Post 333: Creative Brush Small Artworks Show

Painting Name: Creative Brush Small Artworks Show

Creative Brush Studio's Holiday Small Works Show will be from December 3 to December 24th, 2023, at 8951 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110. The art reception is Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 2-6pm. 

I was surprised and honored to have all 3 of my art pieces accepted! Here are 3 of the total of 5 Virginia Historic Home Series that I have painted since 2022, and these 2 were entered for the Small Works Show:

Gunston Hall Virginia Historic Home Series 11x14 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Monticello Virginia Historic Home Series 11x14 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Mount Vernon Virginia Historic Home Series 11x14 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

The other 2 paintings included the Virginia Historic Home Series were the Governor's Mansion in Richmond and Rosemont in Berryville, Virginia (unavailable). I've considered doing more - alas - time! Although in DC, I also just got a commission for the White House at Christmas in the snow. Woohoo! White on white - a challenge! 

I hope you go by and see my friends at Creative Brush in Manassas and stop in for the reception!

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Post 276: Art Updates, Where Donna Liguria's Art is Now

Art Updates, Where Donna Liguria's Art is Now

I'd like to say I'm all over the place, but that wouldn't technically be quite right. I am definitely in a few places at the moment though. From Stonebridge and into Manassas, I've got some art around the neighborhood.

Open Space Arts at Stonebridge

Beginning on November 2 and running until November 20 is the Open Space Arts "Harvest of Artists" art show at 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA. The art show will be local PWC artists, 18 and older from all over the area including some of the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) artists.

So if you are in Prince William County, come on by the art gallery at the Stonebridge Shopping Center where Wegman's is - we are right across the street from DSW. The gallery is open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-7pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Here is a few samples from some artwork I will have on display:

"A Day at Blue Ridge Shores" 24x24 Acrylic

"A Bolt of Light in the Dark" 9x12 Acrylic (this one is no longer on display)

"Charcuterie Board" 16x20 Acrylic

"Mercury Glass Flower Arrangement" 16x20 Acrylic (This one is no longer on display)

"Saltwater Aquarium" 16x20 Acrylic

In Manassas, Virginia

Just a hop down the road in Historic downtown Manassas are some wonderful spaces for the arts, actually Manassas LOVES the arts and artists! Art is everywhere you look! And I'm in a few of the spots at the moment!

Grounds Central Station

On Main Street in Manassas is a wonderful coffee shop, called Grounds Central Station at 9360 Main St, Manassas, VA 20110. Step inside and get a beverage of choice and see the Paint! Manassas art show submissions from the p-ART-ners Network - local artists were tasked with painting things within the Historical Manassas downtown area. The artwork was juried in on October 24 and will be judged and awarded on Friday, November 4, 2022. The artwork is for sale as well and will be up until November 21.

I painted 2 Manassas locations, as per below, from the early morning of October 8 for the Artist Inventory sale that took place. It was a beautiful but very cool morning with the sun just coming up.

"Sunrise at Historic ARTFactory in Manassas" 11x14 Acrylic

"Sunrise at Historic Manassas Train Station" 16x20 Acrylic

Lovejoy Gallery

Directly above Grounds Central Station is a new gallery set to open November 4, called Lovejoy Gallery on Main at 9358 Main Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110.

The Gallery Walk art event takes place on Friday, November 4 and I have 4 pieces of art at Lovejoy. Here is what you will see of mine in person if you go (and please do):

"No One Can Teach Riding So Well As A Horse" 18x24 Acrylic

"Rose Garden Walk" Acrylic

"Streams Never Stay the Same" 11x14 Acrylic

"Strutting My Peacock Stuff" 18x24 Acrylic

Centerfuse

On November 4, the plan is to also be at Centerfuse at 9071 Center Street, Manassas with the Manassas Art Guild (MAG). One busy evening!

Creative Brush Studio

And finally at the Creative Brush Studio at 951 Center St, Manassas, VA 20110, they are currently celebrating their 5th annual Small Works Art Show that is set to begin November 4 with a grand opening reception Sunday, November 6. This show is set to run until December 24th.

"Mahogany Humidor 2" 8x10 Acrylic

Yes, yes, please everyone get out there and check ALL the spots out! We artists just love it when you take a few moments to see what we create. I'll be that blur dashing by Friday evening in Manassas.

And remember to support your local arts!

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Post 216: Art is All Over Prince William County

Art All Over Prince William County

I have dabbled in art throughout my life but only in the last year+ have I taken a career in art more seriously and continuously. That has led me to discovering the art life in and around Prince William County, which may be viewed by some as sort of an under the radar art scene to a degree. Do you agree?

Nonetheless, there is a LOT of Art going on in PWC and a LOT of very extremely talented people. This is what and who I have discovered so far.

Prince William Art Society

I joined PWAS in March 2021 after finding it on Facebook. I had passed Tackett's Mill for years, and never knew there was an art gallery called Clearbrook Center of the Arts on the back, lower side of the shopping center. Seeing an art event on Facebook, I popped in the door of Clearbrook, went to a PWAS meeting, and sent in my check to join. 

Since joining, I have participated in my first art show -ever- in May 2021 (Spring Art Show at Tall Oaks Community Center in Lake Ridge, VA), have had my art hanging continuously at Clearbrook, displayed at Arts Alive, been juried into several art shows including the Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery Art Show, participated in the Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show, the Fall Tall Oaks Art Show, and more recently at Stonebridge - Potomac Town Center Open Space Art. All while starting some great friendships with other artists and I have learned a lot.

I've also become the Social Media Chair for PWAS recently. We've launched the PWAS Blog on September 1, 2021 called Artistry Spin. So besides promoting my own Blog DonnasCavePaintings https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/ and website Donna Liguria Art https://donnaliguriaart.com/ we push all of the below:

PWAS Facebook

PWAS Instagram

PWAS Pinterest

PWAS Twitter.

https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/

PWAS meets once a month on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm at Tall Oaks Community Center 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192

Clearbrook Center of the Arts

Prince William Art Society are the 'artists in residence' at the Clearbrook gallery. As long as you are an artist in good standing at PWAS and you follow some basic rules on how to hang your art, members can display their artwork there. The gallery changes out the artwork/theme bimonthly and the Changeover dates and any directions are emailed out to the group prior to that time as well as posted on the PWAS Blog Artistry Spin

Clearbrook Center of the Arts

https://clearbrookcenterofthearts.org/

2230 B Tackett’s Mill Drive

Lake Ridge, VA 22192

PWAS Members volunteer some time per month to help at the gallery.

Prince William County Art Council 

I joined the PWCAC in June 2021. Arts Alive, sponsored by PWCAC, was a fantastic event for my artwork to be seen, and purchased. PWCAC is also sponsoring the Stonebridge Open Space Art gallery along with JBG Smith which just extended the show for 2 more weeks until Dec 12th.

Herb Williams is the Arts Recreation Specialist with the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism and is dedicated to building a larger membership base and a much stronger awareness of the Arts throughout Prince William County for all of the types of art.

PWCAC holds Zoom meetings once a month on about the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30.

https://pwcartscouncil.org/

Manassas Art Guild

Joining MAG in October of this year was my latest art group with some great people as well. I was able to take part in the Fall Gallery Walk in Manassas with other Art Guild members, some of which are also PWAS members. MAG members have various art events and art hanging in local businesses around Manassas throughout the year.

MAG holds their meetings at Creative Brush Studio on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm.

https://www.manassasartguild.com/

Creative Brush Studio

And through MAG, I met the wonderful ladies at Creative Brush Studio - owned Mary Reilly and Christine Reilly Raymond. Their studio offers a fine art gallery for art purchase, various shows through the year, classes and more.

So far, I have taken part in 2 juried events:

Best of the Region 4 sponsored by p-ART-ners, this show ran from October to November.

Creative Brush Studio Small Works Show and Sale

The Small Works Show is continuing until Dec 24th. I can't wait for what's next!

Creative Brush is found at 8951 and 8953 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110 

http://www.creativebrush.com/

P-ART-Ners

I have not joined p-ART-ners but have met some of the wonderful folks associated with the group.

https://www.facebook.com/pARTnersOnline

Stonebridge Open Space Art

The PWCAC and JBG Smith are sponsoring Open Space Art at Stonebridge which has been  a wonderful opportunity for local artists! The space is beautiful and a lot of people are discovering that Prince William County DOES indeed have an interest in the visual arts and the artists that do what they do. 

The Stonebridge gallery was originally supposed to run the weekend after Thanksgiving: November 26 - 28 but JBG Smith group loved 'what we did with the place"! So they extended the show until December 12th! It will be open Friday to Sunday each weekend from 12 to 6pm. 

We have met so many people over the weekend that literally did not know that anything "Art" was going on in the county!

This may sound like a lot and in a way it all is. Am I just scrapping the surface of what is in Prince William County or have I covered the art scene in the county? Apparently there is also the West PWC and the East PWC too, so maybe there are more groups.

And then its learning all the ways to get involved with art online! There is a TON to learn.

Nonetheless, building these great relationships with these art groups and studios AND with all the wonderful people that come to view what everyone has created - well, this is enriching my life. Yes, Virginia, there is ART in NOVA.

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Post 215: Small Works Show and Sale at Creative Brush Studio in Manassas

Creative Brush Studio Small Works Show and Sale in Manassas, Virginia

Today, November 28, 2021, the Sunday after Thanksgiving is now called "Artists Sunday". We have Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Artists Sunday and Cyber Monday - all geared toward the big Christmas gift-giving push and countdown to December 25. 

Artists Sunday in my opinion, is the more enjoyable one. Sure, the art is for sale, but it is also free to view and admire the art presented by local artists - ALL over the country. Here in Prince William County, many of our local art groups, art galleries and shows are getting the word out to support the arts, small business, and shop local - a great combo.

Celebrate the Art at Creative Brush Studio

Creative Brush Studio, located at 8951 and 8953 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110 and online at

http://www.creativebrush.com/smallworks/index.html is now displaying art by approximately 35 artists - called "Small Works Show and Sale". Meaning that all the works are under 11x14. 

I have 2 paintings at this show! The Small Works Show is on until December 24 - but get by there as soon as you can - the treasures are for sale after all, and your favorite may get sold!

My small 6x6 "A Slice of Cherry Pie" is above.

Taking a photo does not do the art justice. You have to see it in person to truly enjoy the experience that is art.

Today is Artists Sunday

Artists Sunday, the Sunday after Thanksgiving (Nov 28, 2021), is dedicated to supporting local artists and recognizing the impact they have in enriching our lives, communities, and the economy. Consumers are encouraged to shop with local artists, creators and makers and purchase creative, handcrafted items and artistic experiences for the holidays. Artists Sunday follows Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, prior to Cyber Monday. Supporters include thousands of individual artists, economic development agencies, commercial galleries, and non-profit organizations across the country, making Artists Sunday one of earth’s largest art events. Participation is free. To learn more about Artists Sunday and promoting commerce with artists, please visit http://ArtistsSunday.com/         

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Post 189: Best of the Region 4 Entry

PWAS Members Entered in the Best of the Region 4

Creative Brush is once again hosting the Best of the Region 4, which is sponsored by p-ART-ners and the Manassas Art Guild. The Best of the Region is a juried event with selections being made in the week or so to come.

All Entries are on Display Here

A Photo Album of all the entries is here at this link:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=pARTnersOnline&set=a.2265576783585428

In the album, the artists have submitted up to 4 pieces of their artwork and the album has grouped them together at this time. The artist initials are given with the artwork details, but obviously many names are on the artwork itself. See if you can pick out my four entries too!

https://www.facebook.com/pARTnersOnline

For more information: http://www.p-ART-ners.org/

The selected artwork will need to be delivered by October 8-9, 3 to 5 pm. Pick up will be November 19-20 between 3 to 5 pm. Location: Creative Brush Studio, 8951 Center Street, Manassas.

Best of the Region 4 Opening Reception

https://www.facebook.com/events/432624671474788

This event will have a reception and award ceremony on October 17, 2 to 6 pm. PWAS is REPRESENTED!

Prince William Art Society is a non-profit group of artists in Prince William County, celebrating its 50th year in 2021!

Do you like my paintings? Do you need a handmade, original painting for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member? If you want to commission me to do a painting for you, please contact me through this blog, on Facebook, or go to Donna Liguria Art on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt to shop my available Artwork.

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