As we move forward into 2012, let's do it with a thankful heart and enthusiasm for the future! Count your blessings and then plan ahead to make the most of your time and talents in the coming year. And SMILE! That will make those around you smile too. Let this yellow rosebud help you remember spring is just a few weeks away. Then come and paint this with me at Art Quest in April!
Late last fall we made a trip that was both business (more planning for the April Art Quest event) and pleasure (site seeing in the Smokey Mountains) I am once again reminded of the wonders of nature. Being a country girl at heart, I love exploring and hiking to see the natural beauty all around us. With camera in hand, one of the hikes really tested our endurance as we climbed a very challenging set of rugged steps and then along an even more rugged path to find the breath taking 120' Mingo Falls in North Carolina. Amazing! Anyone visiting the site has to be fascinated but seeing it through an artist's eyes makes it truly amazing.
We are planning our schedule for 2012 and hope to see many of you at the classes, workshops, and conventions we attend around the country. I am planning a wide range of subject material that will be both inspiring and challenging to help painters expand on their skill levels. It is always a challenge to plan for new classes and subjects to be taught but so rewarding when I see success in the classrooms. The enthusiasm of the painters as they leave my classes is a gift any teacher can identify with. What are your favorite creative subjects and/or painting medium to work with? Let us hear from you!
ART QUEST 2012 is fast approaching and we are so pleased with the enthusiasm for this brand new conference in April. We are well on our way to our attendance goal and the block of rooms at Harrah's Cherokee is nearly full but you still have a chance of getting your first choice in classes. The painter's class choices so far have been spread throughout the 20 possibilities so none are completely full, although some are very close. Hurry, send your registration soon! We would love to have you join us. An additional note on room reservations at Harrah's Cherokee. After our 'block' of rooms is sold out, Harrah's will still honor our special room rate of $69 as long as overall rooms are available, but there will no longer be a guarantee of that availability. It is recommended that you reserve ASAP to guarantee this fantastic rate.
HOMECOMING HUES Artist Retreat for next September is also generating its usual fantastic excitement and the event brochures are now available for mailing and online right here on this web site. Just click on the Homecoming Hues link and see all the possibilities!!
Needing any supplies in preparation for upcoming projects or classes? We are well stocked with KG Kanvas Karriers, Permalba oils, my recommended brushes, the Kitty Gorrell books and redesigned Pattern Packets with color images throughout, and of course frames! We are also carrying several sizes of canvas so we can help you there also. If, like many others, you have become an advocate of 'Made in the USA' that would include our Kanvas Karriers, Pattern Packets and Chuck's hardwood frames. He now has several with linen liners and also wooden liners and these will be added to our web site frame corner sample images soon. You can call with your order or order online at any time ………. we can usually ship within 48 hours.
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