Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Post 442: Preparation of Paintings for the Nostalgia Show

Preparation of Paintings for the Nostalgia Show

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) will have an art show this summer at the ARTfactory in Manassas, Virginia with the theme of Nostalgia. What a great thought for a theme! And much thought went into the paintings to submit to this show.

Painting Name: I Dream of Ice Cream When I Hear the Music

Growing up in the suburbs as a kid, during those hot summer evenings while out playing, the tinkling of music was heard which announced the soon to arrive ice cream man. All of the children would all rush to their homes, calling out to their own moms if we could get ice cream. If yes, the coinage or the allowances were pillaged or dispensed, then the rush to get in line and make our selection had to be made. The fond memory of ice cream delivered is an ongoing memory ongoing to this day.

SKU: 04H26ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 11x14x1.5 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2026
Framed?: No
Available: Yes

Painting Name: A Vintage Christmas Morning

Christmas morning as a child, what is more Nostalgic than that? I remember the wonder and excitement of Christmas morning and the mad bolt down the stairs to see what Santa Claus brought. Such wonderful memories of Mom and Dad, and my 2 brothers, and the gift wrapping everywhere. The silver tinsel tree with the blue ornaments, that fancy color changing wheel, bicycles, Etch-a-Sketch, Mr Potato Head, Gumby and Pokey, Barbie and Midge, Easy Bake Oven, and presents and presents to tear up. 

This was so much fun to paint.

SKU: 04I26AC
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 11x14 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2026
Framed?: Yes
Available: Yes

I entered 4 artworks for this show and it is juried so I await the decision from the juror.

Prince William Art Society Art Show at the ARTfactory July 10-Aug 9, 2026 

The ARTfactory is at 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA, so mark your calendars for this upcoming show.

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Author: Donna Liguria  is the Blogmaster for Donna's Cave Paintings and the PWAS Artistry Spin Blog and an artist member of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) in Woodbridge, VA. Donna specializes in acrylic paintings of landscapes, seascapes, historic locations, animals and many subjects. Visit her Website at DonnaLiguriaArt.com and her Donna's Esty site to shop her art.

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