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...
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
