Friday, August 5, 2011

Haus of Antiquities and Old Town Helotes Fine Art Show and Sale

 I am excited to announce that I will by showing my art in the Haus of Antiquites in New Braunfels. The house/galley is run by Ben and Allison Guenther, a darling young couple who are so talented in so many ways!!   Here is a quote that will be running on the radio about their new shop.

"We are an unusual gallery of art and furniture for the passionately curious at heart. We strive to create an eco-friendly lifestyle by re-purposing, but with an edge. Our artifacts are hand-selected and completely re-vamped for a fresh and bold new design. No doubt will you find your next big inspiration or something of your most wild imagination. Come fall back in love with intense color, art, and all things that inspire. Be practically curious in everyway."

  Ribbon cutting- Thursday August 11 at 4:30

Grand Opening-Saturday August 13, from 12-5.     Come on by....it will be lots of fun!

They will also be showing my pet portraits which are done from photographs by commission.
Below is my latest..."Sniffing."
                                                                                         

Come also to the OLD TOWN HELOTES FINE ART SHOW AND SALE  Saturday, August 20th- 10am to 8pm, and Sunday August 21st -Noon until 5pm.  Over 30 artists of variety of media and subjects will be showing.  There will be light hors d'oeuvres during the show and wine tasting on Saturday from 4 to 8.  Free Valet Parking too.  Come enjoy Hill Country Atmosphere in Historic Old Town Helotes.
Indoors at the scenic GARDENS AT OLD TOWN HELOTE
15060 Antonio Drive
Helotes, TX 78023
I will be showing originals and a few prints.  Hope to see you there!
Here is one original- Blue Grazing

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Boerne Parade of Art This Weekend

Most of you know that Boerne is a gem in the Texas Hill Country! This weekend makes it even more special with the once a year Parade of Art,  2nd Saturday, and the Boerne Market Days. 

Blue Grazing  (16 by 20)

Friends and Neighbors
(16 by 20)
 
Hill Country Apples( 5 by 7)


Love That Sangria Wine!  (9 by 12)
 The self guided tour for the Parade starts Friday night from 6-9; Saturday from 10 - 8 with the Taste of Boerne at some of the venues from 4 - 8; and Sunday from 11 - 5.   I will be at the Rusty Bucket, a wonderful store on Main Street, and the delicious restaurant, Tin Roof, will be providing some samples for the "Taste". 

You can walk during your tour to the various venues, or take the trolley!  What fun to see beautiful downtown Boerne, drink some wine, and see fabulous art! 

I will have some of my Texas themed art, roosters and chickens, as well as prints and cards. 
Hope to see you there!!!

Monday, March 7, 2011

Kauai Roosters and Chickens Everywhere!

This Christmas we went to Hawaii for a wedding and stayed a few days in Kauai. What a beautiful place and my camera couldn't stop flashing pictures of the chickens, roosters, and families with baby chicks! They were the most beautiful feathered animals I have seen!  They have beautiful red color and occationally speckled white spots.  I couldn't decide what to name the one above....Birds of a Feather, or Follow Me. Any ideas?  It is 8 by 24 framed in a beautiful sort of rustic frame with anti relective glass. The other one is 9 by 12 framed in a nice black frame with the same AR glass.  I think I will name it "Stepp'in Through"

   The story goes that the ancient Polynesicians and Europeans brought chickens to Hawaii and the Filipinos brought the brightly colored fighting cocks and the wild chickens.  It is said that a hurricane freed all of them from their cages and they now roam and mulitply all over the island.  I have to admit I have never seen so many wandering all over the island  and crowing all night chickens!  Beautiful and fun, except for when you are trying to sleep!

  Mark your calendar for the Boerne Parade of Art and Taste of Boerne, It will be April 8 through the 10.  I will be at the Rusty Bucket  on Main Street. Hope you can come by and have some wine and tastes with me!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Great Gift Ideas and Shows


  These copper pendants are great for the Texas Longhorn Fans!  They are printed on copper with wire choker.  Really great gifts and the price has gone down for my copper pendant necklaces!  Only $29.95...so order now for your Christmas gifts!
  Other pendants that I now have are roosters, tiger, and my favorite zebra.  I also still have the different elephant pendants.
  I will be showing these pendants as well as art at two upcoming shows. If you can't make one, I hope you can make the other.
 
 Don't forget the show on Nov. 13 at  the home of my friend, right across from Trinity University. Unique handcrafted gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
Scroll down to see that invitation. 
 If you can't make that one, there is another one  this coming Sunday in Converse.  See the invitaion below : Art Across the Americas Exhibit on Sunday Nov7th. from 3 to 7.  Exhibit includes Peruvian and local Artists! 
  Don't forget I also have cards and prints of many of my paintings!
  I also do commissions of pets and animals. They make wonderful Christmas gifts!

HAPPY NOVEMBER AND ENJOY OUR FALL WEATHER!

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Art Shows and More Art Shows-Holiday Gift & Art Sale

This flier is for the upcoming show on Nov. 13, Saturday.  Come on out! Lots of great gift ideas!
www.yessy.com/cegeib

Coming up this November 13 is a wonderful show at Jan Longfellow's home right across from Trinity University.   We set up outside at  a beautiful location.  The address is 111 Mt. Erin Pass, right off  Hildebrand Ave.  Easy!                                                                                                             
See the above attached flier for details... it is on a Saturday, Nov.13  from 10 am to 5 pm.(Rain date is the following Sat. Nov.20) There are 8 people showing their handcrafted gifts/art  for your holiday shopping or
just for you.  I will have my original pastel paintings, prints, and cards. I also have copper pendants with images from original paintings printed on them. They all make great Christmas and holiday gifts, so come on out for some
great buys!

Texas Sunset bought by Carolyn


This seems to be the season for art shows!  We had a great time at the Wine Styles show  Thanks to my college friend, Carolyn, who helped me set it up (and drink some wine) and to my other college friend, Becky, who was able to come since she was visiting family. As usual, Becky is always a good spender!  Thanks Beck!  Thanks to my other friends who showed up,drank some wine, visited, and supported me.   Muchas Gracias!  You are all wonderful friends!


Last weekend was the Fire Museum Fall Art Show and benefit for the Fire Museum!  It was a beautiful day!  Wonderful entertainment from the Noche del Rio dancers and singers,  the Texas Clogger, jazz band, visit from the mayor, flute player....etc.  It was great entertainment at the Barrera Estate!  Thanks to all that participated!      


Noche del Rio dancers  at the Fire Museum Show


Sunday, October 3, 2010

Two More Paintings for Upcoming Shows


I wasn't happy with the last sunset so I tried it again. This one was done on watercolor paper with an acrylic wash and then painted over with pastel.  I think I am happier with this "Texas Sunset". 
 The second painting is titled "Top of the Morning to You".  It is pastel on sanded paper.  A little impressionistic in the background.  I think I am happy wtih this one too.  Love the colors!
I will probably frame them both and have them for the two shows that I talk about in my previous blog.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

OCTOBER FUN ART ACTIVITIES



WINE STYLES HAPPY HOUR AT THE RIM October 13 from 6 to 10!    Please come join me for the "Ladies Night Out" at Wine Styles. (Its not just for ladies though!) It's a cute little bar that specializes in all kinds of wines, beers and sangria.  I will be showing my art and hopefully drinking some wine with my friends!  Two recent paintings were done just for this event!
Love That Sangria Wine
9 by 12 Framed Original Pastel
$145

Texas Wines
9 by 12 matted and framed pastel painting.
Painting is in an 11 by 14 frame.
$165
    Wine Stlyes is located at 17503 La Cantera,
Ste 115  You can visit their website at www.winestyles.net/therim

 I will also be showing many other paintings, cards and prints. Prints can be made from any of my paintings. They are matted with a backing board and ready for framing.  Great inexpensive gifts! So check out my www.yessy.com/cegeib to see if you want to order any cards or prints.
 I have groupings of cards that make great holiday gifts....flowers, Texas scenes, Zoo animals, Eagles, etc.  They cost less than a card you would buy at the store too! What a deal! You can also buy individual cards with the prints of  almost any of my original paintings.



 FALL ARTS EXPO & FAIR      OCTOBER 17, Sunday from 2-7 pm.   Villa del Carmen Estate

This is a free family event   Come enjoy food, refreshments, music, dance and original works of art by San Antonio's great artists! I hear the mayor may even pay a visit along with local news stations.

This show is benefiting the SA Fire Department and building of a new fire station.