Art & Libations: January 2008 Archives

        Well. FYI, I am still working on my painting using oil sticks - I ordered a couple of colors from R & F Handmade Pigments - their colors are softer and will work really well to do some of the finishing touches on the leaf.  As you have already been told my pieces were not looking like anyone else's.  I applied the paint with the oil sticks then blended it around with my finger tips  - so it looks much like a smooth painting - and I was talking to Rod about how I apparently cannot break away from old habits.  This is not finished yet - and you probably cannot even tell i have worked on it - but I have!!

His suggestion was to go home and put on some rock music and cut loose.  I can get really loose in abstracts - but not loose representational.  So the other night I took the flower picture and 'cut loose' - now I have to wait until the paint dries to do another layer of 'cutting loose'.

At the store, I had some new moveable walls built by my favorite carpenter guy - Greg Brown.  He finished them exactly as I wanted and they are ready for the big moving around of stuff. We are creating an area at the store for the Four States Regional Art Club to hang their member's work.  The space will give local artists a place to show their stuff.  To hang your work at the store, you must be a member of the club.  I am letting them handle all the details.  We will just be there to show it off and to handle sales.  The pictures will be changed out every month or so.  If you are interested in the art club, just leave a comment and I will get the info to you. Or email the store at stanhope1302@msn.com.

Tomorrow night is another full Art & Libations - just one opening left for the 7th of February. Three left on the 21st. And 7 or so openings for the 28th. -

Will let you know more....

later - mj

 

Tonight I made all my plans for February, including a calendar that you can see below! - This little venture seems to be very popular.  As you can see on the calendar the cat on January 31st is full - but don't worry we will repeat it!!  The projects on the 7th and on the 21st have just a very few places left.  So tonight I decided to add a session on the 28th with a fun contemporary flower for you to try.  And due to several requests, I am adding a couple of daytime sessions.  We can have our Dr. Peppers and Colas in the daytime to get us going - a little caffeine!! 

 

ART AND LIBATIONS INFO

Bring your favorite bottle of beverage, and create a piece of art with Merilynn as she shows you step-by-step how to create a beautiful masterpiece that you will take home at the end of the evening. There are no commitments, so join us once a month or as many times as you would like, you will have a great time! Great idea for groups!!

Each class is 2 hours long and costs $30 per person and includes all supplies! We started this program with sessions on Thursday evenings and have added a few daytime sessions. Some months we may be creating paintings and sometimes collage or some 3d creation! We will post the project in advance so you can decide if it is your cup of tea!

It’s all about relaxing and having fun!

Speaking of cup of tea - bring the beverage of your choice. Whatever it takes to get your juices flowing! We have openers and cups available.

Wear something comfortable and old - something you might not care if you accidentally paint on it. We have a few old shirts available.

Class size is limited to 18 so you need to make your reservation early. Since classes are so limited, we want to be fair.  We do request payment at the time you make your reservation. The payment will be refunded if notified at least 24 hours prior to the class. We may be able to fill the space from the waiting list!

I thought I might let you get a little closer look at a couple of the projects:

The heart canvas looks fairly straight forward, but we will be adding some gold leaf accents as well as using writing as a design element.  Actually I will be encouraging you to make both the elements bolder than they are on the sample!

The wine bottle painting includes a little bit of collage as a design component. Oh yes, you will need to bring your own label.  I don't think I can drink that much between now and then! :)

Stanhope's Art, Framing & Stationery

1302 State Line Avenue

Texakana, Arkansas 71854

Phone 870-774-5352

Email:  stanhope1302@msn.com

 Talk later - mzj

 

 

With the start of a new year, I decided to start a new project at the store. I thought it would be fun to teach again. Art & Libations is a class but more suited to today’s busy lifestyles. Come just one time or come as often as you like. Each lesson is complete within itself. Bring a little beverage of your own. Whatever it takes to get your creative juices going! We will all paint the same picture together and at the end of the session you will go home with your own masterpiece to hang. I provide all the supplies and all you have to do it show up!

In my mind I thought I would start it with just once a month on a Thursday evening. The first one would be January 17^th. So I sent out a little email message to let people know what was going on and the first session filled in 2 days. So I decided to open another for the 31^st and it filled in just a little over 3 hours!

The first session was last Thursday and the project was a pot of flowers. Everyone seemed to have a blast!

Everyone’s painting was a little different , but they all were really neat looking.

We had 18 total with 16 ladies and 2 gentlemen. Blanche stayed to take pictures for Four States Living Magazine ( I hope they turn out ok). My friend Brent called that afternoon and wanted to come be a helper - how could I refuse!!! He was a huge help as he is not only a painter but also a florist and designer. He was so encouraging as he let people know just what kinds of flowers each one of them had created! And gave them little tips on foliage, etc. It was such a fun time!

Oh - geez, no pictures of me!! - Better luck next time!I let the class have first shot at next month’s sessions. At this moment Feb 7^th is a heart project which involves not only painting but writing on your work and a bit of gold leaf accent. Feb. 21^st is a painting involving a wine bottle with a little collage involved.. the first class all signed up for at least one other class. So I think I will have to have another on the 28^th. It is so exciting.......In March we will be adding a daytime session.
If you think you might be interested, just let us know!!

later

mzj