Jeanne Guerin-Daley's Art Adventures

Free minimalist Book

2012-01-22T12:02:00.001-05:00

Look I came across while tweeting?! Free Kindle book--but it's only available free for a small amount of time. Just thought I'd share. Check it out. (BTW, I get no kickback for this) http://www.theminimalists.com/best/

2011-12-19T18:28:00.000-05:00

"Odie" 12x9" Acrylic Commissioned Pet Portrait by Jeanne Guerin-Daley (c) 2011 I just realized that I never got around to posting my latest pet portrait here. So sorry! Here 'tis the pic! I really enjoyed painting this one! It's funny that I can never tell how a painting will go until I dive in. Because of the mixtures of colors in this dog, I thought it would be a real headache, but I think

Upcoming Painting Workshop Schedule

2011-12-18T14:53:00.000-05:00

Here is my upcoming schedule of painting workshops: "Bananas, Apple, n Pear" (Still Life) "Sunflowers" (Floral) At King of Prussia Michaels Store: 1-11-12 (WED) at 6:30pm LANDSCAPE WORKSHOP 1-25-12 (WED) at 6:30pm FLORAL WORKSHOP 2-8-12 (WED) at 6:30pm SEASCAPE WORKSHOP 2-22-12 (WED) at 6:30pm STILL LIFE WORKSHOP At Conshohocken/Plymouth Meeting Michaels Store: 1-8-12 (SUN) at 3pm

Odie & Miles Thompson

2011-11-29T15:47:00.001-05:00

I have recently started a pet portrait, a commission for a friend and repeat collector, and I am thoroughly enjoying the process of creating the pup's image in paint. It's funny how it is never the same. Each image is different, and each time the process can vary from enjoyable to frustrating, back to fun,... With my art, I never know how it will go. What is it about the artist's muse that

Ch-ch-ch-changes...

2011-11-20T21:39:00.001-05:00

Lyrics | David Bowie lyrics - Changes lyrics "Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes, Turn and face the strain, Ch-ch-changes..." -David Bowie Changes. It's the stuff that life is made of. One reason I have been semi-absent from thus blog is that I've gotten busier than normal. I landed a full time job! That's a good thing because the income it will generate is sorely needed in my household.

Rose of Sharon Video/Alyson's Workshop

2011-11-06T20:39:00.001-05:00

Yesterday, I attended Alyson Stanfield's Social Media Immersion Workshop which focused on how to make social media work for artists in our self-promotion efforts. What a blast I had! It was fun (that was one of her requirements!) And I didn't whine (That is her #1 rule!...a great one, I might add) ...still remember the first seminar I attended given by her back in 2006 I think? in Wilmington

Facebook, Twitter, Blog,... So Much to Learn!

2011-11-05T12:03:00.000-04:00

I am learning lots of great information about social media in Alyson Stanfield's seminar right now. These days, the way we communicate is so different! Stay tuned for more later...!

Social Media Immersion Workshop-this SAT!

2011-11-03T15:47:00.000-04:00

I am sooooo excited! I will be attending a wonderful workshop especially for artists who want to learn more about social networking in relation to their art business. "Magenta Shade" 7x5" Acrylic (C) 2011 Jeanne Guerin-Daley Given in center city Philadelphia, THIS SATURDAY, Alyson B Stanfield's Social Media Immersion workshop will happen at 1515 Market Street right by City Hall. If

Artist Reception at Z Gallery Nov 1stFri. 5-9pm

2011-11-03T12:44:00.004-04:00

"Sunrise Journey" 8x10" Interactive Acrylic (C) Jeanne Guerin-Daley Artist Reception at Z Gallery Nov 1st Fri. 5-9pm! 1st Friday every month always means lots of art events in this area: Olde City area of Philly has Art openings at the galleries there. First Friday Main Line is a similar grouping of events in the adjacent towns of Ardmore, Haverford and Bryn Mawr. The area of Wayne, PA has

uARTS Paper

2011-10-31T14:19:00.002-04:00

Breaking out the Rembrandt's pastels! I just bought some uARTS pastel paper from Merion Art & Repro yesterday. I have been wanting to try it out. "Meadow Trees #1" 8x10" Pastel $135 (C) 2011 Jeanne Guerin-Daley This small pastel of two trees will be 1 of 3 pieces in an upcoming group DVAL show at Z Gallery in West Chester, PA. Painted on mat board primed with acrylic it sits in a custom

Ken and Georgia's Dog Portrait

2011-10-24T21:01:00.003-04:00

This blog post shows my latest pet portrait. Reference photo is first; acrylic painting next. http://www.jeanneguerin-daley.blogspot.com/ Ken+Georgia's Dog-Reference Photo Ken+Georgia's dog Painting If you think you might like to give a pet portrait to a loved one as a holiday gift, it's not too late to place your order! Call me! [Jeanne] at 610-804-2888 Satisfaction guaranteed!

2011-10-24T19:43:00.000-04:00

The weather is turning cooler. Maybe you love it; maybe you hate it! I absolutely love it, but even if you don't, you can dream of the warm beach days of summer... This week we are doing seascapes in our Michaels [beginner] painting workshops! There is a scene that hasn't been done for quite some time, that I plan to teach. It shows sand dunes, a beach fence, and a relatively calm ocean (

November's Workshop Schedule

2011-10-22T12:04:00.003-04:00

Last night I finished a small acrylic painting on board. A bunch of trees standing tall on a hillside. So I call it Hillside Trees. A detail of it is shown here. Detail: "Hillside Trees" Acrylic on board 6 1/4 x 8 3/8" (C) 2011 Jeanne Guerin-Daley These days I have been staying very busy. Doing some babysitting, painting, house decluttering, cleaning, photographing beautiful fall colors,

This Week's Painting Subject: "Echinaceas in a Purple Vase"

2011-10-11T16:29:00.000-04:00

"Echinaceas in a Purple Vase" 12x9" Acrylic Come paint with me! Today's blog update: "Echinaceas in a Purple Vase" is the image we will be painting this coming week at my floral acrylic painting workshops. In the class, I walk the beginner student through the process of using a photograph for reference, and creating a finished painting. In this lesson, a dark background color is mixed

This week's Painting Workshop: Still Life, Not Floral!

2011-10-04T17:30:00.000-04:00

I got my signals crossed this week. I'd told some of my painting students that we would be painting Echinaceas in a Vase this week, but I made a mistake! According to Michaels/Grumbacher schedules, this week's painting workshop is supposed to be "Still Life." I have sent those students apologetic and corrected emails. I do need to plan on painting the correct curriculum, since students may

Should You Work for Free?

2011-10-03T12:03:00.001-04:00

I ran across a chart today while online. Created by Jessica Hische, it helps the artist decide whether or not he or she should work for free when asked. I got a chuckle out of it. Maybe you will too. Here's the link: http://www.shouldiworkforfree.com/

Two Different Workshops!

2011-09-27T14:16:00.002-04:00

"Hawaii Beach w Palms" 9x12" Acrylic Painting You have until Sep 29th to grab a $30 discount on Philly's workshop with Alyson B Stanfield (mentioned below) Ok, now, back to painting biz... The image shown here is my latest seascape* which is being painted this week at my 2-hour painting workshops. I have one this Wednesday evening and one scheduled for Sunday afternoon. It is a

DVAL Board Exhibit Now Up at Penn Medicine Radnor

2011-09-23T18:37:00.000-04:00

"Winter Wishcape" 16x20" Interactive Acrylic (C) Jeanne Guerin-Daley Currently I have two Interactive Acrylic pieces hanging at Penn Medicine, Radnor. One is pictured here. Info about the venue here: http://www.the-art-league.org/PENN-MED.html I have been occasionally experimenting (playing, really!) with Interactive acrylics for the past year or so, maybe two? I am really enjoying the

Tech Problems,... again!

2011-09-21T12:12:00.001-04:00

Having tech problems again! I was trying to post a picture of my latest floral, a Rose of Sharon, but can't. It is on my Facebook page though. Jump on over and click "Like" to see future pix/posts there.http://www.facebook.com/JeannePaints http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2182833502215&set=a.2182833462214.116833.1588312915&type=1&theater

Boatlifters: The Unknown story of 9/11

2011-09-20T10:14:00.002-04:00

A little inspiration today. http://youtu.be/MDOrzF7B2Kg I don't know about you, but with me, inspiration is needed from time to time to refresh and renew my art-making. I just read an article and then watched a video about how New York area boats helped hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate NYC on 9/11. (A big thank you to Katherine Herrup for writing the story, and my friend Perky for

Lighthouse Painting

2011-09-15T23:12:00.003-04:00

Grumbacher supplied me with the lesson plan for this image of a lighthouse for yesterday's landscape. Very fun! You can do it! I show you how, step by step! I will be painting the same image at the next [landscape] class too... This Saturday at 1pm, Conshohocken Michaels store. there's still time to register if you havent but want to. Details are found when you click the Painting workshop

2011-09-09T13:54:00.000-04:00

I just got it verified: Customers can get 50% OFF tuition for the workshops at Michaels as long as they register for the classes this Saturday, ALL DAY. It doesn't have to be just between 1 and 3 Painting Class is normally $25 for two hours. This sale means you now only pay $6.25/hour! (I sure hope the classroom is big enough to hold all the value-conscious folks who are coming!) Here is the

Half off Painting Workshop tuition!

2011-09-08T19:04:00.000-04:00

Money-saver alert! Half off class tuition! Last night in King of Prussia we painted sunflowers in painting class. This Saturday, they are having an Open House for all the classes they offer. You can get 50% off tuition if you sign up then!

The Dragonfly Mural Project

2011-09-07T16:47:00.000-04:00

Scanning down my list of posts I found this one. It was a "draft!" "You mean I never published it?" I cried. Hoo boy. This was several months ago. just in case you are interested...! The Dragonfly Mural I finished a dragonfly mural the other day. Actually it started out as a mural in concept. It was planned to decorate one wall in a baby boy's room. (The expectant parents are currently

HALF OFF CLASS TUITION!

2011-09-07T15:31:00.002-04:00

Great news. Get HALF OFF painting classes tuition - this Saturday only! This weekend, on Saturday, between 1 and 3pm, Michaels is showcasing their many workshops and classes they do. PLUS, I just found out that they are offering a 50% off deal if you sign up for classes AT THIS TIME. So I urge you to stop in if you were planning to sign up soon anyway. Save yourself some green when painting

What we can do...

2011-09-06T20:18:00.000-04:00

There is someone close to me who is dealing with health issues. This woman has been the keystone of her family for many years. Now it is time for others to help her if we can. Please do something for me. If there is someone in your life you can help, do it. If there isn't, seek out someone to help if you can. It will make this world a better place. Thank you. PS-I'm not talking about giving

One Year Anniversary Painting Workshops!...Almost

2011-08-30T14:55:00.000-04:00

"Daffodils" Almost a year ago, I agreed to join up with Grumbacher paints and Michaels Arts and Crafts Stores to become an instructor of their acrylic painting classes. I discovered that I thoroughly enjoy the activity of painting with my students, and of sharing the info that I have about painting with them. I never tire of viewing the variety of results at the end of each class! Every

Becky's dog Portrait-finished!

2011-08-24T22:42:00.000-04:00

"Becky;s Dog" 9x12"Acrylic (c) 2011 Jeanne Guerin-Daley I have finished the portrait of Becky's Dog and have presented it to her. She was one of the winners of the contest I held a few months ago. This dog had such a wonderful sweet yet soulful look in his eyes! Would you like me to paint a portrait of your pet? Call me! 610 804 2888 Info, details and prices are found at this link: http:

Graphics Committee, Philly Folk Fest 2011

2011-08-23T11:14:00.000-04:00

This is what I've been up to this past week,... I'll post pix of the artwork we did as soon as I get a bit more time. (I have some faux painting and mural work ahead of me, as well as more painting classes) A big thanks from Tom to all our crew! Awesome job, everyone! Fest was a little wet this year, but we still enjoyed it. We saw some terrific acts: Dave Bromberg, Tempest, Trombone Shorty,.

50th Philadelphia Folk Festival in Schwenksville, PA

2011-08-14T19:45:00.001-04:00

A longtime volunteer for the Philadelphia Folk Festival, this is the week I usually go up and camp there for ten days. The first 7 are work days,where my crew paints signs, murals and special sculptures that decorate the entire concert/crafts area. followed by three days of fun, music and crafts, then another long day of labor-intensive strike down work. This year, the crew is taking care of

Lettering job

2011-08-09T10:07:00.000-04:00

A couple weeks ago I worked a few days on the set of Upper Darby's Summer stage's "Titanic!" They needed a person with a good lettering hand to write a couple hundred names of people who perished. Below is a link to a picture showing some of the names. http://www.shutterfly.com/progal/slideshow.jsp?auto=0&aid=768a5498cf3a31201508&idx=35 Last Friday I saw the play. Very nice production!

She's Alive... Beautiful... Finite... Hurting... Worth Dying for.

2011-08-08T11:34:00.000-04:00

If you care greatly about your home, this will impact you. I hope it will bring about changes for the better in many ways.

This week-Seascapes

2011-08-02T12:50:00.000-04:00

I have been busy scheduling the next month/two of painting workshops. Still working on some September times, but August is full of painting opportunities in two stores! This week's seascape will be a version of the Rock Crashers seascape which we have painted in class before, but with some differences.This new one shows some sandy beach area and it has changed to horizontal orientation. I

Tonight's Painting: Echinaceas in a Purple Vase

2011-07-27T13:14:00.001-04:00

At tonight's painting workshop which I will be teaching at Michaels King of Prussia store, we will be enjoying the image of that lovely flower called Echinacea (also called Purple Coneflower). Tea can be brewed from the roots, leaves and stems of this plant, which is known for its immune strengthening powers. The roots have the most potency, but I usually simply use some of the stems and leaves

Echinaceas and the New Yahoo!

2011-07-25T20:05:00.001-04:00

I am not happy with the new Yahoo! Mail! Are you? The way I see it, I am too busy to have to go through a learning curve often to see how some company has changed their ways. For instance, I usually go to the Acme because it's the store I know like the back of my hand. (I was so upset with them about a year or so ago when they changed everything around for no apparent reason! Luckily I was able

Demo this weekend

2011-07-14T22:57:00.000-04:00

This Saturday morning. July 16, 2011 Come to the Conshohocken Michaels store to watch me paint! I will be doing a free demo from 10 till 12 noon. Will show you how easily one can paint an image by taking a class! (I painted some echinaceas last night. Turned out not-so-bad!)

Painting Workshop Schedule for July

2011-07-12T10:48:00.000-04:00

I have gotten a bit behind in my painting workshop scheduling. Due to many factors, I can't yet tell you when I will be teaching in the Conshohocken store this July. I hope to have something in place by the end of today. The King of Prussia location is set for the usual schedule: Wednesday evenings at 630pm. JULY 13-STILL LIFE JULY 20 - LANDSCAPE JULY 27 - FLORAL

Benefits of Blogging (Artists)

2011-07-04T15:28:00.001-04:00

I was recently asked by a fellow artist about my blog. More and more artists are learning that having a blog is important. Here is my blog story. Thanks to Alyson B Stanfield, I have been blogging since the Fall of 2006. I started my blog using Google's [free] blogspot, soon after attending one of her art marketing seminars, where she taught me the reason and value of artists having a blog. One

Wednesday's Floral Painting Class in King of Prussia: Orange Flower Design.

2011-06-30T13:54:00.000-04:00

Awesome job by tonight's painting students at Michaels King of Prussia! Great job, Meghan, JiangYing, Brent and Alison!

This Friday

2011-06-29T14:05:00.000-04:00

I'm sorry I didn't get much notice about this, but in case anyone is interested, here's some info about an art event THIS FRIDAY in Philly at Dick Blick's Art store. http://venmoapps.com/events/THE-ART-FACTOR-Social-Mixer-for-Creative-People/get-tickets.html

Gardening Day

2011-06-27T11:33:00.000-04:00

Played in the dirt yesterday. Weeding and planting in the vegetable garden mostly. I must have pulled over a thousand little baby morning glories! They are beautiful, but a bit too prolific in the veggie garden! I had tried to grow pepper plants from seed and when nothing came up but weeds, it was time to search for a place that was still selling them (getting a bit late in the season.)

Two Florals

2011-06-25T15:43:00.000-04:00

New images for floral painting class. Tell me your favorite!

Landscape Class at Michaels This Week

2011-06-21T16:59:00.000-04:00

This week at Michaels: Landscape, I'm teaching students how to paint a new image from Grumbacher. Pic here on the blog. Live Oak Lane Michaels Instructor Karolyn Hawthorne created this design. Having been down South and seen Spanish Moss hanging off trees, I can relate to this image. Using her lesson plan, I painted this one. Won't you join me? Wednesday evening at 6:30pm (King of Prussia),

Selling Art on eBay

2011-06-17T12:58:00.000-04:00

Attention: Fellow artists out there who may have considered/are considering using eBay as an outlet for art sales... I urge you to read the article which I just read about the subject. (Actually, come to think about it, reading the article might provide some insight in selling items OTHER THAN art, as well.) I found it interesting and informative. I am currently reorganizing and reconsidering

Who's Ready for the Beach?!

2011-06-14T17:35:00.000-04:00

"Seashell n Sunglasses" 9x12" Acrylic; Jeanne Guerin-Daley This image of a seashell and sunglasses is the subject of this week's Still Life Painting class taught at Michaels. Provided the student minimum number has been met, I will be giving step-by-step instructions on how to paint this image. Classes scheduled this week: At King of Prussia store: Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 15th) at 1-3pm

Grad Time's Over

2011-06-13T18:28:00.000-04:00

Such a busy time of year! This past week was filled with several events involving my high school graduate (awards ceremony, baccalaureate Mass, Grad ceremony, party,..) Art-making time got pushed out of the way for a bit, I'm getting back on track now. Becky's Dog-Not Yet Finished 12x9" Acrylic One concept that has been on my mind has been one of "focus." I don't know if I have a bit of ADHD,

Lilies in a Vase Painting

2011-06-02T01:47:00.000-04:00

Tonight there were seven painting-lovers in the classroom of the King of Prussia Michaels store classroom. Seven! I think that' a record for me. . "Lilies in a Vase"-Grumbacher image Here's the kicker. I was worried we may not finish on time. The image we painted was of two yellow lilies in a white vase with a subtly-blended background. There were a lot of techniques to be taught in the one

Welcoming Wood Signs

2011-05-31T23:14:00.000-04:00

My latest recycle-oriented idea... Seashell Welcome $8 (c) 2011 Jeanne Guerin-Daley, 6 1/8"h x 11"w Beware of Dog $5 (c) Jeanne Guerin-Daley, 4 1/2"h x 7"w I got my hands on some old cedar shake shingles that were headed for the trash. I rescued them and got out my acrylic paints. I began to make little signs which I am selling. Prices will vary depending on the size and complexity, but I

Purple iris watercolor

2011-05-29T09:37:00.000-04:00

I did this painting of a purple iris some time ago. Don't think I ever published it.watercolor.

Special Pricing on Pet Portraits!

2011-05-27T14:13:00.000-04:00

Help me keep a paintbrush in my hand! At the risk of being labeled CRAZY, I have just posted CRAZY LOW PRICES for custom Pet portraits. Read all about it here. http://jeanneguerin-daley.blogspot.com/p/pet-portraits.html First come, first painted! I will be finished Becky W's dog soon. Will yours be next? (Please feel free to share this info with other animal lovers you know!)

It's important to stay involved...

2011-05-26T22:18:00.000-04:00

Below is for PA residents: An email I received today:Tuesday night at 8:16 pm, when many of us day-timers were far away from our desks, the PA House of Representatives passed their version of the budget by a vote of 109-92. The current version of the budget includes a 70% cut to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA). This cut will bring the PCA from $8.4 million to $2.5 million in grants

2011-05-23T19:42:00.000-04:00

Home from Spring Gulch Festival where my husband and I help work stage management. That is, when we're healthy. Sunday morning his stomach rebelled against something he ate I guess, and my mild sore throat began to get worse. Today, he is beginning to feel better, my sore throat has spread up to my nasal passages and I have some sneezing issues going on. I just made a pan of garlic soup to help

Painting Workshop: Banana 'n Apple Still Life

2011-05-19T14:15:00.000-04:00

"Banana n Apple" Last night's workshop produced a couple wonderful paintings by two returning students at the King of Prussia store. The image was 'Banana n Apple" which is in the "still life" category. I've been getting feedback about still lifes. Not nearly as popular as the other three: landscape, seascape, and floral. I'm going to see what Grumbacher says about reducing the occurrence of

This Week's Workshop Subject: Bananas n Apple

2011-05-17T14:14:00.000-04:00

This week, if you come to one of my painting workshops, you can learn how to paint a banana n apple. Wednesday evening at 630 - King of Prussia Michaels store Thursday evening at 630 - Conshohocken Michaels store Just $25 for a two-hour class, packed with step-by-step instructions, fine art techniques, and fun! Click the Painting Workshops tab above for all the details.

Decorated bookcase for Wetherill School Gala

2011-05-14T11:28:00.000-04:00

So, as if I didn't already have enough to do.... I found myself agreeing to paint a bookcase for a school's fundraiser! Finished book case (without shelves)-Top+Front view What is it they say? You want something done, give it to a busy person? It was a fun project and I'm glad I made time for it. The plan was for me to paint it, then the Wetherill School would auction it off at the Gala. I

Painting White Daisies

2011-05-07T23:34:00.001-04:00

This past Wednesday we painted "White Daisies" at the King of Prussia painting class. ALL MY STUDENTS DID AMAZING! If you want to join us, take a look at the link above: 'Painting Workshops"

Doing the Work

2011-05-04T08:33:00.000-04:00

Wisdom is knowing what to do next,Skill is knowing how to do it, and Virtue is doing it. --David Starr I read this quote yesterday and it caused me to stop what I was doing and write it down.In my opinion this is one of those "tape it to your wall" quotes that can help us do the work, even if/when we don't feel like it!

Dragonfly Mural-Finished!

2011-05-02T13:09:00.000-04:00

Layla-Completed

2011-05-01T14:04:00.000-04:00

The portrait of this beautiful black Lab named Layla is complete! From this,... to this,... Contact me if you would like a custom portrait of YOUR dog or cat (or fish, or jabberwocky...I like challenges!)

Acrylic Painting class: Six Students!

2011-04-28T17:58:00.000-04:00

April 27th Painting Workshop-Student work At last night's class in King of Prussia Michaels store, there were SIX students attending! I am glad that Michaels has plenty of tables, so everyone had lots of room to work. I had brought along my big easel, and everyone else either painted on a table-sized easels, or flat on the table. With a bit of a late start, we ran a little long on time, but

Dragonfly mural is progressing,...

2011-04-28T12:04:00.002-04:00

Dragonfly mural is progressing,... am thinking more greenery in background and adding another little guy in upper right corner. Do you agree? The white strip at left and black strip at right are for testing purposes. Helping to decide about what kind of border to paint around it. I am thinking to make it half as wide as shown, and either in white, or matching a brown of the branch. The room in

Photo of Dragonfly Mural So Far

2011-04-26T10:01:00.001-04:00

Here's an in-progress shot of what's up with that dragonfly mural which I've been painting. It's hard to see here, but there a couple more dragonflies which are sketched in lightly, in white in the lower left area. After discussing with the clients, (a couple who are expecting a baby boy very soon) we agreed that painting it on a surface other than the wall would be the way to go. So after my

Dragonfly Mural - Night Work

2011-04-25T04:14:00.000-04:00

Dragonfly-1 Had a nice Easter dinner with my sibs, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and aunts. Most of my days are packed full of so much to do. It was nice to relax for a change... Now I can't sleep! (It probably wasn't a smart decision to have coffee after dinner even if it was only half a cup!) So what to do? Why, paint, of course! I'm currently working on a dragonfly mural project for a

Layla-Progressing...

2011-04-12T11:42:00.000-04:00

"Layla" (in progress) 9x12" Acrylic My latest pet portrait: a beautiful black Lab named Layla. Thought I'd show you an "in-progress" picture as well as the reference photo I am using. As you can see, I decided to make some changes in regards to the background and the composition.I placed Layla's head a touch below center of a vertical oriented painting. I also have begun to add some

2011-04-07T15:00:00.003-04:00

The Free Pet Portrait Contest winners have been chosen. Thanks to all who entered. If you were planning to, but didn't get around to entering, there is still time to get a 25% discounted rate on a pet portrait. Click here to get to the page with the contest rules: http://jeanneguerin-daley.blogspot.com/p/pet-portraits.html You can still enter; you simply won't get the prize of the free portrait

Art To You Gallery Closing Reception/Open House - TONIGHT

2011-04-07T13:25:00.000-04:00

ART to You Gallery, an innovative way to shop for art, invites you to join us for our open house in collaboration with Keller Williams Realty. See our art exhibit as well as available prime real estate! Artists’ Reception and Open House Thursday, April 7, 2011 6:00 - 8:30 P.M. Nouveau

Free Painting Demo This Saturday

2011-03-31T11:25:00.000-04:00

This Saturday, April 2, 2011, is "National Demo Day" in the Grumbacher/Michael world. "Red Gerber Daisy in a Painted Pot" Painting instructors across this nation and Canada, will be holding free demonstrations at their local Michaels stores. The public is invited to stop in and see for themselves what goes on at the painting workshops. I will be at King of Prussia's store from 10am till noon,

Photoscape Escapade-Combining Images

2011-03-28T15:41:00.000-04:00

I have recently downloaded Photoscape [photo-editing open source software] on my desktop computer and am enjoying the process of learning how to use it... well, mostly. As with most new software, there is always the occasional frustrating time when I am trying to do something that I know it should be able to do but I can't figure out how. Computers are awesome,... except when they are not working

Dragonfly Mural

2011-03-28T13:30:00.000-04:00

Today I have been working on some preliminary sketches for a dragonfly mural in a baby's bedroom. I have many reference pictures, supplied by the client. I never realized how very diverse they are! Dragonflies seem to come in every color of the rainbow! This one is going to be fun.

MUSE Gallery Exhibit "Horne and Halbert" March 30 - May 1

2011-03-24T14:32:00.000-04:00

As some of you know, I belong to a small group of women artists who meet monthly, host exhibits and have critique sessions. We are called ARTsisters. You can visit the ARTsisters website to learn more about who/what we are, how we got our name, etc., ... My art has evolved and developed much more quickly because of my involvement in this group, to be sure. The group goes through slight changes

A Little Taste of the Show

2011-03-17T00:08:00.000-04:00

"Max" Here's a little piece of my latest pastel. I used a photo of my dog Max as a model. I also played around with Madeleine Kelly's underpainting technique which I learned this past Friday. She and I will both be participating in the upcoming DVAL show. (See post below for more about that.) I hope to get this piece matted and framed tomorrow so I can include it in the exhibit. Do you

Spring Show/Sale in Glen Mills, PA

2011-03-15T11:14:00.000-04:00

DVAL Art Show opens this Friday! I have been too, too busy.... Am finally finished my annual number-crunching job (tax return stuff) and can move onto other things. Sorry for the short notice, beginning this Friday, March 18th, I will be exhibiting some of my artwork at the Delaware Valley Art League's annual spring Art Show/Sale. This year it is at a new venue: Crozer Medical Plaza at

Madeleine Kelly

2011-03-14T10:22:00.001-04:00

On Friday I watched a fellow artist, Madeleine Kelly, demonstrate how she paints an acrylic underpainting [on board] first, then paints with soft pastels on top of that. If you are familiar with her work, I'm sure you will understand why I was so interested in seeing how she works. Her images are colorful, impressionistic delights, that keep your eye traveling on an adventure in the work. Very

Make Your St Patrick's Day Sea-Green!

2011-03-11T16:05:00.001-05:00

Start St Patrick's Day right! Rock Crashers-Sunset - Jeanne Guerin-Daley Learn how to mix some nice sea-green colors to create your very own [acrylic] painting of a seascape! This image can be painted with a blue sky or a sunset/sunrise colored sky,.... oftentimes I see some nice bright greenish hues in sunsets.... March 17th 11 am to 1 pm, come paint with me in the classroom at Michaels'

Basic Painting Kit Info

2011-03-11T05:01:00.003-05:00

People have asked me about the kit... here's my answer... The most cost-effective way to purchase your painting supplies for Michaels Fine Arts Painting class: Get the kit! Then depending on the class, you may need to buy a couple additional colors. That's it! And here's the best part: using a 40% off coupon when buying the kit brings the cost way down, from $49.99 to $30!Supplies for

Rock Crashers Last Night.

2011-03-10T10:39:00.000-05:00

Rock Crashers 9x12" Acrylic-Jeanne Guerin-Daley Last night in King of Prussia, I had two students who both did a magnificaent job painting this image for the Michaels/Grumbacher Acrylic Painting Seascape class. It always amazes me how different people will create a painting using the same image for reference, yet each person's result is totally unique displaying the individual style of each

New class times! New Kids ONLY Class!

2011-03-07T22:56:00.001-05:00

New class times for the Acrylic painting workshops! This Saturday morning-March 12, 2011- (10am-12n), there will be a Kids Only class at the King of Prussia Michaels store. Kids aged 8 thru 14. We will paint the banana 'n apple image. it is a simple but fun image with nice bright colors. This Wednesday and Thursday evenings, class times are the same, 6:30-8:30pm But, Next Thursday, -March 17th

March First Friday, 2011-Ellen Abraham

2011-03-02T08:10:00.001-05:00

(C) Ellen Abraham Ellen Abraham, my friend and fellow ARTsister, who creates edgy, very unique and funny fine art, has some of her art on display in Firinji, a coffee shop in downtown Ardmore (on Rte 30 near Rittenhouse Place) for Main Line First Friday. You can visit this link and scroll down to her name and this pic of her art: http://www.firstfridaymainline.com/events.asp There is also

Painting Flowers

2011-03-02T00:25:00.000-05:00

Spring is getting closer,... can't wait for Spring Flowers! Of course, you don't have to wait for Spring to paint flowers! Click on the Painting Workshop Link for more info. I hope to have a lesson plan for the daffodil painting (see post below) developed soon. until then, some images I can teach you white daisies, yellow day lilies, Red Gerber daisy...

A Daffodil for Dave

2011-03-01T10:45:00.000-05:00

"Saint David's Day (Welsh: Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant) is the feast day of Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, and falls on 1 March each year. The date of 1 March was chosen in remembrance of the death of Saint David. Tradition holds that he died on that day in 589.[1] The date was declared a national day of celebration within Wales in the 18th century." The above facts I had already known. Below,

Petunias: work in Progress-Day Three

2011-03-01T10:32:00.001-05:00

Last night I gave a bit more time to my watercolor. I should have been crunching numbers but I needed a break!) In Progress Petunias-Day 3 I added some light reds near the edges of the blossoms. Also mixed some very dark green, purple and almost black colors and placed them in the background in order to push the main areas of interest (the flowers) to the front. Below the larger blossom I

Petunias: work in Progress

2011-02-28T10:47:00.000-05:00

Work in Progress-2 (c) Jeanne Guerin-Daley My Petunias watercolor is coming along. I added a little more color to it last night, mostly greens.

My Tax "Vacation"

2011-02-27T14:31:00.000-05:00

Work in Progress: Petunias-(C) Jeanne Guerin-Daley Here's a pic of a work-in-progress. I have been so busy working on my annual [always huge] tax-paper-gathering job. After spending most of the day and evening on that, I was starting to go stir-crazy. I decided it was time for a change of activity in order to stay sane! So last night, even though it was already quite late, I got out a

Note Cards

2011-02-20T16:18:00.000-05:00