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September 2008
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Add stylish fun to any room with our roomy Throw Pillow. It measures a sprawling 18" X 18" with an 11" X 11" image area so you can lounge in comfort. It's made of ultra-soft brushed twill with a sturdy canvas image area. Ships with pillow insert. Removable zippered cover for easy laundering.
 
Just one of many products available through
Cafe Press with images from my Kansas Wildflower Series.

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3121 SW Huntoon St.
Topeka, KS 66604-1662
Phone: 785.234.4254  
Hours: 12-4, Wed - Saturday

 
Art Guild Gallery
Topeka Art Guild, Inc.
5331 SW 22nd Place
Topeka, KS 66614
Phone: 785.273.7646 
Hours: 11-5, Wed -Saturday

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Greetings!
 
Bubbly - Acrylic on Canvas - 24"x24"I have been busy, busy, busy with community art promotion and painting. Not to mention the beginning of the school year for my son. Whew! All of this work is in anticipation to several events happening soon. The end of September and the beginning of October promises to be a very busy couple of weeks.
 
To start with, I will be placing at least one new piece at the The Collective Art Gallery Which will have an opening on the First Friday of September (5th). I hope you can get into the Collective and view the fine work displayed there this month. 
 
The pieces that are currently at the Topeka Art Guild will continue to hang until the end of September they change the membership show every other month, with the feature artist changing monthly. 
 
Next, is the 2008 Aaron Douglas Art Fair on September 27th. I am sure you have gotten a few emails from me recently reguarding artist's entries.  There has been a lot of buzz about this year's fair so I am hoping you will decide to attend. I look forward to seeing you there! If you'd like to know more about the fair information can be found at Topeka Turnaround Team
 
Then to my delight, I have a one person show that will be opening October 1st at the New City Cafe. At this show I will be showcasing my new nudes. It is the perfect venue for these pieces as they complement the awsome atmosphere at the New City Cafe.
 
I will also be submitting artwork to the "Kansas Paint Kansas" art competition held by the Topeka Art Guild. Which opens October 3rd and will hang for 2 months. I will not know if my work is accepted until late September but I have confidence in the new pieces from my "Kansas Wildflower" series that I am submitting. I highly recommend scheduling time to go see this exhibit whether or not I get in.
 
I also wish to thank all of my friends who continue to share their interest  and support in my artwork with their friends and family, please continue to spread the news.

Aaron Douglas Art Fair
Aaron Douglas Art Park
Between Lane and Washburn
on 12th Street Topeka, KS
September 27th, 2008
11:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Good Advice - Acrylic on Canvas 36x36I have be honored with the position of Art Director in this year's Aaron Douglas Art Fair. It has kept me very busy and also makes be especially excited about this year's fair.
 
I will be showcasing my Kansas Wildflower Series. It is an opportunity to view all originals currently available in person. Also I will have a few printed products available with my images on them such as Throw Pillows, Ceramic Tile Coasters and T-Shirts!  
 
I hope you can stop by my booth and see my new pieces live and chat that day. If you'd like to know more about the fair information can be found at Topeka Turnaround Team.

Patiently Waiting - 57"x57" Acrylic on CanvasOne Person Show!

New City Cafe
(Gage Center, Topeka)
Event Dates: 10/1/2008 - 10/31/2008
Reception: 10/1/2008 · 4:30 - 6:00


New City Cafe
4005 SW Gage Center Drive
Topeka, KS 66604-1831
Phone: 785.271.8646
 
I will be unveiling new paintings in the"Celestial Correspondence" Series which are dominated by abstract female nudes inspired by the complex social and emotional soul searching which developed during the deployment of my husband. This two part series completed during two Iraqi tours documents my inner dialogue and is a celebration to the long
anticipated return of my husband later in the month.
 
My enduring subject is the female form with a subversive twist on the classic nude. Stripping the figure of the culturally significant cues of beauty, I dare the viewer to find the subtle essence of facial expression and gesture. My unexpected pallet provides a multicultural, non-ethnic specific tone which captures the universal aspects of femininity.
 
Also that evening for the adventurous at heart...
WINE TASTING
First Wednesday of October from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Come taste four different wines for only $10.

Please Continue to Pass It On....

Thank you so much for being a Michelle Leivan art patron. You have been so good to me through your support of my artwork in many ways. I would like to ask for your continued support by taking a minute to let your friends and family know about your discovery of my artwork by passing this email on.

Thanks!
 

Michelle Leivan
Leivan Originals