Summer Recap!

Burgers

18 x 24 inches, acrylic on canvas

(exhibited at the Rhythm Cafe, Merrimac, MA until September 7)

What a crazy summer it has been!

It started off with a bunch of shows, continuing from my very busy spring season and including a bunch of new venues. Then a move to a new studio (more info coming on that soon). And a 2 month solo show locally at Rhythm Cafe in Merrimac, Massachusetts (the show continues until September 7th if you want to stop by for a great meal and fun art!).

I was also featured in a new local newspaper called "Haverhill Life". How fun it was to read what a local gallery owner had to say about my work - and the connections that people make to its nostalgic nature. Click on the picture below to see the article a little larger and more readable.

Fall season is starting to gear up with a couple of exhibits and shows - so be sure to follow me on Facebook (or check out the "Events" page on my website) to keep up with my current events. And don't forget to subscribe to my email newsletter to hear about new shows and to get the first peeks at my work as it comes off the easel!

Stylish Home Feature

I just found out that one of my paintings is featured in the Stylish Home eCatalog! Pretty cool.

You can check it out here:

Blog Mention - Exhibition Critique

"Bountiful"

2x2 inches

acrylic on watercolor paper

on exhibit

I am thrilled to have a wonderful write up in the blog for The Renaissance Gallery in Huntington, WV!
It is very exciting to be called an "accomplished miniaturist," especially when I feel like such a beginner. I currently have three pieces in their Annual Miniature Exhibition (running through December 12th). It's a wonderful show and I look forward to it each year. Please check out the blog if you have a chance!

[Adding the link again here: http://renaissancegalleryart.blogspot.com/2011/12/debbie-shirley.html?spref=bl
for the people who couldn't find it!!]

First Thursday Art Splash

The first Thursday of each month, the Art Splash group celebrates fine art on Etsy. Here is the link to this month's post about fine art for Valentine's Day. This month's post includes one of my paintings:

"Longing"

Here are a few of my favorites from other Art Splash artists:

tapestry316

windandhoney

ENcontemporarystudio

You can search for more work by Art Splash artists here.

January Online Exhibit

Be sure to check out this incredible online exhibit for the "Finding Fine Art" Team on Etsy. The theme is TRANSFORMATIONS. The video by Jessica Tourrant is here:



and the blog post is here.

Total Art Soul

Love this site!

I've just discovered it - am still finding my way around.

Their stated purpose is "to create a community and to nuture and encourage artists."

To me the online art community is so important....can't wait to get a chance to get more active in this one!

And to top it off, today I was on their front page!!

(the top left hand corner!)

ArtSplash Thanks

It is almost ArtSplash Thursday!

But I have to mention a great post on the blog (thanks, Elizabeth!) about being thankful for the online artists community. I am very grateful to this community! While I have not yet sought out many local contacts in the art world (and I do hope to at some point!), I am so grateful for the suggestions and support and encouragement I get from my online friends. So a big "thank you" to you all!!

Here is the ArtSplash post

Art Splash Thursdays!

Woke up to a lovely blog mention for Art Splash:
http://tapestry316.blogspot.com/2010/10/art-splash-on-etsy.html
Thanks, Kathy!

Be sure to check out all the artists involved with Art Splash on Etsy - you will be sure to see some amazing work! Just search for "artsplash" and enjoy........

Challenge Painting

"Reaching" is now up on the About.com painting gallery for the May Challenge! The artist who runs the painting forum left a very nice critique. Check it out here: http://painting.about.com/u/sty/submissiongallery/painting-project-abstracted-flowers/Reaching.htm

First Blog Feature!

I am one of the featured artists for this week in the IndieJunction blog! I am so excited!

Check it out here:
http://indiejunction.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/indie-junctions-featured-artisans-for-the-week-of-may-9th/