I'm Seeing Elephants

Brownie Elephants

Today I had the opportunity to teach a group of brownies 

how to paint an elephant.

They earned a badge as they learned 

how to mix paint

how to mix color

how to apply paint

use different types of brushes

make different types of strokes.

 These ladies worked hard.

 Just keep painting, just keep painting, just keep painting

painting

painting.

 They were very good students.

 

Needed a little break.

 

Watch as these ladies say hello to you!

 

They are about to get it in this little video.

 

Here's the final countdown!

 

Mom, Monet and Me Painting Giraffes

Painting Giraffes is Hard

They're Fun, But Hard.

These giraffes take a fair amount of time

and patience.

But they are fun and they look really cute when they're done.

Sometimes, 

painting something hard is good.

You have a feeling of accomplishment.

I did it!

It was hard and I did it.

I think all the kids who painted the giraffes felt that.

This is from the Tuesday night class.

This is from the Saturday afternoon class.

These giraffe paintings are hard because there is a lot of color changing,

lights and darks, warms and cools.

Lots of thinking and decisions to make.

 

Tuesday night class

Saturday class.

We painted a whole herd of giraffes. 

Even though these were hard, they did a great job. 

November Classes

November Classes

Finally,

I have the November Class Schedule Out!

I'm so sorry,

I can't seem to get this done quicker!

But it's here.

Click HERE to see the newest calendar of classes.

You can paint,

Gerbera Daisies,

Elephants,

Snow men

Barns,

Pointsettias

and maybe a few more items.

The pictures of the paintings will be posted by tomorrow for most of them.

Any help you can give me by sharing this, I would so appreciate it.  

Thanks.  You're the best.  

Painting Classes in Carrollton, KY

We Paint in Carrollton, KY

This week has been a busy week with lots of painters

in the gallery.  

Monday, local 4-H'ers came to finish their Koi fish paintings.

We had quite the age range and they all did a great job.

 Here's a little video of the 7 students who came in Monday to finish their 4-H project paintings. 

I'm sure they need some applause at this point.

Tuesday night a group of women came in to paint barn scenes.

I made this little video of the process as we carried on, laughed, giggled, ate and painted.

They were so funny and I now have 6 more BFF's.

You can come alone as most of these women and make new friends when you get here.

or you can bring your whole posse'.  

These classes are $40 and I provide everything you need to complete your own masterpiece.

On this blog, you can go under the Calendar of Classes and Events page and sign up and pay for any class available.

You can email any questions to slgraves6@gmail.com

or leave me a comment on this page and I'll get back to you quick as I can.

I will come to you if your group is more than 8,

or if you have a brownie or girl scout troop,

church group,

cub or boy scout troop,

or any other group.  

Thanks for reading about some of my students this week.

You can like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RiverRunGallery

or follow us on pinterest at http://www.pinterest.com/finenatureart/river-run-gallery-and-fun-art-studio/

The artists in River Run Gallery also invite you to stop by our website to see everything we have in the gallery, or nearly everything at http://www.riverrungallery.com/

This commercial message has been brought to you by the artists, students, gallery owner, landlord and the husbands of same of River Run Gallery Fun Art Studio.

449 Main St.

Carrollton, KY  41008

Art and Fashion

Art and Fashion

The artists at River Run Gallery Fun Art Studio

have some super items for you to check out for yourself

or for those you love as the holidays get closer.

You will be surprised at a few of the items shown on the video.

This Felted Purse and matching change purse is one of the many bags we have available. 

These beautiful black, gold and silver dangle earrings will go with anything and be in style for years to come. 

This video explains encaustic journals, how they are made, what they are made of and how to use them.

They would make a lovely gift for a hostess or for that person who loves to journal, draw, write poetry or any other creative endeavor. 

Thank you for taking the time to look at the art the artists in River Run Gallery create.  Please feel free to pin this, share this or email this to friends and family.

Whimsical Giraffe Class

Whimsical Giraffe Class

What makes something whimsical?

It's one of those things, I don't know if I can describe it,

but I know it when I see it.

I have a Mom, Monet and Me Class coming up 

Saturday, Oct. 25 from 2-3 p.m. and then again on

Tuesday, Oct 28, 5-6 p.m.  

I've never really drawn or painted a giraffe before, 

so I thought I better get with it.

This is my first sketch and I finished it with a great box of 

colored sharpie markers I purchased recently.

I was trying to get the feel of the shape of the head, proportions,

and have some fun.

This one is mostly paint and some of it is markers.

This one is done completely with paint,

but I was trying to keep the light colors on one side,

and the darker colors on the other side.

This is what we'll be painting during the class,

but your student can use markers on the spots if they choose.  

You can sign up and pay right here.

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2-3 p.m.  $25.00

Tuesday, Oct 28, 5-6 p.m. $25.00

Are You Coy?

Are You Coy or Koi?

These ladies weren't too coy as they painted Koi fish in the gallery Tuesday night.

Check out their finished paintings.

 

Ann and Sandy with their finished paintings.

Didn't they do a wonderful job.

Next class is Tuesday, Oct. 21.  It's a barn scene.  I have room for a 1 or 2 more.

You will have lots of wiggle room in this painting to make it your own.

You can paint the barn the color you want, you can leave off the corral and add a lean to type shed.

we can add a fence or decorate your silos.  It's up to you.  

This is a 20" x 16" acrylic painting class on a stretched canvas.

You can sign up and pay right here.

Mother/Daughter Day In the Gallery

Mother/Daughter Day in the Gallery

Mother and Daughter Misty and Gabriella Hembree

came in today and painted these beautiful flowers.

Misty called and asked if they could come and paint something.

These are 10" x 8" stretched canvas.

Gabriella is going to hang them in her room.

I named the gallery, River Run Gallery Fun Art Studio,

because I was hoping things just like this would happen. 

People coming in to paint something

and enjoying each others company.

That's just the best.  

 

Do Not Run Faster Thank You Can Walk

Do Not Run Faster Than You Can Walk!

Sometimes we just put way toooooo much on our plate.

Last week I:

1.  Finished up the 30 paintings in 30 days.

2.  Taught 21 teachers to paint a pumpkin patch.

3.  Taught a garden stone class featuring a pumpkin.

4.  Hosted an opening reception for the 30 in 30.

5.  Attended 4 sessions of conference for my church.

6.  Had two of my 10 grandkids spend a few days with us.

7.  Taught a Koi fish pond painting.

So I got behind on my blog.

Go figure.

Today I'm playing catch up.

 Here's the teachers as they paint their pumpkin patch.

 That's quite the pumpkin patch.

These three had to bug out early because they have long drives.

These three painted pumpkins on garden stones.  

The stones come with a sealer and 2-3 coats of an outdoor varnish on them.

Then they paint the stones and then we put several more coats

 of an outdoor varnish on them. 

During the reception for the 30 in 30 paintings.

Here's a short video of the Koi pond painting class.

Painting fish was lots of fun.

Every painting will always be different and if you bring your posse,

they are there to cheer you on and vice versa.

It's a fun evening for everyone.

These are two of my 10 grandkids,

Lakyn and Karter.

They came to visit during fall break, and came to the gallery to paint

one really rainy day.

All in all, it was a very fun week,

Busy and fun.

Can I take my nap now?

The Final Wrap Up

Thanks So Much to Everyone

I really appreciate everyone who came to the gallery opening tonight.

We had lots of fun and food and friends.

Didn't I say we'd have all that.

 Mark and Carrie Perry came by.

David Hendren stopped in.

 

 We had a pretty good group, the Smiths, the Hedges and Robbie Mueller.

And finally Sandy Hirn popped in.

Stacie Darnold Westrick and her two kids were the first through the door, but I forgot a picture of them.

But, they put their name in the hat for a gift certificate for $40 in art lessons.

Stacie Darnold won.

Congratulations Stacie.  I think your children are going to have fun.

This fun painting has a new home.  

Thanks friends.

Day 15 Dreams - Sold

Thanks to all who came tonight.

I hope you enjoyed seeing all the paintings and all the other beautiful art in the gallery.

What Is A Gallery Opening?

What Is a Gallery Opening

and

Why Should I Come?

Aren't galleries always open?

A gallery opening is a way of saying, "Hey we have new art you might want to see!"

A gallery opening is a festive affair where usually the featured artist is there, dressed  in something other than their paint splattered clothes.

A gallery opening is a chance to meet the artist or artists and find out about them and how and why they create what they create.  You will learn about their process.  You will learn about what inspires them.  You will some really cool stuff.  Maybe you'll be inspired to create your own art.

A gallery opening is a chance to get dressed up (nothing formal) and go out for the evening.

A gallery opening usually has food.  Yum! Who doesn't like food?

A gallery usually has an opening when they have a new artist or a competition, or a new show, or if the artists have changed out their work and everything is different from the last time you were in.

A gallery opening is usually free, at least in Carrollton, KY and it is a fun change of pace from the Friday night football game, shopping at the mall, or sitting home in your jammies.

You don't have to stay long.  Come in, walk around, look at the art, talk to the artist, have a bite to eat.  Now that doesn't sound too painful does it?

We will be having openings the first Friday of every month from 4-8 p.m. so pencil us onto your calendar.  It will usually be a featured artist of the month, but we could branch out into a theme show or something else wild and crazy.  

I usually give something away.  Who doesn't like free stuff?  No free original art for you?  OK, don't put your name in the hat.  

Sometimes I have a pretty good sale on certain items.  Not sayin for sure, but you'll want to check out the prices on all the paintings I did as demonstrations during classes.

So there, now you have a fist full of reasons to come to our gallery opening tonight.  As if seeing 30 paintings in 30 days wasn't enough of a reason.  

See you tonight.

449 Main St.

Carrollton, KY  41008

4-8 p.m.

Pumpkin Garden Stones

Pumpkin Garden Stones

Don't you just love these pumpkins the class painted tonight.

They are on tiles that have 3 coats of outdoor varnish on them.

Then they painted these beautiful pumpkins on them

and then we put two more coats of varnish on top of them.

They are good to go outside in the weather.  

Each one is beautiful as are the women who painted them.

Made three new friends tonight.

Here's a short video from the class.