Post 351: PWAS Spotlight Artist Joe Baker

PWAS Spotlight Artist Joe Baker

The Artistry Spin Blog has started a series for Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members called "Spotlight Artists", where those artists that want to be featured will submit a prearranged template for posting here and spread on our PWAS social media sites.

This week's featured PWAS Spotlight Artist...

Joe Baker 

Date: 5/16/2023

Artist Style: Whimsical, Illustrative, Floral, Birds, Animals

Artist Mediums: Ink Drawing and Mixed Media

Artist Bio:

I am a life long self-taught ink and mixed media artist, who happens to have Autism and Epilepsy. As many people with Autism, I found my passion as a young kid. It was Art, especially ink drawing. I also use gouache in some of my backgrounds. My high school experience was cut short due to Epilepsy but, I graduated from Patriot High School in 2019!  In 2020, while COVID kept everyone at home, my mom and I designed a home art studio, creating my small business, ARTFULLY JOE.  I am selling my Art now and accepting commissions.  My mom, Colleen Baker, is my manager.

Artist’s Awards:

Nominated Best Artist, Prince William Living Magazine, March, 2023

Nominated Best Artist, May 2023, Haymarket-Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine

Feature Article, Spring 2023, Re-Route Art Magazine, @reroute.magazine

Artist, Maximizer, Jake Max Apparel, Indiana, 2022-present

Voice of America, Online Featurette Video Interview, September, 2022

Voted Best Artist, June 2022, Haymarket-Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine

Feature Article, Haymarket-Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine, April, 2022

Featured Quarterly Artist, Ernie Els Autism Foundation, 2021

Guest Artist, AR Workshop Spring Surprise Box, Bristow, VA, 2021

Artist PWAS Member Since:

April 2023

Artist’s URL:

My Bonanza Booth:  https://www.bonanza.com/booths/ArtfullyJoe

My Shopify Store: https://artfully-joe.myshopify.com

Artist's Social Media:

Instagram:  @artfullyjoe

TikTok:        @theartfullyjoe

Facebook:   Joe Baker

                    Artfully Joe

Twitter:        @artfullyjoe

Contact:

capb67@gmail.com

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Author/Artist/Photographer: Colleen and Joe Baker

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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.

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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

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

Post 350: Great Find Video - 5 Art Exhibition Tips...

Great Find Video - 5 Art Exhibition Tips That Can Help You Be Successful

If you haven't come across Rafi Was Here Studios on YouTube, you've been missing out. He is a fun artist to subscribe to and you'll get some great tips from. Here Rafi tells his top 5 tips when having an art show.

 

 

Photo by Justyn Warner on Unsplash

Rafi's Suggestions for Success

Watch the video here but I have some notes below...

 

 

 

1. Story, have a theme when selecting your artwork for the venue with diverse pricing

2. Transportation - think of easy ways to get the stuff there

3. Promotion - you're not having a show if you don't promote it in every way possible

4. Impression of the show itself tells a story - a beginning, a middle and an end.

5. BE BOLD, have fun - you're an artist, be weird

Or click the link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjDmABwlwOE

Do you have anything you would add?

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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.

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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

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

Post 349: PWAS Spotlight Artist Bettie Sperty

PWAS Spotlight Artist

The Artistry Spin Blog has started a series for Prince William Art Society (PWAS) members called "Spotlight Artists", where those artists that want to be featured will submit a prearranged template for posting here and spread on our PWAS social media sites.

This week's featured PWAS Spotlight Artist...

Bettie Sperty

Date: 5/11/2023

Artist Style: Realistic, Whimsical, Trompe L'oeil

Artist Mediums: Acrylic, Oil, Pen & Ink, Colored Pencils, and Pottery

 

Artist Bio:

Bettie Sperty is a local artist living in Manassas, Virginia - in Prince William County.

Her style runs from the fun, colorful and whimsical to the fine detail of Tromp L’oeil. She enjoys working in a variety of mediums, which include acrylics, oils, pen and ink, colored pencil and clay. Most of her pottery pieces are hand built and showcase her attention to detail.

Most of Bettie’s artwork showcases her attention to fine detail. And it seems that her paintings and her pottery pieces will usually have some type of shine or sparkle. It may be a touch of metallic foils, color shifting paints, fine glitter or even minute gems.

In her own words she says, “I don’t hope to change the world or make a social or political statement with my artwork. My goal is simply to enjoy what I am doing and create something for others to enjoy, as well. Hopefully I will make your eyes happy, touch your heart or make you wonder with my art”.

Artist’s Awards:

Bettie Sperty has won awards in galleries in Maryland and Virginia including the Torpedo Factory, the Lorton Workhouse and local Prince William County art galleries. Her artwork is held in private collections all across the United States.

She has had her work shown at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, The Lorton Workhouse, Creative Brush Studio in Manassas, The Martha Spak Gallery at the Wharf in Washington, D.C., the Capital One Gallery and Artful Dimensions in Fredericksburg. Bettie has also participated in various shows at wineries, libraries and various government buildings.

Artist PWAS Member Since:

Bettie Sperty has been an active member of PWAS an Manassas Art Guild (MAG) for approximately 5 years (around 2018). Previously she was also a member of a gallery at The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.

Artist's URL: https://www.bsperty.com

Artist’s Social Media:

Facebook: Bettie Sperty, Artist

Instagram: Bettie Sperty Art

Artist's Contact: bsperty@comcast.net

 

 

 

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Author/Artist/Photographer: Bettie Sperty

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 #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

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