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Happy Holidays!
Well, we certainly will have a white Christmas!  We've been getting a bit of fresh snow each day. Beautiful!
I'm excited to report that I'll be teaching at the Crystal Lake Art Center next year in addition to the classes at Michaels. My first class there will be on February 1st, from 12:30-4:30. It's a beginning acrylic class. For the first 2 hours...We'll be playing around with the paint and seeing how versatile acrylic is! Then we'll be painting a picture, using our newly acquired skills! :)
Really looking forward to it!
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Hot Off the Easel!
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"Aspire"
24 x 24
acrylic on canvas
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Though not finished...this one's inspired by 13th and 14th century art. A contemporary spin on the spiritual work of the past, using the rich reds, royal blues and gold colors. At this point, I'm quite sure that the golden parts will be covered in gold-leaf.
Here are some links to the sort of imagery that will influence this painting...
Maso di Banco
Beffi Triptych
Madonna and Child
Getting thoughts and ideas from the distant past is a new thing for me...I'm enjoying the gathering of ideas!
I started this last year... and am just now getting back to it. When there are some things that I think are working well on a painting in progress, and I don't have a clear vision where to go next...they often rest for a loooong time. :)
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we get by with a little help from our friends
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I'm honored to be included in this book, compiled by Elizabeth St.Hilaire Nelson. Sales of it will benefit her childhood friend, Cherie Stannard, victim of a car accident that has left her paralyzed. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Cherie and her family. You can preview the entire book on the blurb site... Use the coupon code CHEER to receive $10 off.
About Cherie
"Support System"
Acrylic on paper
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Idea Spark-lers
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Do you need some painting ideas to get you going? Well, you've come to the right place!
Lets Make some virtual mess-free snowflakes!
Since I'm sure most of you are in the same boat as I am... too much on the "to do" list. As a stress reliever...I thought I'd give you a link to a snowflake making site... Cut yourself some snowflakes, and let it snow!
click here to cut out some flakes..
Really, really fun (though I am easily amused)... and a little bit addicting! (set a timer, so you don't spend too long!)
I hope you have a terrific holiday season... I'll be taking a vacation from newsletter writing until January...
Happy New Year to you and yours!
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Ho Ho Ho!
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