Live Workshop

Hi Friends,
 
I hope everyone is safe and healthy during this crazy time.  I am grateful to be healthy and have been enjoying lots of time in the studio. I started my new Virtual Live Workshop about three weeks ago and I am loving it! The first 3 videos are available to replay on Facebook.  
 
Here's What You Need to Know:
 
When:
Tuesday May 5th at 1:00pm.  This will be session 4.  Replays are available through my new Facebook Group, Angela's Color Story.  I will be working on a Still Life, Oil and Acrylic Welcome! 
  
Where:
Main Feed:
Facebook:  Join my private group- Angela’s Color Story.  
This is where all interaction will take place.  All resources will also be posted here, not on Instagram.  
 
Secondary Feed:
Instagram: @angelanesbitfineart
 
Let me know if you have any questions!  Come Paint with Me!!
 
Best,
Angela

Jumping Back in with a Fresh Start

Happy New Year to all! 

I hope everyone had a fantastic Holiday Season.  I know it can be hard to get back to work no matter what your work may be!  I am going to offer up some of my top tips for getting back to the easel or whatever it is you do that inspires you.   

1.      Clean and Clear: 

Whether it is your office, your workspace or studio, it is important to have a space you are excited to walk into every day.  I know when I am working up to a break, like the Holidays, I usually end with a very big mess and I don’t always clean up before the break.  Even if you do leave your space nice and tidy, a little clean and clear may still be in order.  I went to work on my studio, my sitting area and my office.  I wanted to make sure that everything in my space was needed and in working order.   Get rid of anything that you do not need or is not serving you.  Is there an old canvas that just makes you feel bad?  Get rid of it.  We are working towards only Good Vibes in our workspace. Hopefully, a good clean and clear will infuse a ton of positive energy into your studio and get you excited to get back to the easel (or work). 

2.     Purge Old Work: 

Go through all the works in progress in your studio and get rid of anything that may be dampening your spirits!   I went through every painting in my studio and tried to be brutally honest with myself does it stay or go.  Each piece that stayed had to have a convincing purpose.  I used charcoal to write on the side of each canvas the intention for it.   Some of the categories were:  love it - finish, toned, finishing touches, commission, underpainting and blank.  Now I can look at the edges in my drying rack and know what I intend to do.  I also made a note if a specific piece was suited for specific gallery or show.  Now my mood feels so much lighter having disposed of all that was not serving me!!!!  This exercise hopefully will also uncover some paintings that you are excited to get back to! 

3.     Spruce it Up: 

Take a look around and note if there is anything you need or want in your workspace?  Would a new plant be nice or a new rug?  Do you need new lighting in your studio?  I made a list during my cleaning and clearing frenzy and headed out to do a little shopping.  It might only be a plant that would brighten things up!  I have a huge window that looks out over my backyard and is really spectacular.  The space in front of it has been cluttered with paintings drying and unfinished paintings.  I cleared this out and added a new chair, rug and repurposed a bulletin board.  Now this area is an inviting place to sit to contemplate a painting in progress or just have some tea.  I also intend to use this space to reflect on my work and what is to come.  The bulletin board is a great place for ongoing inspiration.  A little spruce up will certainly light a little more creative energy under your toes and get you back to work! 

4.     Take Stock of your Supplies:

Whatever your creative work may be, I find it very exciting to organize my art supplies.  I love tubes of paint!  Just sorting through my paints and organizing them can get me in the mood to get back to the easel.  It is also a great exercise to see what you are out of and might need to order.  Make note of those abandoned paints that you excitedly bought and never used!  I pulled a few out and put them on my work station to use first thing!  I will be revisiting Old Holland Blue, Old Holland Blue Grey and Vasari Video Blue Extra Pale.  So much fun!   At the very least I am excited try these colors out. 

5.     Retail Therapy:

A little retail therapy can certainly cure the blues.  Go shopping online or to your local art supply store.  Take a leisurely browse!  Are there colors, tools or types of surfaces you have always wanted to try?  Go for it!  This can be a great way to Jump Start your reentry to the studio.  During my break I ordered some collage materials for a project I have been thinking of for a while.  I am super excited to give it a whirl. 

6.     Think Ahead: 

When wrapping up before a break from the studio try to play it forward and leave yourself with something you are excited to get back to.  This takes some planning but really makes getting back to work super easy.  I briefly started a series during the Holidays that I really had no business starting because of other painting deadlines.  But I am soooo happy I did!  I am psyched to continue on this new series!  

7.     Inspiration: 

Get inspired!  Collect images of artists that inspire you, color palettes you want to try, interesting compositions, new techniques to play with, take a workshop or just buy fresh props for still life set-ups.  I often go to the florist and buy a bucket of flowers.  Arranging the flowers and photographing for future paintings does a great job of getting the juices flowing.  I also signed up for a workshop in late January to make sure my creativity is in full bloom for the New Year! 

8.     Make a play list and Breath:

If all else fails in the New Year to get you back at the easel make a play list of your favorite songs and breath!  Music has a magical way of switching my brain from the left side to the right.  There are lots of activities that can do this like mixing paint, drawing and doodling.  Get your sketch book out, light some yummy candles, breath, play your favorite music and just doodle.  I can honestly say that I tried all of these tips over the past week and I am so excited to get back to work!!! 

Here’s to wishing everyone a Healthy, Creative, Abundant and Happy 2020! 

Lots of Love,

Angela

My Color Story

Tuscany Open House & Open Studio - Wednesday November 13th

Wednesday November 13th from 11am – 2pm I will be hosting an Information Open House in regards to my upcoming trip to Tuscany as well as an Open Studio. If you cannot make it and are interested in coming by we can arrange a time, just let me know.  Please RSVP by clicking here.

Highlights of the trip:  We are staying and traveling in an unspoiled area of Tuscany near the Coast.  The food prepared by our host family is incredible, fresh and seasonal.  We will paint the gorgeous countryside, street scenes, coastal scenes and vineyard landscapes to name a few.  We will also have day trips which may include, a vineyard, Cinque Terre, the walled city of Lucca and a fabulous Market in Forte dei Marmi.  The Market in Forte is a must do, they sell everything from luxurious cashmere, to beautiful shoes, to wonderful gifts to bring home to friends and family.  All levels of painters are welcome.  The trip will not only be painting but enjoying the culture.  We will provide tons of information about traveling with paints and what gear to bring so no worries there. 

Updates, Updates and More Updates

Hi Friends,

It’s been a long winter and spring helping to prepare my daughter for her high school graduation and attending lacrosse games and tournaments with my son, who has completed his freshman year in high school.

I’ve been enjoying my summer so far and am looking forward to beach trips, more tournaments and sending my daughter off to college in August.

In the studio, I’ve been working on a new group of small works that are now available online. We’ve also been working on our fall schedule for workshops and have some exciting dates to announce!

Exploring Color: Charlotte: September 9 – 11
This will be a small class limited to six students and held in my studio

Still Life & Figure: Beaufort, NC: October 7 – 11
Held at Craving Art Studio

Exploring the Surface: Charlotte: October 22 – 25
Once again, we be at the Youth Hall at Myers Park Baptist Church

I look forward to seeing everyone soon and wish everyone a wonderful summer!

Best,

Angela

Color Boot Camp

So excited to be teaching again in Charlotte this spring and even more excited to be teaching a Color Boot Camp Workshop! The workshop will be held May 2 - 4 at Myers Park Baptist Church in their Youth Hall. This isn't going to be another one of those boring old workshops, I promise to make these three days fun and filled with color exploration from several different approaches.  We will be completing several smaller paintings as well as a some larger studies.  To register and get more information, click here.  

Tuscany Workshop This Summer

Come paint with me in Tuscany this summer!  All levels welcome!!!  Get all the details, clicking here.  

Come Learn With Me

October is such a beautiful time of the year in Charlotte, which makes me excited to be hosting my next workshop October 25-27, 2017.  Class is filling up fast though and we only have a few spots left.  We would love to have you join us, to get more information and to register, click here.

In February I am looking forward to heading south and visiting one of my favorite cities!  I will be traveling down to Atlanta for my first workshop of 2018 at Binders Art Supplies in Buckhead.  My Atlanta workshop is running February 7-9, 2018 and space is limited, to get more information and to register click here.  

Can't wait to see everyone!

Here I Come Raleigh...

Thursday May 18th from 6-8pm, you will be able to find me at ArtSource Fine Art located at 4421-123 Six Forks Road Raleigh NC!  ArtSource will be hosting a show called "A Moment In Time" that will run from May 18 - June 16 and it will feature Sharon Bass and myself.  Everyone at ArtSource have been such wonderful supporters of my work and I am excited to be spending an evening in Raleigh!  Please come visit if you are in the area!  

Charlotte In The Fall and Atlanta in the Winter (2018)

Such exciting news!  I have scheduled my next Charlotte Workshop for October 2017 and I have scheduled an Atlanta Workshop for February 2018!  "Exploring The Surface" will include topics like: Color Theory, Value Studies and Simplification, as well as other subjects.  Space will be limited at both venues, so please register early and feel free to email me with any questions.

Charlotte NC: October 25 - 27, 2017 Myers Park Baptist Church has graciously opened their doors to us once again.  To register, click here. 

Atlanta GA:    February 7 - 9, 2018 Binders Art Supplies on Piedmont Road has been so kind to allow us to use their space for three days!  To register, click here.  

Spring In Beaufort

I have to say, I just got back from such a lovely trip to Beaufort NC and Craving Art Studio!  My fantastic host Heather Sink was just as much of a pleasure to be with this year as she was last year!  She is currently hosting a show of my works until the end of May and was so kind to host my three day "Exploring The Surface " workshop.   I love doing workshops in Beaufort so much, we have agreed to do another one next year, once we have dates, we will update everyone! Beaufort is such a beautiful town, full of great people, food and amazing views! For those who don't know, it's actually the third-oldest town in North Carolina, it's a coastal town located in an area referred to as the "inner-banks" and it hosts several fun festivals through out the year.  I just lucked out to be there for the 2017 Beaufort Wine and Food Festival this year!