Holiday boutique show was a success!

Dec 2nd and 3rd 2011 proved to be an energetic, festive and successful event for the Village Artists.
 The members were encouraged to see so many folks from Homewood come out and stop by the gallery.  We especially loved seeing all the kids and a few of them are now taking art classes.  The tree lighting ceremony at the park down the street put everyone in a great mood.

The potters had a fantastic turn out of friends and relatives.  We especially appreciated a visit from the Mayor of Homewood!

Pottery, jewelry, hand-cut tree decorations, paintings, purses and stained glass were purchased by our patrons to give as holiday gifts. A few holiday cookies and snacks were consumed and many a jolly conversation was had by our art lovers.

The members would like to say a sincere Thank You to all those in attendance and for supporting the Village Artists!

Holiday Boutique at the Village Artists Gallery and Studio

The holiday boutique is just a few days away.  The members have spent the last week getting the gallery ready.  Pottery, paintings, purses, jewelry, vintage boxes, handmade decorated trees and stained glass are just a few of our items.  Stop by for a snack and check us out.

Friday night from 4 pm to 10 pm.
(There will be a tree lighting in Homewood, IL. during this event)
Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm

Come and join the fun!

Transparent Watercolor Society -2011 art show

There is a wonderful art show/ exhibit in Kenosha, Wisc. for the Transparent Watercolor Society

http://www.watercolors.org/exhibitions/2011/

http://www.watercolors.org/


They also have a great Facebook page where fellow artists post their latest works of art.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Transparent Watercolor Society of America

http://www.facebook.com/groups/116061981757168?ap=1
 

I was able to post this photo of my work on their site.
It is worth a "look see" for all watercolor artists.

Sincerely submitted by Barb Heine  VA member

Welcome New Member -Fran Hollander

I would like to welcome a new member to the Village Artists.   Her name is Fran Hollander and she is a painter, I asked her for a short bio.

 I have been drawing and painting since I was a child in Brooklyn, N.Y. I studied life drawing for several years  in Phoenix, Arizona, and continue to draw from a live model as often as possible. Although I am somewhat self-taught, I have taken classes and workshops in watercolor painting, oil painting, and design. I love drawing and painting people and animals, and so have primarily focused on portraits of both in oil, and occasionally in watercolor. I do paint still life and landscapes, usually incorporating figures into the latter.

My website is    http://hollanderarts.com   



Fran we look forward to meeting you and working with you.  We will be  happy to share our studio space and gallery with you!  WELCOME.

The Mayor Came to the Grand Opening!

We had a great turn out for our Grand Opening event and the Mayor of Homewood came to support us!

Here we have a photo of member Sharon Lorch and Mayor Richard Hofeld.

Member Barb Heine stands in front of her watercolor painting.

Member Richard Brennan displays his newest stained glass creation.

Member Sallie Pasquinelli did a great job hanging our gallery.  She stands before her beautiful jacket, a piece made from hand-sewn paper!

New Art Work by Barb Heine

We would like to take this moment to highlight the new art work of one of our members. Barb Heine is a potter and a painter of watercolors.  She has a new project she has been working on for the up coming Open House.  Barb is painting original watercolors and placing them inside vintage jewelry, trinket and music boxes.  She finds these boxes at local antique shops and estate sales, she refurbishes them and creates a new work of art.

 This one is titled "Red Hot Chili Peppers"

"Crocus First Light"

The inside contains a velvet lined space for jewelry or trinkets and some have mirrors.

"Ski Slope in the Pines."

Some of the them contain Music Boxes.

Barb states, " I love painting watercolors and I love vintage things.  I am a great collector of antiques and when I see these boxes they speak to me!  Each one deserves a special little painting all its' own, no two boxes are alike.  I hope our patrons come to our Grand Opening and appreciate all the hard work we've done in our new space."

                                                              Artist: Barb Heine

The Grand Opening/Open House that Barb mentioned is On April 29-30th.  Friday night from 5-8 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm, the public is welcome.  Location: 1957 Ridge Road, Homewood IL

Holiday Boutique Show

On December 3rd  and 4th, 2010 the Village Artists hosted their annual Holiday Boutique at their new location on Ridge Rd, Homewood, IL.  The event was a huge success thanks to the work of several members, especially Sharon Lorsch and Kathy Klein.
Sharon displays her beautiful jewelry and purses.

Here president Kathy Klein shows our patrons the ceramic art of fellow member Joyce Riley.

Pottery creations from artist Linda Bravo.

Watercolors and pottery by Barbara Heine.

Pottery handmade by other members on display for the Holiday show.  The village of Homewood had their Christmas tree lighting that evening and the Mayor stopped by to welcome us.