Good Evening Fellow Art Addicts,
This edition of my blog covers a variety of art fun and several opportunities that most artist will not want to miss. So, let's jump right in where we left off last month...
I was a fortunate girl on Monday, May 12th. NINTEEN of our member artists delivered NINETY-SEVEN pieces of artwork and jewelry to the Brazosport Art League Art Shop! I had a fabulous time playing my Pandora collection on shuffle (loud!) as I locked the gallery doors and arranged every single piece of these beautiful creations into and onto our displays. So much variety. We have drawings, prints, paintings on feathers, paintings on silk, jewelry with gem stones, some with fused glass, bowls, plates, clay sculpture and so much more. Check out the photos below for a little taste of the goodies that await our guests...
This edition of my blog covers a variety of art fun and several opportunities that most artist will not want to miss. So, let's jump right in where we left off last month...
I was a fortunate girl on Monday, May 12th. NINTEEN of our member artists delivered NINETY-SEVEN pieces of artwork and jewelry to the Brazosport Art League Art Shop! I had a fabulous time playing my Pandora collection on shuffle (loud!) as I locked the gallery doors and arranged every single piece of these beautiful creations into and onto our displays. So much variety. We have drawings, prints, paintings on feathers, paintings on silk, jewelry with gem stones, some with fused glass, bowls, plates, clay sculpture and so much more. Check out the photos below for a little taste of the goodies that await our guests...
Despite being blessed with so much abundance, we can always find room for more. If you are interested in showing your artwork year round in the Art Shop give me a call: 832-549-1730. It's FREE to show and sell your work with us and I'd be happy to give you all the info. Our next change out will be Monday, July 14 11a. - 1p. If you think you'd like to participate, reach out to me no later than 7/7.
Another perk of showing artwork and handmade jewelry in the Art Shop is our new artist showcase: Art Shop Artists in Action. Our last AS AIA was Friday, May 16th and it was a hit! This is a list of last month's featured artists:
Sherry Hall Shelton - portrait painting in oils
Fatima Evans - Japanese flower sculptures
Cynthia Grandjean - miniature acrylic paintings
Deb Coniff - chalk pastels
Sheryl Fisher - painting on bird feathers
The event was well attended and we received a lot of positive feedback including a nice photo op in the Brazosport Facts online. You can view photos from the event in the slideshow below. (If you cannot view the slideshow you made need to update your OS and/or browser.)
Another perk of showing artwork and handmade jewelry in the Art Shop is our new artist showcase: Art Shop Artists in Action. Our last AS AIA was Friday, May 16th and it was a hit! This is a list of last month's featured artists:
Sherry Hall Shelton - portrait painting in oils
Fatima Evans - Japanese flower sculptures
Cynthia Grandjean - miniature acrylic paintings
Deb Coniff - chalk pastels
Sheryl Fisher - painting on bird feathers
The event was well attended and we received a lot of positive feedback including a nice photo op in the Brazosport Facts online. You can view photos from the event in the slideshow below. (If you cannot view the slideshow you made need to update your OS and/or browser.)
Mark your calendars. Our next Art Shop Artists in Action showcase will be Friday, July 18 in the Brazosport Art League Main Gallery from 6:30p. - 8:30p. We will have a completely different group of artists lined up, so be there!
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Amanda Garcia, the Cultural Arts Director for Bay City, is your contact for this FREE open call. Visit Bay City will be hosting the Matagorda County ArtWalk on August 23rd, 2025, from 2 - 6p. The theme is Summer Blues. This art walk will take place indoors at the Bay City Civic Center. There will be food, wine, demos, kids art, and music.
If you are interested in attending this ArtWalk as an artist or vendor, click this link to fill out the form: https://forms.office.com/r/6Te45wjP0p
Space for this event is limited, so my form is already turned in. Look forward to seeing y'all there having fun in cool air conditioned comfort. Ahhh...
Recently, I had someone request that I create a stream-of-consciousness drawing around a particular phrase. When I create using this type of process I am allowing Universal creativity to flow through me to deliver a message with no judgement or editing on my part at all. I have no way of knowing what the end result will be, so neither does the client. I documented the process as I often do and delivered the artwork today. The client requested that I keep the drawing covered so that he cannot see it until the exact right moment when he will unwrap it. So, out of respect for this gentleman's wishes, I cannot post any photos or the title at this time. But when I do it will be right here as an update.
In the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy a slideshow featuring this little gem that I finished yesterday and framed today...
In the meantime, sit back, relax and enjoy a slideshow featuring this little gem that I finished yesterday and framed today...
"Astral Emojis"
8"H x 6"W framed
Gel Pen, Colored Pencils, Acrylic Paint on paper
75.00 framed in black shadow box
8"H x 6"W framed
Gel Pen, Colored Pencils, Acrylic Paint on paper
75.00 framed in black shadow box
Last Friday 7/6 we welcomed talented Jones Creek native Deanna Eixman into BAL's Main Gallery with an opening reception. Deanna currently lives in the Texas Hill Country and some of her acrylic and oil paintings reflect that. But, she says her favorite subjects to capture on canvas are wild and domestic animals. Her passion shows because she does them extremely well.
You can catch Deanna's exhibit "Creations on Canvas" at the Brazosport Art League Gallery now through July 6th. I've posted a few highlights from the reception below. To view the photos full size, click each thumbnail to enlarge.
Say it with me now. The very next day...!!!
Saturday, June 7th saw a group of us meeting at LoveBirds Smoothie & Juice Bar in Lake Jackson for another Art Shop Coffee Shop Talk. This particular gathering was unusual for a couple of reasons. First, LoveBirds is technically not a coffee shop. But it is cozy, cute and delicious with a wide variety of beverages and other menu items to choose from. Second, our conversations usually meander around a variety of subjects art related. Last weekend the conversation right away went toward the business of selling art with us discussing POS and QR codes for a good while before moving on to other art business related topics. I was surprised, but also glad we were able to do a deep dive into a subject my Art Shop buddies are clearly interested in and which is near and dear to my heart. (It's important for artists to be able to keep doing what we do and we need sales to buy art supplies, right?) We hung out and chatted for a couple of hours while we enjoyed our smoothies, juices and snacks. Good company. The time flew!
Our next Art Shop Coffee Shop Talk with be Saturday, July 5th with location TBA. If you'd like to participate in these social artist get-togethers, let me know. We want our community to GROW!
Saturday, June 7th saw a group of us meeting at LoveBirds Smoothie & Juice Bar in Lake Jackson for another Art Shop Coffee Shop Talk. This particular gathering was unusual for a couple of reasons. First, LoveBirds is technically not a coffee shop. But it is cozy, cute and delicious with a wide variety of beverages and other menu items to choose from. Second, our conversations usually meander around a variety of subjects art related. Last weekend the conversation right away went toward the business of selling art with us discussing POS and QR codes for a good while before moving on to other art business related topics. I was surprised, but also glad we were able to do a deep dive into a subject my Art Shop buddies are clearly interested in and which is near and dear to my heart. (It's important for artists to be able to keep doing what we do and we need sales to buy art supplies, right?) We hung out and chatted for a couple of hours while we enjoyed our smoothies, juices and snacks. Good company. The time flew!
Our next Art Shop Coffee Shop Talk with be Saturday, July 5th with location TBA. If you'd like to participate in these social artist get-togethers, let me know. We want our community to GROW!
Having fun at LoveBirds! L-R: Jill Friedman, Dana Moody-Stevens, Dorothy Babbington, STUTZ, Alice Taylor
ANOTHER CALL FOR ARTISTS! I mentioned in an earlier blog post that the Brazosport Art League will be hosting our huge birthday bash the 70th Anniversary Fine Art Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 28 from 1p. - 5p. Now it is official: Our contracts are ready and waiting for YOU. We have food vendors signed up and artists with contracts in their possession. BUT, since space for outdoor booths are limited, this is a first come, first serve opportunity with all contracts needing to be in by August 27th. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to me ASAP. In case of rain, I have reserved space inside The Center for the Arts & Sciences so that the show WILL go on! (And, we'll all be nice and dry while we have a great time.) In case you need it again, here's my contact info: [email protected] / 832-549-1730 I answer texts all day from 8a. - 11p. Contracts can be sent and received via email. We are expecting a large crowd. Musical guest TBA.
That's all I've got for this evening folks. As one of my favorite YouTubers likes to say, "Hug your mother, drink plenty of water and I'll see you in the next one."
Here's Hoping You ALL Have the Very BEST Art Adventures,
S.
Here's Hoping You ALL Have the Very BEST Art Adventures,
S.
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