Mosaic and Clay Fun at the Library

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I had a great time being the guest artist at the WT Bland Library today! The kids made clay and mosaic cups and sculptures and according to my awesome helpers, Nate and Nick, a good time seemed to be had by all. We used Crayola Model Magic, shells, beads, ocean glass pieces and markers.  Some covered yogurt containers with the clay and embellishments and many went free form. The clay dries in 24 hours and can be clear coated after that with a mixture of half glue and half water. Check out some of the amazing and fun work that the kids made!

Portraits

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I have been breaking my own rules again. I usually don't do portraits. They are hard and scary and intimidating; especially when you draw and paint people that you love. Especially when they are the children of my best friends! Of course I wanted them to come out right and look really good! I felt the fear and did it anyways. Twice. One as a Mother's Day present and one for a wedding present.  The self inflicted pressure!!  I was so nervous. To my huge relief, the gifts brought tears of joy and surprise. Sweet

Talking about art this weekend

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I've got 2 events going on this weekend!

I'll be at Jane Slivka's Studio Friday night for the Mount Dora Art Stroll.  I'll be manning her studio and showing both of our art work. Come to on down and share a glass of wine with me!  

May 9: 6 to 8pm. MAP  

More info here!

 

I'll be giving an artist's talk at The Gallery at Avalon Island on Saturday at noon. Come learn more about storytelling through art work.

Imagined Histories

Christine Peloquin, Clive King and Bryce Hammond

Artist Talk: Saturday, May 10, 2014, 12 pm

See you then!!

See you then!!

Save Our Schools

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I am (again) honored that my work is part of the National Gallery of Artful Resistance on the fabulous web site and in the art show for Save Our Schools: On the March to Save and Transform Public Schools. A giant THANK YOU to Becky Smith for inviting me to be a part of the program. 

Imagine is a 2D Mixed Media drawing and painting on fabric and paper collage on wood panel. The boy is my oldest son taken from a photo from when he was 6 years old. The original hangs in his room. I painted it because I want both my boys to know that they indeed "can do most anything". I believe that imagining possibilities leads to creativity and that creativity leads to living a life of fulfillment and joy. I want them to know that they can identify their own talents and gifts and in doing so design and map out what they want their lives to be. My hope is that schools and most importantly, the politicians that run the school system, realize the importance of creativity in learning and that how kids learn, not just what they learn, is crucial.

Mixed Media May

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I am so honored to be the featured artist today on Mixed Media May!

Thank you so much Cindy Jones Lantier! Check out her amazing site and her facebook page too. I'm also part of her giveaway program, so check it out and you could win art prizes!!

 5 Note Cards of Painted Collages by Christine Peloquin with 5 EnvelopesThe pack includes all 5 envelopes and 5- 5″ x 5″ cards that read outside and inside:Hope…………i believe in you
I am loved……….i love you
Dare to be true……..dream big
Friendship………words can’t even begin to describe
We loved…….thank you

Soul Level- Matted Print on Archival Paper by Christine Peloquin
Print on archival paper and archivally matted to standard sizes.
8″ x 10″
Bagged in a clear sleeve.

Mother's Day Sale

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Mother's Day is coming up and its one of my favorites! Love my Mom and I love my kids! This chunk of a babe was me on my Mom's first Mother's Day.

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So I'm sharing the love with you to share with your Moms and the special women in your life. Use promo code THANKSMOM20 in My Shop and/or in My Etsy Shop and you can save 20% on everything! Sale ends May 10th at 10 am.

Happy Mother's Day!!