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Hello subscribers and art lovers,After a flurry of workshops in Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, and Lousiana, I'm able to settle down and wait for the arrival of my new grandson - due the end of July, but I think he's coming early - I just have a feeling. It's my daughter, Suzanne, and her husband, Ian's first child, so they are feeling a little apprehensive, as any new parents feel. ___________________________________________________But first, I have an outdoor art festival to do this coming weekend. The Downtown Denver Arts Festival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at their new location at the Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Arapahoe, in Denver. Check the website for hours and come see me in Booth 27. I've got lots of new work to show you, such as: In June, I will be giving a demo on Thurday, June 13th, for the Louisville Art Association in Louisville, CO.Also in June, my work will be featured in the summer group show at AUM Gallery. "Batik Poppies," below, will be one ofmy pieces in the show. ____________________________________________________Recent sales have all been over the internet - not surprisingly, since I blatently splash my work all over Pinterest, Facebook, my blog, other people's blogs, online galleries and my website. It's the way marketing is done nowadays. As an artist, you cannot be a shrinking violet,and expect collectors to come knocking on your door. These paintings found new homes recently: ____________________________________________________My really exciting news is that I've been invited to teach 3 workshops at this year's Art of the Carolinas (AOC) in Raleigh, NC, in November.Art of the Carolinas is a trade show/art extravaganza featuring over100 workshops by over 40 nationally known instructors, AND displays by art supply manufacturers selling everything from paintto canvas, to brushes, to the kitchen sink (maybe).The prices offered are so low that artists all over the East coast arrive in trucks and vans just to haul away the bargains.My even more exciting news is that Golden Artists Colors, Inc. will supply my students at AOC with paints and mediums! This is the Holy Grail for any workshop instructor to be sponsored by a manufacturer, and I have been using Golden Fluid Acrylics in myworkshops for years. They are my paints of choice because of their incredible luminosity and pigment load._____________________________________________________Upcoming workshops In September, join me in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin at Dillman's Resort for a 4 day workshop at this incredible art destination.Later in September, I'll be giving a four day workshop in Houston, Texas for the group at the Houston Civic Arts Association. I haven't met any of these artists personally yet, but they soundlike a hoot.In November, it's another workshop for the great group at the Artists Showplace in Dallas, then on to Art of the Carolinas.For all my upcoming events and workshops, click here to go to my website._____________________________________________________If you didn't see my Facebook post, I want to share with youa great resource for artists. It's the http://colorschemedesigner.com/This is a very cool interactive site showing color combinations.Check it out. ____________________________________________One more thing: I've had a wonderful time teaching studentsin my studio for private lessons. Here I am in my studio, surrounded by the mess of creativity. Don't forget the Downtown Denver Arts Festival this weekend.Hope to see you there,Carolemail: carolnelsonfineart@comcast.netblog: carolnelsonfineart.blogspot.comwebsite: carolnelsonfineart.com

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So... The winner of my latest give-away is Monica Marlowe.. who I am trying to get in touch with! Monica if you are reading this, please email me from my website: http://megannoel.com/. If anyone knows her and is reading this - please let her know! And I'll try to post some actual ART later today!

Something exciting today! But you won't find it here. You'll have to go to Eden's blog to see it. Let me know what you think.This was so much fun. I got to see what someone else sees in my art.

This is for the lovers of green. It doesn't show up a lot in my work, but I like it. This was a demo painting I did for a class in Littleton last week.Here, the compliment (red-orange) is the highlight on a predominantly green painting. Usually for me, it's the other way around.For more information about this painting, click here to go to my website.

I find myself using the same color palette over and over again. I'm always using Golden paint's Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, Transparent Red Oxide, Dioxazine Purple, Turquoise Phthalo, Quinacridone Magenta.My newest favorite (also Golden) is Green Gold. I've just started exploring the possibilities with this color. Maybe this will help me get out of my color rut.Tip: Bookmark this page for help with color.colorschemedesigner.com This site is very helpful for figuring out color combinations including analogous colors, complimentary colors, split compliments, etc. It also shows tints and shades of the primary hue.

Two days in a row! I'm on a streak! Actually I wanted to share with you what I did with that painting from yesterday. I just wasn't 100% happy with it so I made some changes...Now I like her much better. I wish you could see her in person because she's shimmery. I used metallic paint so she has a glow. What do you think? Do you like her better now?

12×12 inches oil © 2013 Takeyce Walter Available. Please email me for purchasing options. A still day, and a view out on the lake. It’s so still. I get lost in the beauty of it for a few moments that seem like forever. This painting and several others will be displayed at the SaratogaArtFest Center and Gallery Group Exhibition now through ArtsFest weekend on June 6-9, 2013. The Grand Opening Artists Reception will be held this Monday, May 20 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Gallery is located at 38 Van Dam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. I am honored to be exhibiting with three other great visual artists this year – a sculptor, photographer, and another painter. I’m sure it will be a wonderful show. Kathleen Lucey, the curator always does such a wonderful job choosing pieces that are exciting and interesting to experience. If you’re local – please come out to see us! Until next time… Takeyce Visit A Fine Art Blog. Become a Fan on Facebook

Lavender SkyThis is another in my tree series featuring various collage elements. Careful inspection reveals lace paper, corrugated paper, and watercolor paper all covered securely with crystal clear epoxy resin.For more information, click here to go to my website.

Once again, it's been too long since I've posted anything...but that's because I've been busy! This past week was jam-packed with things we did. I went to a Mother's Day tea at the senior center and won a cute garden stone...Then HB and I both did the monthly walk sponsored by one of the local medical groups. And of course, I went to the painting group yesterday. Here's a picture from a week ago...not everyone was there yet...and many of us were up roaming around looking at everyone else's paintings. The instructor is on vacation this month so we're all on our own.And finally, I've been working on some new Pixie Girls. This drawing took me quite awhile to finish.I did two girls together...sisters or best friends. I may add some clothes later on but for now I'm ready to work on something else.And that's just what I did...She isn't completely finished yet but I'm going to show her anyway.I like this half-face portion of the painting.And I like this cropped version so maybe I'll do a little more work on her hair and see what happens. I was experimenting with some paint I got at Lowe's. I bought some small sample jars of paint because I loved the colors. And the sample jars were less expensive than buying tubes of paint at Michael's. When I took a few classes from Gary Reef he used house paint quite often. And if you keep your eye on the rejected paint at Lowe's or Home Depot you could get a gallon for about $5...that's very thrifty!I'll try not to wait so long between posts next time. Next Tuesday we're taking a field trip to the fashion institute so that will be fun. I'll take lots of photos if it's allowed and I sure hope it is. Until next time... have a great weekend!!