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Happy April! I'm so grateful spring is in the air. I took Joel for a run the other
day and as we jogged by the blossoming palette of pinks on the trees, I named the cherry trees, crabapple trees, and dogwoods. I'm not an arborist, but I think the brilliant colors on these trees have helped me cement their identities. It's amazing how color sticks with you.
Along with that burst of color, so much is popping in the next month at TraillWorks. There
are several exhibits ending and beginning, this week and next. We are in the midst of Spring art classes and a growing enrollment. Mother's Day is around the corner and I have a few gift suggestions. And, I'm embarking on some big changes for TraillWorks: shifting my marketing, redesigning my web site, and possibly offering some summer art classes.
With that
shift, I'm going to begin a monthly newsletter which will overview everything that's going on, along with some occasional timely e-blasts. The rest of the work will be gradual and slow, so bear with me. I hope you'll continue to follow this journey of mine, which wouldn't exist without you! And, if you enjoy it so much, please share it with your friends.
Creatively, Join me Thursday evening between 5 - 8pm. I'll be popping in after a baseball scrimmage to enjoy a drink, mingle and enjoy the amazing work at this show. A portion of the work sold benefits this amazing
organization help seniors and disabled adults find success in art-making. Learn more about Arts Unbound or stop by at 544 Freeman Street, Orange,
NJ. Friday is the final night to check out this little gem at the Rectangle Studio & Gallery located at 540A Freeman Street, Orange, NJ. I have one other piece in the exhibit as well. Join me at 7pm for the closing reception of Art & Poetry Ha, Ha, and of course some wine and cheese. Then join me Sunday afternoon from 3 - 5pm, for the closing reception and silent auction of Optimism in Action, a dynamic show of work all featuring a
happy yellow hue. The exhibit is hosted by the Peg Williams Gallery at Short Stories Bookstore & Community Hub in Madison, NJ. And, it's another exhibit where your purchase helps others. Learn more: intoyellow.com. Save Saturday, May 6th on your calendar for an inventive show featuring mothers who paint
portraits, alongside their childrens' portrayals of their mothers. I'll be exhibiting a new watercolor of Joel and Auggie, flanked with their interpretations of me. This marks the second exhibit I'll be participating in at the newly opened Rectangle Studio &
Gallery located at 540A Freeman Street, Orange, NJ. There are still a few spaces remaining in some of my classes for kids, teens and adults. With just about 6 weeks, give or take, remaining, it's a great time to try it out. Explore the class schedules and then contact me for availability. I'm currently working on programming for summer. I'll be sure to notify you once a schedule is firmed up.
Still not sure? Here's what one of my newest adult students is saying about my
teaching: "Don't know how to let go yet @traillworks. I have the best teacher, that's all I need to know for now. Feeling blessed."
If you'd like to follow what my students are working on, I've started a new Instagram feed that will focus solely on student work and classes. So hop on over and explore the ideas, tips, and works being created. Maybe it will inspire you to join in!
Mothers Day Gift Ideas* *Any custom works of art will be completed for gifting after Mothers Day.
A card can be presented to your mom in lieu of the finished gift.
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ARTaments - Keepsake ornaments beyond extraordinary |
These lovingly painted ceramic roundels can feature portraits of loved ones, pets, special places or memories. These small paintings can be displayed year round or at the holidays. At 2.75" you might even want to wear one (we can discuss creating a necklace cord). Now through April 30th you can enjoy introductory pricing before they go up in price in May.
$55 single-sided ARTament $75 double-sided ARTament
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Oil Portraits - Small head-shot paintings of Mom's children |
Every mom should have a painting of their children. Painted on a small, 5" x 7", cradled wood panel, which can be hung unframed. This size is ideal as a headshot. In this painting of Joel, I captured his tuft of hair and the way he used to sleep / snuggle with his favorite stuffed animal, Lammie.
5" x 7" 6" x
6" 9" x 12"
$175 - $395 Now thru Mother's Day: $150 - $375
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Small Sketches - Small head-shot drawings of Mom's children |
Maybe you prefer the looseness and roughness of a pencil sketch. All drawings are done in graphite on 100% cotton, acid free drawing paper (either Arches 140lb. cold press or Stonehenge). Drawings are un-matted and unframed, but mounted for shipping or presentation.
5" x
7" 8" x 8" 8" x 10"
$100 - $250 Now thru Mother's Day: $75 - $225
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Learn More about ARTaments |
I recently worked with a local editor who has graced me with three short videos. So I'll be sharing them on my blog and in my newsletter. The first is the back story behind my ARTaments. And, I recently wrote more about them on my blog, along
with sharing a recently commissioned piece featuring an adorable toddler. READ MORE This has always been an important aspect of my business. I'm pleased to announce that during the month of March, I made one artwork sale, of my original painting, Jersey Blues. During March (which happened to be Women's History Month and also
included International Woman's Day) I started a campaign to raise awareness of the gender pay gap in the US, which happens to stand at 21%. My initiative was to donate 21% of art sales to an organization in Paterson, NJ, which aims to help women and children become self-sufficient. With that sale, I'm donating $92.41 to Oasis: A Haven for Women & Children. They've invited me to present my check in person, which I plan to do sometime in May. Hopefully I'll have news to share in my next newsletter. Keep an eye out! |
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