ARThouse Newsletter:  August, 2011 
 
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Here are a few of the prints that are available:

  

 Coffee and an Apple Turnover "Coffee and an Apple Turnover"

Chicken Noodle Soup
"Chicken Noodle Soup"

Coffee and a Bagel
"Coffee and a Bagel"

Toast and Black-eyed Susans
"Toast and Black-eyed Susans"

Evening
"Evening"

Spring Thaw
"Spring Thaw"

Water Play
"Water Play"

Poppies of the Field
"Poppies of the Field"

     Giclee prints from ARThouse are made with digital technology on an Epson professional printer using lightfast pigmented inks. 
     The images are printed on acid-free fine art paper and signed and numbered by yours truly, Susan Murphy.  They can be ordered from Amazon, or directly from ARThouse for the same price.         In fact, virtually any original painting we have here in the studio can be made into a giclee print for you, and then framed beautiful here at ARThouse!

--Susan Murphy, 8/20/11




















Susan Murphy photo ofDear ARThouse friends,

  This is the Month of Reflection here at ARThouse!  Why?  Because this is when we really start preparing for the year ahead.  The garden is past its prime, and no longer a distraction.  The fall art season is shaping up, with many exciting classes, activities, and opportunities...

   I am reflecting on the question of what direction I would like my painting to take in the next "academic year".  There are many national and regional juried shows I would like to enter.  I am planning a series of rubble paintings, and also a series of figurative paintings.

 

   Also, I am offering a series of classes this fall for intermediate and advanced watercolorists.  See the paragraph below--there are still a few slots.  We are usually open Wed-Fri, from 10-6pm.  Come by and take a look at new work! 

 

Susan Avis Murphy

left: "Looking Forward" watercolor

right: "Paul and Smokey" watercolor

both by Susan Avis Murphy


"The Figure in Watercolor"

a six-session course taught at ARThouse this fall

 
This course is almost filled, but I have opened a new Wednesday afternoon section to accomodate more people.  If you are interested, please consult my website at www.arthouseart.com for more information.
 
    We have launched a Facebook Page about ARThouse!  Check it out--you don't have to be a member of Facebook.     Find us on Facebook

    You'll find several photo albums showing pictures of ARThouse and ARThouse people, as well as our Student Show and a selection of paintings by myself, Susan Avis Murphy.
    We'd love it if you would "Like" us and become a fan!  Help to spread the word about ARThouse and contribute to our success!

Attend an outdoor painting event!

Plein Air Olney in Laytontonsville  

painting outdoors    

   On Saturday, August 27, many artists from the area will be gathering to paint outdoors in the town of Laytonsville.  It is my understanding that the Show & Sale for this event will be on Sept. 17 at the Town Picnic.

 

   This is a special event sponsored by the Olney Farmers and Artists Market.  Artists of all levels are invited to participate, and you need to contact Tara Holl (tshstudios@juno.com) in order to register.  But anyone can come and buy the work, fresh off the easel!  You can also find more information at:    www.olneyfarmersmarket.org 

ARThouse is a unique studio and gallery located in Sandy Spring, Maryland, about 10 miles north of Washington, DC.   It is the original studio of watercolorist Susan Avis Murphy, and has been expanded to also showcase and sell the work of other excellent artists from the Washington metropolitan area.  Also adult classes in watercolor and drawing are taught at ARThouse.
 

ARThouse is open to the public almost daily and is the venue for special art shows several times per year.  Join our mailing list by emailing us at susan@susanavismurphy.com and you will receive invitations to the shows and special announcements.

Contact information:
    Susan Murphy, owner and manager
    ARThouse is located near Olney, MD at:
                17520 Doctor Bird Road
                Sandy Spring, MD 20860

    email: 
susan@susanavismurphy.com

    phone: 301-774-3418
    hours:  Wed.- Sun. 10am-6pm
                open Mon. & Tues. by appointment
                open evenings by appointment