Sunday, June 10, 2012

Day on the Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour

"Pink Tractor," 10"h x 8"w, oil, ©Jill Banks 2011, private collection
Today was spent navigating the Western Loudoun Artists Studio Tour in Virginia, enjoying the rural views and pretty small towns and interesting art spaces spread over many miles. As an annual participant in the Great Falls Studio Tour -- I enjoyed having the chance to be on the other "side" -- asking questions and learning about many of these artists materials and processes.

With all the beautiful scenery passed ... I didn't take a single photo. Saw lots of cows and sheep, and I'd love to return to the towns of Waterford and Leesburg to paint on the streets. The architecture and gardens are beautiful!

Tomorrow I'm joining some fellow members of Great Falls Studios (a consortium of about 100 artists who live or work in Great Falls, VA) to paint on Laura Nichols (President of Great Falls Studios and a potter) farm. Guinea hens, goats, farm equipment, chicks ... await.

"Pink Tractor" seems like a good way to represent today and tomorrow ... sans photos from my road trip.

Exhibits and Events
May 20-June 23, Wayne Plein Air Exhibition 2012, one of 34 artists juried to participate in a plein air competition and exhibit in and around Wayne, PA (May 15-19). Gala Preview and Artists' Reception, Saturday, May 19, 6-10pm at the Wayne Art Center. Exhibition to follow May 20-June 23 at the Wayne Art Center.  Eight pieces for purchase/on exhibit.

August, Visiting Resident Studio Artist, Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA, Studio #333

August 1-10, "Quiet" in Salmagundi Club's Annual Photography and Graphics Exhibition held at Denise Bibro Fine Art, Chelsea, NYC.

Sunday, October 14, MPA Artfest Outdoor Juried Arts Festival, McLean Central Park, McLean, VA

Saturday and Sunday, October 20&21, Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, 10am-5pm, visit artists in their studios throughout Great Falls on a self-guided tour. I’ll be at the Artists’ Atelier, 1144 Walker Road, Suite G, Great Falls, VA 22066

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