JUNE NEWSLETTER
LATEST NEWS:
DNC Donkeys Around Town +
Lancaster Museum of Art +
Salon Du Soleil
Hello all. First of all, thank you to everyone who came out to visit me at the Chester County Studio Tour and / or the Art Barn Pop Up in West Chester in the past few weeks. Your support means a lot and I am thankful to meet each and every one of you at my shows. If you are new to my newsletter, welcome. I have a lot of exciting news to share for the next couple of months. Please continue reading below for more information.
Chester County Studio Tour 2016
My work (with bonus unimpressed hound dog) at the Art Barn Pop Up Show
NEWS UPDATE
Chester County Studio Tour 2016
My work (with bonus unimpressed hound dog) at the Art Barn Pop Up Show
NEWS UPDATE
DNC "Donkeys Around Town"
Next week I will begin painting two donkey statues that are a part of a large public arts project tied in with the upcoming DNC Convention this summer in Philly.
More specifically, I am one of 28 artists selected to paint 57 fiberglass donkeys that will be displayed around downtown Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention in July.
Download the official press release on the Donkeys Around Town project here.
Over the past few weeks all of the artists on the project worked on their donkey design templates, which were then approved by the state delegates as well as the project committees. Each of the donkeys will have designs painted on them to represent one of the 50 states, US territories and Washington DC. I am responsible for the donkeys representing Oklahoma and Missouri.
State delegates gave each artist six symbols that they could pick from to incorporate into their donkey design (artists were required to choose a minimum of three symbols from these six). For my Oklahoma donkey, the three symbols I picked included a bison, theSurvivor Tree, and the symbol on their state flag. For Missouri, I chose the state bird (a bluebird), the state flower (a white hawthorn blossom) and the St. Louis Arch. You can view all the donkey designs by the artists here (although final designs may differ due to delegate feedback).
Starting next week, myself and the other artists on the project will go to a warehouse in Philadelphia where will we will have five days to paint our two life-size donkeys. It will be a tight time frame so I expect to be working around the clock for those five days. I have heard there may be some sort of press event at the warehouse, and if so I'll be sure to post news of it up on my facebook page, as well as photos during the painting process. So if you have not already, please 'like' and follow me on my facebook page here. I will also post my donkeys locations in Philadelphia when they have been finalized.
According to ArtJawn, who helped organize the project:
More specifically, I am one of 28 artists selected to paint 57 fiberglass donkeys that will be displayed around downtown Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention in July.
Download the official press release on the Donkeys Around Town project here.
Over the past few weeks all of the artists on the project worked on their donkey design templates, which were then approved by the state delegates as well as the project committees. Each of the donkeys will have designs painted on them to represent one of the 50 states, US territories and Washington DC. I am responsible for the donkeys representing Oklahoma and Missouri.
State delegates gave each artist six symbols that they could pick from to incorporate into their donkey design (artists were required to choose a minimum of three symbols from these six). For my Oklahoma donkey, the three symbols I picked included a bison, theSurvivor Tree, and the symbol on their state flag. For Missouri, I chose the state bird (a bluebird), the state flower (a white hawthorn blossom) and the St. Louis Arch. You can view all the donkey designs by the artists here (although final designs may differ due to delegate feedback).
Starting next week, myself and the other artists on the project will go to a warehouse in Philadelphia where will we will have five days to paint our two life-size donkeys. It will be a tight time frame so I expect to be working around the clock for those five days. I have heard there may be some sort of press event at the warehouse, and if so I'll be sure to post news of it up on my facebook page, as well as photos during the painting process. So if you have not already, please 'like' and follow me on my facebook page here. I will also post my donkeys locations in Philadelphia when they have been finalized.
According to ArtJawn, who helped organize the project:
"The Donkeys Around Town program is a civic initiative of the Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention. In celebration of the 2016 Democratic National Convention, fifty-seven fiberglass donkeys will be painted by local artists to represent the fifty states, Washington, D.C. and the six U.S. territories. The donkeys, the symbol of the Democratic Party, will be displayed July 1-31, 2016 at popular sites and attractions throughout Philadelphia.The Donkeys Around Town program will include a social media campaign as well as a scavenger hunt - facilitated through an app that will be created specifically for this program - in order to engage residents, delegates and visitors in the excitement around the Convention and make everyone feel like they are part of the action in Philadelphia during Convention week."
Even though the donkeys will be promoted in July, they will actually be displayed around town through Labor Day for those of you wanting to check them out.
This is a HUGE opportunity for me, and I want to thank artist Wendy Edsall-Kerwin who initially alerted me to this art opportunity back in February.
Some press articles on the DNC donkey project are below
Philly Magazine
Uwishunu
Philly.com
Associated Press
NBC
PHL DNC
Even though the donkeys will be promoted in July, they will actually be displayed around town through Labor Day for those of you wanting to check them out.
This is a HUGE opportunity for me, and I want to thank artist Wendy Edsall-Kerwin who initially alerted me to this art opportunity back in February.
Some press articles on the DNC donkey project are below
Philly Magazine
Uwishunu
Philly.com
Associated Press
NBC
PHL DNC
EVENT SPOTLIGHT:
54th Annual Community Art Exhibit
Lancaster Museum of Art
Lancaster, PA
July 9 - September 4, 2016
Opening Artist Reception, July 8, 5-8 PM
I will have my artwork "Raven Steals the Sun, The Stars and the Moon" at this eclectic art show at the wonderful Lancaster Museum of Art.
Raven Steals the Sun, The Stars and the Moon, 22 x 22 inches, ink and acrylic on wood panel. Available for purchase at $1450. Inspired by the Native American myth.
Raven Steals the Sun, The Stars and the Moon, 22 x 22 inches, ink and acrylic on wood panel. Available for purchase at $1450. Inspired by the Native American myth.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT:
Salon Du Soleil
at La Regina Studios
located at the Grundy Commons, Bristol, PA
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
THIS SATURDAY June 18 2016 @ 7 PM
FREE
I have four artworks of mine at this second annual wonderful show featuring fine art, live music, independent film, food trucks, vendors and other performances. Below you can spy two of my artworks on the wall. For more information, go to salondusoleilart.com/
Current & Upcoming Art Shows
Go to http://lynnetteshelley.com/art-shows.html to view my complete upcoming show list. I am always adding shows to the calendar so be sure to check back often.
Through July 2, 2016 | "Spring Into Summer" Exhibition at JAM Gallery, 321 East King Street, Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Through July 8, 2016 | "View", Art Trust at Meridian Bank, 16 W Market St, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
June 18 , 2016 | "Salon Du Soleil" Art Celebration, Grundy Commons, Bristol, Pennsylvania. 7 PM - Midnight.
July 1 - September 1, 2016 | "DNC Donkeys Around Town", various locations in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lynnette is one of 28 artists selected to paint fiberglass donkeys that will be displayed in Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention. Read News Article Here.
July 6 - September 3, 2016 | Summer Exhibition at JAM Gallery, 321 East King Street, Malvern, Pennsylvania. Artist Reception July 9, 5-8 PM.
July 9 - September 4, 2016 | 54th Annual Community Art Show, Lancaster Museum of Art,135 N. Lime Street, Lancaster, PA. Reception July 8, 5-8 PM.
Price Increases
As of August 2016, I will be increasing the prices of my miniature original paintings. Due to costs of travel to shows, the 40-50% percentage fee taken by most galleries, and the labor involved, it is no longer feasible for me to sell my miniature paintings for as low as $125 dollars.
As of August my 6 x 6" paintings will be priced at $150 and my 8x8" paintings will be priced at $200.
If you wish to purchase some of my miniature works and want to keep the current pricing levels, please contact me before August 1 to secure your original painting.You can view all of my available artworks online at www.lynnetteshelley.com
If you have any questions, or would like to purchase a painting, please contact me atlynnette@lynnetteshelley.com
New Interview with Me Posted Online
A little while ago I was contacted by Ampersand Art blogger and artist Karyn Meyer-Berthel regarding my artwork and my heavy use of Ampersand Art boards to create many of my pieces. Click here to read the interview.
Lynnette with her artwork "Swimming with Fire (The Koi Dragon)", on sale at the Art Trust in West Chester through July 8.
HAPPY CUSTOMERS
You too can be a happy customer with your own original artwork. Contact me atlynnette@lynnetteshelley.com to discuss how I can help you find the perfect artwork to complete your home or as a present for a loved one. Remember, art does not need to match the couch, it just has to match your heart!
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