Fantastic Painting Retreat Weekend!

We had a wonderful weekend of painting this weekend.  Four lovely ladies came from out of town to spend time painting during an intense New Year New You Workshop.  And they did a fantastic job!  We started Friday night with a relaxed Wine & Cheese Gathering to meet up and get to know one another.  And today we met to paint all day!  We painted a Starbucks cup still life on a 12 x 12 canvas, then we worked on a bigger canvas.  A couple of gals worked on a large 36x24 canvas, painting a lovely piece of her daughter, and the other painting a pear still life.  I was really impressed.  Then Susan, painted a beautiful Italian landscape on her 24 x 12 canvas.  Awesome!  When we finished, we had a short critique and then said our goodbyes.  I'm blessed for such wonderful people in my life.

Karen Tindall and Mary Kane Rhodes painting away!

Susan Boyd painting her Starbucks cup.

 Susan Irby Feser making final touches on her Starbucks painting.

Lovely time ladies.  Thank you, and I hope to work with you again soon!

How 'bout an Artist Retreat in September?

My twin sister Claire and I are headed to beautiful Jackson TN September 13th for a destination workhsop! We will be teaching at the awesome gallery Art Under a Hot Tin Roof. We are so excited and look forward to being with those who have enrolled already. I know there are a few spots left, so consider meeting us there and get ready for a great time painting!

Call my studio to enroll: 256.232.2521

Enjoy a quick art lesson to whet your appetite!

Coming from out of town and need a place to stay? No problem! The Old English Inn has a block of rooms blocked off for YOU. So get a friend and come join us!

Photos of Art Under a Hot Tin Roof

The Entrance:
Kat, the owner, has this cool wooden man right at the door.

Straight ahead from the door is the jewelry gallery full of awesome handmade jewelry. You gota see it!

This is the large gallery area where we will be holding our workshop. It is big and spacious with amazing natural light. I love the bleached wood floors.

This is the view looking out toward the front. Those windows are actually doors too. If the weather is good, we'll step out on the sidewalk and paint plein air!

This workshop is open to the first 12 who send in their tuition.
$325
Includes all supplies
Here is the schedule:

Thursday Night the 13th: 5:30-7 Meet & Greet
Carole & Claire will live paint
Friday the 14th: 10am - 4pm Workshop
Go After It! Painting Workshop with Carole & Claire
Saturday the 15th: 10am Critique/Q&A Session
5:30 -8pm Art Opening featuring Carole's & Claire's latest work
& Student Show (if you want to exhibit your work)