Monday, August 29, 2016

Shadyside ... A Rollercoaster Ride

"Porch Light On," oil, 16"h x 12"w, ©2016 Jill Banks
For each of the ten or so art festivals I participate in, the journey there, days exhibiting, road back are full of twists and turns.

Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street in Pittsburgh PA this weekend was the ultimate study in contrasts. I now truly see myself as the adventurer. Full of hope and anticipation going. Jubilant at times. Doubtful others. Saying "phew" or sighing, hour to hour.

I loved the trip there from Virginia. We traveled roads that seemed to hold mystery and beckoning everywhere. Ate at an amazing farm-to-table restaurant in Bedford, PA (Horn O Plenty) that makes almost everything they serve -- minus some items from local providers.

I love this show though when you visit three times there is a bit of "Groundhog Day" mixed in. Each day reminds you of a previous 24 hours. In good ways and odd ways.

On Saturday, one smart purchaser went home with "Back Story" -- a favorite of mine and she was so thrilled! It will go in her law office which was relocating and "Back Story" will lay the framework for art to come and define the new space.

There were many other potential connections, favored paintings, great interactions. We'll see what comes of it.

Randy and  I stayed at the Inn at Negley in Shadyside. What a welcome respite from many hard hours of work. "Porch Light On" was painted on Friday night, while enjoying some wine and cheese there ... but actually, mainly painting.  I thought of the Motel 6 ad -- we'll leave the light on for ya -- but that whole part of the experience was so almost other-worldly pampering-like.

Hail, winds, holding on at breakdown at Shadyside 2016. No fun.
On Sunday, breakdown begins at 5 with a thunderstorm at least two hours away ... only the thunderstorm did not get that memo.  The skies opened wide and formed a river down Walnut Street with booming thunder, lightning and Randy, me and a fellow artist holding the tent down in three corners for a LONG time. We were drenched. Paintings were safe. We survived. The Howard Alan Events crew were in it for the long haul to help artists safely depart -- many with some damaged art.

Crazy end. Nice drive home. My tent was spread out all over the car and railings to dry out today.  Good times and more challenging ones -- all in 72 hours.

Register for Classes taught through the Arts of Great Falls in Virginia
Get more info on classes with a link to register for each class below.
Evening Paint -- Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm -- starts September 20
Still Life Plus -- Tuesdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
-- starts September 20 
Calm and scrumptious breakfast on Sunday ... before the rains.
Painting the Plein Air Landscape -- Thursdays, 9:30am to 2:00pm, starts September 22. Classes are held in various locations throughout Northern Virginia.

Paint Great Falls Plein Air Competition -- September 7-10

The Arts of Great Falls is also sponsoring Paint Great Falls -- a Plein Air Painting Competition -- September 7-10 with two receptions: Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm on September 9 and the Awards Reception on Saturday, September 10, 6:30-8:30pm.  Participants need to register  ($30).  I'm the judge this year and am looking forward to seeing all the entries. First place is $500 plus awards will be given for 2nd, 3rd and People's Choice. Get more info on the event here.  Calling all collectors, too. The gallery will be filled with works fresh off the easel depicting Great Falls on September 9 and September 10.

Free Plein Air Painting Demonstration -- Saturday, September 10, Noon-3pm

And, I'll be giving a free plein air painting demonstration on Saturday, September 10, noon to 3pm. RSVP to jill@jillbanks.com if you think you'll be able to make that event. Weather permitting, that demo will take place outside near the school at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066.



Lots of Art Events and News
Right around the bend...

September 9-October 24: "Island Life" Exhibition of work by artists juried to paint in the inaugural Long Beach Island Plein Air competition, Long Beach Island Foundation, Loveladies, NJ. (Those paintings are "under wraps" until submitted to the exhibition. Shhhhh. Except for four extras...)
September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA
September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY
September 30-October 29: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Castle Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Janssen's Market" selected for this prestigious show.
Sunday, October 2: McLean MPA Artfest, McLean Community Park, McLean, VA
October 14-16: Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls, VA
 
Featured Artist for the Month of August: FineArtVirginia.com
Wonderful article spotlighting my work and inspiration just up until the end of August.To see the Featured Artist section, go to www.fineartvirginia.com ... and click on Featured Artist on the top navigation bar OR you can access it directly here. The Month's almost over ... take a look if you haven't already.

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
(Please like that page if you like it...)


Thursday, August 25, 2016

See You at Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street?

Here's a sneak peek at one of the walls in my booth at the Shadyside Art Festival in Pittsburgh this weekend, August 27 & 28

I'll be in Booth #80 on Walnut Street.  Hope to see you there!
Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street in Pittsburgh PA.
Saturday, August 27, 10am to 7pm
Sunday, August 28, 10am to 5pm

More for Shadyside
Register for Classes taught through the Arts of Great Falls in Virginia
Get more info on classes with a link to register for each class below.
Evening Paint -- Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm -- starts September 20
Still Life Plus -- Tuesdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
-- starts September 20 
Painting the Plein Air Landscape -- Thursdays, 9:30am to 2:00pm, starts September 22. Classes are held in various locations throughout Northern Virginia.

Paint Great Falls Plein Air Competition -- September 7-10

The Arts of Great Falls is also sponsoring Paint Great Falls -- a Plein Air Painting Competition -- September 7-10 with two receptions: Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm on September 9 and the Awards Reception on Saturday, September 10, 6:30-8:30pm.  Participants need to register  ($30).  I'm the judge this year and am looking forward to seeing all the entries. First place is $500 plus awards will be given for 2nd, 3rd and People's Choice. Get more info on the event here.  Calling all collectors, too. The gallery will be filled with works fresh off the easel depicting Great Falls on September 9 and September 10.

Free Plein Air Painting Demonstration -- Saturday, September 10, Noon-3pm

And, I'll be giving a free plein air painting demonstration on Saturday, September 10, noon to 3pm. RSVP to jill@jillbanks.com if you think you'll be able to make that event. Weather permitting, that demo will take place outside near the school at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066.

More at Shadyside

Lots of Art Events and News
Right around the bend...

August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA
September 9-October 24: "Island Life" Exhibition of work by artists juried to paint in the inaugural Long Beach Island Plein Air competition, Long Beach Island Foundation, Loveladies, NJ. (Those paintings are "under wraps" until submitted to the exhibition. Shhhhh. Except for four extras...)
September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA
September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY
September 30-October 29: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Castle Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Janssen's Market" selected for this prestigious show.
Sunday, October 2: McLean MPA Artfest, McLean Community Park, McLean, VA
October 14-16: Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls, VA
 
Featured Artist for the Month of August: FineArtVirginia.com
Wonderful article spotlighting my work and inspiration just up until the end of August.To see the Featured Artist section, go to www.fineartvirginia.com ... and click on Featured Artist on the top navigation bar OR you can access it directly here. The Month's almost over ... take a look if you haven't already.

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
(Please like that page if you like it...)

Monday, August 22, 2016

"Evening By the Lake" Plein Air Painting

"Evening By The Lake," oil, 12"h x 16"w, ©2016 Jill Banks -- painted 8/22/16
Gorgeous day with a few hours spent capturing fountain and folks at Lake Anne in Reston, Virginia. I plan on painting a large piece capturing some of the magic seen here recently. While this is a painting in itself (I like it ... do you?), it is also part of my pondering process. Let's see where this goes.

Classes are starting to fill ... have you signed up?
Register for Fall Classes -- Still Life, Evening Paint and The Plein Air Landscape
I'll be offering three classes this Fall taught through the Arts of Great Falls School (Great Falls, VA.) Information is up and registration live on all three classes. Email me with any questions at jill@jillbanks.com.
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Starting September 20
Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Starting September 20
Thursdays, 9:30am to 2:00pm (although times will vary a little)
Starting September 22 -- One half hour longer to allow for more instruction, critiques each class.
Classes fill quickly.
All levels welcome. Media: oils. Is this your time to take a class?
Call for Artists:
September 7-10, 2016: Paint Great Falls Plein Air Competition, Great Falls, VA. Sign up now -- follow the link. I'll be judging the competition this year and hope you'll sign up and show me your work.  Participants will also have the chance to exhibit a piece in the gallery for our popular First Friday Art Walk in the Village reception on September 9, 6-9pm. 40 artists accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Top prize: $500.

Lots of Art Events and News
Right around the bend...
August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA
September 9-October 24: "Island Life" Exhibition of work by artists juried to paint in the inaugural Long Beach Island Plein Air competition, Long Beach Island Foundation, Loveladies, NJ. (Those paintings are "under wraps" until submitted to the exhibition. Shhhhh. Except for four extras...)
September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA
September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY
September 30-October 29: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Castle Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Janssen's Market" selected for this prestigious show.
Sunday, October 2: McLean MPA Artfest, McLean Community Park, McLean, VA
October 14-16: Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls, VA
 
Featured Artist for the Month of August: FineArtVirginia.com
Wonderful article spotlighting my work and inspiration just up until the end of August.To see the Featured Artist section, go to www.fineartvirginia.com ... and click on Featured Artist on the top navigation bar OR you can access it directly here.

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
(Please like that page if you like it...)

Saturday, August 20, 2016

"Cantaloupes and Cow" New Still Life plus Fall Classes and Paint Great Falls

"Cantaloupes and Cow," oil, 20"h x 16"w, ©2016 Jill Banks
Hopefully, I'll quickly be packing in a bunch of info on this post.

"Cantaloupes and Cow" was what occupied my easel and windowsill at the Artists' Atelier today (756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA) during open hours and well beyond.  It took me about one-and-a-half-hours before finalizing the setup. I think there's some odd story lurking.

Great day. I enjoyed a diversion from landscape to still life. Loved the comraderie of several studiomates. Cool air conditioning and a really enjoyable late lunch break from painting with Randy where I soaked up some scenery that will be inspiration for at least one painting to come. Can't ask for more than that.

Call for Artists:
September 7-10, 2016: Paint Great Falls Plein Air Competition, Great Falls, VA. Sign up now -- follow the link. I'll be judging the competition this year and hope you'll sign up and show me your work.  Participants will also have the chance to exhibit a piece in the gallery for our popular First Friday Art Walk in the Village reception on September 9, 6-9pm. 40 artists accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Top prize: $500.

Lots of Art Events and News
Right around the bend...
August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA
September 9-October 24: "Island Life" Exhibition of work by artists juried to paint in the inaugural Long Beach Island Plein Air competition, Long Beach Island Foundation, Loveladies, NJ. (Those paintings are "under wraps" until submitted to the exhibition. Shhhhh. Except for four extras...)
September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA
September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY
September 30-October 29: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Castle Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Janssen's Market" selected for this prestigious show.
Sunday, October 2: McLean MPA Artfest, McLean Community Park, McLean, VA
October 14-16: Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls, VA

Register for Fall Classes -- Still Life, Evening Paint and The Plein Air Landscape
I'll be offering three classes this Fall taught through the Arts of Great Falls School (Great Falls, VA.) Information is up and registration live on all three classes. Email me with any questions at jill@jillbanks.com.
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Starting September 20
Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Starting September 20
Thursdays, 9:30am to 2:00pm (although times will vary a little)
Starting September 22 -- One half hour longer to allow for more instruction, critiques each class.
Classes fill quickly.
All levels welcome. Media: oils. Is this your time to take a class?


Featured Artist for the Month of August: FineArtVirginia.com
Wonderful article spotlighting my work and inspiration just up until the end of August.To see the Featured Artist section, go to www.fineartvirginia.com ... and click on Featured Artist on the top navigation bar OR you can access it directly here.

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
(Please like that page if you like it...)

Monday, August 15, 2016

"Late Night Ice Cream Run" Summer Nostalgia

"Late Night Ice Cream Run," oil, 16"h x 12"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

All through painting "Late Night Ice Cream Run," I thought about participating in just such a scene ... so many times with our kids. It's summer.

Where does this painting take you?

Call for Artists:
September 7-10, 2016: Paint Great Falls Plein Air Competition, Great Falls, VA. Sign up now -- follow the link.
Lots of Art Events and News

August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA
September 9-October 24: "Island Life" Exhibition of work by artists juried to paint in the inaugural Long Beach Island Plein Air competition, Long Beach Island Foundation, Loveladies, NJ. (Those paintings are "under wraps" until submitted to the exhibition. Shhhhh. Except for four extras...)
September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA
September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY
September 30-October 29: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Castle Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Janssen's Market" selected for this prestigious show.
Sunday, October 2: McLean MPA Artfest, McLean Community Park, McLean, VA
October 14-16: Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls, VA
Register for Fall Classes
I'll be offering three classes this Fall taught through the Arts of Great Falls School (Great Falls, VA.) Information is up and registration live on my two Tuesday classes. Check my classes page in the next week or email me at jill@jillbanks.com if interested in my Thursday daytime class. (More info to come on that shortly.)
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Starting September 20
Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Starting September 20
Classes fill quickly.
All levels welcome. Media: oils. Is this your time to take a class?
Featured Artist for the Month of August: FineArtVirginia.com
Wonderful article spotlighting my work and inspiration just up until the end of August.To see the Featured Artist section, go to www.fineartvirginia.com ... and click on Featured Artist on the top navigation bar OR you can access it directly here.
Thanks for reading!
Jill
Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
(Please like that page if you like it...)

Saturday, August 13, 2016

One from Long Beach Island NJ

"Water Watchers," oil, 16"h x 12"w, ©2016 Jill Banks
I'd mentioned that it would be awhile before posting any of my paintings created on Long Beach Island NJ for the Plein Air Plus painting competition that will culminate in an "Island Life" exhibition at the Long Beach Island Foundation. Well, despite lots of long hours painting on one of the Island's beaches, this one needed some help post-Plein Air and won't be one of my four submissions to the exhibition.  So -- I get to show it to you here. Yea!

I painted it on Thursday there. It was a balancing act -- hot weather, talking, painting and painting and painting.  The guard's umbrella has definitely seen better days. Multiple ice cream trucks made stops at the beach every five minutes (it seemed). The day was breezy. A challenge for my easel but a welcome reprieve from just heat.

My last painting created on this second trip of the Summer offered a happy surprise when pulled out  from my wet canvas carrier today. By the time I'd finished ... my eyes were worn out. I hoped it would be a keeper and thankfully it is.  Phew. I've got four paintings that will be happily submitted come September. "Water Watchers" will join three other extras to be rolled out on my blog and web site separate from "Island Life." Can't wait to show them to you.

"Seven Swans," oil, 30"h x 24"w, ©2016 Jill Banks
With the help of one ballerina and her mom, I also finally completed "Seven Swans." Really happy with that, too. Quite a day.

Lots of Art Events and News

June 16-August 15: "Fresh Fare" Solo Exhibit of still life paintings, Great Falls, VA. Click on this link to see the 14 paintings in my "Fresh Fare" solo exhibit on view through August 15, 2016 at Triny's Tex-Mex Grill at 9835 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, VA.

August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA

September 9-October 24: "Island Life" Exhibition of work by artists juried to paint in the inaugural Long Beach Island Plein Air competition, Long Beach Island Foundation, Loveladies, NJ. (Those paintings are "under wraps" until submitted to the exhibition. Shhhhh. Except for four extras...)

September 7-10, 2016: Paint Great Falls Plein Air Competition, Great Falls, VA

September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

September 30-October 29: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Castle Gallery of Fine Art, Fort Wayne, Indiana. "Janssen's Market" selected for this prestigious show.

Sunday, October 2: McLean MPA Artfest, McLean Community Park, McLean, VA

October 14-16: Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls, VA

Register for Fall Classes
I'll be offering three classes this Fall taught through the Arts of Great Falls School (Great Falls, VA.) Information is up and registration live on my two Tuesday classes. Check my classes page in the next week or email me at jill@jillbanks.com if interested in my Thursday daytime class.

Tuesdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Starting September 20

Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Starting September 20

Classes fill quickly.
All levels welcome. Media: oils. Is this your time to take a class?

Featured Artist for the Month of August: FineArtVirginia.com
Wonderful article spotlighting my work and inspiration just up until the end of August.To see the Featured Artist section, go to www.fineartvirginia.com ... and click on Featured Artist on the top navigation bar OR you can access it directly here.

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

(Please like that page if you like it...)



Saturday, August 6, 2016

Late Afternoon at "Open Life"

"Open Life" work in progress, oil, 20"h x 16"w, ©2016 Jill Banks
Attending an orientation meeting for the MPAartfest in McLean VA today reminded me that it's a Saturday and -- lo and behold --I am free for the long pose open life.

Yea!

It's a work in progress because I'd like to work on some of the background elements and floor. No model needed for those.

Fun day. First Friday was great. You never know in a summer month in what sometimes seems like a ghost town. Thanks so much to all of you who visited! Please come again.

Fall Classes
Registration and info is up for two of three Fall classes I'm offering at the Arts of Great Falls School in Great Falls, VA.  Take a look here:

Classes fill quickly.
All levels welcome. Media: oils. 
Is this your time to take a class?
The August Email Newsletter
Did you get it? If not, you can subscribe on my website at:  www.JillBanks.com and I'd be glad to send you a copy of the latest if you email me.
Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435
Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

EVENTS
September 9  Friday Art Walk in the Village, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA. The Atelier is also open on Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm (or whenever an artist is in there working.) The Art Walk is usually held the First Friday of every month. September is an exception.
June 21-August 15: "Fresh Fare: the Still Life Show" Solo Exhibit, Triny's, Great Falls, VA.  14 of my original still life oil paintings on exhibit at Triny's Tex-Mex Grill in Great Falls.
August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA
September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA
September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY
Featured Artist of the Month for August at www.FineArtVirginia.com: Read the Article here


Thursday, August 4, 2016

First Friday Art Walk in the Village, August 5, 6-9pm in Great Falls, VA

See you Friday night?

You're Invited
Friday, August 5, 6-9pm
3 Studios, 27 artists
I'll be at the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA
"First Friday Flowers," oil, 20"h x 16"w, ©2016 Jill Banks will be at First Friday. Will you?
Plus registration and info is up for two of three Fall classes I'm offering at the Arts of Great Falls School in Great Falls, VA.  Take a look here:
Classes fill quickly.
All levels welcome. Media: oils. 

Is this your time to take a class?

The August Email Newsletter
Did you get it? If not, you can subscribe on my website at:  www.JillBanks.com and I'd be glad to send you a copy of the latest if you email me.

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435
Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

EVENTS
COMING UP THIS FRIDAY: August 5:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA. The Atelier is also open on Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm (or whenever an artist is in there working.)
June 21-August 15: "Fresh Fare: the Still Life Show" Solo Exhibit, Triny's, Great Falls, VA.  14 of my original still life oil paintings on exhibit at Triny's Tex-Mex Grill in Great Falls.
August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA
September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA
September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY
 
Featured Artist of the Month for August at www.FineArtVirginia.com: Read the Article here

Monday, August 1, 2016

Featured Artist of the Month at FineArtVirginia.com

The August Home Page of www.FineArtVirginia.com features a close-up of my painting "Sun and Sea." Scroll down on the home page to access an article featuring my work in the Up Close section.  Only there for one month...

Can't tell you how excited I am about the write-up and images now up in the Up Close Featured Artist section of FineArtVirginia.com, the online home of the Fine Art Professionals of Northern Virginia group. Just two months ago, artist Jill Poyerd unveiled a newly designed web site including some new features like Hot New Art! and the Up Close section to spotlight one artist a month.  She asked in one of the many surveys of the group to launch the new site who would be interested in being featured. I said yes ... happily. It was a lot of work to put together the text -- on my Area of Expertise (what I'm known for), introduce myself and give a peek into my life as an artist. Really, not easy.

I'm curious what you think. Did I capture what differentiates my work from others? Any surprises?

The artists that make up this group are outstanding. So, enjoy exploring the whole site.

To see the Up Close section, go to www.fineartvirginia.com ... then scroll down to see Up Close, click on it and you'll go to the article or you can access it directly here.

Getting ready for this feature article also involved a learning curve. While having been a blogger for many years (8?), I've been reluctant to delve into other social media much. I couldn't even figure out how to send you to any of my pages.


FACEBOOK Fan Page: Please LIKE it if you actually LIKE it.

LINKED IN

INSTAGRAM (Brand New -- Could get interesting)

Life in the Studio Isn't Always Smooth Sailing
Today I decided to paint my studio carpet -- dragging all around Permanent Green Light that was stuck to my shoes -- instead of keeping the paint where it belonged ... on the canvas. Oh boy. It doesn't look good.
Painting in my studio yesterday ... before decorating the carpet with green.
 Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435
Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

EVENTS
COMING UP THIS FRIDAY: May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA. The Atelier is also open on Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm (or whenever an artist is in there working.)
June 21-August 15: "Fresh Fare: the Still Life Show" Solo Exhibit, Triny's, Great Falls, VA.  14 of my original still life oil paintings on exhibit at Triny's Tex-Mex Grill in Great Falls.
August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA
September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA
September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY