Creative Spirit Full!

Praise God! He is awesome! I know that this workshop is going to be extremely blessed--this idea has been churning inside of me for some time now to teach a creativity/spirituality workshop, and I've followed the nudgings, and now the class is full weeks in advance! Ladies, thank you so much--I look forward to working with you--right along with you. It will be the very RENAISSANCE needed to begin or renew your creative spirit! GREAT THINGS TO COME!

Oh and...a Hint

...for whomever drew my name to fill my stocking! Todd? Caroline? Sarah? These awesome slipper boots....from Old Navy. Then some yummy comfy lounge pants from Victoria's Secret--Pink! And then some M MM Buble! Isn't that a great photo of him??? Who saw the feature on him on CBS Sunday Morning?

My Awesome Clients!

I have the greatest clients. If you've seen my calendar on my site, you know I'm painting "full time" right now--vs. alternating my time between painting and photography. It is GET-PAINTINGS-DONE-IN-TIME-FOR-CHRISTMAS time! And they are getting done one by one. There is a year-long waiting list for a commissioned painting. I'm learning to face that fact. I'm actually working on paintings that were commissioned in August of '06--that famous month when there were about 5 or 6 paintings commissioned in a week's time. Wow!

Last week, a client of mine from Birmingham was finally made known to me! I mean, we communicated through email then I went to photograph her home in Birmingham, and now 16 months later, we finally actually meet. It was a wonderful day when Carla came last Friday. We had lunch together at the awesome Lagniappe's Cafe right next door to my studio, then went to see my home and my parents' home--Carla is a rep for designer furnishings, etc. and is about to build a new home. So we toured around and had such a blessed time together. As I've said before, that right there is the joy of my work. Relationships! They are so meaningful to me. Our time together was the icing on the cake, having worked so hard on her house portrait. AND she loved it! That's icing too. ;)

Leslie shot this of Carla and me--isn't she cute???

And this is Dave Henry whose home is on beautiful Smith Lake. Remember seeing the beginning of this painting and the beautiful water of Smith Lake on my painting blog?? Dave was really pleased with his painting too!

Rosemary Beach Weekend!

Come the end of January, you gals out there may be ready for a getaway meant for only us gals! No boys allowed! Even better, it's at Rosemary Beach. It's a cool weekend of fun and relaxation. It's not expensive, but it is becoming popular. The event benefits the local Caring and Sharing. Read more about that part of the weekend here on their site....

My sister Claire and I have been asked to teach a painting workshop there on Friday from 8am - Noon. So read more about it, and let us know if you want to take it! It is a separate option. We'll paint ALL morning and create one painting. All supplies and snacks are included. Tuition: $175. We can only take a limited number. So enroll now! Better yet, get someone to enroll for you as a Christmas gift! Wanna see more? Here's a short video from last year...



Claire and I are also booking girlfriend photo sessions, being that we are professional photographers too! We will shoot you and your group then images will be posted online for easy viewing and ordering! Can't be any easier than that. Sessions are for one hour and are $375 for the session fee. Book by one week before that weekend and receive a $50 gift certificate toward prints-everyone in your gal group!

We had a blast at this shoot last year...

Me Excited About Getting It All Done!

Get your own MEEZ

God Bless America!

This is a short video of something that caught my eye the other day at the Volkswagen dealer where my car was being serviced. I was filled with awe watching the way our beautiful flag was flying...this was shot through glass. Enjoy!

Gifts Galore!

As the holidays approach, we are offering more gift items in the gallery. Don't miss them--they are all hand-made, hand-crafted by special artist friends of mine. I'm so blessed to have friends who support me and my art who also can create some wonderful things too.

To the left, is an ornament that celebrates Alabama football. This is the only one left at the moment. We also have Auburn and Athens ones too. These are only $8.


Yummy, yummy! Steph, also made some of her famous candy is allowing me to sell it in the gallery. You should pick up a couple of bags for yourself or a get-together you may be having! We have peppermint bark and chocolate toffee. MMmmm! Bags range in price from $4 - $6 depending on the size bag.

And our most popular gift item is an art mug--either a Huntsville one or Athens one. We have both! They are filled this holiday season with a pack of hot cocoa--ready to enjoy by the fire! $15.

Who doesn't need Christmas cards this time of year? I have in the gallery some awesome cards that are original art cards created by students at Catholic High School in Huntsville. They are so beautiful! One of my favorites is the Madonna and Child. Take your pick. They are priced beautifully at $20 for 20 cards and envelopes. Can't beat that!


Remember that you can also purchase a gift certificate in any amount toward anything we offer: a painting, a photo shoot, a workshop or any gift item! People LOVE receiving gift certificates from Carole Foret Fine Art! Call us or visit to see all that we have. You will be amazed!