Tuesday, April 23, 2013

CITY ESCAPE LUNCH AND LEARN CLASSROOM READY!

Yep, it's been a bit of rearranging and planning, but I've finally got the classroom space ready for our City Escape Lunch and Learn Classes beginning on May 7!  I still have one spot left for May 7 Abstract Beginnings, and as of this post 2 spots left for the May 14 Mixed Media Abstract Concepts. I've also added a third class for Saturday, May 18 on MAKING STAMPS.  So, choices have begun!  For basic info on what Lunch and Learn is and how it works follow this link to my previous blog post!
http://saundralanegalloway.blogspot.com/2013/04/city-escape-lunch-and-learn-classes.html

The room is cozy and full of light with two above ground windows and lots of lighting so we can see and create and have FUN!

There is even a big ole TV so we can see visuals or even catch up on the latest HGTV if that is what the students want!! lol  SO, lots of fun things planned throughout the summer...IF you want to be on the mailing list for these class offerings please e-mail me and let me know.  I send out e-mail blasts there first for the classes as they are added to the schedule!  art4life44@hotmail.com

I've also been really busy trying to keep up with offerings for my ETSY shop...I've sold every ostrich I've painted; mostly within hours of it's posting...and have requests for more! I've gotten a kick out of thinking I should open a shop just for all things ostrich...HOWEVER, today "Flamingo" sold...MORE FUN!
 
HAPPY CREATING!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

LUNCH AND LEARN CLASS #3 - STAMP MAKING

CLASS #3 – MAY 18, 2013 – STAMP MAKING
SATURDAY CLASS $30 + $3 for materials



This class will give you several ways to make stamps using simple materials. Stamps are a staple for any mixed media artwork, card making, scrapbooking, etc.   The benefit to making your own stamps is being able to personalize your work with the exact image you need WHEN you need it! You will leave with your own unique stamps!

Bring your camera...you never know what you might see up here!!

LUNCH $5 extra if you choose to eat my fare.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU REGISTER IF YOU WANT LUNCH I PROVIDE. YOU CAN PAY THE DAY OF CLASS! You can bring your own if you wish!

MENU - DELI SANDWICHES, CHIPS, PICKLES, COOKIES

MATERIALS:
* all materials are included in this class with your fee.
* if you wish you can bring your own images you would like to make into stamps. OPTIONAL! I have images you can use.

Detailed instructions to my mountain home will be e-mailed to you when you register. I live off of 285 between Morrison and Conifer.

Contact me at art4life44@hotmail.com if you have any questions!

HAPPY CREATING!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

"PHYLLIS O" - AN OSTRICH 4X4" OIL ON PANEL OF AN OSTRICH © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY


"Phyllis O" - an Ostrich
4"x4" oil on panel with black painted sides
SOLD
Still traveling in Nebraska, but not fogetting to post, this, another ostrich is for your pleasure! I do SO enjoy painting them!!  I've got to get back to the zoo...now I'm wanting to spend a good bit of time watching these creatures...but at a distance!!


"Phyllis O" is just right for that quirky person who finds humor in a bird that is said to be quite aggressive...but, their faces are just so funny!  Painted in oil on a 4"x4" panel with black painted sides, Phyllis is ready for framing (remember the lip in a frame takes away about 1/8" on each side...or more), sitting on a shelf against any little thing, or on a small easel. IF you wish, I can mount "Phyllis O" on a 5"x5" black backer board so she can be framed in a 5"x5" frame. The black frame shown is not included in the purchase, but is an example.  You can find frames like this at Michael's. Just request it to be mounted when you purchase. There is no extra charge!  "Phyllis O" will be ready to ship April 19, 2013 when she is dry!



HAPPY CREATING!

Monday, April 15, 2013

"BABY LEGS" -a FLAMINGO 4X4" MINI OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Baby Legs" - a Flamingo
4x4" oil on panel
$25 + $2.95 shipping



After painting his mommy I just had to paint the little baby, which is mostly leg...thus his little name!  Cute as can be, perfect for the bird lover in you!  Baby Legs is painted on 4x4" panel in oil with black painted sides.  This baby can sit on a shelf or on an easel, or can be framed, but remember frames take about 1/8-1/4" off the sides for the lip. IF you want, I can mount this baby on a black 5"x5" black backer board so he/she can be framed with all sides showing. Just request the mounting on backer board when you purchase! Note the black frame is just a suggestion, but you can see how the backer board works.  A frame like this can be found at Michael's.  "Baby Legs" will be ready to ship on or about April 19, 2013 when he/she is dry!


HAPPY CREATING!
 

Thursday, April 11, 2013

"OSSIE - AN OSTRICH" MINI 4X4 OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY




"Ossie" - an Ostrich


SOLD 4/12/2013


4x4 oil on panel
e-mail me to request black backer board mounting
art4life44@hotmail.com


 





This painting is one of my ETSY shop items, however, I am out of town for a week visiting my beautiful daughter, awesome son-in-law, and precious grandson Paxton, thus the buy now button.  Quite frankly it is just a little challenging doing as much on my ipad as I do on my laptop...but, we'll muddle through!
I've had SO many requests for more ostrich's that I have tried to paint a couple more...the next one coming soon!!  And, I admit...they make me laugh...THAT is the draw for me!!
Ossie just seems to have a little bit to say!  Perfect for that person who has a little bit of a sense of humor!  Painted in oil on 4x4" panel with black painted sides, Ossie is ready to sit on an easel or shelf, or AT NO EXTRA CHARGE Ossie can be mounted on a 5"x5" black backer board so he/she can be framed in a 5"x5" frame so all sides show! The choice is up to you...just request the mounting when you purchase!  Please note the black frame is just a suggestion, and is not included in the price. However you can find frames like this at Michael's.  Ossie will be ready to ship on April 19, 2013 when she/he is dry...I just couldn't decide the sex on this one! lol



HAPPY CREATING!!

 


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

"FLAMINGO" ORIGINAL OIL 4"X4" OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Flamingo"
 $25 + $2.95 shipping; 4x4" oil on panel
 
Flaming pink, this flamingo is a graceful lady fit for that perfect spot that needs some brightness and beauty all at once! Painted on 4"x4" panel with black painted sides she is ready for framing or sitting on a little easel, or just propped up against some bit of this or that! Remember there will be a 1/8" overhang from a small frame, OR, at no extra cost I can mount her on a 5"x5" black backer board so she can be framed with all sides showing; NOTE the frame example...not included in the price, but you can find a frame like this at Michael's. Just tell me you want it mounted when you order. "Flamingo" will be ready to ship on or about April 19, 2013 when she is dry!
 
 
So...it SNOWED again...I KNOW we need moisture, but this girl is
getting weary of snow and cold!...but, I never get weary of beauty...

my backyard!
right outside my studio window!
HAPPY CREATING!
 

Thursday, April 4, 2013

"AUNTIE O - AN OSTRICH" ORIGINAL 4X4" OIL ON PANEL © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Auntie O - an Ostrich"
4x4" oil on panel
SOLD 4/5/2013...Thanks Wil!
 
Doesn't she just like like an ole auntie; full of wisdom and saucy retort? This spicy Ostrich is just the thing for a collector with a sense of humor! As is she is painted on a 4"x4" panel with black painted sides. Perfect for a little easel or leaning on a shelf. She can be framed in a small 4x4 frame, but note that it will take a little bit from each side for the lip of the frame. OR, for no extra charge I can mount Auntie on a 5"x5" black backer board so she can be framed in a 5"x5" frame and all her sides will show! Just request the mounted version when you order. The black frame shown is just a suggestion and not included in the price, however I find these frames at Michaels. "Auntie O" will be ready to ship on or about April 11, 2013 when she is dry!
HAPPY CREATING!!



Wednesday, April 3, 2013

"COW CIRCLES" ORIGINAL 4X4" MINI OIL OF A COW © SAUNDRA LANE GALLOWAY

"Cow Circles"
4"x4" oil on MDF panel
$25 in my ETSY shop!
 
Not letting any grass grow under my feet...painted "Cow Circles" last night. He made me laugh...I am liking this laughing while painting thing! He is offered as the rest of my ETSY, so hop over to my shop if you like!
 
A very distinguished gentleman; this cow just posing for the camera. At least I think he's a gentleman! Painted in oil on stamped mdf 4"x4" panel is ready for sitting on a shelf or framing! Sides painted black...oops, I see I need to clean up that side, but no worries! Can DO!! The frame is a suggestion and is not included in purchase price. However, I find these at Michael's. IF you wish I can include at no extra charge a mounting on a 5"x5" black backer board so he can be frame as shown in the suggestion without taking anything from the sides! Just ask for the backer board mounting when you order! "Cow Circles" will be ready to ship on or about April 10, 2013 when he is dry!
 
HAPPY CREATING!
 
PS...don't forget to sign up for a Lunch and Learn!!


Tuesday, April 2, 2013

CITY ESCAPE LUNCH AND LEARN CLASSES

May 2, 2013 is the first scheduled class up here in our mountain escape home!  For the spring, summer and as long as the weather allows I will be offering classes on different subjects! I am excited to be able to offer these classes for those who are looking to learn some new things in a beautiful setting! I am working hard to prepare our classroom in our above ground basement...It's coming along nicely! Photos of classroom coming soon!! HERE is the information on the first two classes and the basic structure of Lunch and Learn!

WHAT IS LUNCH AND LEARN?

Lunch and Learn will be a series of art classes offered in our city escape mountain home just 8 miles
up 285 from C-470 between Morrison and Conifer, off of North Turkey Creek. (easy to follow map will be included when you sign up).  The topics will be varied as those who want to learn have varied interests! And, as the title suggests LUNCH will be offered as well! So, take some time to escape the city and find your way to the Galloway house where a classroom is ready for 3-4 students (sometimes more depending on our activity) per class! Just think of all the individual attention you will get!  Here is how it works...
 
CLASS - 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 - $30
LUNCH - $5 extra...IF YOU CHOOSE; OR you can bring your own!  After lunch you can scoot home...OR if you wish to stay for more individual instruction you can for only $5 per hour for up to 2 hours more.  IT IS UP TO YOU!! Most classes will be held on Tuesday's or Thursday's, with one Saturday class offering a month. This is the best way I can make sure that as many as want to learn and enjoy working with fellow art lovers can have an opportunity to take advantage of this opportunity!

CLASS #1 - MAY 7, 2013 (Tuesday) - ABSTRACT BEGINNINGS
If you've always wanted to try work in abstract but didn't know how to start, this workshop is for YOU!  We will explore two ways to begin an abstract with focus on good composition using line and shape; the foundation for any good artwork! You will leave with at least one finished painting, along with informative handouts - ALWAYS handouts!!...and if you work faster, you just may get two pieces completed!
 
LUNCH MENU for this first class is:  Mini Quiche, Salad, Drink and Yummy Dessert!
 
MATERIALS LIST:
** Paint, brushes (smallish round and flat), containers to hold liquids, paper towels; basically (bring the medium you are most comfortable with and all that goes with it)
** Sketch pad or paper to sketch on
** 3-4 5x7"ish pieces of EITHER watercolor paper (140lb is fine), OR matt board (white or tan), OR Bristol board, OR gesso'd mdf panel, OR any support you feel comfortable with.  Smooth surface is optimal, but not required.  IF you prefer square compositions, 6"x6"ish is great also!
** a few papers (5x7"ish or 6"x6"ish) in color combo you like with light, medium and dark values included in your little pile. (these can be bought {scrapbook paper is great} or made, or magazine pages etc.)
** Mod Podge, OR acrylic medium, OR any gluing agent you like. Matte.
**Small sponge brush; 1"ish
 
I'm glad to share from my materials if you find you didn't bring what you wanted to...so no worries...just, if you use lots...maybe throw a couple $'s my way to replenish! :)

things you may see up here on our 5 acre property!!...getting excited??
 
 
 
 
CLASS #2 - MAY 14, 2013 (Tuesday) - MIXED MEDIA ABSTRACT CONCEPTS 
 
This class is an exploration of mixed media in abstract.  We will explore several methods and techniques using various media like paper, paint, stamping, texture and possibly ephemera; all with the goal of completing a finished abstract painting.  Composition, balance, value and a bit of color theory (painless and fun) will be discussed as we work in order to end up with a successful abstract painting!
 
These methods can also be used if you wish to just include abstract concepts as a background for more realistic subject matter. (this is how I work most often, so you can look at my work to get an idea of how I approach backgrounds)

LUNCH  MENU - Chicken Enchilada Pasta (with Green Enchilada sauce), Salad, Bread, Drink, and YUMMY DESSERT (I always save that for a surprise!)

MATERIALS LIST:

** Paint – acrylic or watercolor (if you decide to create on a piece of watercolor paper or canvas that is treated to accept watercolor) and all the “stuffing” that goes with your chosen medium…ie…brushes, containers, paper towels, etc…

**a variety of your favorite colors/patterns of paper…these can be scrapbook paper, your made papers, magazine pages with colors you like…I always like a variety of darker and lighter values.  You only need 3-5 different papers…not a whole store! J You can also bring any words…pages from old books, etc, or maps, old sewing patterns…you get the picture…J

**SUPPORT…this can be watercolor paper, canvas, MDF board, even Matt board. Keep your sizes rather small…8x10, 8x8…something manageable so you learn the concepts and have time to finish…however if you work at lightning speed bring what you are comfortable with!

**Modeling paste, OR Custom Patch from Home Depot…something for texture

**Palette knife, or some sort of spreading tool for your paste

**Acrylic Medium, Mod Podge…a gluing agent you are comfortable with.  I use Golden Soft Gel Medium, Matte…but you bring what you want!

**Sponge Brush (1”ish)

**sketch pad or paper and pencil

**optional…BUTTONS, BRADS, NAILS, EPHEMEREA OBJECTS, yarn, raffia…you may or may not use them…but it can’t hurt to have them on hand…again, you don’t need much as your support isn’t that big!!

NOTE:  you can also bring any favorite stamps or stencils…I have a large collection I don’t mind sharing if you want to leave all that at home!!

PS...the Saturday class offering will be MAY 18, 2013...STAMP MAKING.  I've begun to add a buy now button for classes so I can get a solid idea of who is coming and you can reserve your spot.  To sign up for this class follow this link. http://saundralanegalloway.blogspot.com/2013/04/lunch-and-learn-class-3-stamp-making.html

SO, HERE ARE OUR FIRST THREE OFFERINGS!!  MORE WILL COME IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS SO YOU CAN PICK AND CHOOSE FROM YOUR INTERESTS!

IF you are interested in registering for these two classes, first come first served is my motto...If they fill up I will contact you about possible optional days!  You can e-mail me at  art4life44@hotmail.com and leave a message telling me which class you are interested in...I will get back to you A.S.A.P!  PAYMENT (for the first two) is when you come to class and decide how much time you want to spend...(I can take cash, check, and even credit card Visa, Master Card) HOWEVER, I DO need you to let me know when you register if you want the lunch I prepare so I know how much to cook! :)

If you aren't convinced about the beauty you will find up here yet...the calm and fun atmosphere you will be in...here is a little more inspiration!!...

 
LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING YOU!!
 
HAPPY CREATING!! 

Monday, April 1, 2013

APRIL BRINGS PROJECTS, PAGES AND CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT!

I LOVE April...it's my daughter MICHELLE'S birthday...it is SPRING...it's renewal!! Makes me happy!  As promised...here is my April Calendar page...a mix of paint, paper, stickers and just a little FUN! 

When I have moments I work on my little beach theme wall art that goes in my beach themed bathroom.  These things mean something to me...sea shells, and such picked up on the beach when I visited my most wonderful son in San Diego!  Even the sand is from his beach...can you tell I'm missing my kids?  Yep...I am!


This frame is so deep there was NO way I was going to avoid a shadow...so, you get the point...it's just a little vignette of shells sea glass on the sand...FUN!  I miss my son!! sigh...:)
 
Here we go again with the shadow...but, you get the point!  The only thing that didn't photoshop well was the color of this frame...it's that beachy green that is kind of a color accent for the room...I'll have to photograph the walls when I'm all finished!  One of my favorite shells I picked up...lovely!
 
WELL, I'M FINALLY READY TO ANNOUNCE MY UPCOMING SPRING, SUMMER, AND PERHAPS EVEN FALL CLASSES (weather allowing) THAT WILL BE PART OF THE CITY ESCAPE LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES OF CLASSES I WILL BE OFFERING UP HERE IN THE FOOTHILLS IN OUR VERY OWN HOUSE...BUT, YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL TOMORROW...sneaky I know...TUNE BACK IN AND GET A BEGINNING LIST OF CLASSES!!  FUN DOINS!!
 
HAPPY CREATING!
 
 
 


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