Thursday, May 23, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
May Painting Classes
I just posted my schedule for painting classes at T.F. Rice & Co. You can see it here or by clicking "Painting Classes" at the top of this blog.
These classes are a lot of fun. We provide everything you need - canvas, supplies and an instructor (me). In about 2 hours or less you will have a painting ready to take home and hang on your wall.
Just look through the selection of paintings and contact Cindy Rice at T.F. Rice & Co. or 731-336-1290 to schedule. Cindy can also set up a special date for you and a few friends (at least 3).
Hope to see you soon!
These classes are a lot of fun. We provide everything you need - canvas, supplies and an instructor (me). In about 2 hours or less you will have a painting ready to take home and hang on your wall.
Just look through the selection of paintings and contact Cindy Rice at T.F. Rice & Co. or 731-336-1290 to schedule. Cindy can also set up a special date for you and a few friends (at least 3).
Hope to see you soon!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Little Thrills
Today when I was checking in at my dentist’s office, I gave my name - Lee Owenby - and just as I was about to sit down in the waiting room when another patient ask, “Are you Lee Owenby - the artist?” I replied, yes and she proceeded to tell me had some of my artwork. Her latest acquisition was a print of “Fitzhugh & McWherter” she had purchased at T.F. Rice & Co. and she also had some of my jewelry made from recycled art paper. We had a brief, but wonderful conversation all about my artwork. I thanked her and told her how much I appreciated her and she left.
Hours later I still feel the afterglow. This has happened several times lately - strangers, upon hearing my name, recognize me as an artist. I just can’t explain the thrill this gives me. To think that someone was so impressed with my artwork that they actually remembered my name - well - it just makes me feel … wonderful!
Fitzhugh & McWherter |
Today when I was checking in at my dentist’s office, I gave my name - Lee Owenby - and just as I was about to sit down in the waiting room when another patient ask, “Are you Lee Owenby - the artist?” I replied, yes and she proceeded to tell me had some of my artwork. Her latest acquisition was a print of “Fitzhugh & McWherter” she had purchased at T.F. Rice & Co. and she also had some of my jewelry made from recycled art paper. We had a brief, but wonderful conversation all about my artwork. I thanked her and told her how much I appreciated her and she left.
Hours later I still feel the afterglow. This has happened several times lately - strangers, upon hearing my name, recognize me as an artist. I just can’t explain the thrill this gives me. To think that someone was so impressed with my artwork that they actually remembered my name - well - it just makes me feel … wonderful!
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Sailing In The Moonlight
My latest .....
I'm having a lot of fun with these playful, whimsical paintings.
The inspiration for this one was the McWherter Bridge crossing over the
Tennessee River at Paris Landing.
What to paint next? Trees or flowers?
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Weather Report
We've had some very foggy mornings lately.
I promise ... there is a really big lake out there somewhere.
The sun trying to come through. If you look close you can barely see a fisherman
right in the middle of this gorgeous ray of light.
Then .... all of a sudden -
The fogs lifts and you wonder where all those boats came from.
Monday, April 1, 2013
Painting Classes at T.F. Rice & Co.
I'm going to be teaching painting classes at T.F. Rice & Co.!!!!
I'm excited! I know this will be fun! So if you are going to be in my neighborhood - please join us.
Call Cindy at T.F. Rice & Co. for prices and more information. Her number: 731-336-1290. Classes are $30 and include all supplies.
I'm excited! I know this will be fun! So if you are going to be in my neighborhood - please join us.
Call Cindy at T.F. Rice & Co. for prices and more information. Her number: 731-336-1290. Classes are $30 and include all supplies.
We are starting with Paris! at 6 pm on Thursday, April 11th. There are 2 different color versions shown below. I'll be teaching with the top one. But you can use whatever colors you like. We'll be painting on 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas - no frame necessary!
Saturday, April 13th at 10 am. we'll be painting this adorable pair of
flip flops on a 12x12 square, gallery wrapped canvas.
Friday, April 19th at 6 pm ~ "When Life Gives You Limes"
on 16x20 gallery wrapped canvas.
Hope you'll join us!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Grand Spring Reopening!
This Friday, March 27th, T.F. Rice & Co., will be having their Grand Spring Reopening and I'm really excited.
Located at 11620 Highway 79 North. This is the "Lake" highway, about 4 miles from
Paris Landing State Park or 13 miles from the courtsquare in Paris, Tennessee.
This has become "The Place" in my little corner of the world for local artisans and crafts people to show their wares .... people like me.
This is where you can see ... in person .... my original paintings, my art prints and my hand-made jewelry. You can get more details on their Facebook page but you really have to come see it all for yourself.
Hope to see you there this weekend!
Friday, March 15, 2013
“Windows On The Square” Note Cards
I recently licensed Fine Art America to reproduce and market my artwork in a variety of formats. You can now purchase prints of my artwork online on a variety of archival papers, framed, or on canvas, or on note cards.
I really like their note cards. They are printed on good quality paper, you get to include an inside message of your choice, and they have my name on the back as the artist. You can order just one or a whole box full.
I just uploaded my “Windows On The Square” series (scenes of downtown Paris, Tennessee) and will be uploading more artwork in the weeks to come. This is a great way to show off Paris, Tennessee.
I hope you’ll visit my page there at: http://lee-owenby.artistwebsites.com/
I really like their note cards. They are printed on good quality paper, you get to include an inside message of your choice, and they have my name on the back as the artist. You can order just one or a whole box full.
I just uploaded my “Windows On The Square” series (scenes of downtown Paris, Tennessee) and will be uploading more artwork in the weeks to come. This is a great way to show off Paris, Tennessee.
I hope you’ll visit my page there at: http://lee-owenby.artistwebsites.com/
It can also be accessed via my Facebook page for Artist Lee Owenby. Just click in the white and blue box that says “shop.”
In Paris, Tennessee my art is also available at T.F. Rice and Co. and Merison’s.
Monday, March 11, 2013
New Release's exclusively at Merison's.
My latest Happy Tree!
A new original ink drawing ...
I also took a new framed print of one my favorite tinted ink drawings ...
Available at Merison's.
My latest Happy Tree!
A new original ink drawing ...
Sunflower By A Full Moon
Ink
Approximate size 8"x 10"
Framed in an 11 x14 black frame with a white mat.
I also took a new framed print of one my favorite tinted ink drawings ...
Playtime
This is actually 4 pieces in one sparkling white mat in a 16x20 chrome frame.
My original ink drawing was in black. I scanned it then tinted it in Photoshop.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Winning Photos
Can't believe it's been so long since I posted here. I've been really busy and time has just flown by.
I did take a couple of hours this week to mat and frame some photos for the 21st Annual Paris Henry County Arts Council Photo Showcase right down the road in Paris, Tennessee.
Glad I took the time to enter. Both of these are part of my "Windows On The Square" series about downtown Paris, Tennessee and can be purchses at Merison's or T. F. Rice & Co. (See links in top right corner.
I did take a couple of hours this week to mat and frame some photos for the 21st Annual Paris Henry County Arts Council Photo Showcase right down the road in Paris, Tennessee.
Sit A Bit Honorable Mention Elvis at the Paris City Auditorium 2nd Place Winner Computer Composition |
Glad I took the time to enter. Both of these are part of my "Windows On The Square" series about downtown Paris, Tennessee and can be purchses at Merison's or T. F. Rice & Co. (See links in top right corner.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Sometimes It's Hard ....
Sometimes it's hard to give up a piece of artwork.
For several years now - well actually since about 2006 - most of my artwork has been photographic. I do a lot of photo manipulations, artwork that starts out as a photograph which I digitally add to or subtract from, alter colors, add textures and finally create a dazzling piece of artwork - like this.
And I love creating artwork like this.
But lately, I've started painting again. I mean like really painting with a paint brush, watercolor or acrylic paints and paper or canvas. And - it's different. When you actually paint every little spot of color that you have mixed to just the right shade of blue or yellow or ... whatever, it becomes very personal.
So sometimes, once I've finished a painting, it's really hard to put the painting up for sale.
For several years now - well actually since about 2006 - most of my artwork has been photographic. I do a lot of photo manipulations, artwork that starts out as a photograph which I digitally add to or subtract from, alter colors, add textures and finally create a dazzling piece of artwork - like this.
"Come Away" |
But lately, I've started painting again. I mean like really painting with a paint brush, watercolor or acrylic paints and paper or canvas. And - it's different. When you actually paint every little spot of color that you have mixed to just the right shade of blue or yellow or ... whatever, it becomes very personal.
So sometimes, once I've finished a painting, it's really hard to put the painting up for sale.
"Happy Trees at Twilight"
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But here it is. "Happy Trees at Twilight" is on display and for sale at Merison's in Paris, Tennessee. It's fairly large, 24" x 30", acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. The sides of the canvas are about 1 1/2" deep and painted black. No framing required. Ready to hang.
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