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

Art With Heart for Cheri

This book was made to raise funds for a family in need. On September 30, Cherie Ann Stannard rolled her Jeep, suffering a C-4 complete spinal cord injury and paralysis. Her whole life changed in an instant.

Author Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson..."This book has been a group effort made possible from creativity around the country, each person having the desire to reach out and lend a hand to a stranger in need. The artists featured came together to help in raising funds for Cherie’s family. Her brother and sister have quit their jobs to receive specialized training on how to care for their now paralyzed sister. Thank you to every artist for their kindness and willingness to help in this project. Thank you to the purchasers of this book for your donation. 100% of the profits will be donated to Cherie’s family for living expenses, including modifying the home to accommodate a wheelchair and other adaptive devices. Random acts of kindness bring us together, keeping us strong in our faith of human nature."

Tenacious Finished

 

Varnished, framed and ready to hang at the Yeiser Art Center's members' show.
$200

New Pieces

The colors are better in the actual paintings. I am just not good at capturing paintings with lots of shiny textures. I will have to find some one to help me photograph these better. The colors are really more intense and much prettier.

11x14 framed

reds, golds, pinks

10x10 gallery wrapped canvas

lots of hot pink and orange

12x12 gallery wrapped canvas

oranges and greens

Help...need a title

Got any ideas for a title for this painting? I am stuck.

More new pieces

I have been working on several new pieces including some note cards. I can't believe how fast the days are flying by. I can't seem to get all things I'd like to do started but I am working on it. There are not enough hours in my days!

The green piece is an 8x8 on wrapped canvas and the orange is on a 16x20 wrapped canvas. I am working on several pieces for a show in May. I would like to have several new pieces done by then. I am still working on some collage pieces too.





Update on our sweet Ellie Mae. She is nearly 11 1/2 months old and has just finished her beginner's agility's class. She has no fear! While chatting with our kennel club members she took off and walked or rather ran up one side of a 5 ft high ramp and ran across the plank to the other side and back down. Everyone just stood there with their mouths hanging open while mommy (me) went flying over to the ramp as Ellie decided to try it again! Then before we could get her she flew through the tunnels that were set up. She loves climbing and does everything at break neck speed. Her least favorite is the weave poles where she has to weave between 6 poles that are set up 2 ft apart. What a dog. She is getting so much better with her everyday obedience training and I am able to walk her off leash and recall her if I need her to return to my side quickly. Her is a pic...not a real recent one but you can see how she has grown to 67#.

New Collage Pieces

This is a 5x7 on canvas board.

This is approx a 9x12 on panel board.

This is an 8x8 piece on gallery wrapped canvas.

Tenacious

Here is another fun piece I was experimenting with using all sorts textures with neat papers and acrylic mediums. The photo reminded me of how we some times hang on for dear life hoping things won't change but they always do. I couldn't resist making a collage of the photo.

18x24 on panel board unframed.

The Big Apple - New York New York

This is my first large collage piece. it was pure joy to see it all coming together.
18X24 unframed on hardwood board

Close-up of The Big Apple

My Little Chickadee

 

This is my first adventure into Collage Painting. It was really fun working on this little fellow.