Post 319: Art at the Mill Fall 2023 and Open Space Arts - I got in!

Art at the Mill and Open Space Arts - Where My Art Is

Art at the Mill, here I come - again! Open Space Arts, I got art there! My art was accepted to appear in a couple of spots - whoo-hoooo!

Art at the Mill

What a wonderful way to start the day. The jurying process is done, my emails arrived. I got in - again! It is such an honor to be accepted into this show. For the Spring Art at the Mill, they had about 300 artists and about 1000 pieces of art juried into the show. Read that again, 1000 pieces were accepted into the show!

After a wonderful Spring Show at Art at the Mill earlier this year, 3 of my artworks were accepted to the Fall Show which begins Saturday, September 23 and will be up until October 8, 2023. Read more about this wonderful space for art, artists, and art lovers https://www.clarkehistory.org/art-mill.html

15 Tannery Lane, Millwood, Virginia 22646

Art at the Mill is an amazing art show in a wonderfully awesome location. The Mill is a live, working mill filled with artifacts as well as all kinds of artwork. It is a beautiful drive out in the rolling Virginia hills. What is also cool is that you can actually see all of the artwork that will be at the show online and see if your work sells. That part of the show will be available closer to the start date. The public is welcome to purchase online too, but they have to go to the Mill to pick it up.

Here are the three paintings of mine that were accepted for the Art at the Mill, so Clark County, here I come!

Streams Never Stay the Same 11x14 Acrylic on Canvas

Saltwater Aquarium 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas

No One Can Teach Riding So Well as a Horse 18x24 Acrylic on Canvas

Open Space Arts

15000 #140 Potomac Town Center, Woodbridge, VA 

I'm currently showing at Open Space Arts, near Wegmans. I have three pieces on display there as well. This art show will be up until August 20, 2023. I have submitted artwork to appear at the next show, "Strut Your Stuff" so no news on that as yet. Fingers crossed... Here are my pieces currently on display.

America Backs the Blue, 10x10 Acrylic on Canvas (framed)

Harkers Island, North Carolina 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas

Washington Monument Cherry Blossoms 12x24 Acrylic on Canvas

I've got a road-trip coming up! And the Art Reception at Art at the Mill was good too!

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Post 318: Latest Paintings with a North Carolina Influence

Latest Paintings with a North Carolina Influence 

After 2 trips to Harkers Island, North Carolina this spring and summer, the influence of the area is most assuredly reflected in my current art trends. And I have many more ideas in my head to do...who knows...the annual Harkers Island Decoy Festival is coming in December...There's a thought.

Have a favorite so far?

Painting Title: Better with Butter Blue Crab

SKU: 07BA23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 8x8 Stretched Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting Title: Harkers Island Magic

SKU: 07AZ23AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting Title: Sandpiper Beach Bums

SKU: 07BB23ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x12 Stretched Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

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Post 317: Harkers Island Magic

Painting Name: Harkers Island Magic

The magic of Harkers Island, North Carolina at sunset. Harkers Island is a part of the Crystal Coast which is the southern-most part of the Outer Banks. The Harkers Island Visitor Center is located on the eastern end of the island, along with the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center.

SKU: 07AZ23AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!

Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:10pm started this painting yesterday and its slow going. I took this picture (below) when I was visiting friends at Harkers Island in May 2023 and its the idea behind this painting.

Photo by Donna Liguria May 2023

Much more to come...

Thursday, July 13, 2023 7:10pm Oh, so much to do yet!

Friday, July 14, 2023 11:23am Colors upon colors - that is a sunset and water, nature really

Friday, July 14, 2023 2:42pm One of the docks under construction

Friday, July 14, 2023 3/42pm Now I'm feeling a little better with the pier in there. More tweaking...

Saturday, July 15, 2023 10:19am The seagrass is growing.

Saturday, July 15 20223 3:12pm Got a Strange Magic, oh oh -oh-oh...

Saturday, July 15, 2023 7:50pm Tweaking away!

Sunday, July 16, 2023 10:11am Birds. Ducks. Flight. Something is ALWAYS flying by on Harkers Island. Sometimes walking, often waddling. Occasionally diving or swimming by that breaks the surface of the water. If you're lucky, maybe you can catch the mermaids lounging on your dock, taking in the sunset. The birds will be flying in next on the painting.

Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:36am I was just at Harkers Island and got back Thursday, July 27 after spending a wonderful time with friends. I took many pictures - reference photos for a lot of ideas for more paintings.

The finished painting, Harkers Island Magic

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Post 316: Lightening Bug Summer

Painting Name: Lightening Bug Summer

A remembrance of summer as a kid and knowing summer was truly here when the small lights in the grass started appearing in the evening. Capturing lightening bugs (in a jar!) with their mini glows were a part of every child's summer activities.

Also, note that in my Etsy Shop, I am currently having a sale of 10% off anything $50 or up! June 28- July 10, 2023. Only a few days left! Please visit  https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt

SKU: 07AW23AC

Medium: Acrylic, Paint Maker Pen

Size: 8x10 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

What Brought About this Painting?

For a few days around the Fourth of July, I drove to Charlottesville, Virginia to visit my aunt and we sat in the backyard as the evening fell. At the first signs of those small glows lifting from the grass, an idea of a painting started on how to capture that fascination, the joy of childhood in seeing lightening bugs starting every summer evening with their small yellow flashlights.

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!

July 5, 2023 Beginnings of Lightening Bug Summer

July 6, 2023 8:31am Still drying but I think this one is done!

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Post 315: Harkers Island NC Painting

Painting Name: Harkers Island NC Painting

Blue water, blue skies, coastal breeze, birds calling, wind lifting your hair across your face, a slight smell of salty - fishy water, this all means you might be at a beach somewhere. This is a view of Harkers Island, NC from Beaufort, NC.

SKU: 06AR23AC

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2023

Framed?: No

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!

June 29, 2023 8:16pm progress thus far

Saturday, July 1, 2023 9am Nearly there...someone flew in

Sunday, July 2, 2023 7:49am A few changes you might spot. I think this baby is a wrap. What do you think?

See my other paintings of Shackleford Island, the ponies and Cape Lookout Lighthouse. I love reading your comments, add them below.

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Post 314: Duck Landing and Swan Incoming Minis

Duck Landing and Swan Incoming Minis

In a recent trip to North Carolina to visit a friend, I enjoyed sitting out on their wonderful 'extended living room' deck and watching the water, the pier, clouds and birds. The birds were especially fun to watch. Some traveling in groups - one right after the other, some raising their families.

Also, note that in my Etsy Shop, I am currently having a sale of 10% off anything $50 or up! June 28- July 10, 2023.

Painting Name: Duck Landing Mini

SKU: 06AT23ACM

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas with Mini Easel

Edition Year: 2023

Duck Landing and Swan Incoming are inspired by a recent vacation in North Carolina. These images were very close to finished when the picture was taken.

Every morning, we had to watch for the duck family. Upon arrival Mom Duck had 5 babies. The next day, only 4. But the babies following their mom around and their antics were so cute. 

And there were what we called "the teenagers". We wondered what the story was on these ducklings that wandered about every day on their own, but had no mom. They were a number of weeks older than the other batch of wee ducklings, but they were on their own.

Watching the birds that "fished" were also interesting to watch, and hear. Suddenly you would hear a large splash and see whatever bird dived in for their breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Also, the bird landings...flying in low and SPLASH! Gliding in for stop.

My plan is to do a few water and bird paintings inspired by flight, swim, and landings on the water.

Painting Name: Swan Incoming Mini

SKU: 06AS23ACM

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas with Mini Easel

Edition Year: 2023

Have a great 4th of July weekend!

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Post 313: Red Wine Glasses on Mini Easels in the Works!

Red Wine Glasses on Mini Easels in the Works!

I often look at painting these days as why paint just one? If space allows, I often have more then one painting going on and occasionally of the same subject. Here are a couple of my latest mini paintings, with the red wine glasses in progress.

Also, note that in my Etsy Shop, I am currently having a sale of 10% off anything $50 or up! 

Painting Name: Red Wine Glass 1

I like a challenge when painting - usually. Glass and reflections are/or can be a challenge. Clear glass, liquid, transparency are all interesting explorations. And its definitely too early in the day to break open a bottle of wine but I can try to paint one or two.

Red Wine Glass 1 on the left and Red Wine Glass 2 on the right...watch the mini painting progress in pictures below. Follow my blog and comments are welcome!

SKU: 06AU23ACM

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas with Mini Easel

Edition Year: 2023

Now I have this video stuck in my head...

UB40 - Red, Red Wine...goes to my head...

Painting Name: Red Wine Glass 2

The second glass will be on a tilt, let's see how this one turns out.

SKU: 06AV23ACM

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas with Mini Easel

Edition Year: 2023

See the Paintings in Progress Images…

June 29, 2023 10:44am The wine is poured, care for a glass? Still working on these guys.

June 29, 2023 11:42am Wine splash

Update 2:07pm - and these minis are done!

Red Wine Glass 1

Red Wine Glass 2

Are you a red wine fan or white wine? Maybe a Rose? Been to any nice wineries lately?

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Let me know if you like my paintings and if 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, My Website at https://DonnaLiguriaArt.com, or go to Donna Liguria Art on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt to shop my available Artwork.

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