February Art Newsletter: Hockessin Art Festival is THIS WEEK

 

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ART NEWSLETTER “Whale Song”, 24 x 18 inches, mixed media on wood panel. Visit My Website! Hello Everyone! I hope everyone is keeping safe and warm this winter. I’ve been quiet over the past few weeks as I’ve been busy working on art as well as freelance projects (and also doing some recording work with both of my bands). But I do have one show coming up shortly — and it may well be my only show until later in the spring. Please be sure to check my event schedule often for updates. As always, you can also see / purchase my work online on my website if you are not near a show. I can also arrange private studio visits for those of you who wish to check out a work in person to purchase. THIS FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY Hockessin Art Festival February 21-23 2025 Hockessin Memorial Hall at Hockessin Fire Hall, 610 Yorklyn Rd, Hockessin, DE Hours: FRI 5-8 pm SAT 10-5 pm SUN 10-4 pm Join us for a weekend of trains and art! Our annual Hockessin Art Festival fundraiser happens February 21, 22 and 23 in Hockessin, DE. 30% of all art sales will go directly to supporting our nonprofit heritage railroad. Short train rides (for just $5!) will be offered on Saturday (2/22) and Sunday (2/23). Nearly 30 local artists will be displaying and selling limited edition prints, original watercolors, oils, acrylics, sculpture, fine jewelry, and more! Learn more at wwrr.com/artfest. My booth from last year’s show. What will it look like this year? Come on out to see for yourself! Recent Work The following original artworks were created in the past few weeks. Interested in purchasing an artwork from me? Please email me at lynnette@lynnetteshelley.com with inquiries. “Evening Blooms“ 20 x 16 inches Ink, Acrylic and “Fauxsaic” (hand-cut and colored paper collage) on wood panel. $975 “Whale Song” 24 x 18 inches Ink, Acrylic and “Fauxsaic” (Hand-cut and colored paper collage) on wood panel. $1,295 “Jump for Koi” 8 x 8 inches Ink and acrylic on wood panel $225 “Kingfisher Blues” 8 x 8 inches Ink and acrylic on wood panel $225 “Midnight Owl” 12 x 9 inches Ink and acrylic on wood panel $375 “Small Bouquet” 8 x 8 inches Ink and acrylic on wood panel $225 “Jungle Leopard” 12 x 12 inches Ink and acrylic on wood panel $475 “Lone Wolf” 12 x 12 inches Ink and acrylic on wood panel $475 “Morning Oriole” 12 x 12 inches Ink and acrylic on wood panel $475 Sneak Peek Currently on my drawing desk is a large 40 x 40 inches painting. It is the second largest painting I've ever worked on (the largest being 48 x 48 inches). I know some artists paint much larger than that, but with all the details I do, plus the fact I work on wood panel, which can get heavy as it gets larger, I usually like to work at 36 x 36 inches and under. However, sometimes you just need to stretch yourself, and I find winter an ideal season to take my time on a large work.  Below is a detail from this latest new painting. I usually show my artworks as they progress on my Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Bluesky accounts, so be sure to like and follow me there if you are able. Thank you! Until next time….. Lynnette Shelley www.lynnetteshelley.com