Post 241: Stonebridge Petoberfest October 15, 2022

Stonebridge Petoberfest October 15, 2022

Move over Westminster Dog Show, Petoberfest at Stonebridge can give you some canine competition. Throw in a few cats in containers (and leashed) and a bunny, the critters in costumers were everywhere. I believe every dog breed known to man was out there - big ones, REALLY big ones, wide ones, and teenie tiny ones. I saw dinosaurs too.

Prince William Art Society (PWAS) Popup Art Show

It was an absolutely gorgeous day to grab the puppies and kids and get out to Stonebridge. Or if you wanted to adopt a puppy, there were lots of wagging tails waiting for homes too.

PWAS had a couple of tents setup outside the Open Space Art gallery featuring all creatures great and small. We have lots of artists that LOVE to take commissions on pet portraits, so samples of their work were on display to show their styles. Here are some shots of Day of the Dogs. And a few people went home with animal artwork for their walls too.

Click on the photos to expand.

 

 

Photos Above: Donna Liguria

 

 

Photo Provided by Linda Nedilsky

Photo Provided by Elena Jochum

 

Photo Credits Above by Ivonne Sokol

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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

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Post 240: PWAS Member Halloween Seasonal Art

PWAS Member Halloween Seasonal Art

Maybe a new feature blog post for the PWAS members is to post seasonal art for that month...Most artists have landscapes or other artwork in their inventory with snow or spring flowers, fall colors and summer splashing in a lake or seaside. We have everything from sparklers for the 4th of July with fireworks, Christmas decorations with red and green to the quiet of a snowfall drifting across a barn. 

Every month there is a celebration, a holiday, or season that we paint. So from the PWAS members, let's start posting your past "flavors" of the month up until that holiday/seasonal date. Posting may be as I get a few responses - let's see how it goes - but time to show off your art! 

Artists may state if it's for sale or not, a title, size, etc. (or not). Contact the artist directly if you are interested in their artwork.

Halloween Season with All the Creepy, Crawly, and More

Here are a few of the PWAS member's art responses.

Lisa Diernisse

Here is a not-so-spooky black cat, 8x10" acrylic on canvas (not for sale).  

Sheri Herrick

Here are a few photos of the rocks that I painted years ago and put out this time of year! They are all painted with acrylics and sprayed with exterior sealer. 

 

Donna Liguria

Me and my mini paintings - I had to have something for the Halloween season. These are some of my 3x4 canvases of pumpkins and of course, cats. I have a herd of black cats and then a few of "One Cat Too Many".

Sandra McClelland Lewin

"Nevermore, Poe. Nevermore" and is acrylic. It's on a 20"x20"x1.5" canvas. The original painting is sold but prints are available.

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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 239: Meet a PWAS Member: Helen Burroughs

Meet a PWAS Member: Helen Burroughs

A Lifelong Art Lover & At Collector Becomes an Artist

Helen Burroughs has loved art since childhood. As an executive, she traveled the world for work and collected art along the way. In retirement, a conversation with a gallery owner sparked an artistic journey that is evolving and flourishing today.

Pushing the Boundaries of Mediums

Helen has enjoyed using acrylics and oil pastels to create both representational and abstract art:

In our interview linked below, Helen tells us how she has come to incorporate textiles into her visual art, from ribbon embroidery to a new wool technique that she is developing herself. It's exciting to hear how an artist has pushed her art into new media and directions!

In fact, Helen is currently creating a body of work for an exhibition that's scheduled for January 2023 at the McLean Textile Gallery.

More Inspiration from Helen: An Artist Catalog

In our recorded conversation, Helen shows us a remarkable marketing tool that she created: a full-color artist catalog. As you watch her flip through the catalog, you may be inspired to create something similar to showcase your own artwork!

Watch Helen's Interview Below—She's on a remarkable journey!

Click here to watch the interview

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Author: Kathy Cornwell
An artist member of PWAS in Woodbridge, VA, specializing in mixed media collage. 

Photography Credits:
Photos courtesy of Helen Burroughs

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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 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!

Post 237: People's Choice for the Hispanic Heritage Art Show OCT 2022

People's Choice for the Hispanic Heritage Art Show OCT 2022

When you go to Open Space Arts at Stonebridge, we often ask the visitors to vote for their favorite piece of art. The votes were counted - and wow, there was a LOT of votes! Every artist got votes, which is great to see, but someone has to win,and here they are. Drum roll please...

First Place 

Saul Roldan - Inspiration 

 

Second Place 

Kevin Johnson - Mexican Flower

 

Third Place

Saul Roldan - Eggs on a Pan 

 

The Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration art show will be up until October 16 so that's only this weekend. If you haven't been by, stop in! The artwork is free to see in the gallery (should make a song out of that) and all of the artwork is for sale. 

Saturday, October 15 is the Petoberfest popup show for the PWAS artists in front of the gallery, so come by to see ALL of the art!

15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA

Wednesday through Saturday 12-7pm and Sunday 12 to 5pm. The Petoberfest will start at 11 and end at 4 on Saturday, so the gallery will open earlier. See you there!

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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:
Sandra McClelland Lewin and Donna Liguria

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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 236: Otis Stanley's PWAS Comics #8

Otis Stanley's PWAS Comics

PWAS member Otis L. Stanley hopes to tickle your funny bone and ask a question about your artistic ends with each cartoon.

What's your technique of creating new artwork?

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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 235: Call for Art END Oct 14 and Petoberfest Sat Oct 15

Call for Art END Oct 14 and Petoberfest Sat Oct 15

The Open Space Arts Gallery has a Call for Art out for our Prince William County art show scheduled for November called "Harvest of Artists". The call opened October 1 and will end on October 14, this Friday at 11:59pm. So, as you may already know, artists must be 18 or older. The artist should LIVE in PWC OR be a member of a local PWC art group...such as the Prince William Art Society, the Manassas Art Guild, a Woodbridge photography group, etc. 

IF you have received the email for the Call for Art (C4A!) - SUBMIT IT!! As they say, you have to play to win, or in this case, you have to enter to be seen.

IF you have NOT received the email for the C4A, please contact Penny Shaw at shawonesent@gmail.com and GET the email to submit your artwork ASAP! Contact Penny if you have questions about the form as well.

All artwork is juried. If you want to learn more about art jurying, please do a search on this blog or elsewhere - there is a lot of information available. As we say, there is only so much wall space, so artwork must be selected to appear. There is NO entry fee. PWAS takes a very small fee if artwork sells, otherwise it is a great opportunity to be seen. Also, see the "Where to get on our OSA Call for art" section below. https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/osafaqs

Petoberfest is Saturday, October 15, 2022

Petoberfest is this weekend at Stonebridge, and in front of the Open Space Arts Gallery, the Prince William Art Society will be setting up tents to display their pet/animal art for you to see. We have artists that are available for commissioned artwork because we know and LOVE to paint your pets. Wait, not paint your pet, but paint a painting of your pet(s). 

 

This should be a fun street festival with so many things about, for and celebrating your furry loved ones, so come out and see us in front of the gallery and stroll the street - with your Fidos, Fluffys, and Goldies. (Well, maybe leave the Goldfish at home.)

15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA 11-4pm

 

 

Chilifest September 2022

 

 

Where to get on the Call for Art Email List?

To get on the Open Space Art Gallery email list, please go to the Prince William Art Society website at https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/osafaqs

 

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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!