Post 338: Virginia and DC Local Paintings by Donna Liguria

Collection of Local Paintings by Donna Liguria - VA, DC 

Painting my favorite local spots and where I have lived and visited has been a walk down memory lane at times. I've painted Monticello in Charlottesville; Virginia Beach, the Governor's Mansion in Richmond up to Gunston Hall in Lorton and Mount Vernon in Alexandria. From Rosemont in Berryville and Great Falls in McLean, and the ArtFactory and Train Station in Manassas, then on to see the sites in Washington DC, my paint brushes have captured some favorite places. Then living in Blue Ridge Shores in Louisa, Virginia brings forth its own memories of growing up there.

Local Art

Here is a look at most of my Virginia and Washington DC paintings. Some were sold and/or commissioned and prints are available, while some sold at various art shows or on my Etsy shop. There is usually a story behind each one.

"Blue Heron at Blue Ridge Shores" (SOLD)- 15x30 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Blue Ridge Shores, Louisa, Virginia. I did several versions of this painting, with version 3 being a Commission.

Blue Heron at Blue Ridge Shores 2

Local art includes the local teams too! I've done a few variations of this mini 3x4 Capitals Hockey paintings on stretched canvas with mini easel, including Ovi

"Cherry Blossoms, An Annual DC Event" (SOLD) - 12x16 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Washington DC. Commissioned painting. Prints are available on Etsy

"Great Falls National Park in McLean, Virginia" (SOLD) - 11x14 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; McLean, Virginia. Prints are available on Etsy

"Washington DC Cherry Blossom Explosion" (SOLD) - 11x14 Acrylic on Stretched Canvas; Washington DC

"White House Having a White Christmas" (SOLD) - 12x16 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Washington DC. This was a Commissioned painting but Prints are available on Etsy

"Main Beach at Blue Ridge Shores" (SOLD) - 16x20 Acrylic on Stretched Canvas. This painting is where I grew up in Louisa, Virginia. Prints are available on Etsy. See blog post  Blue Ridge Shores as it Once Was for some more 3x4 minis. See also the post, Growing Up Blue Ridge Shores

"A Day at Blue Ridge Shores" - 24x24 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Blue Ridge Shores, Louisa, Virginia. There was an old stairway coming down a steep hill on one side of the lake that was falling apart from age and I wanted to capture that rickety walk down to the pier with a blue heron flying by. 

"Marina at Belmont Bay, Occoquan, Virginia" - 16x20 Acrylic on Stretched Canvas. The painting and prints are available on Etsy

"Governor's Mansion, Richmond Historic VA Home Series" - 11x14 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Richmond, Virginia. The painting and prints are available on Etsy

"Gunston Hall Historic VA Home Series" - 11x14 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Lorton, Virginia. The painting and prints are available on Etsy

"Sunrise at Historic Manassas ArtFactory" - 11x14 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Manassas, Virginia. The painting and prints are available on Etsy

"Monticello Charlottesville Historic VA Home Series" - 11x14 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Charlottesville, Virginia. The wonderful home of Thomas Jefferson that sits above what I call the big little town of Charlottesville, Virginia. The painting and prints are available on Etsy

"Mount Vernon Historic VA Home Series" - 11x14 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Alexandria, Virginia. The home of our nation's first president, George Washington. The painting and prints are available on Etsy

A mini 3x4 painting of the gazebo in Occoquan, Virginia

A mini 3x4 painting of the museum in Occoquan, Virginia

"Rosemont Historic VA Home Series" (Not Available) - 11x14 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Berryville, Virginia. Make note of the tray on the wall with champagne glasses, a bucket of ice and a champagne bottle. Prints are available on Etsy

"Spring in Occoquan, Virginia" - 12x12 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas

"The Fish Aren't Biting at the Lake" - 16x20 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Blue Ridge Shores, Louisa, Virginia. Note the fish at the bottom left next to the pier...they are looking at the guy in the boat - perhaps giggling.

"Sunrise at Historic Manassas Train Station" - 16x20 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Manassas, Virginia. This painting won first place in the 2022 P-Art-Ners Paint! Manassas contest. The painting and prints are available on Etsy See also Paint! Manassas

"Washington Monument Amongst the Cherry Blossoms" - 12x24 Acrylic on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas; Washington DC

"Virginia Beach" - 11x14 Acrylic on Stretched Canvas

I just posted a collection of paintings based on Harkers Island, North Carolina including Shackleford Banks, the ponies, Cape Lookout Lighthouse and more. Be sure and check out that series too. See https://donnascavepainting.blogspot.com/2024/01/post-337-harkers-island-cape-lookout.html 

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Post 270: A Weekend in Occoquan

A Weekend in Occoquan 

The alarm goes off at about 5 am and artists all around Prince William County open their eyes and think, "It's Occoquan Arts and Crafts Festival today!" Breakfast - check, car loaded - check, artist inventory list - check, water - check, snacks? In Occoquan along with COFFEE! 

Out the door we go to the PURPLE Lot at Tackett's Mill. That's the thing with Occoquan festivals, the getting in and out during the weekend. With much relief, Tony Muller picked up Richard Tyler, Staci Blanchard and I at the purple lot. It pays to have friends and PWAS members at or near Occoquan!

The Prince William Art Society Booth 34 and 35 

At the opposite end of Union Street this year, on the corner of Commerce and Union, the PWAS members set up the tents (2) and the gridwalls, tables and break out their art, with stars in our eyes....Maybe dollar signs...

Anyway, here are some pictures of the wonderful weekend we had. Saturday was glorious. Perfect weather. Sunday threatened rain but actually held off although a thundering roll quickly closed down the show about 3:00.

Nine PWAS members woke up early to head to Occoquan this year - Richard Tyler, Ana Quispe, Tony Muller, Ken Meardon, Kelly Haneklau, Staci Blanchard, Luiz Munoz, Kyryhan Rodriguez, and I (Donna Liguria). That's our story and we are sticking to it.

My little corner of the gridwall world

Donna Liguria Art - lots of small works, Pinata was the first to go to a new home

Donna Liguria Art Mini City had a good weekend and broke out all the minis on Sunday

Luis setting up his artwork

Luis' artwork

Tent Back Row set up with Kelly

Kelly and Donna's artwork

Prince William Art Society front of tent artwork - Ana Quispe, Kelly Haneklau and Richard Tyler's artwork just inside

Looking down Union Street toward Mill Street

"Comeon in and see the artwork by 9 local PWC artists!" Where is Austun Cherry when you need him? 

Kelly Haneklau x 2

The artwork of Staci Blanchard, Kyryhan and Kelly

Luis setting up his artwork

Staci and Ken at the ready

Ana Quispe and Ken Meardon artwork

Tony Muller's photography artwork

Ken Meardon setting up his artwork

Kelly Haneklau and I were on the back row of the tent

We had a fun weekend, a lot of laughs, especially with the discovery of slushy drinks! A special thanks to Tony Muller and his friend Kyrian and his kids - they were all so much fun and so helpful with the show. We saw many friends, family, PWAS members, neighbors and met so many more. Maybe the Spring Occoquan show....? 

By the way, anyone else go by and try that Chocolate Sauce booth?

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Post 268: Occoquan Arts and Crafts and Open Space Arts 2022

Open Space Arts and Occoquan Arts and Crafts Sept 2022

Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration at Open Space Arts

The art gallery Open Space Arts (OSA) at Stonebridge - 15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA announces our latest art show, "Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration". The show will open Sept 21, 2022 with a reception on Friday, September 23, 2022 (open to the public!) and will run until October 16, 2022.

Come by and see all of the wonderful, colorful art on display!

"Flamenco Ruffles" by Donna Liguria (bottom right)

"Purple Ribbon Skirt"  and "Castanets" both 16x20 Acrylics by Donna Liguria

"Fiery Flamenco" 16x20 Acrylic by Donna Liguria

Occoquan Arts and Crafts Show Sept 24 and 25, 2022

Going back to Occoquan to enjoy the weekend at the annual Occoquan Arts and Crafts show with the Prince William Art Society. We will be on the corner of Mill Street and Union Street - spaces 34 and 35 so look for us! LOTS of great art by local artists! Lots of small works, prints and maybe a few return art pieces!

We look forward to seeing you there!

"Belmont Bay Marina, Occoquan, VA" by Donna Liguria

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Post 190: Saturday, September 25 Day 1 of Occoquan Arts and Crafts

Saturday, September 25 Day 1 of Occoquan Arts and Crafts

You could not put in a request for the beautiful weekend of weather we are having for this year's Occoquan Arts and Crafts in Occoquan, Virginia. Saturday was gorgeous and Sunday promises to be just as nice.

Booths 50 and 51 on Union Street

The PWAS (Prince William Art Society) booths are located on the corner of Union Street and Mill Street in front of Reclaimed Treasures

"Easy" by the Commodores, while you browse the pictures because of course, it's Sunday Morning.

Stacie and Ana 

Andrea 

Andrea posted pics to Social Media!

AND A SPECIAL THANKS TO MITZIE!

Reclaimed Treasures at199 Union Street, Occoquan, VA - a big shoutout! She was invaluable to us for this event! Thank you so much Mitzie!

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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