Sunday, October 3, 2021

Post 192: The Seasons of a Pink Dogwood Tree

Mini Paintings: The Seasons of a Pink Dogwood Tree

A mini series of mini paintings based on the seasons of a pink Dogwood tree.



A Dogwood in Spring

The pink blooms of the Dogwood Tree, the Virginia state flower AND tree are in bloom. The white dogwood, the pink, the deeper pink varieties, all speckle the tree lines, forests and yards with their glorious flowers.


Mini painting of a pink dogwood blooming

SKU: 09DZ21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26 with Mini Easel
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No

A Dogwood in Summer

Blooms give way to the greenery of the summer, and the berries.

SKU: 09EA21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26 with Mini Easel
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No

A Dogwood in Fall

The greenery of summer is slipping away, the red-green and red-brown of fall has over taken the dogwood.

SKU: 09EB21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26 with Mini Easel
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No

A Dogwood in Winter

The dogwood slumbers through the winter, dreaming of the Spring.

SKU: 09EC21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26 with Mini Easel
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No

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Saturday, October 2, 2021

Post 191: The PWAS Fall Tall Oaks Community Center Art Show Saturday, October 2, 2021

The PWAS Fall Tall Oaks Community Center Art Show Saturday, October 2, 2021

Lots of art fans stopped in to see the art on display by the Prince William Art Society (PWAS) today (Saturday, October 2, 2021) at the Tall Oaks Community Center on Cotton Mill Drive in Lake Ridge. Another beautiful day for some fine art!



















To be continued...

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Sunday, September 26, 2021

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!


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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

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:

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!

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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Thursday, September 16, 2021

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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Saturday, September 4, 2021

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?


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Friday, September 3, 2021

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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