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Member Happenings

Below  you'll find entries about our artists - where you might see their art, shows they have been juried into, awards they have won and classes they are offering. You may subscribe to the RSS feed associated with this blog

  • 4 Sep 2023 3:55 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)




    Kim T. Richards

    Fall Workshops

    September 1 - October 31


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    This fall, Kim will be teaching one day workshops on flower painting and gouache, as well as a 6 week course about how to collect effective reference photos and sketches to use in your studio paintings. More information and registration info can be found at KimTRichards.com.


  • 4 Sep 2023 3:22 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)


    Robyn Ryan

    Creative Approach to Painting Workshop 

    September 16

    10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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    You are invited! Come into the encouraging and supportive atmosphere of the Creative Approach to Painting Workshop where we will explore fresh ways to rekindle your creative fires and show you how to find and follow what brings you joy in your creative practice!

    Robyn's portfolio and More Info is HERE.


  • 27 Aug 2023 3:25 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

    Leanne Fink

    Oak Spring Garden Foundation and Long Branch Historic House and Farm

    September 1 - 24, 2023

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    Oak Spring Garden Foundation is partnering with Long Branch Historic House and Farm to host a special exhibit: Fabrics of Life–Textiles From the Bunny Mellon Collection as well as paintings of Bunny Mellon's formal garden, the Rokeby Farm and the Oak Spring landscape. Opening Reception is Thursday, September 7th, 5:30 - 8:00pm. Long Branch is located at 830 Long Branch Lane, Boyce, VA 22620. (540)-837-1856

    Here's a LINK to the sponsoring organization. 

    Leanne's portfolio can be found HERE.


  • 21 Aug 2023 2:30 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

    Anne Block

    Yellowstone Babies of June 2023

    Ashburn Public Library 

    43316 Hay Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147

    September 1 - October 31


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    I love and frequently visit Yellowstone National Park. While there and while painting en Plein air in the Lamar Valley and Tetons, I receive inspiration for great paintings. Also I bring home the very best photos using IPhoneography and a Nikon 83X Wide Optical Zoom. Please join me at Ashburn Public Library to see “Babies of Yellowstone June 2023”. Representative are oils of a black bear sow and cub, Bighorn lambs playing and a moose and calf plus more. The show opens September 1 and runs to October 31. Enjoy and contact me with your impressions. I would love to connect and hear from you. 

    Anne's portfolio and contact information is HERE.



  • 17 Aug 2023 4:15 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)



    Leanne Fink

     2023 National Oil and Acrylic Painters' Society

    Associate Member Online Exhibition

     

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    Leanne's oil and cold wax painting, "Rolling Rhythm of the Shenandoah" was selected for NOAPS Associate Member Online Exhibition 2023. The show may be viewed online beginning August 14, 2023.

    Here's a LINK to the sponsoring organization. 

    Leanne's portfolio can be found HERE.



  • 2 Aug 2023 11:15 AM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)



    Leanne Fink

     American Impressionist Society

    Associate Member Online Exhibition


     

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    EXCITING NEWS - I am thrilled that one of my paintings, 'Arrival', has been chosen for the 2023 American Impressionist Society Associate Member Online Exhibition. 1654 entries were submitted. To be one of 243 chosen for the exhibit just made my day.

    Here is the LINK to the catalog. A beautiful collection to peruse. If you wish to fast forward to my work, it is on page 90. 



  • 2 Aug 2023 11:11 AM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)

    Areej Al-Qaysi

    Awarded 4th Place:

    Spring Arizona


    Love Your Mother Co.

    Rust Manor House

    Leesburg, VA

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    On June 14 and 15. Love Your Mother Co. conducted their second annual art gallery fundraiser event at Rust Manor House, Leesburg, VA. It was an honour to be granted the 4th place for my 'Spring In Arizona' artwork. A 9X12 oil colours on panel.

    Areej's portfolio can be found HERE.



  • 29 Jun 2023 12:00 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)


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    Suharshini Seneviratne

    July 2nd - July 30th

    Jewels on the Vine

    Colored Pencil Society of America

    Cincinnati, Ohio


    Suharshini Seneviratne’s colored pencil piece “Jewels on the Vine” has been juried into the Colored Pencil Society of America(CPSA) 2023 International Exhibition. The exhibition and convention will be held at The Summit Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio. This exhibit showcases 101 works done exclusively in 100% colored pencils by artists from across the world. The exhibition runs July 2nd through July 30th and the convention July 26th through July 29th. 

    Suharshini's portfolio can be found HERE



  • 23 Jun 2023 5:30 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)


    Suzanne Lago Arthur Presents:

    July

    Art Crit Social

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    September

    Sunflower Still Life Class


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    Art Crit Social

    July 30th, 3:00 - 4:30 PM, @Faith Chapel, Lucketts VA

    Stuck on a painting? Bring it to the new monthly Art Crit Socials at Faith Chapel hosted by artist Suzanne Lago Arthur. Light refreshments provided.


    Sunflower Still Life Class

    Sept 11, 18, Oct: 2, 26, 23, 6:30 - 8:30 PM,

    @Faith Chapel, Lucketts VA

    Learn how to paint in Oils at Faith Chapel with Lucketts artist, Suzanne Lago Arthur! This 5 week class will revolve around the sunflower still life. Lectures will explore the subject of sunflowers in art history and how Master painters approached them. The last class will include a student critique and party to celebrate the advancements made by all. Info and registration HERE


  • 21 Jun 2023 9:00 PM | Johnna Schelling (Administrator)


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    Lizzy Javier

    July - August

    Loudoun County Public Library 


    22850 Brambleton Plaza

    Brambleton, VA 20148



    Loudoun artist, Lizzy Javier, was chosen by Loudoun County Public Libraries to have her paintings exhibited at the Brambleton branch during the months of July and August. Her work was most recently displayed at the Cascades and Ashburn branches as well as the Law Library in Leesburg.

    Among other works, Lizzy will feature paintings inspired by her love of color and dimension and will reflect iconic images from her domestic and international travels, including Africa, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico.

    Please visit, if you can. For more information, here is the link to Lizzy’s retail website: LizzyJavier and one for  Lizzy's Gallery of Fine Art-Facebook




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