Karen's Butterflies

I was asked by my cousin to paint this as a surprise for his wife's birthday. Her father had passed away in this house and the next day, she sat on this chair and watched 3 white butterflies circling. She believes, as many people do, that white butterflies symbolize a departed loved one's visit. I didn't know if I could do it justice (he had sent me a photo). I found out that she cried when she saw it. I think it was a good cry!

One of our family's favorite places, Leland, Michigan. 8x8 oil on canvas sold

 

I took the photo for this at the 577 Foundation in Ohio. Kristen Dukat, Gloria E. Moses, and I went there to discuss the Becky Joy workshop. Such a cool place! A perfect place to paint! It is 8x10, oil, and on gessoboard. sold

Workshop with Becky Joy- Hope you can come!

Make Your Landscapes Glow with Artist Becky Joy

Join Us at the Becky Joy Workshop

September 24^th- 26^th

3 Day Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting Workshop

$375.00 ~ Lunches are included　

　

If you register and pay by August 15^th the workshop fee will be discounted $50.00, so you pay $325.00! After August 15^th the fee is $375.00. The workshop requirement is a minimum of nine paid artists must be met by August 31^st.
     Join nationally renowned artist Becky Joy for a three day plein air workshop in historical Perrysburg, Ohio. Attending artists will paint along the Maumee River on the scenic grounds of The 577 Foundation.  The workshop will begin with a private tour of the twelve acre grounds.  Following the tour we will gather in the studio where　Becky will demonstrate her process, discuss her decisions, as well as share her overwhelmingly requested secrets on how to paint brilliant sunsets.  On day one, artists will work on exercises about color, texture, and how to develop your own unique voice in your work.  Emphasis will be placed on how to set a mood or glow to turn an ordinary landscape piece into something extraordinary.  The next two days will be dedicated to painting on the 577 Foundation grounds where artists will receive individual instruction and attention from Becky.  The workshop will close with a critique where Becky will assess each artist’s progress and offer constructive criticism and suggestions going forward.  The number of artists in the workshop will be a minimum of 9 and a maximum of 16.
Please consult the Workshop Supply List on Becky Joy's website at www.beckyjoy.com for a list of supplies and other important information from Becky.

To register for the workshop:
Call Director Mary Mennel at The 577 Foundation (419)-874-4174 or register through the web page: http://www.577foundation.org/takeaclass.asp

Once registered, you will be sent an invoice, pay $325.00 if paid before August 15^th and $375.00 if paid after August 15^th as well as the cancellation policy. To complete registration, please make checks payable to and mail to:The 577 Foundation
577 Front St.
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551


If you have any questions about the workshop, payments, cancellation policy or suggested accommodations see the event on facebook:　Becky Joy Perrysburg Ohio Workshop September 2014
Or　contact: Gloria Moses at 815-603-8659　gmoses@ameritech.net
Or Kristen Dukat (419-306-1053)　kdukat4@yahoo.com


Visiting Artist Workshop Cancellation Polices
We rely on an accurate attendance count to make important arrangements for our workshop. If a registrant needs to withdraw from a workshop, they should inform us no later than 30 days prior to the start of the workshop for a full refund. Workshop registrants who cancel between 15 and 30 days prior to the start of the workshop will be charged a minimum of ½ of the original fee, unless another wait-listed participant can fill the spot. For cancellation requests made 15 days or less to the beginning of the workshop, fees will not be refunded unless another wait-listed participant can fill the spot. We reserve the right to cancel a workshop for any reason, including canceling if the minimum enrollments are not met, in which case all workshop fees will be refunded to participants. Notifications will be made two weeks prior to the start date of the workshop. We cannot be responsible for airline tickets or other travel costs in the event of a cancellation so make your hotel and travel reservations accordingly. Full payment of the workshop is due in order to reserve a space.

Painting

These next three paintings have been created in the last week or so. Why do I say that? Because I'm back to my studio on a more regular basis. No wonder I'm feeling so good! I am so very lucky and blessed to be able to go to my own space and get lost. Having your own space, big or small, to just regroup, recharge, and reflect, is something I treasure and wish for everyone.

Trio

Trio  6x8 on board  $38.00 on dailypaintworks.com

Park It

14x11  Acrylic  $52.00 on dailypaintworks

It's Time

16 x20  Acrylic on Canvas     sold

 

I painted this from an old photo. It is a young woman I knew years ago. I don't usually do portrait-like paintings (because it's so intimidating), but I thought it would be good for me to go outside of my comfort zone. And it doesn't even look like the girl, but oh well! It's on dailypaintworks for $48.00.

8x10  oil on canvas

We set up this still life in a class. I had to finish mine at home. It is 8x10 acrylic on canvas, starting bid on dailypaintworks.com is $38.00.  

 

Another fun night at the Birmingham Community House. "Tipsy Tulips" was the theme again, and the creativity just flowed!

 

I am so lucky......we are living in a new house (to us), and this is right outside my window! It is oil, 8x10 on gessobord, and is available on dailypaintworks for $68.00

This painting has been revised. I don't know why, except that something wasn't sitting well. But once I started "fiddling", it became a different painting. Frustrating! I bet this has happened to many of you (?!). It is oil, 11x14 on canvas, and is available on dailypaintworks for $58.00

Red Vase

 

8x10 Acrylic on Gessobord  starting bid on dailypaintworks $50.00

Canvas and Corks- the Birmingham Community House- "Tipsy Tulips" class

Another fun night at the Birmingham Community House. The group was great, and created some beautiful works of art!

 

Wow, this started out as something TOTALLY different, but I just loved the greens/blues and just had fun! This is on the dailypaintworks auction, starting at $48.00. Acrylic, 11x14.

 

It's been a while since I've painted. I don't like that at all. But it sure is therapeutic to get back, at least with some little cherries! This is 8x10 acrylic, and for sale on dailypaintworks.

Thank you again to the Birmingham Community House for hosting the second "Canvas and Corks" class. Most of the group said they had never painted before. You wouldn't know it. They all produced awesome pears! Thank you for being such a fun and lively group, and here are a few of those fun people..

 

Where's the Sale?

 

8x10 oil on canvas board   

starting bid on dailypaintworks is $65.00 with free shipping!  

These guys just want to have fun, and they're racing to get to it.

One of a Kind

                                  12x12  1 1/2 inch gallery wrap canvas  $85.00 
                           I am looking forward to spring...it's been a long winter in Michigan!!