"You Can't Fence Me In"

Even though I signed my name to this piece, I feel it needs a little more work.

It is a 24" x 24" collaged piece made using handmade, handpainted papers, and other papers.

The original idea and photos came from several pictures I took of my friend's rooster. Thanks Maryann.

Beginner's Pastel Class

I will be teaching a beginner's pastel class at the Icehouse in Mayfield KY. Check out Workshops tab above. No experience needed. Come and learn some basics on using pastels. You will be able to take home a completed painting.

Faux Leather Journals

I have enjoyed making these journals. They are filled with fun pages for you to write in and to add whatever you would like to the pages.

$25 plus s/h

If you are interested in making your own journal, I have two workshops coming up soon. Check under "Workshop" at the top of the page for more information.

Fruit and Fowl

Finally a title. Thank you Dee.

18x20 oil on canvas

$125 plus s/h

Arts in the Vineyard

It was very hot and humid but the 17 brave souls who showed up as vendors had a good time. We plan on doing this again in 2012...in October!!!

A BIG THANK YOU to Purple Toad Winery for giving us the opportunity to show and sell our work on their beautiful grounds.

Star Spangled Sisters

Star Spangled Sisters
Women’s Perspective on Patriotism.

Downtown Coffee Bar is seeking artists to exhibit in our first show titled "Star Spangled Sisters, women's perspective on patriotism." Show will open July 1, 2011 and run for the month of July. Multi-discipline, all women's exhibit.

Downtown Coffee Bar will host the Star Spangled Sisters, Women’s Perspective on Patriotism during the month of July 2011. The Coffee Bar is located in historic downtown Paducah and is a family-friendly environment.

Specifications:
Artists may submit up to 2 original artwork in any media. Size must be no larger than 48” in any direction. All work selected for exhibition must be delivered ready to install. Downtown Coffee Bar reserves the right of refusal.
Dates:
Art work should be delivered by June 24, 2011, 9am -4pm to 426 Broadway, Paducah. KY. Opening Night reception will be held Friday, July 1, 2011. All artists are invited to attend.
Art work should be picked up Monday, August 1, 2011, 9am – 5pm.

Sales:
Work need not be for sale, but sold work is subject to a 25% commission on all sales resulting from this exhibition.

For additional information, contact Valerie Pollard 270.444.0044 or valeriepollard@hotmail.com

Art Exhibit and Classes

We had a good showing at the "Out-of-Towners" exhibit. I sold a few pieces and was asked to teach some classes. I look forward to teaching. I love to share what I have learned with others. I need to get busy and work up some samples for the classes. I will be teaching a mixed media class, a journal class, where we make the journal from cover to cover, and a pastel and acrylic class. That will keep me busy for a while.

The Out-of-Towners Exhibit

The Out-of-Towners Exhibit

Join us in celebrating the art of Susan French, Melanie Halliman, and Carol Harlan with an exhibit as diverse as their styles and personalities.

Mayfield/Graves County Art Guild's Ice House Gallery
120 North 8th Street - Mayfield KY
270-247-6971 - www.icehousearts.org
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Big Apple, New York, New York has sold!

A couple from Florida were passing through Paducah and saw my painting in the window of PAPA (Paducah Area Painters Alliance) and bought it.

Our Ellie

I painted this on a paneled board using pastels and paint.

Lemons in Blue Bowl

I worked on this some more and like it much better. It is a 12 x16 collage piece on American Easel Wood panel with finished sides.

Lemons in Blue Bowl

Just about finished with this painting/collage piece. It is 11x14 on panel board with finished sides so you don't need to frame.

I used handmade paper from Judith Segall on the lemons...makes them look real.

We still have lots of snow on the ground but it is really pretty with the sun shining. Still very cold. Ken said it was 4º this morning here. Now that's cold. Climbing into the 50's this next week. It will feel like a heat wave!

Snow is so pretty...light and fluffy.

What a beautiful snowfall this morning. It's only 7:30! Looks like more than 1-2" before the day is over.

Mixed Media Art Workshop

Puttin' On The Glitz Workshop

March 12, 2011

9 am- 3 pm

Downtown Coffee Bar

426 Broadway, Paducah KY

Bring a sack lunch

We will be experimenting with acrylic mediums, paper, paint and other fun items. Learn how to layer tissue paper, and cheese cloth; create texture with stencils and add sparkle with metallics to create a one of a kind exciting piece of art work. At the end of the workshop you will have a completed project to take home.

Instructor: Carol Harlan

Class Fee: $65

Supply List:

Large, soft, white or golden synthetic brush in size 8 or 10. (I prefer filbert brush but a flat will work)

Raised handle plastic palette knife (Michael's has them for 99¢)

Plastic or latex gloves (optional)

Old shirt or apron (optional)

Paper towels, old washcloth or hand towel

Water container (something that won't tip over easily)

All other supplies will be furnished.

For more info contact Carol at 270-554-4803 or email her at carol.a_@hotmail.com

Class size is limited. Call Valerie at Downtown Coffee Bar at 270-444-0044 to make reservations.

New Pieces on display at the PAPA Gallery

I have several new pieces on display at the PAPA (Paducah Area Painters Alliance) in Paducah KY. If you are out and about stop in at the gallery (124 Broadway) and take a look. The person on staff can look them up for you, making it easier to find. There are a lot of great pieces on display by other artist now through April. Artist reception February 12th from 4-6 pm.

I also have a few pieces at the Downtown Coffee Bar at 426 Broadway. Stop in and have a look around and be sure and get yourself a great cup of coffee or tea.

Snow Falling

It is so pretty outside right now...cold but the snow is soft and fluffy. Ellie love the snow and you will find her outside rumping through it and eating it. Then she comes inside and crashes on the couch for a long nap.

The end of December and this month have been hectic. My mother has been quite ill and has taken up much of my time taking care of her. Things are improving and I am hoping she will get back on her feet and feel more like doing some things instead of sleeping so much.

I need to get busy painting more pieces for a show in May at the Mayfield Graves County Art Guild. My friend Melanie will be sharing the space with me. She does sculptured figures.

Here is a piece I finally finished. I used pieces of actual birch bark from our tree. It is 24x30 on canvas.

Stay warm.

New pieces on display and for sale

I have several pieces of my mixed-media artwork for sale at the Downtown Coffee Bar, 426 Broadway, Paducah KY. If you haven't had a chance to see them up close now is your chance, plus you can also enjoy a great cup of coffee.

Ellie Mae has some homemade gourmet dog treats for your special fur-baby to tuck into a stocking. Treats are made fresh with no preservatives. They are cheese flavored and salt-free. Stop in and pick up a bag!

Cherie Stannard's Blog

On September 30, 2010, Cherie Ann Stannard became entrapped in her Jeep after it rolled and landed on its roof following a single-vehicle crash. There was another car involved that did not stop. A book has been published to help raise money for Cherie's care and the home improvements needed to care for her. Cherie has no health insurance. Cherie's sister and brother have quit their jobs and are staying at family housing at the Center in order to participate in the rehabilitation and receive training to care for her. For more information and to purchase a book visit Cherie's blog at: http://www.cheriestannard.com.

I had the privilege of donating a painting called Tenacious, that is in the book. All profits from the sale of the book will go for Cherie's care.

Cheri Stannard