Post 449: Art Reception at Creative Brush Studio America the Beautiful Show

Art Reception at Creative Brush Studio America the Beautiful Show

Saturday, June 27, 2026 The grand opening of Manassas, VA's Creative Brush Studio and Gallery's new art show is up and wonderful! All 50 states are represented in artworks in oils, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media and you'll easily recognize many of the pieces. Go see this show - not to be missed!

America IS Beautiful

Area artists answered the call for the America the Beautiful art show at the Creative Brush Studio and Gallery, located at 8951 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia. The art show asked for art to be of all 50 states and the artists delivered. At least one painting per state is on display... and in often easily recognizable places.

Christine Raymond blind juried the show the previous day - there's a video showing all of the art with the artist's names obscured, ensuring the judge knew not for whom she judgeth. She awarded first, second, and third places for the show.

I found mine! Monticello! Woohoo, I think I was one of about two that represented Virginia. This painting is a part of my Historic Virginia Home Series which included Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, the Governor's Mansion, and Rosemont. I am currently working on a second Mount Vernon, this time from the front as the previous one was from the Potomac River side.

I believe at every art show I've been a part of at Creative Brush, there is a questionnaire that every visitor can fill out with very interesting questions that you simply must look at every piece of art to find the answers. It's GREAT!. It's fun and challenging.

Like how many artworks have at least one American flag? And just how tiny can a flag be in a painting, so your challenge is to really absorb an artwork. Of course, the winner will receive a very nice basket...so get to counting!

People's Choice will also be awarded, so visitors can vote on their 2 favorites during the entire show, which runs from June 27 until August 15. Stop in and see this show, say hello to Mary Reilly, the owner and any of the artists of Creative Brush that are in, and enjoy America the Beautiful. AND Vote!!

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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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