Thursday, November 16, 2023

Post 420: PWAS Members Share What They Are Up To

PWAS Members Share What They Are Up To

Several Prince William Art Society Members share what they've been up to and where their art is.

Bettie Sperty

This one is a commission for someone. I hope to finish it this week.It is a gift for the woman’s husband and is a painting of their dog. The woman is also a quilter and made the quilt for the dog’s bed, so it’s important that I get the quilt accurate, too. It is 11”x14” and done in oil.

Donna Liguria

This painting is in progress and will be called "Last Light Lighthouse NC". It's 24x24 and painted with acrylics on a gallery wrapped canvas. I just did a commission for someone for Christmas, so I can't post that one until after the holidays. I'm going to North Carolina, Harkers Island for Thanksgiving and I hope to be taking this one with me as I'll be setting up for an art show there. Also, was working on another commission that will be called "White House Having a White Christmas".

Find Donna's art here: https://donnaliguriaart.com, on her blog at https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/, on Etsy at https://donnaliguriaart.etsy.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/donna.liguria. Also, some of my art is in our PWAS Art Shop too!

Sandra McClelland Lewin

SLMLart.com Sandra's website

Bettie, Donna and Sandra are currently part of the GoWell Stonebridge and Warrenton locations committees, have been members of the gallery committee and other PWAS positions.

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 Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.


Local Art: 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. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Post 419: Lynn Goldstein Visits PWAS

Lynn Goldstein Visits PWAS

The Prince William Art Society meets monthly on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:30pm and often has a guest speaker. For the October 23, 2023 meeting, a well-known artist, Lynn Goldstein was featured.

A Q&A on Various Art Topics

From Evelyn Chatters, PWAS Secretary:

Lynn Goldstein was our guest artist. She has a stellar resume, including national and international exhibitions. She has taught in France, Italy, and Portugal, to name a few countries. Locally, she is showing at the Workhouse, building #5. She is a graphic designer who works with acrylic and pastels. It was interesting to note that she does not use certificates of authenticity or place watermarks on her art that is displayed on social media. Ms. Goldstein conducts classes with groups overseas. She has a website and a book with her artwork.

Photo by Otis Stanley
 
From Emily Hawes, PWAS Program Director:

Lynn gave an overview of her background and development as an artist, her experience and her current endeavors which include teaching, leading art tours overseas and showing in a selection of galleries. Several members of the audience with web galleries or who participate in group online or brick and mortar galleries asked questions about topics ranging from the technical such as underlayments to the best sources for specific mediums.* Several members also offered tips for sources and companies they have dealt with successfully.

Photo by Otis Stanley

An evolution in the styles of Lynn's work was clearly visible across the original works she brought and there was some discussion of how an artist can deal with the changes in their customer base as they pursue their own changing interests and push experimentation in a new direction they may feel strongly drawn toward while inevitably some prior customers may prefer their older style. How much should this influence how an artist works, and can an artist expand their base into those who may be more appreciative of their newer direction?

Photo by Ana Quispe
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
It shouldn't seem surprising that during a program with a planned focus on best practices for promoting one's art, many questions focused on the guest artist's emotional responses to the subjects of paintings (Lynn revealed that really beautiful old trees can make her cry!), feelings about a range of customer interactions, and artistic enjoyment of various art tour locations, but it could be a natural focus for a group of artists:  Exploring and portraying emotional content. Nor was it particularly surprising that aspects of commercial art work that appealed to one artist were anathema to another - because of course art is also about expressing individuality.
 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe 
Photo by Ana Quispe  

*Tip:  Lynn goes to Daniel Smith for her alizarin crimson water soluble oil paints and some of the blues that she feels they offer in a much truer hue.




November 27th General Membership Meeting Program - "Show and Share"

This month, the PWAS meeting is on November 27, 2023 and the "guest artists" will be each and every member or guest who brings one or two works to share with the membership. If you have a completed work you are enthusiastic about or if you have a promising start you have a clear vision for which you want to share, bring it in and allow us all to enjoy it with you. If you have a start you have begun to slow down on and need a few suggestions, bring it in to see if a bit of "brain storming" might provide the right boost to get you going again with enthusiasm. If you have a piece you have completed (no matter how long ago!) but never been entirely happy with, and want to hear suggestions from a variety of other artists on what might correct, improve or just enliven the work, bring it in to share.

Riffle through your stored works, ponder what's on your easel or work table right now, start a new work, or take something right off your walls! Plan ahead to bring something to show and share, and maybe discuss. See you on Monday night, November 27 at 7:30 pm in the Tall Oaks Community Center building, 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192. The public is welcome to attend and non-members are invited to participate if desired by bringing art work as well.

From Donna Liguria:

I was so sorry I missed this meeting and officially meeting Ms. Goldstein. I've seen her online for a couple of years now, especially on Facebook. I signed up for her newsletter though! 


Author: Evelyn Chatters and Emily Hawes
 
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 Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits: 
Otis Stanley, Ana Quispe

Local Art: 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. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

Monday, October 30, 2023

Post 418: PWAS GoWell Art Display

PWAS GoWell at Stonebridge Art Display

Some pictures from GoWell at Stonebridge and the Prince William Art Society members and art. Photos by Otis Stanley.

The GoWell Urgent Care Stonebridge lobby
 
Nicole Fisher's artwork selected by George, the owner of GoWell to hang in the lobby

Michelle Baker next to one of her art pieces



A Hallway view - we imagine and hope that visitors and employees all enjoy walking around the office and taking in all of the art!




Imagine being in an exam room...and having some excellent artwork to view

 
Sandra McClelland Lewin and Elizabeth Stathis after hanging Fatima Farzana Sumi's artwork

Mark Murphy photography and how to purchase the art QR code in the lobby

When the viewer uses their smart phone and snaps a picture of the QR code, the Prince William Art Society online art store opens to browse all of the art on display at GoWell - Stonebridge

Pierre Georges and Otis Stanley's artwork

Hanging artwork in any space is quite the endeavor and most people don't know the time and effort it can take, especially when hanging art for the first time in a space! In an office, it is different than a gallery as you must consider the best pieces according to size of the wall AND what pieces work well together either next to each other or in a single room. And consideration includes the total length and view down the entire hallway.

Whether an office space or a gallery, hanging art is an art in itself. Bringing the whole design together is when you can accomplish telling a story in the display!



Although you may not GO to GoWell, the Prince William Art Society Art Store shows all of the art on display at the Stonebridge GoWell. Have a look at the store today!


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 Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits:
Otis Stanley

Local Art: 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. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!

Friday, October 27, 2023

Post 417: PWAS Art Store and the GoWell Artwork

PWAS Art Store and the GoWell Artwork

The Prince William Art Society has some member art available in their new PWAS Art Store Online. The art listed is now showing and on display at the new Stonebridge GoWell Urgent Care across from Wegmans but you can shop the art here.

Shop for PWAS Art Online

All of the artwork on display at the GoWell Stonebridge Urgent Care is displayed on the Prince William Art Society's website, in our new Art Shop. All of the art is for sale and was selected for GoWell with the intention of being the "soothing, calming and relaxing".

Prince William Art Society Shop

Browse by, Filter by and Sort by

All Products
By Photographs

By Paintings

By GoWell Display Location - we'll have more than one location before long! We are currently at GoWell Stonebridge and will also be in GoWell Warrenton - so 2 locations!

Sort By - at the top right: Price Low to High and High to Low, Name A - Z or Name Z- A

Click on an image to learn more about that painting - see the details of the artwork - the size and medium.

 

Psst, psst...ARTISTS! Note the social media icons on the bottom of the page, especially on the details of an image! Promote your art being displayed via these links directly! Remember to hashtag the posts and include you too! Easiest if you are already logged into Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest in a browser - so SHARE those images! Give it a try!

#GoWellStonebridge #PrinceWilliamArtSociety #PWAS #artforsale #FineArtPWC #VirginiaArtists #GoWellArt

It is a secure purchase process of adding the artwork to your cart and using a credit card to purchase your selection. Print out the email confirmation and the artist will contact you to arrange pickup of the artwork.

The PWAS Members Showing at GoWell

Prince William Art Society has also been asked to show at other GoWell locations, so more on that soon. The healing power of art is good for the soul!

PWAS Members Showing at GoWell at Stonebridge:

Bettie Sperty
Connie Huebner
Donna Liguria
Doreen Dauer
Elizabeth Stathis
Fatima Farzana Sumi 
Helen Joyce Burroughs
Katie Keller Dugan 
Maria Briganti
Mark Murphy
Michele Baker 
Nicole M Fisher
Otis Stanley 
Pierre Georges
Sandra McClelland Lewin
Sheri Herrick
Sonya M Cromwell 
Stephen T Redmon



The QR Code that links to the Prince William Art Society Art Store and purchase art.



Part of the PWAS GoWell Committee



GoWell Stonebridge is located at 14900 Potomac Town Pl Suite 110, Woodbridge, VA 22191


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 Donna's Esty site and her Blog at Donna’s Cave Paintings.

Photography/Video Credits:
Donna Liguria, Otis Stanley

Local Art: 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. Visit us at any of our local art shows or join us for our monthly meetings - held on the 4th Monday of the month at the Tall Oaks Community Center at 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA at 7:30pm

Want to join PWAS? Go to https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/membership

Have an idea for a blog post? Are you a writer and want to help with the blog? Let me know! Thank you for visiting, and remember to Share, Follow, and Comment!