Origami Hearts

It is always fun to attend an artist reception and this one has an added bonus. Win Ratz, skilled in all manner of origami, will lead a heart origami demo and let you fold one for your valentine. Do Palma will show you the process of creating fiber art. And you will enjoy refreshments from the artists and the famous earl gray tea blend from the Nagle Warren Mansion. Maybe you will discover a perfect gift for your valentine.  So see you Sunday, February 10th between 1 and 4 at the mansion. 

 

Dazzle on display, pastel 18x24

Quiet

http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/

Yes this is my blog related to enLiven and the pursuit of art.  After spending much of fall and even now in this early winter, marketing, developing show opportunities and deciding shows that may be entered, I am not in creating mode.   My daughter first mentioned this author in a TED talks.  http://www.thepowerofintroverts.com/

I am reading (listening actually on CD)  and it is a poignant reminder of how quiet and time to contemplate is imperative to the creative process.   While the book relates to how those that are introverted are labeled quiet, those qualities are the ones that many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer. She relates that the qualities of the introvert relate to the power of creativity. 

Point taken.  I need to make more quiet time. 

Encore

You know of the Art Tour in Cheyenne called Art Design and Dine.    http://artdesigndine.org/ 
The tour has ended for the year to resume in April of 2013.  Jim at the Nagle Warren Bed and Breakfast has a marvelous venue for art so I asked if we could use the space for a show with the artists that have had work this past year on the Art Tour.  He said YES so plan to visit and see Encore.  http://www.naglewarrenmansion.com/  The Show opens January 1st and will run through March 2013.   But don't wait...go now and see the art of thirteen regional artists!

Artist Julie Nighswonger

Artitst Win Ratz



Artist Christi Beckmann

Photographer Don Edington

 

Other Artists included are Connnie Norman, Mack Brislawn, Jeanie Schlump, Gail Watford, Jennifer Rife, Do Palma, Dave Roswell, Georgia Roswell and Vanda Edington.   Don't miss this show!

Wyoming State Museum Store

Wyoming State Museum Store

The season has certainly gotten the best of my time related to art.  Most of the shows have ended for the month and January is waiting for new adventures.  Duck Barn Artisans had an excellent season.  The Mini-minis were a hit. 

We shopped at the Wyoming State Museum Store just b4 Christmas for some Wyoming gifts Kristin wanted for her Seattle friends.  Beth said she would love to see the Mini-mini pastel paintings.   Today I dropped by and she loved them.  If you missed seeing them at the Duck Barn you can now shop at the Museum Store. http://wyomuseum.state.wy.us/Shop/Index.aspx  You will also find the note cards, 5x7 so they could be framed or a perfect size for a long note.  

Mini-mini

Duck Barn at 315 W Lincolnway

Open 10-5 Monday through Saturday through December 15th.

 

 

I have had so much fun painting the little 2x3 mini pastels. 

 They begin with scraps of Wallis, used previously for a palette for a painting. 

 I scumble in the color a bit and away I go.

 

I typically paint from a small reference photo of a completed painting. 

 It helps me see basic shapes and simplify the composition. 

 I paint several at a time, though each one is an original.

 

 

 

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I then sign, place in the little silver frames and wa-la ..

Be sure  to visit the Duck Barn and claim yours. 

You will find some other pastel paintings priced right for unique gift.

 

Tis the Season

Art Design & Dine at the Nagle Warren Venue the month of November
Gail Watford and Vanda Edington with Marvelous Miniatures and Masterpieces

Just as the Purely Pastel show came down I realized it is the season of art in Cheyenne. I have five locations to show and sell my pastel images. Check out the Locations Link for the details on each venue.

Art Design and Dine, Art Fest, The Duck Barn Artisans, The National Arts Program and the Cheyenne Artists Guild Member show and the Gift shop will all have my origianl pastels. Original art is a special gift as it has the essence of the artist and brings that energy to the person that chooses the piece.

 

I liked the post from Mary Baker and share her link http://www.marybakerart.com/originalart.html

Please visit all the venues that show original art in Cheyenne. Artists have a special piece of their soul to share with you.