A FEW PAINTINGS
from Theresa
Duplication
16 x 20 mixed media
Dreams in Harmony
16 x 20 mixed media
from Steve
Often people will ask us how and
where we get our inspiration to create the paintings that we do. And
we ususally reply that Inspiration comes in many formats and in a
variety of ways. It can be subtle, just from observing the
surroundings, such as noticing the way the late afternoon sun
backlights a child's hair or forms a halo against summer leaves. Or
the way the mist rises off the water early in the morning.
Or inspiration can be audible, like hearing galloping hooves,
the cry of gulls, water from waves or a waterfall. Smells, sounds,
textures, visuals...the senses all combine to bring sparks to our
imaginations! As artists we tend to be very aware of our surroundings
and never know when all the componants, big or small, subtle or not
so subtle, will come together to inspire us to create the art that
you collect!
The Inspirations
Theresa didn't hesitate when inspiration struck recently. She embraced a concept that she enjoyed as a student and the results are a series of her powerful abstract horse paintings that are part of a current show at the Wake Forest Art and Frame Shop in Wake Forest through the month of May. Anyone raised with horses will understand the bonds between horses and rider and the world and even dreams that were then and are now.
See them in person at shows or the Wake Forest Art and Frame
Gallery through June 6! Steve will also be showing his popular
small paintings at the
same time.
He has some beautiful larger paintings which
are currently being displayed at the Upper Crust in the trendy
Lafayette Village in Raleigh
He also has some pieces at the International Miniature Art Show at the Seaside Gallery in Nag's Head on the NC Outer Banks. Although several of his entries have sold, you can see them here: Seaside Art Gallery
Thank you to all of our collectors who make our artist's life possible!
from Theresa
Oil Portrait 34 x 36
News 1: Theresa was recently a surprise guest at the Durham Highway Fire Department where she presented the firefighters with a large, framed, pastel portrait of “Angus” their late, much loved, 15 year veteran of the force!
News 2: Want to know more a little bit more about what we do? Check out this NC News and Observer article to “read all about it!”
http://www.northraleighnews.com/2012/05/08/13189/on-the-road-franklinton-painting.html
News 3: Steve enjoyed being interviewed by the “History Detectives” TV show as they sought his opinion about gold leaf lettering and art of which he is an expert!
News 4: We had a great time at the recent Intercollegiate Horse Horse Show held this year in Raleigh, NC! Amazing and talented group of students!
News 5: Theresa's recent 24 x 36 oil bridal portrait created for the subject's upcoming 50th wedding anniversary. Theresa combined the best of several old photos to create the portrait that her 75 year old Florida client has always wanted!
from Steve
Kodak Moment 8x10 oil painting
THE ART
Painting to us is more than our profession, it's a way of life! And we
love to share it with you through our newsletters, photos and in
person. If you'd like to be able to follow us regularly, both our
blogs and Facebook are a great way to do that!
Steve's 1hundred
paintings blog is here:
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It's much easier to link you to our schedule of shows and events listed each month. But contact us for specifics shows if you have questions since the schedule can occassionally change at the last minute. The advantage of two artists in the family is that we can be at separate events which is why you may see one or the other of us at a particular show. Living in the art and horse show worlds, events can be scheduled by the promoters for the same day or weekend which leads us to creative solutions!
We've been having a blast introducing “worry free” art classes to people off all ages and abilities! Visit this side of our artist's life to learn more about Art fundraisers, mom's night out classes, art and wine events and of course, summer art camps for kids! It's all here: Art Student Academy. We are being asked to come to areas far and wide to hold classes and we work them around our show and art schedule so let us know what you'd like to plan and we can go from there!
Quote of the Month
“For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness.”
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Franklinton, NC 27525