Newest piece!
I was inspired by this quote and concept, "It's amazing how not hiding from RESISTANCE, LIBERATES you from it."
36" x 48", $4800
Forcing Me to Strive
in Faces
Love By Design
in Other themes
I am thrilled to be donating 25- 18" x 24" posters to be sold at the Love By Design Event Hosted by AIGA Orlando to raise money for the families of the victims of the Orlando shooting at Pulse. All money collected will be donated to oneorlando.org. The event will be held Saturday, June 25 from 2-8pm at 2424 E. Robinson Street, Orlando. See below for more details or here.
In response to the tragedy at Pulse, AIGA Orlando is inviting our entire city to Love by Design, an event that will inspire and empower us all to stand against discrimination.
Held Saturday, June 25 from 2-8pm at 2424 E. Robinson Street (also known as the Tasty Tuesdays food truck location behind the Milk District bars), Love By Design is for civic leaders, creative professionals and anyone else who cares about the future of our city. Representatives from the LGBTQ and Muslim communities will share their stories as we begin the process of healing from our collective heartbreak. Together, we will determine how to move forward as a city that lives with more love every day.
Even more than a reflection on this tragic event, Love by Design will be an all-day celebration of The City Beautiful's talent, diversity and resilience. Local artists and designers will donate original work for sale and auction. Food and entertainment will be provided by local musicians and food trucks. Proceeds will benefit OneOrlando, the fund formed by the mayor’s office to respond to the needs of our community in the wake of the Pulse Tragedy.
AIGA Orlando is a professional association for design and creative professionals. Formed in 2000, the association currently has about 250 members, and grew 68% in 2015 alone. Their mission is to nurture a thriving creative community and serve as a hub for creatives in the area.
Florida Watercolor Society
in Figures
I have had the huge honor of being asked to do a demo at the Florida Watercolor Society 45th Annual Convention in September. (wahoo!) I figure it is my duty to attempt a watercolor piece and to enter into the show to go along with my acrylic (done in an aqueous manner.) My challenger insisted! Well I love a challenge and I just love how this piece came out!! Here is The Inspector done in stages. I'll let you know if I get in!
15" x 22", watercolor, casein and graphite aquarelle on 140# arches paper
Using Acrylics in an Aqueous Manner
Yeah. You people know who you are! I have been challenged to get a piece into the Florida Watercolor Society Show. So here's my new piece per instructions. "Using acrylics in an aqueous manner...". Nothing ventured. Nothing gained. Butter Me Up.
Butter Me Up, 21" x 15", graphite aquarelle pencils and acrylics in an aqueous manner on 140# arches paper
Butter Me Up, 21" x 15", first layers; graphite aquarelle pencils on 140# arches paper
Reading is Dreaming
in Murals
WT Bland Library had an official mural dedication and Butterfly Release party in the Gardens this past weekend. So proud to be a part of it!
Love these two!!
Got my photo with Nick Girone, Mayor of Mount Dora.
“Reading is dreaming with our eyes wide open”
New Work...The Eyes Have It
Time to Think
in Faces
I have learned a valuable lesson about 12 part paintings. They look amazingly cool but galleries want to hang them about as much as people love the dentist. I've had 2 great 12 part paintings for a while now and when this one got into another show, I thought it might be time to rethink it. Fittingly enough, the piece is called Time to Think. I have mounted all 12 pieces into a board that I am floating 2 inches away from the wall. Voila! One piece. I love it! Can't wait to do the next one.
Come see this homage to Chuck Close this Thursday at;
Of Inspiration and Influence
Winter Garden Art Association
Exhibit Dates: May 5 to May 28, 2016
Opening: Thursday, May 5 from 5:30- 8:00 pm
127 S. Boyd Street
Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Fun in the studio with the kids
in Other themes
Moment of Gratitude! The only thing I love more than making things is making things with my kids.
“Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart.”
Great Groups
in Workshops
Thank you again to all of you who took my workshops in April! You are all so talented! Keep creating new pieces and share them with me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VisualArtWorkofChristinePeloquin.
Here are some photos from the 2 weekends.
The Artist's Workshop in New Smyrna Beach:
Winter Garden Art Association:
New Puppy Paintings!
in Other themes
Friends of mine on fb know.....we got 2 new puppies! Here are the first two installments from my new line called Sofie-Ellie! Sold. haha to the two cutest little guys guys I know......
