shown: Like Water, Taking A Moment and Stay.
The paintings display beautifully at New Day Center for the Arts in Portland, Oregon. The show will come down during next week.
It was another one of those cheek-aching evenings ~ where I got to meet and visit with many new people. I know it is a good event when my cheek muscles ache from smiling within the first hour.
My buddy, Liz Ness of Liz Ness Studio ~ mixed-media artist/painter/tech-guru!
Each painting has a story ~ and we've included the stories with the paintings ~ visitors to this event remarked on how they loved to read the thoughts behind the pieces ~ the intentions.
The Four Women who put it all together (from left to right):
Visitors enjoyed the songs and stories of Portland's own singer/songwriter Mila Polevia
Our ample supply of varied hors d'oeuvres were well enjoyed ~ especially by the children who danced around and played throughout the evening.
I had the opportunity, during this event, to meet Currie, and present to her her completed commissioned painting, Over The Moon.
During our event, a special adjoining room allowed children to create their own art ~ thank you to Kirsten Klug and her family for making this possible.
It was an evening worth sharing ~ and I hope those who came and shared had a wonderful time. Thank you to Kerri Altom and Kayt Huggans for photography
Have a wonderful evening,
Love & Sincerely, Katie
I was able to clip paper directly from my journal, write in my own handwriting with my trusty drawing pen ~ and adhere the text, scumbling paint around and layering transparent tones over the paper ~ welcoming that little slip of paper right into the world of the image, making it feel necessary, making it appear natural.
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Like Water, Feed My Soul, Remember, Spinning Tales and Taking A Moment on display at the event ~ Spinning Tales, with her textured surface, was a big hit.
Confluence Vineyards & Winery in Ridgefield Washington offers Unique Fine Wines & Exclusive Wine Tasting of the very best wines from the state of Washington. Blending high-quality grapes from recognized vineyards, they offer exclusive fine wines for holiday events, weddings, anniversaries, and, of course, just because.
This weekend, I am honored to be participating in Confluence Winery's Artists In The Vineyard event where local art vendors will share and sell their wares from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday ~ there also will be wine tastings and entertainment!
Confluence Winery, 1911 N.W. 67th Ave. in Ridgefield
I'd love to see you there!
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Last week, I had the honor of posting a review on the lovely book Mitten Strings for God, by Katrina Kenison.
Katrina kindly offered to give a signed copy of her book to someone who commented on the blog post ~ and the winner is Nancy!
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It's Free Cards Friday ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (here at the blog or on the Facebook page) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday. Come back on Tuesday to see if the winner is YOU!
Thank you everyone! Have a wonderful weekend,
Love & Sincerely ~ Katie
Remember ~ an 8x10 original painting on a thick gallery-wrapped canvas. This piece has lovely texture and inspiring blues. She is available ~ you can grab her here.
Pendants and charms were a hit ~ and were displayed in the actual box from my studio where I keep my sketches!
12x12 prints!
Meditation ~ she is available, you can grab her here!
Taking A Moment ~ she is available, you can grab her here!
Naturally ~ she is available, you can grab her here!
Inspiration books were a hit ~ and were displayed at this event in the actual box from my studio where I keep my writing notes!
I brought a pre-undercoated canvas to this event, hoping I would have some time to do some demonstrating. On Saturday, I was looking into the canvas, contemplating what should/would be painted there and one of my buyers walked past again ~ with her expectant belly and her little boy perched on her hip. I was instantly struck with what I wanted to paint, and launched right in. I will share more of this painting as time passes ~ as a matter of fact ~ it will be released this Thursday as a part of The Expanded Visions Collection.
Monica and her little ones went home with the original I Truly Believe ~ thanks Monica!
My two faithful Art Fair girls ~ Ratha and Carolyn ~ they come every year to see me at this event, and we always have to get our token photo :) Thanks Ratha and Carolyn!
This lovely mama and I could not believe the similarities and how perfect Something Beautiful seemed to fit her and her sweet little girl. She took one look at this piece and said "that's US!" Needless to say, she is hanging it in baby's room :) Thanks AB!
Patti Isaacs demonstrated her Iris Paper Folding techniques for my boys ~ it was inspiring!
