August 2009 Newsletter - Portraits by M Theresa Brown

We hope August finds everyone enjoying their summer and all the good things that come with it! In NC, we have had unusual low humidity mornings through July which have made sitting on the front porch early in the morning, an enjoyable experience! On such mornings I can usually work on the computer, coffee in hand, with all 5 dogs sprawled somewhere at my feet. There are a lot of plants on the front porch so I might see a nose poking out from behind one or a tail here and there. But for the most part the dogs will lay quietly until around 7:30 or so. Then their internal breakfast alarm really kicks in.
Our Rottweiler, DaVinci, is actually a lap dog trapped in a big dog body. Pavlov's salivating dog experiments had nothing on this dog. He is obsessed with food. If it was possible to levitate food from your plate and pop it into his mouth, it would have happened by now. The intensity of his dedicated staring is admirable. When the restless signs start, I have to stop what I am doing (as in creating this newsletter) and feed everyone. But oh well, where would we be without our dogs?

Those who follow us on Facebook also know that we welcomed tiny twin doelings into the world on August 5. One of the two pygmy does we had purchased in May became huge in July and after the former owner confirmed that an Alpine “could” have bred her, we knew. So now, just a few days later, Taffy and Hershy are leaping and spinning and cavorting all over the pasture. There is nothing cuter! And another subject for Steve to paint.

"John's River Gorge"

Blowing Rock NC

"Blowing Rock CharityHorse Show"

Original Painting by Theresa for the shows posters and t-shirts

Foggy Day at Blowing Rock

What’s New in the Art Studio

We just returned from two weeks at the Blowing Rock shows. Beautiful location, beautiful walk just up the road to the “Wall” which overlooks the John's River Gorge and Grandfather Mountain. Steve sat at and painted the view the last two nights of the show. This lovely plein air, 12 x 36 oil is the view from this wall. Stunning views which change by the minute.

We convinced the show photographer, Catherine Cammett (with a little more persuation from board member, Doug Beach) to take the time and go see it. Her next day response was “Oh my God! All these years I have been coming to Blowing Rock and I never knew that was there!”. Isn't it fun to share a gorgeous spot with friends?

We needed the spot mainly because this year the lovely cool temperate days were alternated with some seriously rainy days. The rain was intense enough for a few days to add to the drama of parked cars slowly beginning to slide down the hill! When the fog came, it brought with it that muffled, vision diminished world that only a mountain fog can create!

Steve's views from our tent were limited to a few yards but not to worry, he painted that as well! I created this years artwork for the BRCHS Posters and T-shirts and it was fun having people come to me to sign their posters. Sort of celebrity like :-).

RECENT PAINTINGS
by Steve

Steve’s 100 paintings in a 100 days art project continues on! Remember, each charming little 4 x 6 oil sold in this project benefits Danny and Ron's rescue! Sign up for his special blog and join him on his unique journey of art, discovery and giving!

Theresa's second studio at the Cotton Company in downtown historic Wake Forest is going strong. It is a good mix of gallery and convenience for our portrait clients. A complete series of our portraits are displayed in the studio and are open to the public 7 days a week even if I am not there. Friday, August 15 is Art After Hours. Come meet me and enjoy the art, music, conversation and refreshments from 6-9 pm! Check it out!

Read what their Mom has to say about their portrait
For years I have dreamed of having a portrait done of my children and like many of us I “never got around to it”. When Theresa ...

RECENT PORTRAITS
by Theresa

Remember to check our schedules for where we will be next! We are meeting clients around the state all the time and work around both our show schedules and theirs.

We will be at the Cary Lazy Daze Art Show on Saturday August 22.

Labor Day weekend you might find Theresa at the Labor of Love Dressage Show in Raleigh, NC at the Hunt Horse Complex.
Steve will be spending some time that weekend at the Warrenton Horse Show, Warrenton VA

RECENT PORTRAITS

Laugh of the Month

This is a real video from a French documentary about Africa . You won't't understand a word, but the video's a hoot. There are trees that grow in Africa which, once a year, produce very juicy fruits that contain a large percentage of alcohol. Because there is a shortage of water, as soon as the fruits are ripe, animals come there to help protect themselves from the heat. What happens next, you can watch for yourselves. Pretty funny!

Quote of the Month

We never make sport of religion, politics race or mothers. A mother never gets hit with a custard pie. Morthers-in-law - yes. But mothers - never

Mack Sennettr

For the Artists only
Creating our art for our living is a wonderful life! For those who believe that is what they would like to do (and we speak to many of you) visit this special site to learn more

Barn of the Month

Our hosts for the Blowing Rock Horse Show was the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Moses Cone Park. the BREP offers camping site and stalls and access to over 25 miles of trails.

The town of Blowing Rock NC is located at high above the hot summer days of the rest of the state. Summer homes for the last hundred years have provided a refuge from the souther summers. Great food and great accomodations.

Don't forget Vicky Moon's book, Equestrian Style.

We're in it!

Don't forget to check out our blogs for recent paintings and news

www.mtheresabrown.blogspot.com

www.sfilarsky.blogspot.com

Until next time! Theresa & Steve

PO Box 337, Franklinton, NC 27525

Ph. 919-880-7431 or 919-880-2858

www.portraitsnc.com

www.sfilarsky.com

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Portraits Home Recent Portraits Equine Portraits How to Draw Horses Paintings Prints		We hope August finds everyone enjoying their summer and all the good things that come with it! In NC, we have had unusual low humidity mornings through July which have made sitting on the front porch early in the morning, an enjoyable experience! On such mornings I can usually work on the computer, coffee in hand, with all 5 dogs sprawled somewhere at my feet. There are a lot of plants on the front porch so I might see a nose poking out from behind one or a tail here and there. But for the most part the dogs will lay quietly until around 7:30 or so. Then their internal breakfast alarm really kicks in. Our Rottweiler, DaVinci, is actually a lap dog trapped in a big dog body. Pavlov's salivating dog experiments had nothing on this dog. He is obsessed with food. If it was possible to levitate food from your plate and pop it into his mouth, it would have happened by now. The intensity of his dedicated staring is admirable. When the restless signs start, I have to stop what I am doing (as in creating this newsletter) and feed everyone. But oh well, where would we be without our dogs? Those who follow us on Facebook also know that we welcomed tiny twin doelings into the world on August 5. One of the two pygmy does we had purchased in May became huge in July and after the former owner confirmed that an Alpine “could” have bred her, we knew. So now, just a few days later, Taffy and Hershy are leaping and spinning and cavorting all over the pasture. There is nothing cuter! And another subject for Steve to paint.



"John's River Gorge" Blowing Rock NC "Blowing Rock CharityHorse Show" Original Painting by Theresa for the shows posters and t-shirts Foggy Day at Blowing Rock		What’s New in the Art Studio We just returned from two weeks at the Blowing Rock shows. Beautiful location, beautiful walk just up the road to the “Wall” which overlooks the John's River Gorge and Grandfather Mountain. Steve sat at and painted the view the last two nights of the show. This lovely plein air, 12 x 36 oil is the view from this wall. Stunning views which change by the minute. We convinced the show photographer, Catherine Cammett (with a little more persuation from board member, Doug Beach) to take the time and go see it. Her next day response was “Oh my God! All these years I have been coming to Blowing Rock and I never knew that was there!”. Isn't it fun to share a gorgeous spot with friends? We needed the spot mainly because this year the lovely cool temperate days were alternated with some seriously rainy days. The rain was intense enough for a few days to add to the drama of parked cars slowly beginning to slide down the hill! When the fog came, it brought with it that muffled, vision diminished world that only a mountain fog can create! Steve's views from our tent were limited to a few yards but not to worry, he painted that as well! I created this years artwork for the BRCHS Posters and T-shirts and it was fun having people come to me to sign their posters. Sort of celebrity like :-).
RECENT PAINTINGS by Steve
		Steve’s 100 paintings in a 100 days art project continues on! Remember, each charming little 4 x 6 oil sold in this project benefits Danny and Ron's rescue! Sign up for his special blog and join him on his unique journey of art, discovery and giving! Theresa's second studio at the Cotton Company in downtown historic Wake Forest is going strong. It is a good mix of gallery and convenience for our portrait clients. A complete series of our portraits are displayed in the studio and are open to the public 7 days a week even if I am not there. Friday, August 15 is Art After Hours. Come meet me and enjoy the art, music, conversation and refreshments from 6-9 pm! Check it out!

Read what their Mom has to say about their portrait For years I have dreamed of having a portrait done of my children and like many of us I “never got around to it”. When Theresa ... RECENT PORTRAITS by Theresa		Remember to check our schedules for where we will be next! We are meeting clients around the state all the time and work around both our show schedules and theirs. We will be at the Cary Lazy Daze Art Show on Saturday August 22. Labor Day weekend you might find Theresa at the Labor of Love Dressage Show in Raleigh, NC at the Hunt Horse Complex. Steve will be spending some time that weekend at the Warrenton Horse Show, Warrenton VA
		RECENT PORTRAITS

		Laugh of the Month This is a real video from a French documentary about Africa . You won't't understand a word, but the video's a hoot. There are trees that grow in Africa which, once a year, produce very juicy fruits that contain a large percentage of alcohol. Because there is a shortage of water, as soon as the fruits are ripe, animals come there to help protect themselves from the heat. What happens next, you can watch for yourselves. Pretty funny!

		Quote of the Month We never make sport of religion, politics race or mothers. A mother never gets hit with a custard pie. Morthers-in-law - yes. But mothers - never Mack Sennettr

		For the Artists only Creating our art for our living is a wonderful life! For those who believe that is what they would like to do (and we speak to many of you) visit this special site to learn more

		Barn of the Month Our hosts for the Blowing Rock Horse Show was the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Moses Cone Park. the BREP offers camping site and stalls and access to over 25 miles of trails. The town of Blowing Rock NC is located at high above the hot summer days of the rest of the state. Summer homes for the last hundred years have provided a refuge from the souther summers. Great food and great accomodations.
Don't forget Vicky Moon's book, Equestrian Style. We're in it!		Don't forget to check out our blogs for recent paintings and news www.mtheresabrown.blogspot.com www.sfilarsky.blogspot.com



		Until next time! Theresa & Steve
		PO Box 337, Franklinton, NC 27525
		Ph. 919-880-7431 or 919-880-2858
		www.portraitsnc.com
		www.sfilarsky.com
See Previous Newsletters
Important: Our Privacy Policy We don't give your information to anyone.


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