Post 212: Meet a PWAS Member: Michelle Baker

Meet a PWAS Member: Michelle Baker

Once an Artist, Always an Artist

Michelle Baker was always a creative person. In fact, she studied art as a child and she minored in art in college. But then professional duties and life got in the way, and art took a back seat—until 2020.

A confluence of events paved the way for Michelle to renew her dedication to art: the pandemic, leaving her career as a journalist, and her "nest" emptying out. A conversation with someone in 2020 inspired her to pick up her brushes, paints, and inks again. As this individual pointed out to Michelle, "Once an artist, always an artist."

Photo credit: Michelle Baker

A Fulfilling and Productive Creative Practice

I hope you'll watch Michelle's interview video below—Michelle will inspire you! In just a short period of time, she has become a prolific artist, begun exhibiting and selling her work, and started teaching art. Her story really shows how putting in time and effort leads to powerful results! You can see more of Michelle's work on her website and I encourage you to follow her on Instagram. 

Images courtesy of Michelle Baker

Proud to Be a PWAS Member

In our conversation, Michelle remarks on how PWAS membership has been beneficial for her. If you're an artist in Prince William County, Virginia, join this vibrant, inspiring group of your peers!

Photo Credits: Michelle Baker

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Author: Kathy Cornwell
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA specializing in gel printing, collage, and mixed media. Visit her Website at www.KathyCornwell.com or visit her on Instagram.

Photography/Video Credits:
Michelle Baker

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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!

Post 211: This Weekend Chili Fest and Arts Alive

This Weekend Chili/Fall Fest and Arts Alive

Busy weekend with events! The Prince William Art Society will be at Stonebridge for the Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Sept 10 and at Arts Alive at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. 11-6pm

Find us in front of Open Space Arts at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA and stop in to see the "A Walk Through Ghana" Art Show as well.

 

Then on Sunday, Sept 11 from 12 to 4pm we'll be in Manassas, so come by and see us! Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Circle Manassas, VA 20110

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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!

Post 210: Otis Stanley's PWAS Comics #3

Otis Stanley's PWAS Comics #3

I LOVE these! I love finding the humor in about ANYTHING, and Otis is bringing it with these PWAS Art Comics! The third one in the series.

Art Question: How does one, ( the artist), determine the direction on an abstract painting? At the beginning or at the end of the creation?

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Author/Artist: Otis Stanley

An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA. Art comics by PWAS member Otis Stanley is a comic series capturing the fun and funny of art.

 

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!

Post 209: PWAS Meeting Sept 26 Program Tips and Tricks

PWAS Meeting Sept 26, 2022 Program: Tips and Tricks

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) holds monthly meetings which are (*usually) held at Tall Oaks Community Center 12298 Cotton Mill Dr. Woodbridge, Va

The Program Is Tips and Tricks with Mark Murphy

The PWAS will hold a membership meeting at Tall Oaks Community Center on September 26th at 7:30pm. Following the business meeting there will be a program lead by member artist Mark Murphy. 

 

Mark says "As I learn more about exhibiting and selling my art, I have figured out a few things that may be helpful to others.  I'll talk about making prints, establishing a business entity, social media presence, websites, marketing materials, and related topics.  We'll also chat about public domain content (reference photos below).  I'm hoping these discussions will inspire others to share what they have learned as well." 

 

Meetings are free and open to everyone in the community. Come listen and participate in this discussion with fellow PWAS members and guests.

*PWAS Meetings are held at Tall Oaks, unless otherwise noted on https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/

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Author: Emily Hawes
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA 

 

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: 

Mark Murphy

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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!

Post 208: Elena Jochum - Fine Art Fundamentals Workshop

Elena Jochum - Fine Art Fundamentals Workshop

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) and at Open Space Arts is hosting a selection of workshops and classes on multiple art mediums and topics. 

Please see the website at https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/workshops for all of the options!

About Elena Jochum

Elena Jochum has been creating art for as long as she can remember. She is a 3rd generation artist and creating has been so generous with healing qualities as well as providing confidence during turbulent times. She recently moved back to Virginia after spending 3 years on the island of Okinawa, Japan during the pandemic.

Elena has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Towson University and her internship was in Art with a Heart, a non profit focusing on art therapy. She continued her education and received a Post Baccalaureate in Fine Art from MICA. Elena  Jochum’s career as a graphic designer involved working on projects for Disney and Harry Potter. The most recent project before moving to Japan was a redesign project for National Geographic HQ in DC. She was a senior designer and she and her team won 3 awards for the project.

Strong passion for fine art and especially grasping fundamentals and different techniques has been extremely constant throughout the creative journey for Elena. She has been teaching on and off for the past 18 years.

During this upcoming program, the students will learn how to make their mark confidently with understanding of the fine art fundamentals. They are line, color, value, shape, form, space, and texture.

About the Workshop

Fine Art Fundamentals

Working with mixed media, all supplies are included.

Contact me: info@elenajochum.com (for info and registration)

Tuition: $180 for 4 lessons

Date: Tues Oct. 4, 11, 18 , 25, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm

Ages and skill level: all skill level 13 and up

Minimum class size: 5

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Author: Elena Jochum
Elena Jochum website: www.elenajochum.com

 

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!

Post 207: PWAS Comics from Otis Stanley #2

PWAS Comics from Otis Stanley #2

The second in a series of artist cartoons by Otis Stanley and I have a third one to post...Perhaps one a week. Enjoy!

This DOES beg the question of other PWAS Members...We have to keep these going - the PWAS Comics - Does anyone have art-comics to share?

Art comics by PWAS member Otis Stanley is a comic series capturing the fun and funny of art.

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Author/Artist: Otis Stanley

An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA

 

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!

Post 206: Michele Frantz - Landscapes in Pastel Workshop

Michele Frantz - Landscapes in Pastel Workshop

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) and at Open Space Arts is hosting a selection of workshops and classes on multiple art mediums and topics. 

Please see the website at https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/workshops for all of the options!

About Michele Frantz

Michele Frantz thinks of her art as an act of sharing, a desire to let other people see as she sees, and feel as she feels about a subject. A transplanted Californian, Michele began her career as an artist after receiving a bachelor’s degree in graphic arts. Originally dividing her time between desktop publishing and painting, she entered her first juried fine art show, and placed third. Encouraged by this success, Michele began to focus on fine art, and has since become accomplished in a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylics, pastels and colored pencil. Her work has received awards in several competitions, and she is honored to be a recipient of the the Prince William County Arts Council's Seefeldt Award for Arts Excellence.

Michele eventually decided to put her education and experience to use teaching others, and currently teaches a variety of media at several locations in the area. As an instructor, she believes what you paint is less important than simply relishing the act of painting, and encourages her students to find their own style and modes of expression.

Look for Michele's Workshop at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge, on the PWAS Workshop and Classes page:

https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/workshops

 

Landscapes in Pastel Workshop with Michele Frantz

 

In this one-day workshop for all skill levels, students will learn the basics of pastel craftsmanship: sketching, layering, blending and finishing. Working from a photo provided by Michele or their own photo reference students will complete a ”pastel painting.”
Supply list available at registration
Tuition: $60.00 Duration:  3hrs
Date: Sept. 17, 2022 Sat. 1:00-4:00pm
Contact Me to Register / Information: myarcadia2@gmail.com
Ages and Skill level: 18 and up, any skill level
Minimum Class Size: 5 Maximum: 15

Register here as well. https://www.ArcadiaArtStudio.com/instruction.html

 

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Author: Michele Frantz

https://www.ArcadiaArtStudio.com/instruction.html

 

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.

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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!