Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Updated: The Last Supper Restored by Betty Burchfield

UPDATED PROGRESS


Previously posted on the Ascribing Artists Blog

Artist, Betty Burchfield (aka Little Reb), has a new project- restoring the Last Supper to the original. It is 4x8 ft. Betty notes, "I've got my work cut out for me. I've gotten three disciples painted so far... Took me all day."

For more info about Betty Burchfield, please visit her websites and sign her guest books at:

Also, view more postings on the Ascribing Artists Blog about Betty Buchfield (aka Little Reb) at:

Friday, December 18, 2009

Carole Foret Workshops PAINT NIGHT SCHEDULE 2010

Carole Foret Workshops

PAINT NIGHT SCHEDULE

2010 PAINT NIGHTS

Tues. January 11 - Man's Best Friend! Paint your own dog in a fun,
whimsical way! Bring a pic of your dog:16x20 canvas
Wed. January 12 - Feline Fun! Paint your own cat, swishing tail and
all. Colorful Cats! Bring pic of your cat: 16x20 canvas
Sat. February 13 - Lover's Lane! Calling all couples for Saturday
night fun! Wine Still Life-or each of your favorite drinks! 11x14
canvas
Tues. March 16 - Scripture to hang. Christians gather to create a
piece to remind ourselves of the greatest Love there is. Horizontal
canvas
Tues. April 13 - Shoes Shoes Shoes! A girl's best friend-her shoe
closet! Horizontal canvas

All of these Paint Nights are held at Carole Foret Studio 5:30pm -
8pm. Social time from 5:30-6pm. Paint from 6pm-8pm. Then group photo!

Reserve by calling the studio:
256-232-2521 or e-mail: cforet@mac.com
Purchase 1 spot - $75

Carole Foret Studio
206 W. Market St.
Athens, Alabama 35611
256-232-2521
cforet@mac.com

GALLERY HOURS:
Tues. - Fri. 10am-2pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Carole Foret on the web at: CaroleForet.Com- Artful Living Blog-
Painting Blog- Facing Jesus Painting Tour-

Copper Wire and Bead Christmas Ornament Class Dec. 19th



A Christmas ornament class is being offered from 9:30 to 11:30a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19th at Reflectives Frame and Art Gallery at Artisans Cove, 220 Old Hwy 431, Owens Cross Rd., AL 35763. Across from Hampton Cove Elementary.

Come de-stress as you learn to make an ornament with copper wire and beads. Instructor, Becky Buckner will show you how to make rustic copper balls and use them in the ornament design. Designs are only limited by your imagination! This class is for adults as sharp instruments will be used!

Each participant will make one ornament. All supplies are provided. Class size 4-12. Cost $20. Register today at 539-1665 or reflectives@comcast.net.

To find out more about artist Becky Buckner, please visit her website at:

For more information and to find out about other upcoming classes contact:

Reflectives Frame and Art Gallery
Artisan's Cove
220 Old Highway 431
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 539-1665 or reflectives@comcast.net

Monday, December 7, 2009

Featured Artist: William Lipscomb


"Bread and Wine" by William Lipscomb, copyright

"Out of Zion" by William Lipscomb, copyright

"Jesus" by William Lipscomb, copyright

"Melekh" by William Lipscomb, copyright

Artist, William Lipscomb

While growing up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, I always knew I had a gift of expressing myself through visual images and creative artwork. It wasn’t until my second year of college that I began to develop this gift and believe that it would lead me to future careers. As a Christian, I use art to communicate to others how my work is directly influenced by my relationship to the Lord. For me, art is a way to communicate to others the things in life that I deem important without using a written language. As they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

I like to use a variety of mediums for my work, some of which, to the average person, may seem odd. Much of my work includes transforming common, “everyday” items, such as food, into uncommon and original artwork. I try to work with mediums that are familiar to people and alter them in such a way that a person would have to inspect the art very closely to recognize exactly what it’s made out of. Some people reject artwork because they cannot find a way to relate to it. However, if they can find a common ground between the work and themselves, then they are very likely to open up.

My work is playful and energetic; a style that mirrors my personality. The time spent creating a work tends to display the passion of the artist. My ambitions are to have my works displayed in different galleries and museums for people to view and discuss. I hope to challenge the stereotypes that so burden both art and artists in hopes that it will result in opening the minds of the public to new ideas. I love to travel and get most of my ideas when visiting different places that open my eyes to new ways of life.

To find out more about William Lipscomb please visit his website at: http://00artdesigns.blogspot.com/

William is also featured on the Huntsville Art Blog with other images:

http://huntsvilleartblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/featured-artist-william-lipscomb.html

Friday, December 4, 2009

Linda Morton Wins Big!

This summer, local artist Linda Morton submitted her artwork locally to the Redstone Arsenal Art Contest. Local winners were advanced to the International level of the Army wide contest. Recently, Linda was informed that she WON Internationally 3rd place for her Watercolor- WOW! Linda also received Honorable mentions for two other entries, Mixed Media and Drawing. What a great honor! The final contest included ALL the USA Army bases in the World! ...and Linda was awarded 3rd Place!

Congratulation Linda!

For more info about Linda please visit her website at:

Linda always gives the Lord Praise for her talent!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Andrea Lucas to Showcase Her Jewelry at UAB

I hope if you're lucky enough to have some free time I might get lucky enough to see you at the Art Show in the West Pavilion at UAB. It begins at 8 am and ends at 5pm. Just look for me! I'll be there! I am showing my jewelry not my stained glass windows. I really really hope to see you there!!


ALSO I NOW HAVE A JEWELRY PAGE ON MY WEB SITE WITH TWO OF MY FAVORITE SETS OF JEWELRY. THIS JEWELRY WILL SOON BE SUBMITTED TO ROBERT REDFORD'S' SUNDANCE CATALOGUE!!

Check out the new jewelry page at: HAPPYHIPPIESTUDIO.COM


Thanks!! Andrea Lucas/Happy Hippie