A Better View

This is another poured watercolor on Arches 140 lb. paper. It is 21 inches high and 14 inches wide. I just framed it and will bring it to the gallery today as we are part of the First Friday Gallery Walk and Fall for the Arts Festival in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD). http://eaugalliearts.com/

This was a fun piece. I’m learning so much by experimenting with this technique. After many paintings, I am beginning to learn which colors, subjects and methods work to achieve the results I am looking for. I’m excited to say that I will be showing some even more brave pieces soon. I am taking this technique a step further and will have some work to show for it very soon!

If you are in the Melbourne, Florida area, please stop by the gallery tonight (or anytime) and see what we have to offer. There will be a lot going on tonight as a large part of the arts community will be in the art district celebrating Fall for the Arts. There will be demonstrations, live music, dance performances, and more! Stop by and say “hello!”.

First Friday Gallery Walk

Last night was our monthly First Friday Gallery Walk in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD). We had a nice turnout. During part of the evening I demonstrated some of my new painting techniques. The gallery featured three special shows. First, our Second Annual Miniature show, which was excellent. The quality of the work this year was amazing. Awards were handed out and everyone who visited really enjoyed the work.
Second, our ongoing monthly Art of Eights Project was also showing. The 8 x 8 inch canvases are displayed in the gallery for one month, then on our website for three months. Each piece reflects the artist’s personality and all are well-executed.
Third, the front room of the gallery features several paintings by some of our gallery members who have won awards. Our award-winning pieces are showing throughout the month.
Visit our gallery website to learn more. If you would like to participate in the Art of Eights Project, we welcome you! The application fee includes the canvas, which we provide. We do not take a commission if the piece sells, and so it is a wonderful way for artists of any caliber to earn exposure.
Learn more at our website: http://artandantiquestudio.com

Susanna Spann and Antique Glass Exhibition

The Art and Antique Studio and Gallery is featuring “Treasured Memories”, the work of award winning artist Susanna Spann along with a gorgeous selection of antique glass from their antique specialist, Debbie McElwain. The opening reception is Friday, January 8, 2010, from 5:30 to 8:30 at the gallery which is located at 1419 Highland Ave., in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) in Melbourne, Florida.

As a member of this cooperative gallery, I can tell you I have seen the show this week and it is wonderful. The show will be up through the month of January. Don’t miss it!

You will also see gallery members work displayed and several consignment artists who produce pottery, jewelry, hand-carved gourds, art quilts and more.

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Art and Antiques Cooperative Gallery

Just a little update on what is happening in my work life. I have become a member of a cooperative art gallery here in Melbourne in the Eau Gallie (pronounced oh-galley) Art District. The gallery is called, Art and Antiques. I will be going over this afternoon with my first paintings to be hung in the gallery, and I’ll have a small assortment of limited edition prints, greeting cards and miniature fine art pins.
The Eau Gallie Art District, where several, very nice, small galleries exist, hold a gallery walk on the first Friday of every month. Each gallery has an opening with new art, music, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Sometimes there are live musicians playing in the street, and it is a very nice time! After the walk many folks enjoy eating dinner at one of the fine restaurants in the area.
If you are ever in Melbourne, Florida on the First Friday, come and see the beautiful artwork, enjoy a stroll in old Eau Gallie and say hello!
I have a few street fairs coming up in April. To stay tuned with where I will be please visit my website: http://watercolorworksart.com.