Delivered My Paintings To Art at the Mill

I delivered my paintings last Saturday to the 2012 Fall Art at the Mill show in Millwood.  I love this show and the art is just spectacular this season.  When I dropped off my paintings I was able to preview the high quality work by all the artists.  There were so many pieces that I would love to hang on my walls.

On display will be the Camillias and Dogwood Painting (below) and Penns Grove Peonies as well as two studies.  One the yellow rose previously posted and an azalea and dogwood study I did over the summer.  These are specially priced (meaning more affordable) because they are studies. 

The Show runs from October 6-21 2012
Hours Sunday-Friday 12-5pm
Saturday 10-6pm

October 14 is going to be the Artist Reception and I think for once I don't have a conflicting business trip, so I plan to be there. The artist reception is 2-5pm.

Fall Class Starts September 27

My fall painting class starts next Thursday, September 27.  If you are interested, please send me an email at info@vickiblum.com.  My previously full class now has one spot open.

Beginning and Intermediate Painting,
Starting September 27 -- November 15, 2012
Taught by Artist Vicki Vidal Blum at ArtSpace
750 Center St, Herndon VA
Thursdays 7-10pm
Cost: $200

This class will teach students how to paint with oils. You can use your photos or paint from the teacher's set up. This class will focus on how to draw the subject to make it bold and realistic. Students will continue with layering light and shadow colors--the key to a three dimensional painting. Students will refine over one or two classes the value, color, and temperature of the painting in a series of thick paint and thin glazes. Recommended for artists who want to improve the realistic appearance of their work. Adults and teens welcome.

Paint Herndon - Second Place

I participated in the Herndon Plein Air Competition that started on Friday and ended yesterday.   I painted this house on Park Avenue in Herndon.  The afternoon light was hitting it perfectly to cast long shadows.  I took a lot of artistic license and removed the large tree in front of the house and the very large industrial garage in the back.  In any case, I was pleased to win second place.