Bring your friends to the Conroe Art League this coming 11/15 - 19. All kinds of handmade arts and crafts will be on sale. Give the gift of ART! So much better than a silly gift card from Target or Starbucks, Right?

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Good Evening/Morning Art Lovers!

While technically I am writing in the wee hours of Monday morning, it is still Sunday evening for me. I just have not stopped. So many exciting things to do! So, I'll just hit the highlights...

Saturday evening was yet another wonderful evening at the Conroe Art League. We had our members meeting at 4:00p. wherein the winners of the Fall Judged Show were announced. You can view the winning artworks here:

https://conroeartleague.com/page-1075435

This was followed by a glass blowing demonstration and a talk with one of our featured artists. Wow!

During the opening reception from 6 - 8:00p. I chatted with several people including an inspiring mix media artist. She was kind enough to share her process for creating artwork with me. She also shot this photo of me and 1 of my 3D works: Changing Conditions (center in the photo below). If you want to experience some of Marla J. Loss, Artist amazing mix media work, check out her website here: https://www.marlajloss.com/

The highlights of Sunday were 1) getting an extra hour to sleep in (Hurray!) and 2) creating artwork while blasting my music uninterrupted for hours. It never seems like long enough. I completed an artwork that I started weeks ago and started another one (see below). I also framed a bunch of work. 

​But, I'm not finished, yet. When I end this post I'll be posting to social media and then moderating another company's membership group and working on 2 of their websites. Yep. It's true. 

"Wonky"
7"H x 5"W 
#497 Pencil, Colored Pencils, Sharpie Marker
SOLD

This is tentatively titled "I want to break FREE!" It's obviously still in progress, so we'll see how this goes...Good night y'all!

Hi Art Lovers!

I don't have a lot of time to post, but I am super psyched about our next Conroe Art League Opening Reception this coming Saturday, November 5th. Join us from 6 - 8:00p. for fun and refreshments. I'll be showing a couple of NEW 3D pieces that I think you will really enjoy! Our usual outstanding collection of art and artists will be there, too. Something for everyone. Don't miss it!

Conroe Art League
Madeley Gallery
127 Simonton Street 
​Conroe Texas 

We also have a small group show going on at one of our local businesses: 

First Financial Bank
1800 White Oak Terrace
Conroe, TX 77304

The show at First Financial will be on view weekdays 9a. - 5p. November 1, 2022 - January 3, 2023. Feel free to reach out to me directly via text or email if you have any questions: 832-549-1730 / [email protected]

​I appreciate you all!

Hi Art Fans!

Last week's opening reception at the Conroe Art League on 10/8 was so much fun! One new artist in particular really caught my eye. She displayed some truly beautiful vintage car photographs. I'll post some photos from the show, below. But if you'd like to see this month's entire collection (including a piece of my own work), click here: ​https://conroeartleague.com/Now-Showingconroeartleague.com/Now-Showing

There's a lot to do in downtown Conroe these days. After you enjoy our gallery you can shop or see a live show. There are now TWO theatres! I also noticed 2 new shops had opened since my last stroll down Main Street. One sells custom handmade clothing and the other caters to folks looking for vintage threads. You should check them out!

I spent a good portion of today working in the ol' studio and I still have work to frame this evening. I'll post a small work-in-progress below. Tentatively, I am calling it Wonky Life.

Let me know what you think in the comments, below. What would you like me to blog about next? 

I was so busy this last week that I didn't have time to post at all. Sorry about that! 

Among my many activities was a fun triple bill concert at the Cynthia Woods Pavillion, driving 3 hours to Waxahachie then turning around and driving back the next day, pet sitting for a couple of families a.m. and p.m. (YAY! SO FUN!), spending the usual 35 hours a week or so caring for my son and our own animals, working my tail off contracting for another company and, of course, creating art and entering some shows. Whew! 

I'm beat, but it's all good. Here are a few photos...

These works were on display at the Conroe Art League's September show.
​Inquiries may call or text 832-549-1730.

I love this artwork, but Conroe Art League doesn't allow any nudes. (Crazy, right?) So, it has not been shown anywhere, yet. If you'd like to hang it at your gallery or business or purchase it for yourself, here's the 411:

"Love Connection is Imbalanced"
21"H x 17"W x 1"D
Mix Media on Canvas, wood frame
$1000.00

You can also see how our friend Musu fixed my hair after I whacked off my braid for charity week before last.  If you're looking for a nice hairdresser, give her a call. You'll be glad you did: 281-841-5833. Thank you, Musu! Speaking of which...

I packed this 20" bad girl up and shipped her off to help some little kid that doesn't have any hair. In case you missed it during my last post, here's the link to learn more:
https://childrenwithhairloss.us/donate/donate-your-hair/
​Highly recommend!

This is something fun I worked on today. Trying to figure out how I want to frame it. The paint is too thick for a floater frame. Hm-m-m...

"Stairway"
9"H x 12"W (unframed)
Acrylic Paint, #497 Pencil, Sharpie Marker, Sharpie Paint Pen, Colored Pencils on Paper
(price available after framing)

October is off to a great start, so far. Hope you all have had a great weekend!

Sunday is my FUN day! So many pleasant accomplishments. I worked on this small abstract piece that's been in progress for a couple of weeks now. How do you like it so far? Tentatively I am calling it Violet Hills, but that could change...

This work is mix media on Gesso board. Acrylic, #497 pencil, paint pen and oil stick, so far.

I might post a short video about something completely unrelated later this evening if I have time. Stay tuned!

Happy Sunday Art Lovers! 

Why, oh, why do we have to take care of so many tedious little tasks everyday? I just want to create from dawn until dark. But, that's not how life is...is it?

I didn't have time to create a small representational piece today and for that I feel a little anxious and annoyed. But, when I was creating I was in such a place of...I don't know if there are words...perfect union with the Divine. The rest of life feels like running around and around in circles burning Life energy to me. Maybe a little moment of beauty here or there. A loved one. A smile. 

So, I'll post a small stream of consciousness piece I completed today as well as an abstract painting that I started last week that, as far as I know, is still in progress.  I also started another abstract painting on panel today, but it's wet, so you can't see it right now. BLEH! ;-P

I know that I said I was moving into representational work a couple of posts back, but then I got the bright idea that I could do all of the above in a single day. Guess I was wrong. Oh, dreaded daily responsibilities!!!!

​*sigh*

"Federation (This is Not our World)"
4"H x 6"W 
#497 Pencil, Colored Pencils, Sharpie Marker
75.00 (when framed)

"Jonesing for a roadtrip"
12"H x 12"W x 3/4"D
Acrylic Paint on Gesso Panel
IN PROGRESS...

Dear Art Lovers,
Conroe Art League is having our monthly Artist Reception and you're invited!
When: September 10, 2022 4:00 PM, CDT
Where: Conroe Art League, 127 Simonton St, Conroe 77301

Admission is FREE and refreshments will be served. Bring your friends and family!

Check out the CAL website for more info:
https://conroeartleague.com/

If you can't make the reception, no worries. The gallery is open every Tuesday - Saturday 11:00a. - 4:00p. You can also view some of our artists' work (including yours truly) here:

First Financial Bank
1800 White Oak Terrace
Conroe, TX 77304

The bank is just a hop and a skip from Lake Conroe, so after you view the art work go have a picnic by the lake or enjoy some other fun lake activities.

​Make every day a Beautiful Day! :-D

The Conroe Art League's August Show has come to a close and 3 of my babies did not find homes. If you're interested in purchasing one of them or the set, reach out to me at 832-549-1730. I'll post photos of them framed below.

BUT, our September show opens soon! Don't miss the reception Saturday, 9/10/22 from 6:00 - 8:00p. Refreshments will be served and you can meet all of the artists...including me!    ;-D    See you there!

Conroe Art League
127 Simonton Street
Conroe, TX 77301