Monday, October 30, 2017

Happy Halloween and Last Day to See "Farm to Table"

"Apples and the White Gourd," oil, 12"h x 24"w, ©2017 Jill Banks

I've painted plenty of pumpkins and gourds over the years -- but "Apples and the White Gourd" is my latest off the easel, started and well on its way during a "demo" given during a gathering of the Great Falls Friends Network last Wednesday.  That white gourd offered a bit of calm in a riot of color.

If you are in the DC area and have a chance, October 31 is the last day to catch my solo show "Farm to Table" at the Old Brogue Irish Pub -- Katie's Coffee/Snuggery side -- at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA.  I've loved having these pieces there. Hope some of you have too.

Next up ... First Friday Art Walk in the Village, Friday November 3, 6-8pm at many venues including the Artists' Atelier at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066.  Start there if you'd like and we'll guide you to those other spots. I'll be there for a change!!!!! In the gallery you'll find the Faculty exhibit which is bound to be a great show.  (It goes up this Thursday -- just in time.)

For more info on First Fridays:
First Fridays Art Walk in the Village (Village Centre in Great Falls, VA - corner of Walker Road and Georgetown Pike) -- May to December 2017
6-8pm
Three joint studios, 27 artists, gallery, refreshments


Thanks for reading!  Hope you get TREATS1

Jill


Jill Banks "Farm to Table" Solo Exhibit -- October 3-31, 2017. See the works online here. (Last day)
 
Women Artists of the West (WAOW) National Exhibition,  McBride Gallery - Annapolis MD, November 5-December 31
 
Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch,  July 2017
Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola. 

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Saturday, October 21, 2017

Capturing the Colors of Cacti -- Sedona Plein Air

"Cactus Colors," oil, 12"h x 16"w, ©2017 Jill Banks

Painted the last day of the Sedona Plein Air Festival, "Cactus Colors" was just fun to bring to life.  The 28 invited artists were to paint this morning -- starting any time but stopping at noon -- setting up somewhere on the main street in town. Fellow painter Kathie Odom was set up in a different section of the Clear Creek Trading Shop ... replete with buggies, cow skulls, stuff. I couldn't resist the purple and green cacti -- perfect colors to stretch my palette.

You'll see more from Sedona over the next week. Plein Air Festivals aren't exactly restful so it will take me a bit to catch up.

If you are in the DC area, Sunday, October 22 is the final day of the Great Falls Annual Art Studio Tour and I'll be in the Artists' Atelier at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA from 10am to 5pm.  Please come for a visit. While you are in the neighborhood, stop in at the Old Brogue to see my "Farm to Table" solo exhibit up until October 31.

Thanks for reading! Hope to see you soon!

Jill

Jill


Jill Banks "Farm to Table" Solo Exhibit -- October 3-31, 2017. See the works online here.
Sedona Plein Air Festival, Sedona AZ, October 14-21 (I am one of 30 artists who were invited to paint this stunning landscape. The itinerary sounds unbelievable...)
Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls VA (Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls -- I'll be there Sunday only.) October 20-22
Long Beach Island Plein Air Plus, Long Beach Island NJ, Exhibit September 8-October 27
Women Artists of the West (WAOW) National Exhibition,  McBride Gallery - Annapolis MD, November 5-December 31
Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)
Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch,  July 2017
Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola. 

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Saturday, October 14, 2017

First Days in Sedona

"Southwest Sunset," oil, 12"h x 24"w, ©2017 Jill Banks

Very quick post ... because the Sedona Plein Air Festival starts tomorrow (October 14) and I would like to be ready.

This is my first time in Sedona and it's shockingly beautiful. Today I was playing with paint. There's not much time in each day with the sun starting to create magic late morning and stopping the same around 5:30pm.

Tomorrow night, October 14, at 7pm, join us at the Sedona Arts Center for the opening reception for Sedona Plein Air Festival.  Free and open to the publc.

I said this would be short.

Jill

Jill Banks "Farm to Table" Solo Exhibit -- October 3-31, 2017. See the works online here.

Sedona Plein Air Festival, Sedona AZ, October 14-21 (I am one of 30 artists who were invited to paint this stunning landscape. The itinerary sounds unbelievable...)

Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls VA (Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls -- I'll be there Sunday only.) October 20-22

Long Beach Island Plein Air Plus, Long Beach Island NJ, Exhibit September 8-October 27

Women Artists of the West (WAOW) National Exhibition,  McBride Gallery - Annapolis MD, November 5-December 31


Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)
Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch,  July 2017
Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola. 


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Thursday, October 5, 2017

New NYC Street Scene HOT Off the Easel and "Farm To Table" Is Up!

HOT off the Easel: "About Town," oil, 40"h x 30"w, ©2017 Jill Banks

"About Town" will be heading with me to the Bruce Museum Outdoor Art Show in Greenwich CT this weekend (October 7 & 8) where I'm a first-time exhibitor in Booth #65.  The show is from 10am to 5pm both days and is located on the museum grounds.

I painted "About Town" to fill a void created when two major NYC street scene paintings landed in collectors' hands two weeks ago.  It was a little strange setting up my booth in last weekend's MPA McLean Artfest without a NYC painting in sight.  Still, that show was fantastic -- with gorgeous weather, an enthusiastic crowd, and four more paintings going to great homes.  Thank you to all who visited!

"Farm To Table" Exhibit Is UP!

"The Old Market," oil, 24"h x 36"w, ©2017 Jill Banks is one of nine original oils in my "Farm To Table" solo exhibit.
Nine of my farm, market and cafe paintings are now on exhibit at the Old Brogue Irish Pub at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA in the Katie's Coffee/Snuggery dining room.  The Brogue is our town's place to be ... and last night Randy and I ate dinner there surrounded by my work.  Wednesday night is Trivia Night and the folks at the huge table next to us started looking around and commenting about the art. Before they got too far, I let them know I was the painter. (It was clear they liked the work.)

The exhibit is up from October 3-31. Go have some coffee, lunch or dinner and let me know what you think.  You can view all but one piece of the exhibit here (online) as well.

"All Fall," oil, 16"h x 20"w, ©2017 Jill Banks ... is also part of my "Farm to Table" Exhibit

Exhibitions + Events + Workshop

Painting the Portrait in Oils -- Three-Day Workshop -- October 27-29 taught in Great Falls VA. Spots still available.

Long Beach Island Plein Air Plus, Long Beach Island NJ, Exhibit September 8-October 27

"Farm to Table" Solo Exhibit, Great Falls VA, October 3-31

Bruce Museum Outdoor Arts Festival,  Greenwich CT, October 7-8

Sedona Plein Air Festival, Sedona AZ, October 14-21 (I am one of 30 artists who were invited to paint this stunning landscape. The itinerary sounds unbelievable...)

Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls VA (Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls -- I'll be there Sunday only.) October 20-22

Women Artists of the West (WAOW) National Exhibition,  McBride Gallery - Annapolis MD, November 5-December 31 

 
Thanks for reading! Hope to see you soon!
Jill Banks


Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch,  July 2017
Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola. 


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