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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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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Post 188: The Herb Series - 4x4 Acrylic Small Herb Paintings

Painting Name: The Herb Series

The Herb Series 1: Basil

Basil is to me, the best of the herbs, a gift from the heavens, a MUST have with a home-grown red, ripe tomato. Oh, the fresh mozzarella with a good olive oil and fresh tomatoes has to have basil with it. Spaghetti sauce without basil? Unheard of and an insult. Basil pesto sauce? Yes, please! 

SKU: 09DU21ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x4 Stretched Canvas

Price: $30.00

Edition Year: 2021

Framed?: No

What Brought About this Painting?

Happy little Herb paintings are a nice way to decorate spots in and around kitchens, breakfast nooks, etc. Bob Ross can have his "happy little trees", I like my "Happy Little Herbs". 

Although it is sad and I mourn at the end of the summer when the basil, which is only an annual, gets touchy when the cold starts to creep in. Basil, so tender-hearted, does not like the cold. I gather him up and either dry him for later of make something of him to save over the winter, looking forward to the next garden planting.

The Herb Series 2: Oregano

Oregano is another Happy Little Herb in my Herb Series. Another important Herb, especially in Italian cooking - AND in Herb Gardens. Especially nice is the multitude of types and that they come back every year! LOVE my perennials!

SKU: 09DV21ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x4 Stretched Canvas

Price: $30.00

Edition Year: 2021

Framed?: No

Commissioned? No

The Herb Series 3: Golden Sage

I usually have sage in my Herb Garden but I don't use it as much as some other Herbs. Golden Sage is more of -there- because its so pretty. When cooking a chicken or a turkey, that is typically when the sage gets used.

SKU: 09DW21ACG

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 4x4 Stretched Canvas

Price: $30.00

Edition Year: 2021

Framed?: No

Commissioned? No

There are a lot of other Herbs that may get painted in my Herb Series, as always, we shall see how the painting goes and if they happen too.

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Post 187: Let's Go See the Hobbits

Painting Name: Let's Go See the Hobbits

I don't know about you but I have always been a "Hobbit", "Lord of the Rings", JRR Tolkien fan. One of my goals as an artist, is to paint a variety of movie themed paintings, making a Hobbit hole, a necessity on canvas.

SKU: 09DT21ACL2

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 8x10 Stretched Canvas

Price: SOLD

Edition Year: 2021

Framed?: No

Commissioned? No

Check availability and Prints on my Etsy Shop

What Brought About this Painting?

My first movie themed painting was the Ruby Slippers from the Wizard of Oz (SOLD). The second was a scene from "Singing in the Rain". So, this third one is is Bilbo and Frodo's house in the Shire, also known as a Hobbit hole. If you have seen the movies or read the books, you KNOW what the Shire is, and who the Hobbits are.

Monday, September 6, 2021 9:45 AM: Let's Go See the Hobbits

Painting in Progress Images…

Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:18am Progress thus far. A lot of green in the Shire.

Saturday, September 4, 2021 10:34am We'll get to go up the path and knock on the door soon.

Saturday, September 4, 2021 2:13pm Can't you picture the pitter patter of little furry feet?

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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Post 186: Stop and Smell the Roses 8x3 Acrylic on Canvas

Painting Name: Stop and Smell the Roses

Stop and Smell the Roses, 8x8 acrylic on canvas, will be very similar to another painting I did, called "White Fenced Garden", which recently sold.

SKU: 09DS21ACL2

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 8x8 Stretched Canvas

Edition Year: 2021

Framed?: No

Check availability and Prints on my Etsy Shop

What Brought About this Painting?

My similar painting recently sold, which was great. Interestingly, it had the most views of any of my paintings, especially on Etsy, but I actually sold it at Clearbrook Center of the Arts, in Lake Ridge, VA at Tackett's Mill. This one will be 8x8, where the previous version as 6x6.

Saturday, September 4, 2021 9:01am Picture is not as clear as it should be, will have to retake it

See the Painting in Progress Images…

First update Friday, Sept 3, 2021 2:12pm - Roughed in

Friday, September 3, 2021 7:09 pm

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Post 185: Local Art in Northern Virginia Every Weekend

Clearbrook Center of the Arts: Artist Residents Display Art in Virginia

The Prince William Art Society (PWAS) displays original artwork every weekend at the Clearbrook Center of the Arts at Tackett's Mill in Northern Virginia located at:

2230 B Tackett's Mill Drive
Lake Ridge, VA 22192 

Clearbrook is in the shopping center on the lower back side where the Mill is and near the Bee Store. 

Every weekend, the gallery is open to the public from 1 to 4 pm and all of the artwork is made by local artists here in Prince William County, Virginia. There are many styles, sizes and subjects and of course, the artists have their work for sale as well. 

We would love to have you come by and visit, its free to and please ask about PWAS - especially if you are a local artist too and we can tell you all about the group!

Photo by Ana Quispe, member of PWAS

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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Post 184: Peacock Face Mini Acrylic

Painting Name: Peacock Face

Some might argue about the most beautiful of birds - wouldn't peacocks be included in the argument?

SKU: 08DP21ACM

Medium: Acrylic

Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas

Price: SOLD

Edition Year: 2021

Framed?: No

Commissioned? No

Includes Mini Easel

What Brought About this Painting?

I am also thinking the male peacock KNOWs how beautiful a bird he is!

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