Art Reworked / Event
Sent: 11/8/2025 5:17:13 AM

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"Community" Oil 12x12" In progress

Hi!

Two things to share this week:

First, this painting...

I went into the studio last night determined to get in some create time before the day was out. Something caught my eye amongst the chaos in the wake of the recent show; an old forgotten painting that I never finished.

So I worked on this instead of the Quiet Places series.

(Sorry-not sorry)

A set of South Seas Community silverware just spoke to me at an estate sale years ago and I bring it out every holiday season.

When I first got it I started this painting with a very strong umber background (too warm too dark) and only got the basic oil sketch done before I decided I hated it and laid it aside.

But I saw it in a new light while tidying up the studio. It ended up sitting next to another hospitality themed painting, "Come And Dine." I wondered what would happen if I brightened the background with my favorite color.

I liked the result. Still needs more work, but I'm so glad to see it getting a new chance to live! I may just keep this one for my own dining room. .....maybe.

Now for the big exciting stuff!

Writer's House at Golden Apple Art Residency

I stick pretty close to my Saturday-morning-only schedule, but this week I sent out a special invitation to which several people have already said yes!

Shelley Stevens, who runs Golden Apple Art Residency just off the beautiful coast of Maine, will be with us us for a live interview and Q&A via zoom!

Shelley and her husband Greg have a deep passion for seeing artists, writers, and musicians thrive and refresh, away from the noise.

I've researched art residencies across the US and have not seen anything that even comes close to the experience offered at Shelley and Greg's.

(I'm afraid they've spoiled me for all others).

The date is set for Monday, November 24 at 2pm Eastern time.

This is a private event for my Studio News subscribers who reply that they want to come and a few local artists and art lovers who I know personally. These folks will get more info as we draw closer to this event.

We have 8 so far.

All I can say is, those who attend the interview are in for a treat.

Take time for birdsong my friend.

Jan

P.S. Do you have an artist friend who might be curious about art residencies? They must be a subscriber also or be sitting right next to you to attend. Here's the Studio News link you can share with them: https://www.jandalefineart.com/email-newsletter