Hello!

Since it's been such a long time since I've been on my blog, I think I will start using it to record the portraits that I am doing and  uploading to Sktchy.   Here are the portraits I've done so far.  I'll try to keep updating. Cheers!

Just Posted New Paintings and Higher Quality Images to my Imagekind.com Page!

Here are a few images.   Please check out the rest and share! ---->    http://mistypoe.imagekind.com  

 

Three Paintings in Progress

Been working on these three paintings.   I'm pretty sure the blue green one is almost done.  The other two still have one or two layers of color/texture to go.  It's been fun. 

Tiger and Paris Video Post Day

Just a few short videos to put a smile on your face.  

 

 

 

Happy Thursday!

Paris

So much has happened in the past five months, but this sweet little rascal and his fuzzy sister are making everything feel like maybe it's going to be alright... I am so glad I adopted my sweet little diamond in the rough, Paris.   He's now a part of the family. 

Hello Again, Blog

I'm not even sure where to begin with you...

RAW Art Show

I'm a little late getting this posted. I had a wonderful time at The Belmont for my art show. After a few hitches, and with the preparation help from my wonderful friend Heather, and the help of the wonderful RAW staff I was able to set up my display and have time to wander around and discover all of the friendly and talented artists sharing the showcase with me. It was great to have my friend there to support me and have the remote support from those who were unable to make it. Also, one of my favorite paintings found a new home! Success doing something I love! How does it get any better than this? :-)

My display didn't turn out exactly as I'd envisioned it, but I learned a lot and I know how to be prepared from next time.  (Number one is to prepared for anything, and number two is make sure to have dependable helpers.)

I got a cute super sparkly short-sleeved sequined sweater to wear over a simple black sheath dress.  I didn't get a great picture of it, but you get the idea.

Here's heather enjoying a tasty beverage in front of my display.

 This is the painting that found a new home that night.  :-)

I'll be MIA for the next few weeks as I will be moving, but who knows... maybe I'll post something about that too. 

Starry Night Lesson Plan

 (The bottom of this project was cut off a little bit, because all of it wouldn't fit onto my scanner,)


About four years ago I made a post on this blog about a Starry Night Lesson plan that my student teacher at the time, Heather, and I designed for the students at the elementary school that I taught at.  I've had quite a bit of interest in the project recently, so I thought I was include the actual lesson plan I used to help out anyone interested. 


Starry Night Lesson Plan (Grades 2-3)

Materials:
White drawing paper, or white water color paper - 9 x12 or whatever size you are comfortable with
Black, Purple and Blue Construction Paper (Could be other colors if you choose) - Cut in wide strips to layer
Tempera paint (blue/white, orange/yellow) or acrylic paint if you are brave  ;-)
Drawing Chalk in a variety of colors
Plain chalk
Glue
Scissors
Pencils
Erasers

Directions:
Day 1 -
Show students examples of Van Gogh's paintings, and discuss his painting style and technique. 

Start on the white paper with pencils to lightly draw small circles in the top half of the paper where the stars will be in the sky and a moon if the students want.  Once their stars and moon are drawn where they choose, show them how to use light dashes circling around the stars and radiating out.  Students will use these guide lines to create brush strokes mimicking Van Gogh's painting style to make their Starry Night sky.  This should take about one 45 min. class period.

Day 2-
Have construction paper pre-cut to the width of the white paper out for students to choose colors for their project.  Two different colors for the forground and middle ground and onedark color for the cypress tree in the front of the composition.

Students can use plain chalk to draw on the construction paper to get the shape of their cypress tree, and the shape of the hills, etc.  Students then glue construction paper pieces down to the white paper.

Students use chalk to add texture to the tree, landscape and even a village. 


I've taught this lesson a lot and they turn out awesome everytime!  Good luck everyone. Let me know if you have any questions.

-Misty

Faeries in Austin

This past weekend I did a little volunteer work at Zilker Botanical Gardens to help with their Faery Garden Plants event.  While there and dressed as a faerie, I enjoyed sharing my own knowledge about faery lore and plants, but also enjoyed meeting people of all ages and soaking up their enthusiasm for the event.  The public seemed to love it.  I heard quite of few adults say they were worried about wanting to come to all the events even though they didn't have children.  I reassured them, that there was no reason for them to not enjoy the event for themselves and that they were not alone.  There was a scavenger hunt and flower seed planting activity too.  I admit, even at my age, that the little faery homes placed around the grounds were delightful to discover.  I'm looking forward to the Faerie Trail By Starlight event coming up on March 15th.  I decided to go ahead and sign up to build my own faerie structure to put on display.  I can't wait to see all of the faerie home designs people come up with and what I end up with.  How fun! ;-)

DISCOVERY

Come out to The Belmont to see my paintings on display, as well as artwork by other local artists, photographers, fashion designers, and more for the RAW:Artist showcase "Discovery!" The venue is beautiful, so prepare yourself for a great evening out! I need to sell at least 20 tickets by Friday, February 15th to cover the production costs for my showcase. Even if you are unable to make the event, please consider buying a ticket to help me out or making a PayPal donation. Any amount will be appreciated. If buying tickets in advance for $15, make sure to choose my name from the drop down box in order to support me, at the following link: http://www.rawartists.org/austin/discovery Hope to see you all there! :-) - Misty

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Getting ready for RAW

Here is a detail from a painting that I am currently working on for the show:

If you are in the Austin area, my paintings will be featured in the upcoming RAWartists showcase, "Discovery" on Thursday, February 21at The Belmont on 6th Street from 8pm - 2am! Please support me and my artwork by buying a $15 ticket to the show. (Make sure to choose my name from the drop-down menu.) Cheers! http://www.rawartists.org/mistypoe

Tiger Movies!!

I created a YouTube page for videos of my little Tigerbear. 

 Here's the first post.  Tiger was a little sleepy when I filmed this, but she's always kissy.  :-)

Enjoy!

RAW

My paintings will be featured in the upcoming RAWartists showcase, "Discovery" on Thursday, February 21at The Belmont on 6th Street from 8pm - 2am!

 

If you'd like to come out and support me at this showcase, I'd love to see each and every one of you! MAKE SURE TO CHOOSE MY NAME FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU in order to support me when purchasing a ticket for the show! Kisses!!! ♥ ♥ ♥