2011 FALL ART CLASSES SET TO BEGIN

Wow!  It was a gorgeous August Day here in the Lowcountry and I just wanted to let you know that I will be starting new art classes in September.  The Beginner "Discover the Artist in You" class will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9 and the "Discover the Next Steps" Class will be held on Thursday evenings, also from 6 - 9.  These classes are six weeks with an art show reception at the end to celebrate your accomplishments. 

  If you need an art supply kit I will be ordering those next week (75.00)- so just let me know - if you have your own supplies email me and I can let you know what you will need to bring to class.  The classes include 11 x 14 canvases; if you would like larger ones, let me know and I can order them in bulk for better pricing.

I am still ironing out the exact start dates, and show dates, but let me know if you are "in".  Space is limited to 10 people per class for this six week session.  Call me at 843 384 9650 or send an email to charlotte2911@yahoo.com

More information coming soon!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

2011 SPRING STUDENT ART SHOW & NEW CLASSES

WOW! March is here! The weather is beautiful and I am hoping you will be here!

March 17, 2011 7-9

This Week: March 17, 2011 7-9 pm is the First Student Art Show of the year. Nine students have been hard at work for six weeks and this Thursday they will be exhibiting their work! Please come out and enjoy an evening at STUDIO 2911

March 29, 2011 (TUESDAYS 6-9)
"Taking the Next Step" in the "Discover the Artist in You" Series. This is a new class that builds upon lessons learned in the basic class. Students will begin work on their own "series" of paintings to begin building their body of work. Six Paintings will be painted and will be exhibited at the Art Show on May 12. Cost: 30.00 / session

March 31, 2011 (THURSDAYS 6-9)
Discover the Artist in You Basic Class begins again March 31, 6-9 pm Classes run for 6 weeks (Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 with Art Show May 12). For more information please call me at 843 384 9650. Cost: 240.00 (Includes art supply kit)

Looking forward to seeing you!

PS
Our chickens are laying lots of eggs these days - So let me know if you would like some "homegrown" eggs!

The STUDIO is OPEN!

STUDIO 2911
Yemassee, South Carolina

Hi Y'all, Fall is in the air and I am excited about upcoming art classes and workshops!

DISCOVER THE ARTIST IN YOU classes begin Tuesday Evening September 21 (5-6 pm for a "meet, greet and set up" with session beginning at 6pm and lasting until 9pm) . Each 3 hour session will cover drawing techniques, color theory and brush strokes, creative art philosophy and history and students will complete a painting during each session.
At the end of the six weeks we will send out invitations and have a Student Art Show - but don't let that intimidate you! We are in this for the fun, the friendships and the fearlessness of painting and really enjoying ourselves! This Course is great for beginners and more experienced artists.
Included in this course are 18 hours of instruction, a great wooden artist's box with paints, brushes, apron, paint knife, palette, canvases and more, PLUS a really fun art show to celebrate your work! Cost: 280.00

ONE DAY WORKSHOPS will be held on an interest basis. These workshops, usually a Saturday, are comprised of six hours of instruction in basic drawing skills, color theory and brushstrokes with personal instruction to finish a 16 x 20 painting. Call if you have any interest in this type of workshop day. You will need to bring a sack lunch, but all art supplies are included. Cost for the Day Workshop is 95.00

If you have any questions or would like to get signed up please send an email to charlotte2911@yahoo.com or call me at 843-384-9650. I look forward to hearing from you!

Lessons on The Fear of Failure in Art

As I have begun thinking about, praying about and planning out new art classes for the Fall one thing continues to go through my mind... Why are we so afraid of "messing up?" When I speak with women about art, they all sound hopeful and doubtful at the same time: "I can't even draw a straight line", they say in exasperation. Or they say "I don't have an artistic bone in my body." It is a common refrain... but most women would love to just try... but this fear keeps them from it, or keeps them from enjoying it.

I thought about all this because I recently painted a mural on my bathroom wall. The picture of it looks miles better than it looks in person, but it is nice. It only took a couple of hours and I was done with it. Over it, and was not doing any more... and no, I don't want a job doing them. It was fun, it turned out nicely, but it won't be there forever... I will get tired of it and will one day paint over it. But as I painted I thought about the myriad other strange and funny things I have painted (recently the inside of my chicken house - but that is another post for another day) and why I paint them so suddenly and with such reckless abandon... And it hit me:

I AM NOT AFRAID TO FAIL AT IT!!!

I am not so concerned that it won't look good, or right, or be beautiful enough, or perfect enough... because IT IS ONLY PAINT!!! What is the worst thing that can happen? Nothing really bad actually - and the same is true when you come to the canvas... What is the worst thing that can happen when you put paint on a canvas? You may not like it, BUT, it is not a life or death situation. There is nothing to be afraid of.... It is not like you are packing your own parachute!!! You can paint over it! (And I love doing this from time to time - very freeing!)

Upon further reflection I realized that I am just not afraid of failure... Failure in my life has become like an old friend that points me in a new direction. Ask Edison. I have failed at so many things in my life - but I realize now it was just narrowing down my field, honing me in on my desires, tearing away the excess... burning away the dross... and that brings me out less scattered, more focused, less encumbered, more pure... And I need all the help with that I can get.

So - onward to new painting classes with fearlessness!

Next weeks lesson: Packing Your Own Parachute!