"Red, White and Scented" SOLD

"Red, White and Scented"

12 x 12in oil on museum quality panel

$550

The second workshop in Cary, North Carolina was wonderful in every way!  

From three days of enchanted workshop painting 

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Talented artists from Texas to Vermont 

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A wonderful get together for the artists at Lynda's (of Chambers Arts!) home on the lake

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Homemade cupcakes extraordinaire

it was a workshop to be remembered:))!!

"Let them eat cupcakes...."

(a Mother's Day treat for everyone at the workshop!)

Lots of flowers from Day One of Workshop II in Cary:))

Artists chattin' it up on Lynda's back porch:))

Lynda, me and Patricia....not sure WHAT Lynda was begging for, but we obviously gave in...we had too....she made us all cupcakes!!

Lots of red striped awnings painted oh so well:)

Hugs and Kisses  to Kathy, Carol, Judy, Kittie, Phyllis, Sharon, Brenda, Jean, Christine, Ann, Debbi, Joyce, Sarah, June, Liz, Ishita, Betsy, and Olga for a beautiful workshop experience!!

Here are some fun scenes from each of the Cary, NC workshops!

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P.S.  If it looks like we had a whole lot of fun...you'd be thinkin' right:))

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Red,White and Italian SOLD

"Red, White and Italian"

12 x 12in oil on museum quality panel

SOLD

I  L-O-V-E....

*the way Italian life is clustered together--homes upstairs, businesses  downstairs:)

*RED!

*the adventure of painting...and Life!

*RED AWNINGS!

*meeting and sharing with artists what I've learned thus far:)

*RED AWNINGS   X  19!

A symphony in RED by the workshop artists!

Karen painting away in her RED apron:))

Me 'n' Kathleen--what an absolutely beautiful RED- headed gal!

Kathleen is an artist AND owner of Renaissance Fine Art and Design

She is inspiring and supportive. 

( I am delighted to say that my work hangs in her gallery year 'round!)

She provided such a nice atmosphere for this workshop....so nice that plans are in the work for same time next year:))

(Feed me chocolate and coffee and I will return....just sayin':))....

Judy painting away on something...RED!

19 sweet petites in 40 minutes...Wow!!  Enough to make one see RED:))

What a lot of RED hot talent in one spot!

Kathleen, Addie, Joan, Joyce, Chris, Pam, Penny, Judy, Kim, Sharon, Beverly, Karen, Barb,

Louise, Diane, Rosemary, Martha, Robin, and Melody!

What an honor and a treat to have spent 3 days with these artists.  Life is so sweet:)

AND LASTLY....Just in case you haven't RED my last post...I have an opening in my Lexington, KY workshop that starts....THIS THURSDAY. (Update:  the spot has been filled)

Get your RED dress on and join me:)))(Rhojean...do you have a red dress;))??

Email me ASAP for details:)

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"To the Heart's Content"

"To the Heart's Content"

12 x 12in oil on museum quality panel

$550

"We are consumed by what we consume."

A steady diet of flowers, sunshine, canopies, and Italian streets to meander down = things to consume and to be consumed by:)))

Heads UP!!

If you wish you could paint with me now instead of next year---this could be your time!!

Just had a spot open up for this month's workshop in Maysville, KY Oct 25-27, 2011--for details email (click here) me:)) !!

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"Color Me French Blue.." SOLD

"Color Me French Blue.."

6 x 6in oil on museum quality panel

$200

Get quiet and the peace comes.  Words don't do it sometimes, not the way the color can.  Take the specific color of blue that adorns so many shuttered windows of southern France.  Blue shutters smothered in sunshine and a crush of roses.....when I close my eyes, I am there....:)))

Lots of things to keep you up on....like.... I am  pleased to announce that I am part of a new daily painting group called Daily Painter Originals. You can visit the new site here.

And
"Artists Helping Artists" blog radio show topic (that I am co-hosting with Leslie Saeta) for this Thursday is   Top 10 Tips for Online Marketing That Every Artist Should Know--which leads me to...

I will be doing the broadcast on my lunch break during the first day of my 3 Day Oil Painting Workshop in Lexington, KY...:)) Never a dull moment I tell ya!

And for all you artists who are thinking about launching into marketing your art, my book, The Artist's Toolbox will be out in a few days.  It is a simple, straight line book , geared for those of you wanting to get started.  I have worked to keep the information narrowed down to what I feel is the most important and have deliberately not tried to cover everything--I didn't want it to be overwhelming.  I have written it like I would to a friend (which you are) telling you what I have done and what I feel is most important.  I want it to be a great service to those just getting started on this part of their artistic dream.  And just because I like you so much....I will be holding a  drawing (from those who comment on my blog) to give away the first copy.  The contest starts today and ends when I get the first copy in my hands with which to mail out to you....This is gonna be so fun!!

And just remember--as my way of saying thanks to those who purchase my daily paintings--a gift with each painting (read on...)

And let me know, by way of words and/or photos--where's your Dreama original in your home?  I have already had some nice responses that I will be sharing in upcoming posts and my newsletter and would love to hear from you..:)! 

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"Cafe' de Bleu Francais" SOLD

"Cafe' de Bleu Francais"

6 x 6in oil on museum quality panel

$200

French pastries and  espresso at 11.  Grab us a seat outside.  And wear that great new hat you bought.  With sunglasses.  Then everyone will be looking to see who you are---perhaps some famous person having coffee at the French blue cafe.

 I promise not to give you away....:)))  Just remember to call me Angelina while we are there.....

And in other news....I have just added something special for my collectors--.  Read about it here...

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"La France Pour L'ete" (France for the Summer) SOLD

"La France Pour L'ete"

6 x 6 in oil on museum quality panel
$200

Ahhh.....la France pour l'ete'.....France for the summer.  The minute the windows are flung open, all the  memories of past summers come rushing back.  Books to unpack to be read later, a  paint box of watercolors, and lots of pen and paper for writing.  That's about all that's needed.  French countryside provides the rest.  Roses blooming just outside the window, sun shining on weathered walls and endless summer days.

 For now, just lean in the door way and take it all in....the first day of summer in France.  What are you gonna do?

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"Bliss Blue French" SOLD

"Bliss Blue French"

6 x 6 in oil on museum quality panel

$200

Periwinkle blue is a favorite color of mine.  Obviously I am not alone in this ----  turn down any street in the south of France and you're likely to happen upon this delicious color dusted onto shutters, doors, gates and the like.  And what always makes the blue so blissful is the addition of just the right touch of pinks and reds in the way of a scented welcome. 

 On this spring day, I am heading out to the market to pick up a loaf of fresh baked--what else---French bread..:))  Later my friends (you know who you are...:)) and I will share it, with a big dollop of creamy butter, and sip our glasses of Merlot together....and since it's such a lazy, blissful afternoon.... we'll spend the rest of the day curled up in overstuffed chairs with our favorite books.  And maybe take a nap....Eddie says 16 hours of sleep a day is just the right amount....:)  This is one time I am not going to argue with Eddie....

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"Anticipation.....March and April Winners Announced!"

It's never to late to make someone happy. Or maybe even two people...:))  I finally got my butt in gear and had the drawing for March and April painting give-a-ways.   It is truly so much fun to do.  I have been giving away a painting a month for over a year now and the thrill of doing it never grows old!  Eddie did the drawing for the very first one, when I didn't have but a few people signed up for my newsletter and blog.  Nowadays, with him being a model and all, he refuses to turn a paw to help......catadonna that he is.

so without further ado, and no help from Eddie--the winners are Kim from  Canada  and one other person to whom I have sent an email and am  awaiting their reply.   Congratulations to both!!

Now in the spirit of giving away--forward this post to 5 of your dearest friends  and have them click here to sign up for my email newsletter so that they to can enjoy a chance every month to win one of my paintings..::)))

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"Italiano Entrata Gated" SOLD

"Italiano Entrata Gated"

6 x 6 in oil on museum quality panel

$200

I love a good mystery and there is mystery with the gated entry.





Especially when the gate is iron and framed with roses. The spacing of the bars on the gate allow for air and sunlight to pass through, but keep out the stresses of life. It is a private garden, an oasis of coolness, that offers respite.





Today this is your place. Only allow in those with a ready laugh, open to living their life with arms wide open.....drink in the divinity of life at its best...:)





And when you have rested and are ready to leave, slip the key behind the bush on the left. Only those who read this will know where to look for it...:))





Now get on with your day--only you and me know you started the morning out in Italy!

P.S. If you would like to know how to leave a comment on my blog, click here..(each comment left on my blog = another chance to win one of my petite paintings that I give away each month!)

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"Derby Time"

Living in central Kentucky, one quickly comes to realize....Derby madness is alive and well. I live in the heart of horse country, surrounded by some of the most beautiful farms imaginable. Barns nicer than many homes. Horses that earn their owners hundreds of thousands of dollars in a single day from stud fees.

Do I ride horses or know anything about them?

No.

Other people have animals that make them money.

I, on the other hand, have Eddie.

The closest I get to anything horsey would be painting silver shiny things (does that count??) So it seemed fitting in this moment of horse mania that is the Kentucky Derby, to showcase the painting "Truth", which sports the famous mint julep cup. That's as close to a horse painting you are likely to see coming from me...:)

This painting is quite large (24 x 30) compared to my blog paintings. It is loosely painted, but looks "tighter" when shrunken down to photo size--one of the things that happens online and in magazines to larger works. If you would like to see a little larger version, click here.

Happy Derby Day!

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"Afternoon with the Artist...(that's me...:)"

This was such a special day for me. Gallery B (pictured below) hosted "Afternoon with the Artist" which gave me the opportunity to spend time with some of my collectors and share some behind the scenes info on the making of the art for Let There Be Love....

Art friends Dana and Linda with moi...:)

Just trying to give you a sense of scale on some of the paintings!

Who could resist buying a painting from these two??? Me with John and Lora Lea, who added one of the pieces from this show to their collection.

Lynda and me with her new painting, "Love" (alternate title, Evan).




Tricia and me hanging out with her newest art acquisition, "Kisses". I should mention here that Tricia kept reminding us all that it was her painting...not her and Darrell's painting. Guess who won the drawing for my painting "Cup of Miracles"??

Darrell, of course!

It was an altogether satisfying day in every way, on every level. Thanks to everyone who came out. It was a great time to share and feel the love!

P.S. My talk about the work was videoed so I may end up posting it later--have to see if I can figure out the editing part...:)

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"Winner of January Painting Giveaway!!"

Every month I am reminded of the gift that occurs for me each time I get to draw for the winner of the monthly painting giveaway. Yesterday when I sent out an email notification to the winner ....within seconds my phone was ringing. I picked it up to hear a voice on the other end saying, "This is John and I am the winner!" John is an incredibly gifted porcelain artist (he shared his work with me via email)... and just like that, I was connected with an artist living in North Dakota! Knowing that something we do maybe makes someones day....it always serves to remind me that it's so worthwhile doing...:)

"The Perfect Couple" will be heading out to John this week. He told me it's going in his kitchen where he will see it often, he loves to cook.....Congratulations, John!

The winner is drawn each month from the combination of those signed up on my newsletter, blog, blog followers, and comments left on my blog. Now, I had a few people ask me at my show opening how to post a comment on my blog. I forget that this time last year I was just learning what a blog was myself...:) So here goes (if you know how already, you can stop reading now and go back to your coffee)--

If you receive my blog in your mailbox, scroll to the bottom of the post to where you see this...http://dreamatolleperry.blogspot.com.....click on that. It will bring you directly to my blog (which will appear on a black page) When you see the painting for the day, scroll to the bottom of that post and you will see in small print "Posted By Dreama Tolle Perry, Comments-------That is where you click--on the comments. Then you can leave a post that everyone will see---including me! The more comments you leave, the more chances you have at winning a painting. So there you have it, now you can just run around commenting on blogs left and right....

And...one more thing I have added. At the top right of my blog page is a "share" button which, when you click it, will allow you to share my blog via email, facebook, twitter, etc. with all the people in your life that you would like to share this page with.....it's that easy. Now you have learned TWO new things . You can coast for the rest of the day....your work is done .

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"Does Your Artwork Have the EBSA Stamp??"

Surrender

My studio is empty. Really empty. Today, the last of the paintings made the trip from my studio to the gallery for next weeks opening at Gallery B in Lexington, KY. The above piece is one of the largest works, weighing in at 36" x 36". All but two of the pieces for this show were done on Raymar panels, which I have grown to love. The "glide" on the surface of them makes for maneuverability with the brush that makes me happy. I love painting small. I also love painting the large ones. You won't be able to tell it here, but the large paintings like this one have so much presence when you see them in real life.

Eddie does some last minute inspection of the paintings before giving them the EBSA (Eddie Bill seal of approval). Oddly, the above paintings, of the 26 destined for Gallery B, were the only ones to receive the seal.

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