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You’re Invited – Reception Today

4 Women Paint — featuring Elaine Elinsky, Trisha Adams, Christine Lashley, Libby Stevens

Come to “Live an Artful Life” in The Plains, VA and enjoy the creative process by watching and interacting with the artists while they simultaneously paint the same still life subject from 2 to 5 this afternoon. Or visit from 6-9 to see the finished works (along with other paintings by these four artists) and enjoy wine pairings by Delaplane Cellars.

And now for something completely different

I made this triptych for my son’s living room. (Hopefully an upgrade over the “free beer tomorrow” sign. :^) ) Abstract art is interesting to create since it must entice the viewer strictly through the principles of painting design without the help of narrative. Here, line is used to direct the eye and connect the three pieces. Heightened contrast and a variety of marks add interest near the focal point of each piece.

Delcious, too

Delicious, Too, 30"x30", oil ©Trisha Adams 2012

This is one of two commissioned paintings for the lobby of the new Winchester Medical Center. It’s exhilarating to work large!

Painting Workshop Announced

Color is a cornerstone of exciting painting and in this two-day oil painting workshop, you will learn the the ins and outs of this vital topic.

From setting up your painting, to seeing and emphasizing inherent color schemes, to painting the light effect, you will learn how to make color work to make your paintings captivating.

This weekend workshop includes:

• slide presentation/lecture
• demonstration
• exercises to illustrate key ideas
• painting time to explore and reinforce learning
• easel-side instruction
• group critique

Dates are Saturday, June 2 & Sunday, June 3 from 10 am – 5 pm at ArtSpace Herndon.

Click below to learn more and register —
http://trishaadams.fineartstudioonline.com/workshop/5384/enliven-your-paintings-with-harmonious-color

You’re Invited – Art Opening, Jan. 19th

Art Nouveau reception January 19, 2012

I will be at the opening of Art Nouveau at Galerie du Soleil which showcases the season’s new artwork.  If you are anywhere near Naples, Florida, please come by and say, “Hello!” The reception is Thursday, January 19th, 6-9 pm.