Bosque Conservatory Art Classic
215 College Hill Drive
Clifton, Texas 76634
(254)386-6049
I'm happy to announce that my painting "Still life with Lemons" was juried into this show and will be on exhibit from September 21, 2008 until September 28, 2008.
You can view selected works in mid August at www.bosqueconservatory.com
Judge for the competition is Mark Smith, co-founder of Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Arts in San Antonio, Texas.
My Trip to Italy and France
I was so fortunate to travel this summer to Rome, Florence, Venice, Switzerland, and Paris with my husband, Mark and granddaughter Anna (age 9). As an artist, I've always dreamed of seeing the artwork of Micheal Angelo, Leonardo DeVinci, Monet, Van Gogh and many others. The landscape of Italy and France is unforgetable. The areas are rich in history and beauty. I hope to share some of my trip with you. Enjoy.
Anna's first important photo of the trip at the airport.
St. Peter Basilica
Colosseum
Roman Forum
I hope to paint this in watercolor.
Olive Trees
This lookes like a beautiful painting. I hope to work on this in the future.
More about my trip to follow in future entries. Please check back often.
All photos are copywrighted by the artist.
I am excited to announce that my painting, "Still life with Tomatoes" was juried into the Breckenridge 17th Annual Juried Art Show to be held August 26 thru September 26, 2008 at the Breckenridge Fine Arts Center located at 207 N Breckenridge Ave. in Breckenridge, Texas. Robert Summers is the Juror of Awards. www.breckenridgefineart.org
ACA Juried Art Show 2008
I was honored to receive the Executive Board Award for my painting,
"Bowl Full of Cherries". My grandson attended the awards reception with me and was just as excited as I was to receive the award.
Spring Garden Tour
April 6, 2008
Tour 1 pm - 4 pm
Lunch 11:30 am to 2 pm
Sponsored by Women's Club House Association
of Navarro County (Kinsloe)
Discover beautiful Texas gardens as you stroll through the elegant neighborhoods and grand lawns of five private residences in Corsicana, Texas. Enjoy lunch at the Kinsloe House or take home a box lunch. A variety of gardening styles, native and annual plantings, and unique garden collections are featured in this year's garden tour. Art and craft vendors will have booths set up on the Kinsloe House lawn and a there will also be a silent auction.
Tickets are $12.50 if bought before March 31, 2008 and $15.00 at the door.
Lunch tickets are $12.00 each.
Kinsloe House
618 W. 3rd Ave.
Corsicana, Tx 75110
Home gardens on tour are:
Marsha McKie
1111Governor's Drive
Corsicana, Tx
James and Carolyn Price
1819 Elmwood
Corsicana, Tx
Kyle and Leesa Ward
1920 Sycamore
Corsicana, Tx
Gary and Sandra Waggoner
2041 Glenwood Circle
Corsicana, Tx
The Navarro Council of the Arts and the Corsicana Art League, both non-profit art organizations, are calling for entries into the National Juried Art Exhibition 2008. It is to be held at the Warehouse Living Arts Theatre and Gallery in Corsicana, Texas. The competition is open to all artists 18 years of age and over residing in the USA. Two-dimensional original works on paper or canvas that have not been previously shown in this competition are allowed. Works must have been completed within the last two years without instructor supervision and may not be copies of works by person other than the artist. No computer generated, photographic or printed work will be accepted. There will be up to $3,000 in cash awards. Juror, John Pototschnik
John Pototschnik resides in Wylie, Texas with his wife Marcia. He has been honored with four George Washington Honor Medals from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, the John Steven Jones Fellowship, plus many other regional and national awards. He is recognized in "Who's Who in American Art" and "Who's Who in the Southwest". His work has appeared in "The Artist Magazine", "Southwest Art", "American Artist", "Plein Air Magazine", "International Artist", and six books.
He is a signature member of the Oil Painters of America and the Outdoor Painters Society. His artwork hangs in the American Legacy Gallery, G. Stanton Gallery, Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, New Masters Gallery, Rutledge Street Gallery and the El Presidio Gallery.
"My artistic influences are diverse, ranging from the Barbizon painters of Corot, Daubigny and Millet to the American tonalist, George Inness. I believe all I need to know of the principles of art are to be found in the works of the masters. I am interested in depicting the truth about life, as I see it, in a naturalistic way free of frills and bravado. I enjoy depicting simple, common, everyday life and its objects as things of beauty and work." www.pototschnik.com
Calendar
September 1 Entry Deadline
September 13 Notification of Acceptance
October 20-24 Deadline for Shipped Artwork
October 24 & 25 10am - 3pm Deadline for Hand Delivered Artwork
November 3 Public Exhibition Opens
November 15 2-4 pm Reception and Awards Presentation
December 6 Exhibition Closes
Scottsdale Artists School is proud to partner with American Women Artists to offer three-day workshops by master signature members including Donna Howell-Sickles, Robin Laws, Gay Faulkenberry, Linda Tippetts, Linda Glover Gooch, and Joni Falk.
Cost per workshop $350
For more information check Scottsdale Artists School website: www.scottsdaleartschool.org
or American Women Artists website: www.americanwomenartists.org
Marla Moser and her husband had a very successful grand opening of their new gallery located in Eddy, Texas. The gala was attended by a large number of residents from the surrounding towns. Fine art, beautiful music, delectable hors d'oeuvres and cocktails were enjoyed by all.
Barbara Jones, John Cook, Ann Hardy, David Bates, Fran Ellisor, Kaye Franklin, Lovita Strickland and Beverly Boren are some of the participating gallery artists. The gallery showcases paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and mixed-media pieces. This includes realistic still lifes, landscapes, and figurative work as well as colorful abstract pieces of art.
The gallery is located in a beautiful historic bank building on the main street of town. Marla and her husband have worked very hard to restore the enterior and have added a beautiful outdoor Spanish Courtyard enclosed within an eight foot brick wall, with "Gatesville Stone" arched entries, handcrafted wrought iron gates, music, and seasonal flowers to the back of the building. High tin ceilings, wood floors and elegant antique fixtures make the gallery a gorgeous environment for the artwork exhibited.
Eddy, Texas alone is a small town located in the center of our great state. However, within thirty minutes there are about six hundred thousand residents. It has been a forgotten corner along the art trail from DFW to the Hill Country. The location is now emerging as a great stop for those who appreciate art and are telling their friends about it.
If you are traveling through the area, stop and explore the art in Eddy, Texas. The Masterpiece Fine Art Gallery is open on Saturday and Sunday only from 10 am until 6 pm. International coffee, tea, sandwiches and deserts are served in the Art Cafe'. A visit with a fond memory. www.texasmasterpiece.com
