Monday, May 10, 2021

Post 112: Upcoming Art Event: Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery May 25 Through June 29, 2021

Art Show at Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery

Location: 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, Gainesville, VA 20155
Dates: May 25 through June 29, 2021

Recently in PWAS (Prince William Art Society), we were asked if we wanted to participate in an art exhibition taking place at Sunshine Ridge Farm Winery in Gainesville. We were asked to submit 5 of our best works and they would be "juried". This meant that there was a third party person that would select the artwork that would be displayed. 

The only stipulation was that they preferred larger artwork, nothing under 12 inches on it's smallest edge. I submitted my entrees and we were notified Friday, May 7, 2021 if we were selected, and which piece(s).

Gratefully, 4 out of 5 of my pieces were selected!

These are the 4 paintings selected to show:


"No One Can Teach Riding So Well as a Horse" 18 by 24


"Saltwater Aquarium" 16 by 20, Framed


"Strutting My Peacock Stuff" 24 by 18


"Mount Everest" 16 by 20, Framed

This is so exciting! The artwork is of course for sale and they have very nice events so it is a grand opportunity to have my paintings on display!


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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA Gainesville, VA, USA

Saturday, May 1, 2021

Post 111: An Art Show in Progress Saturday May 1, 2021: Tall Oaks Community Center Woodbridge, VA

Spring Art Show Saturday May 1 2021

Where: Tall Oaks Community Center 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Woodbridge, VA
Medium: Acrylics, Oils, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Photography
Time: 10 am to 5 pm

7:30 AM Set up Artwork. Apparently, first one to get there gets choice spot...I was there earliest! 32 pieces are up for me 2 on a table.


Paintings by: Donna Liguria


Photographer: Kenneth Meardon in background


Setting up Paintings


Paintings by Donna Liguria, back wall


Paintings by Donna Liguria, back wall




Richard B. Tyler painting


Sunrise at Tall Oaks Community Center


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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA Woodbridge, VA 22191, USA

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Post 110: Get Your Etsy On!

Get Your Etsy On

If you are an artist, a creator, a maker, a painter, a cook or a writer of a book and you want to try selling on Etsy, click on the Etsy link here.

Open your OWN Etsy Shop using this link: https://etsy.me/2QQHYo9

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

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Post 109: A Painting in Progress: A House in Richmond, Virginia

A Painting in Progress: Richmond VA House

SKU: 04BH21ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 18x24 Stretched Canvas
Price: Not Available
Edition Year: 2021
Commissioned? Yes

Painting in Progress Images…

I am blessed indeed to have such a great family and friends! A neighbor has commissioned a painting based on these 2 photos below:



The preliminary work for the painting has begun: the gesso on the canvas and getting my reference photos and sketches. So the painting photos in progress will begin appearing shortly.

My brother and sister in law lived near here in Richmond for a number of years so I am familiar with the area. These old homes have so much character! What a small world that my neighbor here in Woodbridge, that her daughter lived a few streets over from where my brother did and actually worked at the same place he did for awhile.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 10:23 AM





Wednesday, May 5, 2021 7:26 PM



Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:39 PM - It is AWESOME to do the REVEAL when someone sees their finished art piece for the first time. My neighbor Lorraine commissioned "Richmond House" for her daughter for her birthday. 

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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA 871 N 22nd St, Richmond, VA 23223, USA

Monday, April 26, 2021

Post 108: PWAS Spring Art Show Lakeridge, VA Sat May 1, 2021


PWAS Spring Art Show:

When: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Time: 10am to 5pm
Where: 12298 Cotton Mill Drive, Lakeridge, VA 22192

Come by and see local Virginian artists paintings and creative works, various mediums and styles!

PWAS - Prince William Art Society https://www.princewilliamartsociety.com/

Some of my work will be there too!





and more!

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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA 12298 Cotton Mill Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192, USA

Thursday, April 22, 2021

Post 107: Spring in Occoquan, 12 x 12 Acrylic Stretched Canvas

Painting Name: Spring in Occoquan

Years ago, my mom and I came up to shop in Occoquan. There used to be a miniature dollhouse store, the Christmas shop and some really quaint stores that we loved browsing in. Both of those are long gone now...

SKU: 04BI21ACL2
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 12x12 Stretched Canvas
Framed?: Yes, Framed with a simple antique gold and black floating frame
Edition Year: 2021
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What Brought About this Painting?
One of my goals is to do some paintings of local places - around Woodbridge, Virginia and in Virginia in general. If you have seen some of my previous work (see on the Blog or on Etsy) I have painted the Marina at Belmont Bay, Great Falls National Park, Virginia Beach and the Main Beach at Blue Ridge Shores in Louisa, Virginia thus far. Now I can add Occoquan to the list! 

And what is prettier than that wee park in Occoquan as you drive onto Mill Street?!

Mamie Davis Park is right in the very quaint township of Occoquan, about 4 miles from me. Some great shops and dining experiences have come and gone over the years but its always a great place to be. 



Now, what's next on the agenda to paint!

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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Post 106: A Painting in Progress: Spring in Occoquan

Painting Name: Spring in Occoquan

I once attended a marriage ceremony in Occoquan for some Italian friends when I lived in Louisa. It took place in the gazebo. Who knew, 25-30 years later I would live so near here?

SKU: 04BI21ACL2
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 12x12 Stretched Canvas
Price: $Pending
Edition Year: 2021
Commissioned? No

Painting in Progress Images…

I do like local - Virginia, subjects and Occoquan is such a nice subject!

Mamie Davis Park is right in the very quaint township of Occoquan, about 4 miles from me. Some great shops and dining experiences have come and gone over the years but its always a great place to be. 



Wednesday, April 21, 2021 4:14 PM This little painting should move along nicely...


Wednesday, April 21, 2021 8:46 PM After spending a couple weeks on my last painting, it is kinda nice to have one coming together a lot quicker...then again, the size is a LOT smaller.

It still needs a lot of detail but its coming together I think. How many of you out there in the Blogosphere have been to Occoquan? Do you know this spot? It is very pretty for small weddings - I have been to one here before myself.



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Location: Woodbridge, VA, USA Occoquan Historic District, VA, USA
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