What a wonderful evening

Well the paint night at Artisan's Cove was a great success! This was our first one and I could not have been more pleased with the group of talented women that came out to paint. It is always a treat to be able to teach a group that is so close. They laughed and painted and drank and painted and ate and painted and did a wonderful job! I was amazed at the creativity. Each one put their own spin on their painting that represented them. Here are a few shots of the evening. (sorry for the picture quality...had to use the cell phone)

Here is the link to Artisan's Cove if you would like to book a night of fun and paint with YOUR friends.

http://reflectivesframe.com/classes_adultpage.html

Enjoy!

Painting tonight at Artisan's Cove

Tonight I will have the pleasure of painting with a group of women. They have booked a party at Artisan's Cove. http://reflectivesframe.com/

This is a new class I am offering and hope to continue. Each one is a different theme. This one is called "Enya". You can go onto their web link above and check them out.

We all have such busy lives....sometimes it's just nice to get together with your friends and escape for a while. So we will be listening to Enya, eating, painting and swimming in the color for a while...Ahhhhhh

I will post more from the night tomorrow:)

Enjoy!

Great day for an art show

I have to say, the weather yesterday was wonderful! I had such a good time watching the people stroll by, enjoying the great day and my new booth setup. Two paintings were sold.The Southern Lady/Magnolia and pearls was purchased for a woman's daughter :) And the Pear was bought to go into a newly updated kitchen.(sorry no pic of pear) Thanks to everyone who came out. My good friend Angie http://pickmybrainsart.blogspot.com/ was set up next to me. And Carol http://www.southernsinfulbliss.com/ and Leigh http://fencepostings.wordpress.com/ brightened our day with their presents. I even got to meet Artist Unplugged! (pic of us above) http://artistunplugged.blogspot.com/ Thanks AU for coming and introducing yourself. It was SOOO nice to finally meet you in person. Hmmm now that I think about it ....it was like a blogspot kind of day :) Just without the computers!

Enjoy!

Gold

This was a painting I did a little while ago. I am very busy right now getting ready for the Monrovia Art Fest coming up May 9th.

http://www.artisticmindsgallery.com/Monrovia_Artfest.html

Thought you guys might be in need of a little art.

Enjoy!

Gold By Michele Lee

8 x 12 acrylic on canvas framed

copyright 2008

Time to say goodbye to the Retreat

The last day has come and gone. It was so hard saying goodbye to Ann and her beautiful retreat. I learned so much this past week about God, myself and my art. I was blessed to have spent this week with one of my very best friends. We will forever be change by this adventure. Ann, our host, was a truly amazing woman. I found in her a friend for life. She opened her home and her heart to us and I am so thankful. She taught s so many new techniques this week. I have taken classes in the past, but never had time to be alone with what I had learned and be able to play so freely with it.

I am going to miss the morning meditation time on her back porch. The great chats we all would have. Getting into the studio just before sunrise and watching it fall onto my canvas. Cooking together. The evenings when my back and feet hurt so bad but i really really didn't want to stop. The nurturing of Ann as she would sit and talk about the art and God. The most comfortable bed ever! The music. The laughing so hard I thought I was going to pee my pants.

Thank you Ann. You will forever be in my heart.

Here are some pics from the last day.

Enjoy!

Day 2 @ Retreat

Ahhh the painting begins....

These are a couple of quick paintings that I did today. It is nice to be able to paint and eat and paint and sit and paint and paint and paint! Today Angie and I swam in the music, the sunshine and colorful paints. Going to take a break for a bit and get off my feet....maybe :) I keep getting drawn to the studio as if there was no tomorrow....but it's nice.

Happy Easter!!!!

Enjoy

Ahhhh, painting again

For a while now it has been painting for clients or finishes on walls or murals. Tonight I sat down for a bit and picked up "my" paintbrush and got a little fun painting done on a girl I had started a while back. (can' see what kind of hair yet,but I am sure it will come)

I need to get little warmed up to the canvas again. Next week I am off to an art retreat with a friend of mine. I can't wait to paint, for the joy of it, for a whole week! I really miss the feeling of getting lost in the moment and the joy it brings to my soul. Ahhhhhh, painting again.

Enjoy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Well guys and gals, another year has passed. I hope that it was a good one for all of you!

Sorry that I haven't posted in a bit. But there are some big things a brewin' for 2009. As soon as I can get my bearings I will fill everyone in. But for the past few weeks it has been a whirl wind around here.

So stay tooned, stay happy, stay healthy and most of all stay creative.

Love and peace,
Michele

Saturday Happenings

It feels GREAT to be back at work!

On the schedule for today...We have a trunk show at the studio http://averagetoart.blogspot.com/ from 10-12 for my good friend Deb. She has some great Jewelry from Africa. Hope to see you all there!

Then at the Monaco Theater http://www.monacopicturesusa.com/ today from 2-4pm we have a special Cork and Canvas class for a special group of women coming in to town. Stop by and say hello and maybe catch a movie. I hope you all have a great Saturday.

Enjoy!

The jewelry show went so well, we ae thinking of having another one before Christmas. Great job Deb!

Thank you to all the ladies who joined in on the fun at the Special Cork and Canvas. It was nice meeting you all. You were such a fun group to teach. And you all did so well.

Sorry I didn't get any pictures.

Magnolia & Pearls

16"X20" Acrylic on wrapped canvas

By Michele Lee copyright 2008

$100.00 usd

See you all Monday night

CORK & CANVAS

Monday, October 20th, 6:00-8:00 pm.

This month’s subject: “Reflections of Me" An interpretive painting of you!

Monaco Pictures, in a partnership with Average To Art and local artist Michele Lee, would like you to come and relax on the patio, sip a glass of wine or two and learn how to paint your very own masterpiece.

Cost is $40++ prior to the event and $50++ the day of—includes two glasses of wine and all materials. *For this event, you will need to bring 3 things that represent who you are. This will create your still life.

Space is limited so email Madeline Sandlin, Special Events Coordinator or call 256.327.8342 to reserve your spot at this unique and fun event!

*If it rains, we will move the event indoors to our beautiful Scene Lounge.

Monaco Pictures - October Cork & Canvas

October 20 – Cork & Canvas

Time: 6-8pm

This month’s subject: “Reflections of Me" An interprative painting of you!

Monaco Pictures, in a partnership with Average To Art and Michele Lee, would like you to come and relax on the patio, sip a glass of wine or two and learn how to paint your very own masterpiece.

Cost is $40++ prior to the event and $50++ the day of—includes two glasses of wine and all materials. *For this event, you will need to bring 3 things that represent who you are. This will create your still life.

Space is limited so email Madeline Sandlin, Special Events Coordinator or call 256.327.8342 to reserve your spot at this unique and fun event!

*If it rains, we will move the event indoors to our beautiful Scene Lounge.