Post 95: Artist Hibernation?

Artist Hibernation?

With Clearbrook Center of the Arts closed for the month of January, the artist members of the Prince William Art Society may be in "artist hibernation" mode...or are they?

Baby, It's COVID Outside

As we all know, due to all the continuing health issue worries, here in Prince William County, Virginia, the decision was made to close the art gallery at Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Lake Ridge. And we have started the year with a LOT of snow and cold. So, what are the PWAS artists doing at this time? Snuggling up and toasting their toes near the gas logs or getting in the art studio and slapping some paint onto canvas?

 

Hibernation is defined by Dictionary.com as "An inactive state resembling deep sleep in which certain animals living in cold climates pass the winter. In hibernation, the body temperature is lowered and breathing and heart rates slow down. Hibernation protects the animal from cold and reduces the need for food during the season when food is scarce."

 

Artist Hibernation is laying low over the down time and not being creative (food). Maybe they are "taking a break" or something else. Maybe their 'creative juices' need a kick start or they might take the time to get the tax info together. (Insert scream here.) 

 

I am wondering how other artists are using this time. I tend to think more artists are taking advantage of the cold and COVID closing and painting new artwork! Maybe the next Mona Lisa is on someone's easel or John will paint that Ice Cream Cone with the eyes actually screaming this time (Eyes Cream). 

 

I'm painting! I have actually painted 3 so far. "Mysteries of the Deep" and 2 small goldfish. How are you spending your January?

...By the way, there is no PWAS Meeting in January either. The next meeting will be on Monday, February 28, 2022. 

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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

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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

Post 94: Clearbrook Will Remain Closed for the Month of January

Clearbrook Will Remain Closed for the Month of January

Sunday, January 2, 2022: This just in from the PTB (Powers That Be) for the Prince William Art Society (PWAS):

Due to the current health concerns and the increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, Clearbrook will remain closed throughout January. As such, we will be postponing the change over of art until later in the month. An email will be sent out nearer to February with the details on the change over and scheduling for February.

😞 This is my sad face...

 

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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

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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 93: Clearbrook Closed Jan 1 and 2, 2022, Art Changeover

Clearbrook Closed Jan 1 and 2, 2022, Upcoming Art Changeover

Clearbrook is closed again this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, January 1 and 2 for the holiday, but all of the Prince William Art Society artists are hustling and bustling-busy with the end of the year family-holidays, business, and art duties that need to be done for the next January/February 2022 Changeover.

I was on a mission for myself to finish painting the mini paintings I had. Earlier in the year I purchased a box of 100 3x4 mini stretched canvases, and I finished the last one just this morning. Whew! Just made it. (Wouldn't you know, I purchased another case of 100 recently, so that is staring at me for 2022.)

PWAS Members - Art Changeover at Clearbrook

The new theme is Black and White with a pop of color. PWAS Member Artists are encouraged to bring in their art for the new theme or whatever they want to display by Monday, Jan 3, 2022 - before 3pm. Art taken down will be ready for pickup Monday and/or Tuesday evening, Jan 3 and 4.

The new theme should be really interesting, I am really looking forward to seeing what people have come up with for this one. 

 

 

So remember the 2 labels on the artwork and update your inventory lists so we will be ready for when we have Clearbrook open again on January 8 and 9, 2022 with all the NEW ART!

And a Happy New Year!

I wish you all a very Happy New Year - to my Prince William Art Society friends and all of you visiting and loving the art that we create. May your year be filled with much love, many blessings, and lots of new creating! Have an ARTASTIC NEW YEAR!

Come by and see us!

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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/.

Post 92: Pt3- PWAS Christmas Party Friday, December 10, 2021

Pt3- PWAS Christmas Party Friday, December 10, 2021

This is part 3 of the Christmas photos of the Prince William Art Society celebrating their annual Christmas party on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Clearbrook Center of the Arts.

Gift Exchange, the Gift of Art

Be sure and check out Part 1 and 2 - I spread the pictures out over 3 blog posts.

 

PWAS celebrates by Christmas every year by each person bringing a wrapped artwork they created for the holiday gift exchange. Normally, there is a meeting every month on the 4th Monday of the month but not in December! 

The food was great, the gift exchange fun, getting to sit down and chat with the other PWAS members was even better. It was a fun time. Here are the last of the pictures from the party AND...

Merry Christmas to ALL and have a Happy New Year! Let's make 2022 soooo much better than 2021 and 2020! I saw a tweet the other day that had "Baby, it's COVID outside"! I say NO - let's get back to normal in 2022!

 

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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: Ana Quispe
A local artist in Woodbridge, VA, a member and New President of PWAS.

Post 91: Pt2- PWAS Christmas Party Friday, December 10, 2021

Pt2- PWAS Christmas Party Friday, December 10, 2021

This is part 2 of a 3 part series of pictures from the  Prince William Art Society celebrating their annual Christmas party on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Clearbrook Center of the Arts. We had fun!

Gift Exchange, the Gift of Art

Check out the images from the other 2 posts too! PWAS celebrates by Christmas every year by each person bringing a wrapped artwork they created for the holiday gift exchange. Normally, there is a meeting every month on the 4th Monday of the month but not in December! (Actually, there is no meeting in January either, so see you in February 2022.)

 

 

Look for Part 3 tomorrow!
 

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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: Ana Quispe
A local artist in Woodbridge, VA, a member and New President of PWAS.

Post 90: Pt1- PWAS Christmas Party Friday, December 10, 2021

Pt1- PWAS Christmas Party Friday, December 10, 2021

The Prince William Art Society celebrated their annual Christmas party on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Clearbrook Center of the Arts. Everyone brought the makings of the party and a great time was had by all.

Gift Exchange, the Gift of Art

PWAS celebrates by Christmas every year by each person bringing a wrapped artwork they created for the holiday gift exchange. Normally, there is a meeting every month on the 4th Monday of the month but not in December! 

 

Members sign up for an appetizer, a main or a side dish, a dessert or the plates/misc or beverages. The committee sets up for the party with the layout, tables, chairs, food areas, etc. The appetizers were the first to go, and they were awesome...

Once everyone arrives, the main dishes and sides are disappearing fast. 

Then the gift exchange begins, all while Christmas music is playing, and all of the member's artwork hanging around the gallery in the background as well.

Look for part 2 tomorrow!
 

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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: Ana Quispe
A local artist in Woodbridge, VA, a member and New President of PWAS.

 

Post 89: PWAS Congratulations and Recognition December 2021

PWAS Congratulations and Recognition December 2021

We at the Prince William Art Society would like to recognize our artist members that have recently been awarded or recognized at various art events, galleries, contests, etc that they have been selected for. This could include First, Second, or Third Place or have entered a juried art event and selected to appear in a show, a gallery, a studio, and of course, if he or she won a prize for it!

Give a Shout Out to the PWAS Members!

 

Photo by Liam McGarry on Unsplash 

Otis Stanley

Otis won First Place in the People's Choice Award at Stonebridge Open Space Art which was a juried event that ran from November 26 to December 12, 2021. The painting in the center won First Place, called "Sultry".

 

Penny Shaw

Penny tied for Second Place in the People's Choice Award at Stonebridge Open Space Art which was a juried event that ran from November 26 to December 12, 2021, for this painting - which was also purchased. "Birch Trees"

 

Donna Liguria

Donna tied with Penny for Second Place in the People's Choice Award at Stonebridge Open Space Art which was a juried event that ran from November 26 to December 12, 2021. Donna's painting is called, "Mountain Path".

 

Sandra Lewin McClelland

I would like to recognize Sandra for her several years of service as the President of the Prince William Art Society and all of her dedication and determination, successes and contributions to the improvements and benefits of PWAS and its members. Her term as President will be coming to a close at the end of this month and I wanted to say, thank you for a job well done!

Herb Williams

Although not a member of PWAS, I would like to also recognize and thank Herb Williams of the Prince William County Arts Council (PWCAC) for his role for making Stonebridge happen - in working with the great folks at Stonebridge (JBG Smith) and opening Open Space Art. Herb and Sandra both worked tirelessly to prepare and open the space where PWAS members were able to submit art pieces to be juried into this show that just closed December 12th. It was quite a success for us at PWAS and for Prince William County.

Other Congrats Go To:

And once again, a big congrats to:

Ana Quispe - our new PWAS President

Staci Blanchard - our new PWAS Vice President

Maria Briganti - our PWAS Secretary

Ken Meardon - our PWAS Treasurer

Also, to Linda Keuntje, the Member at Large.

Let's have a GREAT 2022!

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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:
Staci Blanchard and Donna Liguria