Post 190: What's On Your Easel Right Now?

What's On Your Easel Right Now?

PWAS Members show off what's on their easel (in the studio) right now.

PWAS Member's Artwork on the Easel in July 2022

The Prince William Art Society members are periodically asked this question for this blog and they graciously answer with a sneak peek into their studios (or wherever they are right now) to have a look at what they are currently working on. Some pieces look nearly finished, some are in the beginning processes. Psst, come on, let's take a look...

1. Donna Liguria

"A Day at Blue Ridge Shores" Acrylic, 24x24 https://donnaliguriaart.com

Still tweaking a few areas of this painting that I began while on vacation earlier in July. 

2. Otis Stanley

"This Far By Faith" Charcoal drawing, will paint in acrylic16x20

3. Jortt aka John Hartt

Oil on canvas 20” x 20” www.jortt.com

4. Bilee Sciuto

This is Tango... He passed away and the granddaughter has asked for a picture to be done. Acrylic 11x17

5. Scott McDonald

My easel is currently set up at the Bob Ross Studio and Workshop in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. I’ve been here for two weeks getting certified to teach floral painting in the “alla-prima” or Wet-on-wet technique. I have one more week to complete for the certification.

6. Bruce Fasick

Rube Foster (for Rev Sims NLLHOF) “Can we play?” part of the upcoming Duets show (painting and sculpture)

7. Maureen Guillot

This is what's on my easel.  I'm attempting to paint these sunflowers before they die.  Each day they are different and they kind of move because they are slowly dying.  A real challenge.  I'm a slow painter. Oil painting on an 11x14 linen panel.

8. Staci Blanchard

Here is what is on my table/easel.  It’s a diptych and each piece is 12x24. It is an untitled acrylic pour.  I was inspired by the red color I used in this piece.  I hadn’t used it yet and I was really drawn to it and to see how it would play with the other colors.

9. Michelle Baker

My goal in this painting is simply to capture the beauty of one of my favorite places-an historic one-room school located in Fauquier County, Virginia. Built in 1887, Number 18 School sits in a tiny community garden which is lovingly tended to by volunteers in Marshall, Virginia.

10. Mark Murphy

I'm working on a small watercolor with a "Día de Muertos" theme for Hispanic Heritage Month.  Although death is a typically serious subject, I'm shooting for a whimsical skeleton couple that may end up under the "fun" portion of my website - http://www.markmurphystudios.com

11. Urmila Kumari

I used warm colors in this painting. I love to play with these bold colors. Theses colors keep me happy, warm and energetic. Medium: Acrylic, Size: 38x50x1.5 inches, Title: Happiness

 Thank you to all of the PWAS Members that responded. Please share the blog post to all your social media and websites too.

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Local Art: Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year old non-profit art group in PWC for the 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

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

Post 161: Art Reception at the ARTfactory Featuring the 50th Anniversary of Prince William Art Society

Art Reception at the ARTfactory Featuring the 50th Anniversary of Prince William Art Society

Saturday, May 14, 2022. Manassas, Virginia. The ARTfactory at 9419 Battle St., Manassas, VA held an artist reception for the Prince William Art Society's 50th Anniversary this evening. With music playing outside from a wonderful band entertaining the public as they walked by, PWAS artists, guests and visitors came inside the gallery to enjoy the artwork, to mingle and enjoy the nibbles. Many thanks to Jordan Exum for such a lovely evening.

Golden Anniversary Celebration

PWAS member art is showing at the ARTfactory from May 4 to June 4, 2022 with 11 artist's artwork on display. The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) is the oldest art group in the county and currently boasts nearly 60 members! Find out more here: PWAS History

PWAS Artists Exhibiting

Michelle Baker
Maria Briganti
Kelly Haneklau
John Hartt
Sheri Herrick
Sandra McClelland Lewin
Donna Liguria

Ken Meardon

Pat Palmieri

Bettie Sperty

Brenda Vann 

Some of the photos below will show the incredible talent to be found in Prince William County - go by and see the show! AND get your favorite art piece before its gone - we've spotted the glorious red dots on several pieces.

 

 

Artist Reception with the Prince William Art Society member's art on display at the ARTfactory

 

The art of John Hartt in the foreground

 

Kelly's dove painting sold

 

Donna Liguria's "Up in the Trees"

 

Lukman Ahmad, a recent Seefeldt Award winner - on May 12th!

 

Donna Liguria's "Belmont Bay Marina, in Occoquan, VA"

 

 

Prince William Art Society member's art on display at the ARTfactory

 

Prince William Art Society member's art on display at the ARTfactory

 

The ARTfactory in Manassas, Virginia 

 

Betty Sperty

 

I never could smile on demand - Donna L. (Photo Credit courtesy of Bettie Sperty)

 

 

Kelly Haneklau

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Local Art: ALSO, Visit us at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
The Prince William Art Society is a 50-year old non-profit art group in PWC for the the appreciation of fine art throughout the county and Northern Virginia. Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

Photography/Video Credits: 

Donna Liguria, Kelly Haneklau and Bettie Sperty

Post 131: PWAS Artist's and their Easels

PWAS Artist's and their Easels

I find it fascinating to see what other artists use to get their art work done, don't you as well? I like to see the tools they use from small to large, how their setup is, and probably the most important piece of equipment - what easel they use. As my continuing search for the best easel for ME continues, the artists at the Prince William Art Society share a look into their studio easels.

PWAS Artists Share Easel Info

Otis Stanley

I use a Studio RTA easel. It's a folding travel easel. Easy to set up with built in storage for paints and brushes and has adjustable height for different frame sizes. 

I like this one because it's easy to fold away and light weight for travel. Any frames larger than a 16x 20 I would recommend something more sturdy.

Bettie Sperty

About my easel: Years ago I bought an aluminum Stanrite easel. I had used one in a class, I didn’t have any experience with any other easel and it was affordable. It did the job ok, but had it’s limitations. 

Then a few years ago I decided to treat myself to a better, more versatile easel when I saw a phenomenal sale online at Jerry’s Artarama. And I’m happy I did. I have limited space - like many artists - and this one didn’t take up too much floor space, could be easily moved and is very versatile. It adjusts from completely vertical to totally flat and every angle in between, holds up to a 71” canvas. I’ve been very happy with it.

Barbara Abel

I have large drawing table which I've had for about 40 years.  It can tilt from flat to straight up.  The picture shows the wood, but I usually cover it with thick cardboard and the wood is about 1 1/2 inch thick so I can clip photos or lists or whatever to the wood.  When the table is flat, I can pad it and use it to cut mats, which I don't do much anymore.

I love the table and haven't seen any modern ones that I would rather have.

Sometimes I think of getting a small portable easel for outdoors, but probably wouldn't use it much.

John Hartt

In my studio I nailed a few sheets of homasote to the wall. I thinks it’s made out of recycled boxes and is designed as a sound insulation. It takes nails and pushpins well, so can hold big and lightweight pieces well. It’s super convenient to hang tools and pallet paper at the ready. I have one sheet I use in my home studio that I’ve been using for over thirty years.

This Christmas I got this easel by Artistic (https://artristic.com/product/artristic-tripod-mounted-easel/?wmc-currency=USD). It’s great when I’m bringing a large piece to a live painting event. It attaches to the back of the canvas, allowing access to all four sides of the gallery wrap canvas. It tilts, and rotates easily, great when you need to find that comfortable painting position.

Donna Liguria

At the moment, I have table top easels, several of them and very inexpensive folding easels that will not do for large canvases. They are much too flimsy. My search is helped with the above recommendations as I do want something to handle bigger pieces, but something that will also tilt and fold up when needed. I agree with Bettie above - it's all about the space.

Thanks everyone for your input!

I did have to look up "homasote" as I had no idea what that was. From Wikipedia: "Homasote is a brand name associated with the product generically known as cellulose based fiber wall board, which is similar in composition to papier-mâché, made from recycled paper that is compressed under high temperature and pressure. Homasote contains no adhesives. It is held together by the surface tension between the paper fibers, a process that is augmented by hydrogen bonding and the presence of a wax binder (2% volume). It is available in multiple thicknesses and comes in sheets 4 by 8 feet (1.2 by 2.4 m)."

 What do you recommend as an easel?

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Local Art: Visit us at Clearbrook Center of the Arts at 2230 B Tackett’s Mill Drive, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4
AND at Stonebridge Open Space Arts at 15000 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA - Open Wed to Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-5
Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

Post 105: Manassas Artist Series: John Hartt - PWAS Member

Manassas Artist Series: John Hartt - PWAS Member

Learn more about The Prince William Art Society Member John Hartt of Manassas Virginia.

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Local Art: Visit us at Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Lake Ridge, VA on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 – it’s free to see the artwork! Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

 

 

Photography/Video Credits:
ManassasCityVA on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRKPci52C4s

Post 99: The Artwork of John Hartt, a PWAS Member

The Artwork of John Hartt, a PWAS Member

John Hartt, the artist known as Jortt, leans toward a bright, colorful palette with his subject matter ranging from whimsical to “just plain weird”. His goal is simple, “I want my art to make people smile”.

His permanent collection is hanging at the Man Cave  in Historic Manassas, Virginia.

The Art Gallery - Clearbrook Center of the Arts...

The members of the Prince William Art Society display their artwork at Clearbrook Center of the Arts in Lake Ridge, Virginia which is typically open every Saturday and Sunday. But because of the ongoing health issues plaguing the country (AND big piles of SNOW), Clearbrook is closed for the month of January unfortunately.

You can still enjoy seeing the art of the PWAS members here on Artistry Spin, the PWAS Blog! Another of our artist members to show his art is John Hartt, an artist in Manassas, Virginia - please enjoy and let us know what you think by leaving a comment!

"Best Buds" - 48” x 36” -  Oil on Mirror - $1,200

"The Festival Bird" - 30” x 30” – oil of Canvas - $650

"Moony" - 10” x 10” – Oil on Panel - $300

"Fishing Buddies" - 16” x 12” – Oil on Canvas - $375 

 

 

Please leave a comment below and for more information about Jortt, aka John Hartt go to john@jortt.com 

www.jortt.com

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Local Art: Visit us at Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Lake Ridge, VA on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 4 – it’s free to see the artwork! Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

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Author: Donna Liguria
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in acrylic painting. She paints landscapes, seascapes, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com & her Blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/.

 

 

Photography/Video Credits:
John Hartt