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Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is a group of local artists in Prince William County in Northern Virginia dedicated to an appreciation of the visual arts and fine crafts of local artists and this is their Blog. Find information about and by PWAS, our events, our Scholarship Program, our artists and their exhibits plus much more. Many of our artists display art at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge and at many other locations around Prince William County, Manassas and beyond.

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Post 405: Great Find Video - Body of Work

Great Find Video - Body of Work

If someone were to ask you, what is your body of work, how would you answer them? What does the term "body of work" really mean as an artist? Let's take a more in depth view as we grow and develop as artists.

The Exploration of an Idea

Being a member of the Prince William Art Society and then being a part of Open Space Arts, as well as other area art shows and spaces, I've started seeing and understanding the term "Body of Work" as I watch the different artists on display featuring their art.

We should define the term:

A body of work for an artist can be defined as multiple art pieces that are cohesive in nature.

I believe many artists see it as their entire life's artwork, but in truth, I can see it as being more meaningful than that.

Photo by Klaudia Piaskowska on Unsplash

I'm seeing it more as a series of works with a shared theme - in whatever way the artist chooses to run with it.

It could be in the palette - color choices, the size, the subject or more. Or any combination desired.

5 Benefits to Creating a Body of Work for Your Art by Sergio Gomez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsQWrZOnUJ4

Collection, a series of work that connect in some fashion. The theme, the idea - the unity - something that brings them all together.

1. Increase focus and direction

2. Develop a unique style

3. Find more opportunities to show opportunities, exhibitions

4. Increase your exploration on that idea (research)

5. Engaging deeper in a more meaningful way with your audience

Why Creating a Body of Work and Style is Important to Your Art Career by Lori Mirabelli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M9IQh1Nmic

Signature style - your artistic voice unique to you
Art Series - 2 to ? A body of work 5 to ? Explore a theme or an idea until they are DONE.
Establish your brand and evolving as an artist.

Does this get you thinking more about how you would define your own body of work? What do you think?

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

Want to know how to get involved at OSA? If you are an artist (18 or older) living in Prince William County, or a are a member of a PWC art group, you are welcome to get on our next art show's emailing list. Send it to us, OR come by the gallery to find out more.

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

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Post 404: PWAS Meeting Featuring Pierre Georges Mon, Sep 25

PWAS Meeting Featuring Pierre Georges Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 7:30pm

At the next Prince William Art Society meeting scheduled for Monday, September 25, 2023 at 7:30pm, the guest artist speaker will be a new PWAS member, Pierre Georges. Come by to see his presentation, stay for snacks and meet the art group and then enjoy the meeting.

Guest Artist Pierre Georges

The Prince William Art Society will meet at 7:30 on September 25th at the Tall Oaks Community Center (12298 Cotton Mill Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192). The meeting will open with a program by Fine Artist Pierre Georges. Following the program, there will be light refreshments then a business meeting where information about PWAS activities and plans will be shared. Programs and meetings are free and open to the public, who are cordially invited to attend.

Having spent several of his childhood years in Haiti, Mr. Georges became an illustrator in the Navy. Open to a variety of influences and creative experimentation, his body of work nevertheless retains a signature aesthetic whether depicting people caught in dramatic moments or daily life in lush idyllic landscapes. His palette ranges from muted to saturated vivacity; always being used effectively to support the subject and intent. Mr. Georges will share his work with us, and discuss how his process helps him establish a plan and decide on aspects of the execution in order to produce the image he envisions. Pierre Georges' work can be viewed at www.pierreggeorges.com.

See four of Pierre's art pieces titled Crying God, Times Square, The Catch, and Ready for War.

See you at the meeting!

Author: Emily Hawes

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, Donna's Etsy site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Local Art: The Prince William Art Society is a 52-year-old non-profit art group in PWC for the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia.

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

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Post 403: Artists Art Reception Strutting OUR Stuff!

Artists Art Reception Strutting OUR Stuff!

The Strut Your Stuff art show is coming to a close on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Open Space Arts, but the artists came out for the art reception on Friday, September 15 celebrating the show. A new art show called "Honor Your Heritage" will begin on September 20, 2023. The People's Choice Winners are at the bottom of this post.

An Art Reception in Photos

Photos taken by artist Tom Payne unless otherwise noted.

Penny Shaw and Bettie Sperty - who is wearing her "Bib and Tucker".

The art reception notification asked for the artists to wear their "Bib and Tucker" - which many of the artists had to Google. Of course, the characters that we are, a couple of us actually made "bibs". Evelyn modeled one of the bibs. Photo taken by Donna Liguria. PWAS bib, created by Donna Liguria

Photo taken by Evelyn Chatters.

Penny Shaw modeling the "bib". Photo taken by Evelyn Chatters.

And the Winners of the People's Choice Awards Are

Evelyn Chatters sent me the results for the People's Choice Awards for the Strut Your Stuff art show along with the pictures.

3rd Place Living Water by Kathleen Gates

2nd Place Haze by Pierre Georges

1st Place Feather of Fortune by Fatima Farzana

Let's give a big congrats to the winners!

Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA and Artistry Spin Blog Admin, specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits:
Tom Payne, Evelyn Chatters, Donna Liguria