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 269: Guess this Painting!

Can You Guess the Name of this Painting as it Progresses?

Let's see who can figure out what this painting is. I've only told one person what I might paint for a certain event so he/she shouldn't guess. You know who you are...

Leave a comment and guess what it is!

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 1:33pm

Photo 1 - any guesses?

Thursday, Sept 22, 2022 9:07am

Photo 2 - Play the Jeopardy music...come on, guess away...

Friday, Sept 23, 2022 

Photo 3 - Any ideas?

Photo 4 - Don't tell me I have to give you hints!

Photo 5 - OK OK Someone has to have guessed by now!

September 27, 2022 Photo 6

Well now, Prince doesn't look like Prince yet and the Obamas don't look like the Obamas yet but here is the progress. Some will know where this is - if you are familiar with DC. This is in preparation, I hope of February's art show on Black History month at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge. Now do you know what this is?

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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 267: Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night (Blues)

Painting Name: Inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night Blues

Tentatively in January 2023 the art show at Open Space Arts will be "After the Master's Style"

SKU: 09BA22AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Price: SOLD

Edition Year: 2022

SOLD

Prints available on my Etsy Shop

My Starry Night Blues Inspired by Vincent van Gogh, my acrylic painting

What Brought About this Painting?

Tentatively in January 2023 at Open Space Arts at Stonebridge, we will have an art show called "After the Master's Style". This piece is my version of Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night.

Painting in Progress Images…

My version is a deeper, brighter blue than the original and of course, no one can do van Gogh better than VVG. But I like my version!

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Post 266: Mahogany Humidor 1 and 2

Painting Name: Mahogany Humidor 1 and 2

I have occasionally looked at the canvas as being the object I am painting. What I mean is just like my most recent painting, "Charcuterie Board", the canvas is the board with all the meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts and everything else placed on the board. Not so long ago, I painted 2 "Gold Boxes" where the boxes look like a small glittery gold gift box with a bow on them. What I'm getting at is this canvas is now a cigar humidor.

Mahogany Humidor 1

SKU: 08AY22ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 8x10 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas

Price: $ 

Edition Year: 2022

Framed?: No

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Mahogany Humidor 2

SKU: 08AZ22ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 8x10 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas

Price: $

Edition Year: 2022

Framed?: No

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What Brought About this Painting?

Sometimes a painting sells (thankfully) and I consider painting something else in the same theme. "Bourbon and Cigar" went on to a new home - I really liked that painting! Definitely a masculine feel to it of course. It was received very well at Open Space Arts - I know several people considered it, so that just feels like I need a similar themed painting, especially with Christmas and Arts Alive coming.

So this painting will be a glass-topped mahogany cigar humidor. Watch it has it progresses.

Painting in Progress Images…

Paintings never look good when they first start. The unfortunate thing about blog posts is that the first image on the blog is what naturally shows when you post on most social sites. I wonder if some people see "my latest painting of an artwork in progress" and that initial photo in all its unglorified dignity is all they see and they don't see the final product... Anyway, not something I can fuss with at the moment I suppose unless I reorganize the blog post later. Something to consider.

Saturday, August 20, 2022 10:51pm Mahogany Humidor 1

Sunday, August 21, 2022 10:32am 

I decided to do a second one, August 26, 22 Mahogany Humidor 2

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Post 265: Charcuterie Board

Painting Name: Charcuterie Board

They say, "Don't go grocery shopping on an empty stomach". I think the same could pretty much be said when painting, but along these lines, "when painting food, make sure you eat a good meal(s) while you are painting it". Good golly, Miss Molly, I am hungry!

SKU: 08AX22AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Price: Check my Etsy Shop

Edition Year: 2022

Framed?: No

Prints available on my Etsy Shop

What Brought About this Painting?

Sometimes I wake up in the morning with a subject in my head to paint. For whatever reason, I woke up with "cheese". And what's a great way to have cheese? A charcuterie board. You know the song from Julie Andrews, "These Are a Few of My Favorite Things". Well, there ya go. And the farther the painting gets, the more I want to rummage the cheese section at Wegmans.

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses! I started the background yesterday, Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Let's see how far I can get today...

Thursday, August 18, 2022 5:24 AM Progress! The board is filling up.

Thursday, August 18, 2022 1;20pm 

Thursday, August 18, 2022 7:52 pm I think its  done. I'll have to eyeball it again in the morning to make sure.

So who is coming over to help me eat all this?

Friday, August 19, 2022 8:27am - With the am light shining on "Charcuterie Board" I added some mostly tiny tweaks. (Morning rays of sunshine on the canvas are not painted on.)

Varnish and a wire up next and Charcuterie Board is ready to hang!

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Post 264: Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration Coming in September/October at Open Space Arts

Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration Coming in September/October at Open Space Arts

Painting Name: Purple Ribbon Dress

A new Call for Art is out for an upcoming art show at Open Space Arts for the Hispanic Heritage Art Celebration show scheduled for September 21 - October 16, 2022. In preparation for this show, I've got a few things to submit, we'll see if they make it into the show.

SKU: 08AW22AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2022

Framed?: No

Prints Available? Yes

What Brought About this Painting?

The colors of the women's dresses in the festivals! That calls my attention - the swirling, flowing skirts with ribbons, lace, ruffles. 

Purple Ribbon Dress 16x20 Acrylic by Donna Liguria

My other painting prepared for this art show in September/October:

"Castanets" 16x20 Acrylic by Donna Liguria

"Piñata" 9x12 Acrylic by Donna Liguria

"Flamenco Ruffles" 11x14 Acrylic by Donna Liguria

"Fiery Flamenco" 16x20 Acrylic by Donna Liguria

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