Saturday Pet Portrait Paint Party on July 19th. Sign up now because space is limited for this one.
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I am so excited that today I will have the first Paint Party at the new business – The Studio-A Place for Learning. I decided to open The Studio to provide opportunities for people to explore fine arts, crafts and other areas of personal development in a casual and recreational environment.
Classes and workshops will be offered for a variety of skill levels ranging from the absolute beginner exploring a new craft to the experienced and seasoned artist or craftsman. The Studio is available for people of all abilities to explore and create.
The studio space is available for rent for small groups whether for workshops, classes or parties at a very reasonable rate. Our ultimate goal is to help people overcome potential fears and discover their innate creativity by trying something new.
The full schedule for August classes and workshops will be published soon. I hope you will come and learn something new or improve on a skill you already have.
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“When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness….”
We should take the time, at least once a year, to read this amazing document. Take the time today and click here to read the rest.
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Pet Portrait Demonstration at the Library
Last week I was asked to present a demonstration of a pet portrait at Samuel Public Library Summer Reading program. Their theme this summer is pets so my work fit in nicely. It was fun to paint the demo piece while talking about being a full-time artist. I really enjoy doing this type of presentation.
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Art Camp 2014 Session 2
paints Warhol
Yesterday our young artists painted in the Pop Art style of Andy Warhol. Half the group selected Eagles and the other half painted Flamingos.
Didn’t they do an AMAZING job? Great work kids. I hope you will come paint with me again.
For more information on Summer Art Camp click here. There is still time to sign your young artist up for a session.
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Art Camp Session 2
Manet’s Flowers
Yesterday our very young artist, ages 5-7, recreated a wonderful Manet rose painting. And a superb job they did!!!
Way to go young artists. Can’t wait to see what you do next!!!
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Monet’s “Le Palais Contarini”, 1908
Claude Monet’s painting of a Venetian palazzo, “Le Palais Contarini” , dating from 1908, sold for $30.5 million at Sotheby’s this past week.
Monet’s “Nympheas”, 1906
And it was a bargain compared to the iconic 1906 painting of water lilies, “Nympheas” that sold for $54 million becoming the top sale at the recent auction. Inspired by the lily pond in his garden at Giverny, the work was the second-highest price for a Monet at auction.
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The Studio 