Post 574: Mike Flynn Visits the Prince William Art Society

Mike Flynn Visits the Prince William Art Society

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30pm at the Tall Oaks Community Building. The meetings are always informative and it is always so much fun socializing with our art friends, especially during the 'break' after the guest speaker has presented a marvelous program! And our speaker for the Sept 22 meeting was well-known local artist, Mike Flynn.

Meeting Post with Mike Flynn's Bio

Program by Mike Flynn

What a great presentation by Mike! So many fantastic art tips and suggestions covering the use of watercolors, paint surfaces, and so much more. I wish I had taken notes - but I'm the picture taker! The members asked many questions and enjoyed seeing Mike's beautiful artworks up close. I learned some new things and I'm sure others did too.

 

Thank you Mike for coming to spend some time with PWAS and showing us your work!

Before moving into the business part of the meeting, we typically break for a little while and partake of some nibbles and beverages and the best part, talking with our art friends. We last saw some of the PWAS members on Sept 14 for the Arts Alive show in Manassas, or even the previous meeting, so we love catching up on what each person is up to. 

And by the way, the PWAS members sign up for nibble and beverage duty on Signup Genius and the link for that is on the right side navigation of this blog. 

Coming soon is the PWAS Fall Tall Oaks Art Show scheduled for Saturday, November 1 from 10 to 5. Local art from local artists right in the Lake Ridge neighborhood.  12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA. 

 

The next PWAS meeting is Monday, October 27, same bat time, same bat channel. <- remember, you miss a meeting you miss a lot. Mark those calendars!

 Hey, Follow this blog so you see what's going on with the art group! 

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Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art. 

Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes).

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

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Post 573: Artists Alive Sponsored by PWCAC

Arts Alive! Sponsored by PWCAC

Some members of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) attend Arts Alive! in Manassas on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Arts Alive is an annual celebration of all the arts hosted by the Prince William County Arts Council.

Arts Alive! 2025

Prince William Art Society members set up for the visitors at the Hylton Performing Arts Center located at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Virginia. The show was from 12 to 5pm with a schedule of performance including dance, song, and readings, with many art vendors, art groups and individual artists set up with all sorts of art on sale.

We had about 13 PWAS members on display. Here are a lot of pictures of the day.
 

The PWAS Members attending with art and art prints on display were:

Donna Liguria

Robert Dew

Sherri Herrick

Arlene Hermansen

Staci Blanchard

Luis Munoz

Maria Theresa Tess Sain

Mark Clifton

Richard Tyler

Ana Quispe

Kat Gates

Eric Ndofor

Sandra Lewin

 

The Prince William Art Society's next art show is Saturday, November 1, 2025 10-5 at the Tall Oaks Community Building at 12298 Cotton Mill Road, Woodbridge, VA rain or shine. Mark those calendars and come out and see us! Did you find yourself in any of the pictures above?

Hey, Follow this blog so you see what's going on with the art group! 

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Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art. 

Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes).

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment (below)! ...Remember, comments are monitored so they will not show up immediately.

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Post 572: PWAS Meeting Mon Sept 22 at 7:30pm in Lake Ridge

PWAS Meeting Mon Sept 22 in Lake Ridge

Our Prince William Art Society monthly meeting is always on the 4th Monday of the month and most typically held at the Tall Oaks Community Building on the corner of Hedges Run and Cotton Mill Drive in Lake Ridge / Woodbridge, VA. The meetings often have a guest speaker giving a demo or program about various art topics, or meeting can be fun show and tells, art projects, or almost any thing else. I like to say, if you miss a meeting, you miss a lot!

PWAS Members - Exciting meeting planned!

Please join your fellow artists for the PWAS monthly meeting at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 7:30pm on Monday, September 22nd.  Our special guest artist will be Mike Flynn, an accomplished local artist and instructor.  As usual, our meeting will feature a presentation, followed by networking time and a business meeting.  We hope you will attend to stay informed about upcoming events and shows.  Our meetings are open to all, so bring a friend.

Mike Flynn

Originally from central New York, he graduated from Loyola College in Montreal, Quebec. In 1972, he moved to the Washington, DC area, and completed a 28-year career in federal law enforcement.  Mike discovered watercolor in 1997, after taking some evening classes from a local artist. Over 25 years, he has developed his watercolor skills and juried into many exhibits and shows in the mid-Atlantic region. Among his exhibits are the spring and fall Art at the Mill juried exhibit, Millwood, VA where he has participated since 2013, and a solo exhibit at Westminster Canterbury in Winchester VA. 

Mike has expanded his learning with oil painting and mixed media, using wet and dry artists tools. Mike operated an artist cooperative gallery, called ArtBeat, in Manassas for 13 years, until 2017. He has taught many local workshops and currently teaches watercolor classes at the ARTfactory, in historic downtown Manassas, VA. He has a membership at the Loft Gallery, Occoquan, VA, and the Virginia Watercolor Society.

Several examples of Mike's work are below. Additional examples and information can be found on his website at http://www.mikeflynnartist.com

Hope to see you at the meeting! Mon Sept 22!

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Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art. 

Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes).

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment (below)! ...Remember, comments are monitored so they will not show up immediately.

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Post 571: PWAS at Arts Alive 2025! in Manassas, VA Sun Sep 14

PWAS at Arts Alive 2025! in Manassas, VA Sun Sep 14 

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) will have about 13 artist members at the PWCAC Arts Alive! art extravaganza on Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 12 to 5. This is a wonderful art event for friends and family that love all things art - visual art, performing art, song and dance and MORE! Come out to the Hylton Performing Art Center at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas Park and enjoy the day.

Past Arts Alive! Photos

Here is the PWC Arts Council agenda for the day https://www.pwcartscouncil.org/artsalive/

Here are a variety of photos from some past Arts Alive! that I've attended since I joined PWAS...our local artists will have their art up for you to browse and hope you see something you LOVE! Come by and see us and our art!

The PWAS Artists that will be at Arts Alive! 2025:

Donna Liguria

Robert Dew

Sherri Herrick

Arlene Hermansen

Staci Blanchard

Luis Munoz

Maria Theresa Tess Sain

Mark Clifton

Richard Tyler

Ana Quispe

Jennifer Batty

Kat Gates

Eric Ndofor

Sandra Lewin

 

The show goes on rain or shine - most of the show is inside. Food trucks are available and it is a fun day. Hope to see you there!

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Author: Donna Liguria is the Blogmaster for the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and Donna's Cave Paintings Blog, and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, Virginia. And she takes on the PWAS social media duties as well (help me!) Donna specializes in acrylic painting of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art. 

Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 50+-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm (typically, but check the website in case of any changes).

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment (below)! ...Remember, comments are monitored so they will not show up immediately.

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