Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Post 275: What's On Your Easel Right Now?

What's On Your Easel Right Now?

Periodically I ask the Prince William Art Society what is on their easel, PC, or camera right now that they are working on. Here are their answers to the question.

Gotta Keep Creating!

PWAS artists are always creating, always working on something new. We have commissions to finish, possible gifts to certain people or functions, gallery themed deadlines to meet and more. And often the art on our easel is for fun or discovery, we just MUST, create! Here is what is on the easel right now for these members.

Scott McDonald

This is what’s on my easel. It’s a gesso under painting for a Holiday floral. I’ll be painting this on Sunday during my docent duty at the gallery. You’ll be able to see the finished painting at the PWAS Holiday party.

Ann McCarty

This is a study for a larger version. Working on loosening my brush work and stressing less over photorealism. I am still working on that big orange boat that I posted here last publication. Oy vey!

Mark Murphy

After seeing some of the beautiful portraits in the gallery, I decided to give colored pencils a try. So far I've created two fun pieces, one with donuts and one with pieces of cheesecake. At the Naval Academy, one of my nicknames was "dessert man" so I thought this subject would be appropriate for a series of renderings. I may call it "Just Desserts". I'm also considering watercolor versions of these subjects in a similarly realistic style to investigate which medium I prefer for this type of art.

Michelle Baker

Looking into 2023: Started a series of works last in recognition of Black History month show. I love the blues sound and blue paint. Have not titled this piece but I see movement and dancers. Waiting until the right words come to me or feel it is finished before I select a title.

Maureen Guillot

This painting started as a still life set up and now I'm finishing it at home from a picture. I only use three primary colors, plus white and use a rose color underpainting. I am able to make all the colors I need with three colors.

Linda Nedilsky

What's on my Easel? A painting I have tried to finish since December 3 for my upcoming show in January at McCall's Gallery.

I started this painting and various roadblocks were put in my path that forced me to set it aside until last night.

I am about half way done with it at this point and hoping to finish this evening.

Donna Liguria

This is a painting I have worked on periodically for a couple of months in advance of the February 2023 art show at Open Space Arts for Black History month. Still a lot of work to do on it, but it is Ben's Chili Bowl at 1213 U St. N.W. Washington, DC 20009, 16x20 on canvas, in Acrylics.

Ben and Virginia Ali started Ben's Chili Bowl in 1958 and is, to this day, the go-to place to eat when visiting DC - from politicians to the famous to everyday folks.

Evelyn Chatters

This is on my easel right now. There are layers of black, yellow, red ,and green and it has a lot of texture. It looks a little frightening, but with acrylic pours, sometimes the results are surprising!

Madelyn (Mickey) Winslow

This is a study for a larger version This is a dog portrait that I just finished painting for a client. It’s on an 8x8” wrapped canvas. Acrylic. I am a long-time member of PWAS - joined when we were the Woodbridge Art Guild. Love to paint dog & cat portraits and lighthouses. Also flowers & scenic places.

Otis Stanley

This is called "Goldfish Blues"

Tom Payne

Here’s a jpg of what is on my Cintiq “easel” today. I call it “Afro Cyborg”. It’s about halfway finished. She will have a helmet and will be adorned with additional mechanical elements that will give her super human powers. I’m painting her by hand in Photoshop. She needs a name. Any suggestions PWAS???

Saul Roldan

I am painting my granddaughter

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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/.

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

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Friday, December 16, 2022

Post 274: Art Scammers are Everywhere

Art Scammers are Everywhere

You know the saying, "if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is". The short and sad short version is that someone is going to try to scam you out of your art and/or your money. Perhaps both.

Spammed as an Artist

Not so long ago I wrote a blog post about this called "Spammed as an Artist". In it I tell the story of a group of emails I received, and have periodically turned up in my inbox in various versions since then.

These characters are trying to steal your art and sometimes trick you out of your money as well - so be careful in your dealings. Occasionally, good fortune does comes from 'out of the blue', but probably more frequently, something 'out of the blue' could leave you black and blue - if you fall for the scam.

A friend recently shared this article with me which describes similar emails sent by these types of scammers, so for those unaware, we thought it might be a good time to repost the topic, the warning on how to watch out for these scams.

7 Signs You Are Dealing with an Art Scammer

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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Monday, December 12, 2022

Post 273: Open Space Arts Features Gospel Artist Beverly Johnson

Open Space Arts Features Gospel Artist Beverly Johnson

Sunday, December 11, 2022, Open Space Arts visitors were treated to a Christmas Caroling gospel group with artist and evangelist, Beverly Johnson and "My Praise, My Worship" music group.

Incredible voices with awesome renditions of Christmas favorites - I am so glad I experienced it! Otis Stanley and Kelly Haneklau were also at the gallery for the show - free to the public of course. Here are some pictures that Otis took.

Photography/Video Credits:

Otis Stanley

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!

Friday, December 9, 2022

Post 272: Support Your Local Arts, Artist, Art Gallery, Arts Group, Art Business

Support Your Local Arts - Artists, Art Galleries, Arts Groups, Art Businesses

Tis the season to be jolly alright - And while we are all looking for those gifts for the people we KNOW are hard to find gifts for, original art is an option! For your friend or for yourself! Brighten up your own home and Deck Your Halls - with new artwork!

Deck Your Halls Art Show at Open Space Arts

Have you been by to the see current art show called Deck Your Halls?

Where: 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA

When: the show runs until Jan 1, 2023. The gallery is open Wed - Sat 12 to 7 and Sun 12 to 5

Who: the artwork is by all local Prince William County artists!

Why: well, art is awesome for the soul!

While at the gallery yesterday, a visitor remarked, "I love coming in here, it is so relaxing...its peaceful."

There are lots of great reasons to support the arts. Among them are the strengthening of the economy, improve academic performance, unify communities, higher social impact, spark creativity and innovation and the improvement of individual well-being. If that isn't inspirational enough, perhaps this note is:

Most artists make the bulk of their annual income in October, November and December to help support themselves and be creative for the rest of the year.

Open Space Arts Gallery

You will find many different types of art at OSA. Acrylic paintings, oil paintings, watercolor works, mixed media, photography and various forms of photo art. From realism to abstracts and a lot in between - and you will find many different price points. Not all artwork is out of your budget!

AND we even have a Christmas tree decorated with handmade art from our artists too!

OSA has a different show approximately every month and many events, workshops, and other interesting things on the calendar making a trip to the gallery a more than once trip to do. This Sunday, December 11 from 3 to 5 the gallery is hosting a music event in the gallery called Christmas Caroling with a Gospel Twist featuring gospel artist, evangelist Beverly Johnson and My Praise, My Worship Music Group. And with the acoustics built in to the gallery, just a big WOW!

So come by the gallery, relax, browse and enjoy. And this Sunday, sing along too.

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Post 271: Otis Stanley's PWAS Comics

Otis L. Stanley's PWAS Comics

Thank you for the opportunity to share a few comics with the PWAS membership over the past few months.

1. Should I continue with the comics?

Answer

2. Is someone else ready to share their comics?

Answer

3. What are your thoughts on OSA for this past year?

Answer

Author/Artist: Otis Stanley
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Post 270: Otis Stanley's PWAS Comics

Otis Stanley's PWAS Comics Title

How large is the largest painting in your home?

Author/Artist: Otis L. Stanley
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA

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Post 269: Open Space Arts and "Deck Your Halls"

Open Space Arts and "Deck Your Halls"

The song goes, "Deck the Halls with boughs of holly..." and the "fa-la -las" of course. But in the case of artwork, why not 'deck your halls with lots of artwork? 'Tis the season to support the artists..." And deck your Christmas tree too!? Local artists in Prince William County with lots of artwork are on display right now through Jan 1, 2023 for you to enjoy. Fall in love with a piece? Deck your halls!

Around the Gallery

Walk around the gallery and take in the variety of paintings, photography, mixed media and more and vote on your favorite piece. Remember to check out the Christmas tree where PWC artists have mini paintings and ornaments on display too.