Shrewsbury Fall Fest: Sat. Oct. 16, 2010

On Saturday October 16, the historic borough of Shrewsbury PA will hold its annual Fall Festival on Main Street north of the square. I will display my paintings from 10-4 that day. Arts, crafts, live music & food will be offered. Antiques shops will be open for browsing. Plenty of parking is available behind the fire station off West Forrest Avenue. Come enjoy the crisp colors of autumn & the quaintness of small town life. For more info: http://www.visitshrewsburypa.com/

October Art Display at Arthur Hufnagle Library, Glen Rock

Fourteen of my paintings will be on display during the month of October at the Arthur Hufnagel Public Libraryof Glen Rock32 Main StreetGlen Rock, PA 17327Phone: 717-235-1127

Library Hours: Mon. & Tue. 11 am – 4 pm; Wed. & Thu. 10 am – 4 pm; Mon. through Thu. 6 pm – 8 pm; Fri. - Closed; Sat. 9 am – 4 pm

Artisan Marketplace of Adams County

The Artisan Marketplace of Adams County will take place October 1-30, 2010, at Gunnar Galleries, Gettysburg. Ten of my paintings will be shown along with many other artist's & crafter's creations during the month of October. Meet the artists on Friday Oct. 1, 6-9pm and Saturday Oct. 2, noon-3pm. Gunnar Galleries at the Sewing Factory, 26 W. 4th St., Gettysburg, PA 717.334.2484 Gallery Hours: Wed,Thu, Fri, 10-6; Sat noon-6; Friday Oct.1, noon-9pm.
Artisan Marketplace of Adams County is a partnership of the HACC's Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and Gunnar Galleries.

Art Day at Wallace Cross Mill

I spent all day Saturday painting the view from the 3rd floor doorway of Wallace Cross Mill near Stewartstown. It was warm up under the metal roof but I'd rather be too warm than too chilly. I enjoyed chatting with visitors who made their way up the steep narrow steps. My 8x10 painting doesn't merit a frame but it was a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. Volunteers turned on the millworks a dozen times for the benefit of visitors, making the building tremble. It was as if the mill came alive, grumbling & creaking... I tried to imagine the miller operating such equipment 24/7 which they said was the case in its heyday. It was still running
commercially as recently as the 80s.

Long's Park Art & Craft Festival

On Labor Day I spent several hours enjoying the remarkable variety of arts & crafts at Long's Park Art & Craft festival, one of the top 10 nationwide. Weather was perfect, neither too hot nor too chilly with zero rain all weekend long. It's a show I may apply to in 2011. Four days is a long event but the setting in gorgeous, show is well-organized & crowds are enthusiatic. For further info or to see what you missed: http://www.longspark.org/art.html

York Fair: Demo Painting in Old Main Building: September 10-19, 2010

Has it been nearly 12 months since the '09 York Fair? It doesn't seem possible; however, I am gearing up for an exciting stretch of demonstration painting in the Old Main Building. A display of my paintings will be located just inside the doors on the southwest entrance of the building. You may stop by to Top photo by Chris Knight - Patriot News; Bottom photo by Ray Olewiler watch & chat, then check back on my progress later in the day. If I am not sitting at my easel, you may find me on the opposite side of the room, pointing out to fairgoers, paintings & artwork done by my students & grandchildren. My tentative schedule is Fri-Sun: 10-1, 2-5, 6-9; Mon-Wed 2-5, 6-9; Thursday: off.

In addition to a variety of arts & crafts, you will see entries of photographs, sewing, needlework, quilts, antiques, 4-H & Home Ec projects. Beyond the pumpkin tent, don't miss Horticulture Hall, showcasing an aromatic assortment of fruits, vegetables, flowers, eggs, & home products such as jellies, honey, baked goods & decorated cakes. Be sure to enjoy delicious funnel cakes and milkshakes from Schnader's refreshment stands out on the York Fair midway(see photo.)

Mt Gretna Show August 21-22, 2010

2010 marks the 36th year for the Mt Gretna Outdoor Art Show, which will be held Saturday & Sunday August 21 & 22. I consider it a topnotch show & plan to apply in 2011. Several times in the late 80s & early 90s my work was part of the show in this quaint, artsy community & the enthusiastic crowds made it quite worthwhile. Parking is always a challenge but there is a field in which to leave your car & possibly a shuttle so you don't walk your legs off before you pay for admission. FYI: There had been a maverick show sprouting in a field adjacent to the parking area. The quality of most of the crafts was inferior to the official show vendors. I wonder if the maverick display pops up annually, like mushrooms after rain...
Check this link to the official show:
http://www.mtgretnaarts.com/

Lititz Outdoor Art Show

We had fantastic weather for the Lititz Art Show on July 31, 2010. Temps were in the 80s. Humidity was moderate. Crowds were good. I did something different for my display this year: I only exhibited originals, whereas I had previously shown my hand-painted copies of Old Master works mixed in with my own. It was exhilarating to scan my booth and see all my original artwork. My painting, "Abalone and Pearls," won 2nd place in the Oils/Acrylics category and I received a check for $100. A delightful day!

Elegant Victorian Lady Parade Costume

Artists love creative variety. Here is an example of that. I made this Victorian-era dress in 1984 for the sesquicentennial parade in a nearby town. This year I wore it for another town's 150th annversary parade. My updated hat was fashioned with rosettes around the brim. The lacy parasol was a dollar-store umbrella covered with a stretchy, babydoll lingerie item from Goodwill. My purse, camouflage for a water bottle, was repurposed from a lace camisole top. The dress, of moire taffeta, was inspired by a Lenox figurine, titled, "Springtime Promenade." I used 2 historic dress patterns to make it: one had the bodice & sleeves I wanted; the other had the tiered hoop skirt. "Abe Lincoln" was a separate entry but we were placed together in the parade line-up, I suppose, because we represented a similar time-period. Temps were in the high 80s but the lively crowd made it worth the effort. We even made the evening news!

Friends of Katie Festival, Stoney Creek Iris Gardens

My next exhibit will be at Friends of Katie Festival. I will have a number of new floral paintings for sale & if the weather is agreeable, I will attempt a demonstration painting of... an IRIS!
Friends of Katie Festival will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 10am-4pm, at Stoney Creek Iris Gardens, near Dauphin PA. Katie writes on her website: Open Gardens will be May 22 and May 23, although honestly, it's not going to be the best year ever; "I renovated a lot of beds last year, so many are still getting settled in from that. But you're still welcome, as long as you understand that this isn't a showplace. I'm not so good about weeding and there's probably going to be laundry on the line. But there's a lot of interesting stuff happening here, iris and otherwise. On Saturday May 22, we'll have food for sale and some other vendors here from 10-4. We think of this as the arts festival for people who don't want to walk too far. Come look at iris, maybe buy a few tomato plants, some handmade soap, get some lunch, hang out and have an iris-nerd talk with me." http://www.stoneycreekiris.com/
If you can't make it to the festival, get a taste of the down-homey-ness of Katie's farm by way of her blog:
http://www.stoneycreekiris.com/blog.php

Entry Accepted into LVC Juried Show

My recent painting... "Abalone and Pearls" was accepted into the Lebanon Valley College Juried Art Show. The reception will be held on Friday April 30, 2010 from 5-7 pm in the Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery http://www.lvc.edu/juried-art/ There is generally a cross-section of artistic styles in this show and I am delighted to represent the realistic genre.

Lititz Outdoor Art Show July 31, 2010

I registered for the Lititz Outdoor Art Show, which is always held the last Saturday in July. This year it’s on July 31st, 9-5, rain or shine, in Lititz Springs Park. I first participated in 1982 and missed only a few shows since Display of paintings by Paulette at 2009 Lititz Outdoor Art Show then. If you finish looking at the great artwork displayed by 150 artists before 5pm, you can visit Wilbur Chocolate Factory Store, right across the tracks, or you can go to Sturgis on Main St to make/buy a soft pretzel. Cool off by enjoying lunch at General Sutter Inn on the square, or try any of a number of sandwich & ice cream shops. http://www.lititzart.com/

Lebanon Valley College Juried Art Show

Lebanon Valley College Annual Juried Exhibit will be held in April. Each artist may enter up to four pieces and I am using the deadline as motivation to finish several new paintings. Pictured is my entry, "Beginning of Knowledge", which was accepted for the 2009 show.

"Beginning of Knowledge" 20x24 Oil Painting by Paulette

https://www.lvc.edu/juried-art/

http://www.lvc.edu/News/index.aspx?newsid=6bacb2d3-15dc-4a97-8700-faac78ac0372&HeadLine=LVC%20Juried%20Art%20Show%20to%20be%20held%20April%2030-May%209

Animal Art Exhibit at Schuler School, Balto.

Schuler School of Fine Art, Baltimore, MD, is holding an Animal Art Competition entitled "From Fur to Feathers" with a display of the entries open to the public April 17-25. A reception will be held on April 18 at 3:00pm. For more info: http://www.schulerschool.com/events.php Painting is titled, "Rudolph" by Ann Didusch Schuler.

Peeps at the Museum

For several years I have noticed the Peep Diorama contests in our local newspaper & decided to make one. I titled my creation, “Peeps at the Museum” and it won an honorable mention. Using acrylics, I painted the floor, walls, "sculpture" & pedestals. "Paintings" were wallet- sized prints of my paintings, except for the token abstract, which I painted in 5 minutes using leftover acrylics from the project &/or Easter egg decorating. I hung it near the floor to show my level of regard for that genre. The couch was from a dollhouse. Bunnies were propped up with stands made from paper clips. Using a spotlight, rather than flash photography, gave the scene atmosphere.

Photo in Lancaster Farming Newspaper

I am pleased to have sold 5 small floral paintings at the Mid-Atlantic garden Show. There was a lovely article written by Michelle Kunjappu in the Lancaster Farming paper, in which she mentions that irises are my favorite flowers, I won 1st place in the "Art in the Garden" show, I've been painting for 30 years, and I've been teaching for 15 years. A friend from my church showed me the article the day after it was published. To subscribe to Lancaster Farming: http://lancasterfarming.com/

Iris Paintings

This painting was awarded a first place ribbon at the Art in the Garden exhibit held March 4-7. The actual format is oval but I edited the background to a rectangular shape for use in producing note cards. I titled it, "Ruffled Iris", but after checking Katie's website, I think the correct name is Bolder Boulder.


This is another recent iris painting. I think the bright yellow borders & beard indicate spring. The actual format is oval & it is fitted into an ornate Victorian gold frame.

Demo-Painting at Mid-Atlantic Garden Show

Friday through Sunday was an enjoyable adventure as I did "demo" Oil Painting at the Mid-Atlantic Garden Show in York. This activity was part of a Juried Exhibit of Original Artworks titled, " Art in the Garden". I was pleased & surprised to win first place, as there was plenty of excellent competition from 16 other artists. While painting, I solicit questions & comments from people. I tell them that I can talk & paint at the same time, but can't maintain eye contact : ). Children especially like to check on my progress from time to time. Adults ask about my training, methods & materials.
On Friday I painted a bearded iris with tones of dull yellow and purple. Saturday I chose a peach-colored daylily to work on. Sunday I did a white iris. My irises are painted from photos I took at Stoney Creek Iris Gardens in Dauphin. They have hundreds of varieties. Go to http://stoneycreekiris.com/ for Katie's current selection of rhizomes. What I like best about the garden show is the way it transports me 6 weeks forward into the middle of springtime! I brought home several Primroses to brighten my dining room windowsill. They should ward off symptoms of spring fever until the remaining snow-pack melts & my garden soil dries enough to dig up. http://midatlanticgardenshow.com/