Post 311: PWAS Member Upcoming Exhibitions

PWAS Member Upcoming Exhibitions

An email goes out to our Prince William Art Society members at least once a month asking a question that the artists are free to answer if they have time. Past questions have included anything as simple as what they are currently working on, to what is their favorite art tool in their studio, what is their favorite art quote and more.

What Upcoming Exhibits are You Entered In or Planning to Enter?

These are the members that wanted to share their responses with you this go around.

Mark Murphy

Mark had 3 pieces accepted to Art at the Mill, all 11x14 watercolors:

Doorway from Naxos, Greece

Father and Daughter

Peaceful Harbor

 

 

Mark at a PWAS Art Show

Michelle Baker

Michelle has an art piece that was selected to be in Art at the Mill for their annual Spring Show.

Streetscape, ink on watercolor paper.

 

Michelle at Open Space Arts

Katherine Owens

This piece is titled Amber Rose, 36x24 mixed media on canvas. I just submitted this to Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts For the April show called Artist Choice. I should hear this week whether or not it is accepted.

Donna Liguria

Currently, I am in the Open Space Arts March 2023 art show in Woodbridge. Hopefully in the upcoming Art at the Mill in Millwood, Virginia, the May OSA Flower and the Spring Tall Oaks Community Center art shows. https://donnaliguriaart.com  

 

Sunrise at Historic Manassas Train Station, 16x20 Acrylic 

Three of my submitted 5 pieces were accepted to be in Art at the Mill! This one above and my paintings of Mount Vernon and Historic Manassas Art Factory
 

Art at the Mill

Burwell Morgan Mill
15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, VA 

Artist Reception: Sunday April 30, 2023 2-5 pm

Art Show: Saturday April 22 through Sunday, May 7, 2023

https://artatthemillspring2023.artcall.org/

Congratulations to all!  It is a success when chosen to appear in any art show.

In theatre, when someone goes out on stage you wish them "Break a leg!" This is the theatrical slang for "Good Luck!" For an art show, what would be the artful slang for best wishes and success for an art show?

Break a Paintbrush?

Make it muddy?

Tear a canvas?

Do you have one? Nonetheless, let's wish them all well!

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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 DonnaLiguriaArt.com, her Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

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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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Post 238: What's On Your Easel Right Now?

What's On Your Easel Right Now?

I do love seeing (and showing) what artists are working on in studio. Whether its on my easel or for one of my fellow PWAS member's easels - as artists, we just can't help ourselves. We are happy to "show it off" (most of us at least!) So, to help show off what the artist members are currently conquering in their art spaces, here is a peek before it hits the regular air waves. 

I suppose I outgrew my mom's refrigerator a long, long time ago...Looks like some folks art outgrew the refrigerator too.

Let's See Who is Working on the What

Zee Berrios

This is what is on the easel right now.. it is 4’ X 3’, acrylic on canvas

Donna Liguria

What's on my easel right now? A couple of projects besides LOTS of new mini paintings.

 

Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington DC, acrylic 16x20 in progress

 

The Corniche of Monaco Inspired by Claude Monet, acrylic  8x10 in progress

https://donnaliguriaart.com @DonnaLiguria https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/

I'm glad these minis are easy to store, they are EVERYWHERE! AND I have a couple of pieces started for Paint Manassas with pARTners.

Linda S. Nedilsky

I always enjoyed Albrecht Dürer,'s drawings,  so I decided to go back to my younger days when I drew more than I painted. Lately, I have been doing about 50% of both. 

I had not used toned paper in over 40 years, and thought I would give it a shot again with the subject being a white horse I met a few weeks back. He was a "pistol" of a personality and what better way to show his feisty attitude, toned paper with graphite and white pastel pencil. I am thinking I will do a few more of these in the near future. 

Title? "White horse" I don't really title most of my work, but since you asked.. 

Facebook art page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2560728537572205&type=3

CJ Davis

Since it is domestic violence awareness month, I am doing a series about the feelings of being in that situation. It is acrylic on canvas, both are 30”x40”. I am going to add an acrylic gloss finish to the first one, and the second one is in progress. It is a subject very important to me, and I believe that making art about it helps people to know they are not alone in healing or trying to get out.

 

 

Katherine Owens

In response to the post by CJ Davis post here is a portrait of a domestic violence abuser, a subject also important to me.  Just off the easel. 

The title is John: A Fractured Soul. 

He tried to fracture the souls of those around him, sometimes with success sometimes not when he encountered a more resilient soul.

Bruce Fasick

Just started “Dupa” - Part of my upcoming Duets show … a mix of mediums and a common subject. (ie watercolor and a sculpture)

 John Hartt

www.jortt.com

https://www.facebook.com/Jortt.Art

https://www.instagram.com/jo.rtt/

Shannon Seaberg

Commission piece for someone who recently lost a close family member. She wanted something that empowered her everyday to be strong for the rest of her family and of course herself. This piece is so special and so is the other one I am working on which is her daughter!! Art can be such an impactful way to brighten peoples lives and give them endless joy every time they look at it. Giving others a piece from the heart is beyond rewarding!!! 

 

 

Instagram: @The_Seaberg_Gallery

Website: www.shannonseaberg.com

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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/.

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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 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!