Life as an Artist- Jill Banks

Bethesda Row Art Festival This Weekend - October 12 & 13

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Hope to see you at Booth #W18 on Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda MD.

Meet me at Booth #W18 on Woodmont Ave in Bethesda MD for the largest fine art festival in the region. Looks like it will be UNBELIEVABLY great!

Bethesda Row Art Festival

Saturday, October 12, 11am to 6pm

Sunday, October 13, 10am to 5pm

You need my booth number W18 - on Woodmont Avenue between Elm Street and Hampden Lane - to be sure you'll find me -- I'm NOT in the program.

Get more info on my Events page here.

Getting There:

METRO

The show is two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station (Red Line). At the top of the escalator, turn left through the bus terminal to Woodmont Avenue. Turn left on Woodmont and walk into the festival.

DRIVING

The public garage in the middle of the festival is accessible from Bethesda Avenue via Arlington Road, and other lots near the event are also open. Please do not park in private lots, or the lots of other businesses.

BIKING

The Capital Crescent Trail crosses the show at the corner of Woodmont Avenue and Bethesda Avenue. There is plenty of bike parking throughout the show. Please do not block sidewalks or walkways.

Great Falls Studio Tour is Next After That -- October 18-20 -- Hope to See You At Both.
Our vehicle is packed with paintings, a tent and all the trappings to be unpacked, put up, spiffed up and presented ... hopefully to you starting at 11am on Saturday morning, October 12. It's the second to last major public art event of 2019 (some Atelier First Fridays, a holiday gathering and my collectors party in November/December). On October 18-20 is the Great Falls Studio Tour -- where I'll be that Friday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm daily at the Artists' Atelier at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA.

Each show and event is different -- not completely so but I can generally present more work in a booth/outdoor festival setting and depending on the show, I'll sometimes limit what kinds of art showing where. Bethesda definitely has a concentration of urban and rural landscapes while a wider mix can be seen during Studio Tour.

October 12-13 - Bethesda Row Art Festival, Woodmont Ave., Bethesda MD

October 18-20 - Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls VA - Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road

Exhibits

Thru November 3 - Long Beach Island Plein Air Plus Exhibition, Loveladies NJ

Thru October 12 - Women Artists of the West Mountain Aire National Exhibition, Boulder CO

Thru October 31 - Baltimore Nocturnes, Highlandtown Gallery, Baltimore MD - "Late Night on Light Street" awarded second place by judge Tim Kelly.

Visit my studio in the heart of Great Falls

Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA. Regular Open hours: Wednesdays, Noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm. Or by appointment, 703.403.7435 or chance. First Friday Art Walk, April to December, 6-8pm

"Back in Time," oil, 12"h x 16"w -- painted plein air in Bologna Italy -- will be in my booth this weekend.

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Jill (Banks)

"Late Night on Light Street" Wins Second Place in the MAPAPA Baltimore Nocturnes Show

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Tim Kelly Awards My Plein Air Painting One of the Top Awards

"Late Night on Light Street," oil, 24"h x 12"w by Jill Banks wins Second Place

I barely squeezed in time to paint for this Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painter Association "Baltimore Nocturnes: A Plein Air Show." Work needed to be completed before August 31, created on location in Baltimore to be hung at the Highlandtown Gallery at the beginning of September. With extensive travel including lots of painting days in the South of France, there was little time left to create this work and others with the same deadline in Long Beach Island NJ for the exhibit there. Good thing weather was on my side.

Anyway, it is cool, unexpected news to have received this award for "Late Night on Light Street" from a fellow painter whose work I deeply respect. Another happy dance ensues. See the exhibit through October 31. Gallery Hours are:
Thurs/Fri/Sat
8am - 5pm
and by appointment
248 South Conkling Street • Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 327-7035

MPA Artfest this Sunday - Tomorrow - October 6, 10am to 5pm

I am one of 40+ regional artists exhibiting at MPA Artfest, this juried outdoor arts festival being held in McLean Central Park in McLean VA at the intersection of Dolley Madison Blvd. (Route 123) and Old Dominion Drive. Hope to see you there!

Events

Sunday, October 6 - MPA McLean Artfest, McLean Central Park, McLean VA, 10am to 5pm

October 12-13 - Bethesda Row Art Festival, Woodmont Ave., Bethesda MD

October 18-20 - Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls VA - Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road

Friday, Nov. 1 - First Friday Art Walk in the Village, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA - 6-8pm

Exhibits

September 6-November 3 - Long Beach Island Plein Air Plus Exhibition, Loveladies NJ

September 12 - October 12 - Women Artists of the West Mountain Aire National Exhibition, Boulder CO

Thru October 31 - Baltimore Nocturnes, Highlandtown Gallery, Baltimore MD

Visit my studio in the heart of Great Falls

Contact me with any questions/comments here. Web: www.JillBanks.com (subscribe to receive my email newsletter)

Phone: 703.403.7435

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Really Hope to See You Soon!

Jill (Banks)

Here I am painting "Late Night on Light Street" on an overhead walkway in Baltimore MD this summer. Interesting perch.

Alexandria King Street Art Festival - Sept. 21 & 22 - VA

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Four paintings went home with happy new owners today ... but there are still plenty more in my booth #92, near the intersection of Pitt and King Streets in Old Town Alexandria. Come visit from 10am to 5pm. I'd love to see you!

These are the four you won't see in my booth...


"Blushing Pink Peonies," oil, 12"h x 12"w, ©2019 Jill Banks. Private collection


"Moor Mates," oil, 10"h x 8"w, ©2019 Jill Banks. Private collection


"French Table," oil, 20"w x 16"h, ©2019 Jill Banks. Private collection.

Hope to see you on Sunday!

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Events

September 21-22 - 17th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA, BOOTH #92 near corner or Pitt and King Street, facing the Alexandrian Hotel

Sunday, October 6 - MPA McLean Artfest, McLean Central Park, McLean VA

October 18-20 - Great Falls Annual Studio Tour, Great Falls VA - Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road

Exhibits

Thru September 28 - Paint Great Falls Plein Air, Great Falls VA (People's Choice & Second Place - "Farm Flock")

September 6-November 3 - Long Beach Island Plein Air Plus Exhibition, Loveladies NJ

September 12 - October 12 - Women Artists of the West Mountain Aire National Exhibition, Boulder CO

Visit my studio in the heart of Great Falls

Thanks for reading,

Jill

www.JillBanks.com
Jill@JillBanks.com
703.403.7435

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

"Date Night" Wins First Place in Falls Church "Scenes in the City" Plein Air

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And the winner is... Date Night, Little City ... my plein air painting of the Dogwood Tavern ... taking First Place. A big thank you to judge, Glen Kessler, the Founder and Director of the Compass Atelier and the Falls Church Arts folks including its intrepid President, Barb Cram. What a great event!

On Saturday, June 15, the artwork created over the past weeks or months for the Falls Church "Scenes in the City" Plein Air was on view (and for sale) at the Farmer's Market at City Hall, 300 Park Ave in Falls Church VA from 9am to 2pm. There was a quick draw from 8am to 11pm with those paintings immediately displayed and judged with awards for both competitions announced at noon. Lots of great work and congrats to all the winners!

Saturday, June 15
"Scenes in the City" Plein Air Schedule
City Hall/Farmer's Market
300 Park Ave, Falls Church VA
9am to 2pm - Competition Paintings on Display/For Sale
8am to 11am - Quick Draw/Registration at 8am
Noon - Awards Announcements
People's Choice voting in the morning for the competition paintings - pick your favorites.

This is the second time I've entered this event ... and maybe the best since the area becomes a little more familiar and I tend to dig deeper.

Three paintings were handed in today to be displayed while I seek out my quick draw spot in the morning. Spring in Pinks and Greens was the first created this year -- painted over two afternoons as spring was peaking and moving beyond.

Coming up next was Date Night, Little City - painted in the parking lot behind the Dogwood Tavern another set of afternoons/early evenings.

In each of the three "scenes" chosen, people were gathering. "Spring in Pinks and Greens" is at the Cherry Hill Historic Farmhouse with Girl Scout Troops playing in the yard. "Date Night, Little City" was a mixture of dates and get-togethers during the beginning of warm and comfortable days.

My last of the three was a joy. On the way to Falls Church Arts via a different route, I passed Lincoln Park, a neighborhood playground and green space filled with toddlers and kids with a bevy of vehicles called constantly into action. It was pretty funny as a plein air painting location since there was some sort of unwritten rule that if I started to paint any of the unoccupied vehicles ... uh, they immediately became the car of choice. Okay, I've been through this so many times before. Patience. I'd get another view of it similar enough if enough time passed.

Creating "Making Memories" of Lincoln Park
became more than recording objects. This place, according to what I witnessed that day and what others told me ... is really magical. Full of friendships, family time, joy.

These three paintings will be on view at the Falls Church Arts Gallery
700-B W Broad Street (Route 7)
Falls Church, VA
Hours: 11-6 Tuesday-Saturday and 11-4 Sunday.
Ask for the work from "Scenes in the City"
Not sure how long they will be there.

Thanks for reading,

Jill

www.JillBanks.com
Jill@JillBanks.com
703.403.7435

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "Christmas Card Paintings: 46 Years and Counting"Here's a link to the article in Fine Art Today, published by Fine Art Connoisseur December 2018.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

COMING UP

June 1 - August 31 - American Impressionist Society (AIS) Small Works Showcase, Petoskey MI - "Cat House" chosen by AIS jurors as one of approximately 200 small works by some of the nation's finest impressionist artists.

June 15 - Falls Church "Scenes in the City" Plein Air Competition Awards and Exhibit

June 28 - American Women Artists Museum Exhibition Reception - Steamboat Art Museum, Steamboat Springs CO (exhibit runs from May 24-September 2 - "On Top of the World" selected for this prestigious show)

June 29 - July 6 - Telluride Plein Air - Telluride CO

July 13 & 14 - Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford RI

September 12 - October 12 - Women Artists of the West Mountain Aire National Exhibition, Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder CO

September 13-15 - Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

September 21-22 - 17th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

See You at the Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival in the Reston Town Center - Friday to Sunday, May 17-19?

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10am to 5pm each day - Booth #506 on Explorer Street - Come for a Visit'

One wall of my booth set for the show. It was a windy set-up day so we put up art on one wall at a time and took it down waiting for tomorrow morning to see the whole booth ready for visitors -- hopefully you!


"Starry Night," oil, 16"h x 12"w, ©2019 Jill Banks - alley painted plein air in Knoxville TN. Too cool.

A partial wall of the booth


"On the Town (Georgetown)," oil, 36"h x 12"w, ©2019 Jill Banks

Lots more! And, I continue to be painting like crazy. Good crazy. Got started on my first plein air piece for the Falls Church "Scenes of the City" Plein Air competition, watching a brownie/Girl Scout trip enjoy an outing in Cherry Hill. Can't wait to go back ... and better not since the flowers in the garden are apt to change in the meantime.

Now I'm off to get some rest before the full weekend ahead.

Please catch my solo show "Still Life Stories" of 20 original oils through June 1 at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA. Thank you to those who attended the reception and party on May 11!

COMING UP

May 1-June 1, "Still Life Stories" Solo Exhibit, Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA Library is closed on Sundays.

May 17-19 - Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival, Reston Town Center, Reston VA - Booth #506 on Explorer Street

June 7-9 - Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

June 29 - July 6 - Telluride Plein Air - Telluride CO

July 13 & 14 - Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford RI

September 12 - October 12 - Women Artists of the West Mountain Aire National Exhibition, Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder CO

September 13-15 - Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

September 21-22 - 17th Annual Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

Thanks for reading,

Jill

www.JillBanks.com
Jill@JillBanks.com
703.403.7435

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/JillBanksStudio/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "Christmas Card Paintings: 46 Years and Counting"Here's a link to the article in Fine Art Today, published by Fine Art Connoisseur December 2018.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

Two More New Pieces -- Not Yet Exhibited


"Back in Time," oil, 12"h x 16"w, ©2019 Jill Banks -- almost finished plein air in Bologna but this got final touches and a signature this week.

"Still Life Stories" Solo Show Reception, Saturday, May 11, 3-5pm

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You are SO invited! It's unusual for me to put up a show focused on still lifes vs. street scenes, figurative work ... and it looks great. Now "Still Life Stories" needs an audience ... YOU.

Saturday, May 11, 3-5pm at the Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA 22066. Hope to see you there! From 3:30 to 4:30pm, I'll be painting -- glad to have you sit for an informal demo while enjoying your surroundings. Want to reserve a seat? Email me at jill@jillbanks.com or text to 703.403.7435.

For the past few days, I've been working on a really challenging still life that's been occupying the window seat at my studio in the Artists' Atelier at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls. Long days spent at the easel trying to beat the inevitable flower meltdown happening before my eyes. If I'm happy with this tomorrow, it might be a guest painting at Saturday's reception.

Paintings other than still lifes can be found in my space at the Artists' Atelier and soon at the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival at the Reston Town Center May 17-19. Hope to see you at whatever event/happening fits your schedule.

COMING UP SOON

May 11 - Reception 3-5pm, "Still Life Stories" Solo Exhibit, Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA - painting something or someone from 3:30 to 4:30pm. RSVP to jill@jillbanks.com if you would like me to save you a seat.

May 17-19 - Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival, Reston VA

June 7-9 - Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

June 29 - July 6 - Telluride Plein Air - Telluride CO

July 13 & 14 - Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford RI

Thanks for reading,

Jill

www.JillBanks.com
Jill@JillBanks.com
703.403.7435

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/JillBanksStudio/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "Christmas Card Paintings: 46 Years and Counting"Here's a link to the article in Fine Art Today, published by Fine Art Connoisseur December 2018.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

Meeting Madelyn, Special Delivery and Heading to Tennessee

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One day after our second granddaughter's arrival, I started painting "Once Upon a Time II" - destined from the beginning to brighten her nursery room. In it are all sorts of treasures. Lilies to mark her near Easter arrival. An elephant covered with color yarn that's been waiting to get included in a painting. An iron bench that has provided a perch for my Mom's doll collection. A pink flamingo to star in the show. Well-read kid's books. A teacup for plenty of tea parties ahead. The set-up moved several times from the classroom (where it began as the first day of class demo), to my home studio and back to the Artists' Atelier. Then this past Friday, the painting was hung in little Madelyn's room in between getting to know her a bit. At almost two weeks old, she's not full of action ... but sure is beautiful and a joy to hold.

In all of my paintings, I hope that you continue to see something new and interesting that hadn't caught your eye before. While painting, the piece slowly reveals itself - little by little. The whole is what made me paint it. There's something that garners the majority of attention. Then, there's something else special that I hadn't been ready to see ... and that goes in. In developing "Once Upon a Time II" for Madelyn, I thought about how all those discoveries will come over time. How someday she'll recognize one of those book covers, take an interest in flamingos or elephants or mice.

Knoxville, Here I Come

Tomorrow is the orientation for Artists on Location: Knoxville Plein Air -- where 30 painters have been selected to paint the "town" for a week, culminating in an awards reception and sale at the Knoxville Museum of Art on Saturday, April 27. During the ride there, I was researching the suggested painting locations -- finally realizing that is a poor substitute for just getting there and looking around for myself. There are nooks and crannies to explore ... and I'm SO looking forward to doing just that. If I can, I'll post during the week. (Usually these events are fun but exhausting.)

See my Events Page for more info about Artists on Location and a whole lot of other art happenings right around the corner.

Visit "The Gathering Place" Solo Exhibit Before it Comes Down on April 30

Randy and I have hung out more than usual at the Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls VA this month -- enjoying my exhibit in the Snuggery Dining Room/Katie's Coffee. I hope you have had a chance to do the same ... and if not, can plan a visit in the next week and a half.


"Dinner Rush," oil, 24"h x 36"w, ©2019 Jill Banks -- currently on exhibit at the Old Brogue

Get more info and view the exhibit online here.

For those of you who celebrate it, I hope you had a wonderful Easter! We enjoyed the non-traveling part of the day with some of the people we love which was wonderful. This is a time of new beginnings, fresh growth, hope.

Thanks for reading,

Jill

www.JillBanks.com
Jill@JillBanks.com
703.403.7435

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/JillBanksStudio/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "Christmas Card Paintings: 46 Years and Counting"Here's a link to the article in Fine Art Today, published by Fine Art Connoisseur December 2018.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

Events

April 22-27 - Artists on Location: a Plein Air Painting Event - Juried artist, plein air competition and sale, Knoxville TN

April 1-30 - "The Gathering Spot" Solo Exhibit, Katie's Coffee/The Snuggery in the Old Brogue Irish Pub, Great Falls VA

May 3 - First Friday Art Walk, the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA - 6-8pm (Art Walks run from April to December)

May 4 & 5 - Great Falls Spring ArtFest at the Artists' Atelier in Great Falls. 10am to 5pm each day.

May 11 - Reception, Solo Exhibit, Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA - details to come

May 17-19 - Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival, Reston VA

June 7-9 - Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

June 29 - July 6 - Telluride Plein Air - Telluride CO

July 13 & 14 - Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford RI

Arlington Festival of the Arts - April 13 & 14, 10am to 5pm Each Day in Arlington VA

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Some of the 30+ originals I'll be bringing to the Clarendon District of Arlington VA this weekend.

Hope to see you in Arlington this weekend! It's my first art festival of 2019 - which means you may just be getting first "pick" for the show season. The Festival offers free admission, great art, interesting dining options in between art viewing and it is rain or shine. Find me on N. Highland Street ... I think fairly near the intersection of N. Highland and Washington Blvd.

Emma Has a Baby Sister

Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! and Yay! Now we have two granddaughters to cherish! I'm working on a fresh painting for the new arrival - Madelyn's room. At the moment, only I know how neat that will be.

We have yet to meet her in person. That's happening next week. Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! and Yay!

New Painting at the Brogue - Immediately Purchased

Well, that was fast! Over the past two weeks I've been painting during any nice spring day found on "Spring Gathering, Great Falls" - on the hill across from the Old Brogue. At 5pm, Randy and I replaced "Sunday Marche" with this new painting in "The Gathering Spot" solo exhibit of mine at the Brogue. Then we headed over to the Atelier to collect paintings that are heading to the Arlington show. Then, at about 6, we went back to the Brogue for dinner.

Before figuring out my dinner order, a friend/collector/supporter who was dining at the corner table there added "Spring Gathering" to her collection. I really believe in serendipity. This was it.

You can see it before it leaves for its new home this week. Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls VA.

See list below for all the neat art events coming up...soon.

Thanks for reading,

Jill

www.JillBanks.com
Jill@JillBanks.com
703.403.7435

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/JillBanksStudio/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "Christmas Card Paintings: 46 Years and Counting"Here's a link to the article in Fine Art Today, published by Fine Art Connoisseur December 2018.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

Events

April 13 & 14 - Arlington Festival of the Arts - Clarendon District in Arlington VA - 10am to 5pm each day

April 22-27 - Artists on Location: a Plein Air Painting Event - Juried artist, plein air competition and sale, Knoxville TN

April 1-30 - "The Gathering Spot" Solo Exhibit, Katie's Coffee/The Snuggery in the Old Brogue Irish Pub, Great Falls VA

May 3 - First Friday Art Walk, the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA - 6-8pm (Art Walks run from April to December) - I am also participating in the Spring Artfest that weekend - May 4 & 5 - at the Atelier in Great Falls. 10am to 5pm each day.

May 11 - Reception, Solo Exhibit, Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA - details to come

May 17-19 - Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival, Reston VA

June 7-9 - Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

June 29 - July 6 - Telluride Plein Air - Telluride CO

July 13 & 14 - Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford RI

First Friday Art Walk and "The Gathering Spot" Solo Exhibit Is Up! Plus Great News

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A glimpse of my exhibit "The Gathering Spot" inside one of those type of places. We hung eight paintings at the Old Brogue during the two-hour (3-5pm) break for the busy Katie's Coffee/Snuggery dining room that keeps plenty busy from morning to night.

The choices have been made and eight paintings have been hung at the Old Brogue Irish Pub at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls VA ... just steps away from my studio at the Artists' Atelier (756 Walker Road). Husband Randy and I had dinner in the Brogue's Snuggery Dining Room (Katie's Coffee by day), and the paintings really glow at night.

"Picnic in Paris," oil, 18" x 24", ©2018-19 Jill Banks - shown far left in the photo of the show. I had painted this plein air in the gardens next to the Louvre and finished it recently in time to take its place in the show.

Another view of "The Gathering Spot" show. You can't rely on my photography to get a real sense of the paintings - but it may help with scale. Right?

So, if you can...
Visit for First Friday Art Walk, April 5, 6-8pm and spend the rest of the night on the town at the Brogue.

Join us for First Friday Art Walk in the Village, two group studios, two galleries - start at the Atelier at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA - Friday, April 5, 6-8pm.

If not, visit throughout the month of April, catching open hours at the Atelier on Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm.

"Tidal Basin Pinks," oil, 12" x 24" - painted plein air in DC last week will be at the Artists' Atelier for First Friday Art Walk. Lots more to see there, too.

View the exhibit online here.

American Impressionist Society (AIS) Small Works Showcase Acceptance. Yay!

The AIS jurors have excellent taste. I just found out on Monday that "Cat House" is one of the approximately 200 pieces juried into the exhibit to be held June 1-August 31 at the Crooked Tree Art Center in Petoskey, Michigan. This marks two major acceptances for 2019 into highly prestigious, thus exceedingly-hard-to-get-into shows. (The other is with "On Top of the World" - American Women Artists National Exhibit at the Steamboat Art Museum in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.)

Classes Start Next Week -- Some Spots Left for You!

Find out more and link to register here. Tuesday classes start April 9. Thursday Plein Air class starts April 11. I hope you'll join us!

See list below for all the neat art events coming up...soon.

Thanks for reading,

Jill

www.JillBanks.com
Jill@JillBanks.com
703.403.7435

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/JillBanksStudio/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "Christmas Card Paintings: 46 Years and Counting"Here's a link to the article in Fine Art Today, published by Fine Art Connoisseur December 2018.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

Events

April 5 - First Friday Art Walk, the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA - 6-8pm (Art Walks run from April to December). Come attend this one and head over to enjoy dinner and see my solo exhibit at the Old Brogue right after. A neat night out on the town!

April 13 & 14 - Arlington Festival of the Arts - Clarendon District in Arlington VA - 10am to 5pm each day

April 22-27 - Artists on Location: a Plein Air Painting Event - Juried artist, plein air competition and sale, Knoxville TN

April 1-30 - "The Gathering Spot" Solo Exhibit, Katie's Coffee/The Snuggery in the Old Brogue Irish Pub, Great Falls VA

May 11 - Reception, Solo Exhibit, Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA - details to come

May 17-19 - Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival, Reston VA

June 7-9 - Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

June 29 - July 6 - Telluride Plein Air - Telluride CO

July 13 & 14 - Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford RI

Pulling Together "The Gathering Spot" Solo Show

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April 1-30, 2019

Although there are plenty of alternates waiting in the wings, you can now view online the nine pieces I'm planning to hang for the first of back-to-back solo shows. "Candy Stripe Café" is one of those.

Last summer, I painted plein air for two weeks in Paris ... and this view of the café was one spot that was calling my name. It had to be nixed for painting then and there as my shade turned immediately to full blazing sun ... but I painted the same café there just from across the street.

The solo show "The Gathering Spot" will be exhibited at the Old Brogue Irish Pub's popular Snuggery dining room/Katie's Coffee (it's open almost all day with a short break in the late afternoon) at 760 Walker Road, Great Falls VA 22066.

View the exhibit online here.

The challenge isn't pulling together nine paintings for the solo show, it's juggling all the different events, fine art festivals, studio openings that are happening simultaneously. My approach has been to prepare for what's directly ahead and paint every moment that I can.

Today was spent working on "Ladies Lunch" - a painting that depicts the dining room where "The Gathering Spot" will be exhibited. I painted it originally many years ago, on the spot, when my Mom and friends were celebrating a birthday there. It was significantly changed yesterday and today, accentuating light, color and place.

First Friday Art Walk in the Village - Friday, April 5, 6-8pm

Come visit my studio and others in the Great Falls Village Centre on Friday -- where there will be plenty of fresh art to see there ... at the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls ... and head over to the Brogue to see my newly hung show just steps away. Make a night of it. I'd love to see you!

Events Coming Up:

April 13 & 14 - Arlington Festival of the Arts - Clarendon District in Arlington VA - 10am to 5pm each day

April 22-27 - Artists on Location: a Plein Air Painting Event - Juried artist, plein air competition and sale, Knoxville TN

April 1-30 - "The Gathering Spot" Solo Exhibit, Katie's Coffee/The Snuggery in the Old Brogue Irish Pub, Great Falls VA

May 3 - First Friday Art Walk, the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA - 6-8pm (Art Walks run from April to December) - and the Spring Artfest that weekend - May 4 & 5 - at the Atelier in Great Falls.

May 11 - Reception, Solo Exhibit, Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls VA - details to come

May 17-19 - Northern Virginia Fine Art Festival, Reston VA

June 7-9 - Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

June 29 - July 6 - Telluride Plein Air - Telluride CO

July 13 & 14 - Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford RI

Classes Start Soon - Get more info and register at my classes page.

Do you live in the Washington DC/Northern Virginia area? Registration for Winter 2019 classes is now open. I hope you'll join me. See the Classes page here. Top 9 Painting and Drawing Teacher in the DC area - I made the list!

Still Life Plus is now full - waitlist only. Plein Air Landscape (Thursdays, starting April 11) and Evening Paint (Tuesday nights, starting April 9)

Thanks for reading! I tried to keep this short to encourage more posts to come. We'll see if it worked!

Jill

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "Christmas Card Paintings: 46 Years and Counting"Here's a link to the article in Fine Art Today, published by Fine Art Connoisseur.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

Where There Once Was A Goat

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... Now there's a painting of granddaughter Emma and husband Randy. I guess there's some explaining to do.

I've Been AWOL
First, I apologize for my ridiculously extended absence from my blog here. I've been much more active with regular email newsletters from my website: www.JillBanks.com. I've made some guest author "appearances" - most recently a really neat article about my 46-year tenure as Christmas card cover designer for my parents' annual mailing -- published on Fine Art Today last week. Then there's been events, holidays, Facebook and Instagram posts (follow me please). So, I'm out there ... just not necessarily here.

For the last week, I've been working on a piece to make myself happy. Painting -- pretty much anything -- makes me happy but this was a special project and a piece that can hang out with me ... in our home.

Fresh Off the Easel
The subjects for "On Top of the World" are granddaughter Emma and husband Randy out on a late Fall walk in a favorite spot. Bet you can figure out why it was high on my priority list for paintings to be.

There are lots of other pieces waiting for attention. To be finished or started. That can start happening tomorrow.

I knew that this had to become a painting ... and also knew precisely where it would reside. There is a perfect spot atop our fireplace that is just right for this. I can see "On Top of the World" leaning there as I'm typing this and it is visible from almost every spot on the main floor. Before Emma and Randy were painted, this same spot held "Got Your Goat?" -- another favorite piece that has gone off to a great home. Since it left here, though, I've been trying to figure out what can fill that spot in my heart and home. This is it.

Poor photo ... but this is where "On Top of the World" will be hanging out

Spend Some Time Browsing My Website to Catch Up ... Please

There's plenty there, including "On Top of the World" just added to the People and Portraits gallery on my website.

www.JillBanks.com

Thanks for reading,

Jill

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Read the Article: "Christmas Card Paintings: 46 Years and Counting"Here's a link to the article in Fine Art Today, published by Fine Art Connoisseur.

Read the Article: "A Paris Plein Air Adventure" published by Outdoor Painter (from Plein Air Magazine)

The Alexandria King Street Fine Art Festival Has Been Postponed ... See You September 22 & 23

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Saturday, September 22, 10am to 7pm

Sunday, September 23, 10am to 5pm

Old Town Alexandria VA on King Street

My recent booth at Shadyside ... something similar full of artwork you just might want to take home will be in Alexandria VA for the King Street Art Festival on its new dates of September 22 and 23

I really want to see you in Old Town Alexandria for the King Street Art Festival ... but this fantastic outdoor fine art show isn't this weekend (September 15 & 16, 2018) as originally planned ... but is a GO for the following weekend on September 22 & 23.

Find out more about the festival here. And, get a sneak peek into what your may find in my booth here. There are apt to be some fresh new paintings created between now (when I'm posting this) and the show. I know I'll be meeting some goats and have paints ready to capture them ... the week leading up to the 22 & 23. And if goats aren't your "thing," maybe urban streetscapes, markets, still lifes and people are. (You'll find those in my booth too.)

And to find my booth, it really helps to have cross streets and landmarks ... but I will not find out my official booth number until September 20 so check my events page here before coming. (My booth has been located right in front of the Alexandrian hotel in the past. Hope to be there again.)

My booth won't look just like what's shown above. That middle cityscape on the the back wall was purchased last weekend and will go to its home far, far, far away as soon as the shipping logistics are worked out. Actually, many major pieces have found new homes lately. I will be working on a beautiful new showstopper. Wish me luck and good painting, please!!!!

There's lots of news to share ... so look for multiple blog posts today and tomorrow. Also a newsletter coming to those subscribed via my website (it's not the same -- so if in doubt, go to www.JillBanks.com to subscribe).

September 1-30: "Water Works" Solo Exhibit, The Old Brogue Great Falls VA. View the exhibit online here.

September 1-30: "Paint Great Falls Plein Air" Exhibit, The Arts of Great Falls Gallery, 756-C Walker Road, Great Falls VA. View the exhibit on Saturdays, 10am-Noon or by appointment. My piece, "Station No. 12" was awarded 1st Place in the competition.

September 22 & 23: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA (NOTE: these are NEW dates as the Alexandria King Street Festival was postponed from the previous week. Help us spread the word please.)

September 20 to November 4: WAOW National Exhibition, Bartlesville OK (two pieces juried into this show)

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

October 7: MPA McLean ArtFest, McLean VA

October 19-21: Great Falls Annual Art Studio Tour, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Rd, Great Falls VA

CLASSES Start September 25 and September 27 including Still Life Plus, Evening Paint and Painting the Plein Air Landscape -- Get more info and Register at my Classes Page

Thanks for reading,

Jill

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Paris Outside the Window

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If there was a way for me to talk with you that didn't involve technology, that would be exactly how I'd do it.

Today, when it's almost time to say goodbye to Paris, I painted near the surface of the Seine, preparing for the sunset on Pont Neuf and capturing a quick view of Pont des Arts before making an about-face. It was my favorite evening among so many. I did well painting Pont Neuf at sunset but what I saw and felt will be added to that image before appearing here. Same with Pont des Arts. Same with so many of the 15 canvases that will head back to the States. It isn't that I want them perfect, I want what I saw and felt to live in them so you can as well.

This is just one extraordinary city. Now that I've met hundreds of people, two rank in the trouble department. One who consumed many too many at Rue de Mouffetard and another on the grumpy side selling glace (ice cream/sorbet) outside Giverny. Actually, a few extra city crazy folks swear outside the window on occasion but I don't include them as acquaintances.

I always leave a place knowing what needs to be painted. For me now, it's Rue de Mouffetard. I painted two canvases there but want to sew the scene together. That will one day make sense. Photos don't seem to be doing anything justice ... so see for yourself. Next chances are at Shadyside in Philadelphia, my solo show in Great Falls and other shows in September. Contact me if something in particular is of interest.

See more of my paintings from here and elsewhere in the Places collection on my website: www.JillBanks.com

#pleinairpainting #paintinginParis #jillbanksart

Thanks for visiting!

Jill

P.S. My Fall classes are up on my website and open for registration - See Classes

I'm also the judge for the ArtSpace Herndon Portrait Expressions Competition and Exhibition -- Learn more and register here by September 1 by 5pm.

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

ART EVENTS

First Friday Art Walk in the Village Centre 6-8pm, (from April to December 2018) Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22033. (Studio is also open Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm)

June 22-September 1: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Traverse City MI

August 25-26: Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh PA

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 20 to November 4: WAOW National Exhibition, Bartlesville OK (two pieces juried into this show)

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

October 7: MPA McLean ArtFest, McLean VA

Plein Air Painting in Place Des Vosges - Paris - Pretty Cool!

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I painted in Place Des Vosges the last time in Paris in March 2013. That previous trip, I couldn't feel my fingers ... it was that cold. This time around, it was a bit too toasty and bright, so I found a spot on a bench with a canopy of leaves overhead where it might be possible to not draw excessive attention to my easel. At least I received less.

Natalie Chan's Drawing from Place Des Vosges. Thanks, Natalie! I love it!

A surprise well into my painting was having a young woman, Natalie Chan, offer a gift of her wonderful drawing of Randy and me on that bench in the park. Apparently I was getting more attention than realized.

While I was trying to paint a little bit out of the way to help my progress, one of the real joys of creating en plein air is the interaction of those you meet on those outings ... like Natalie and all the other artists of all ages and enthusiasts. All encounters have been great ones ... minus one this trip ... but I'll save that story for another post.

We made one big boo-boo this trip and that is not bringing any easy way to transport or pack wet 18" x 24" canvases (the size of Park Place). That means you could have seen me precariously holding this canvas weaving through the full sidewalks of Central Paris. That's one way to disperse a crowd. That will be remedied before the next major outing! We've ventured far, on foot, and it can be a complicated trip back to our home away from home here in Paris.

It's possible I'll add pigeons to this or other paintings. They are everywhere and Place Des Vosges was no exception. (Natalie definitely noticed them.) My reluctance may have come from pigeon droppings really getting husband Randy on my first morning out painting. I don't want the birds to think they belong ON my art.

Greetings from Paris! Here I am painting in my new (still fresh but not for long) smock from Charvin - Paris. Plus I'm trying out a new squeegee tool with a clipped corner. Haven't figured it out yet (how/when to use), but I'm working on it.

This blog posts are going to be all out of chronological order. Doubt it matters. This place is too much fun and with walking, discovering, eating, painting, returning home, and then getting ready to post ... well, I might just be having some troubles fitting it all in.

See more of my paintings from here and elsewhere in the Places collection on my website: www.JillBanks.com

#pleinairpainting #paintinginParis #jillbanksart

Thanks for visiting!

Jill

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

ART EVENTS

June 22-September 1: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Traverse City MI

August 25-26: Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh PA

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 20 to November 4: WAOW National Exhibition, Bartlesville OK (two pieces juried into this show)

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

October 7: MPA McLean ArtFest, McLean VA

Painting in Paris at Luxembourg Garden ... Wow!

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This is the third plein air painting of my Paris adventure, but the first photographed and ready to show.

After landing in Paris and checking into our home away from home, it was rest time and then we headed out for an 8-mile trek to various locations where I might want to paint. Luxembourg Garden is ridiculously gorgeous ... and a spot I could paint for a year. When I did head back there two days later it was even more spectacular with the addition of all these wonderful sailboats. They go where they want and all their "sailors" can do is head them in another direction when they near the edges of the basin.

Lots more to come. Follow the adventure through my Facebook page or website or here.

And, I have a new smock from the Paris Charvin store. That will show up in some future posts. Given that it's August, lots of shops are on vacation so it was very nice to find an art supply store that was open AND on the way back home.

Thanks for visiting!

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

ART EVENTS

June 22-September 1: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Traverse City MI

August 25-26: Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh PA

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 20 to November 4: WAOW National Exhibition, Bartlesville OK (two pieces juried into this show)

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

October 7: MPA McLean ArtFest, McLean VA

Are You Ready for a Night Out on the Town?

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It's time for the First Friday Art Walk in the Village Centre -- Great Falls VA that is!

Sure hope you'll be there!
Start at the Artists' Atelier at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA 22066.

Friday, August 3, 6-8pm
Visit 3 joint studios.
1 Gallery
1 Petite Gallery
Eat at one of our Village Centre restaurants
Music at the Old Brogue starting at 9pm.

Refreshments while they last.

This is version three of "Memory Lane." I've been going nuts with this one. Really think I have it.

But more importantly, what do YOU think?

See it in person -- version 3 -- tomorrow night.

"Memory Lane" isn't the only painting that's gone through a renovation...

"Cat House" will be there, too. A favorite from Telluride. Find out how it got its name.

Come see "City Sparkle" at the studio. This week I changed this favorite painting for a reason. That was daunting and a bit crazy but I now do love it more than ever. Think you will too.

Check out most of the paintings from Telluride -- sold and available here.

My Fall classes are up on my website and open for registration - See Classes

I'm also the judge for the ArtSpace Herndon Portrait Expressions Competition and Exhibition -- Learn more and register here by September 1 by 5pm.

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram (New): https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

ART EVENTS

June 22-September 1: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Traverse City MI

August 25-26: Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh PA

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 20 to November 4: WAOW National Exhibition, Bartlesville OK (two pieces juried into this show)

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

October 7: MPA McLean ArtFest, McLean VA

Days at the Atelier

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"Geraniums," oil, 16"h x 20"w, ©2018 Jill Banks -- has plenty of company in my studio at the Artists' Atelier in Great Falls VA. Come see Sunday evening (7/29), Wednesday (8/1) or for the First Friday Art Walk (8/3)

My studio space at the Artists' Atelier at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA 22066 is overflowing with art ... and I hope you'll come check it out for yourself on one of the three days this week that I'll be there.

Sunday, July 29, 5 to 8:30pm. Now there is supposed to be a Concert on the Green from 6-8pm each Sunday if the weather cooperates. You can visit regardless as I will be at the Atelier but hopefully, there will be some musical entertainment that night, too. Bring chairs and a picnic and check out the Celebrate Great Falls website for the concert schedule and for last minute info.

Wednesday, August 1, noon to 4pm

Friday, August 3, 6-8pm: First Friday Art Walk in the Village. Come enjoy a night out on the town. More info here.

Come see "City Sparkle" at the studio. This week I changed this favorite painting for a reason. That was daunting and a bit crazy but I now love it more than ever. Think you will too.

Check out most of the paintings from Telluride -- sold and available here.

My Fall classes are up on my website and open for registration - See Classes

I'm also the judge for the ArtSpace Herndon Portrait Expressions Competition and Exhibition -- Learn more and register here by September 1 by 5pm.

Short post ... but hope to see you!

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram (New): https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

ART EVENTS

June 22-September 1: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Traverse City MI

August 25-26: Shadyside: The Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh PA

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 20 to November 4: WAOW National Exhibition, Bartlesville OK (two pieces juried into this show)

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

October 7: MPA McLean ArtFest, McLean VA

More From Telluride - Open Studio on Sunday July 15, 5-8pm

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Top Seller Honors

Remarkably, in addition to winning the Quick Draw, I also was the top seller in this year's Telluride Plein Air with eight paintings purchased by eight different sets of collectors. That means I'm automatically invited back for Telluride Plein Air 2019 and I significantly helped the Sheridan Opera House in its fundraising efforts. Connecting with all those neat people throughout the event was simply thrilling. (And fun.)

Husband Randy was a huge part of that success -- I'll talk about how in the next email newsletter sent out to subscribers of my website (you are receiving this in your email as a subscriber to my blog) so also subscribe at www.JillBanks.com.

Join Me on Sunday at the Artists' Atelier - 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA 22066. Open Studio: 5-8:30pm

The Summer Concert Series is on from 6-8pm each Sunday and Randy and I will be at the Atelier with plenty of paintings from all these recent adventures for an hour before, through the concert and a little beyond. I may even be tempted to paint at the concert ... so you could be "in a painting." Especially if you say ... hey ... paint me.

Thanks for reading!

Check out most of the paintings from Telluride -- sold and available here.

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

EVENTS
July 6:

June 22-September 1: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Traverse City MI

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 20 to November 4: WAOW National Exhibition, Bartlesville OK (two pieces juried into this show)

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

October 7: MPA McLean ArtFest, McLean VA

Quick Draw Winner at Telluride Plein Air

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I'm thrilled that the panel of judges selected "Ghost Town" as the winner of the Telluride Plein Air Quick Draw. All 23 of these outstanding artists suffered through having just one-and-a-half hours of panic pulling together these pieces. At that pace, it's hard to know exactly what the painting looks like.

This time in Telluride has been the best ever. My fellow artists are amazing, fun, funny and cool. There is a neat group of fans and friends all around town. The weather is gorgeous. Views even more stupendous. Restaurants great. So wonderful!

I'm about to hand in my Artist's Choice selection for the reception tonight (Monday, July 2) at the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride Colorado. Then, for the next three days we'll be set up in Elk's Park with our paintings from this week -- all for sale with 40% of the proceeds benefiting the Sheridan Opera House. There's lots of excitement in the air!

"Market Day Telluride" is the piece I picked as my Artist's Choice. That wasn't an easy decision -- and I've been driving husband Randy a little nuts for the last few days. We are able to sell our paintings right off the easel ... except for the one we pick as our Artist's Choice. "Market Day Telluride" has plenty of people wanting to own it. So has "Parked on Colorado" -- the other piece I was seriously considering as my pick. For the reception tonight (Monday), patrons of the Sheridan arrive earlier -- before opening to the public -- so they get the first chance at purchasing. Patrons -- 5-6pm. Open to the public -- 6-7pm.

I have set up a temporary collection "Telluride Plein Air" on my website where you can view some of what will be on view in the park on July 3, 4 and 5. Take a look ... and you can purchase and have a piece shipped to you even without being here. Just contact me via the website or at jill@jillbanks.com.

There has been lots of nice news relative to awards -- with an honorable mention at Bucks County Plein Air's quick draw plus second place and the President's Award at the Falls Church (VA) "Scenes in the City" Plein Air Festival as well. Quite a month! Perhaps that explains my regular absences from blogging. Be sure to also subscribe to my email newsletter through my website at www.jillbanks.com. I seem to be sharing the big news a little better there.

Thanks for reading! I'll fill you in on more with lots more painting images to come ... whenever I get a little breathing room. For now, I'm off to paint.

Jill

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram (New): https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

EVENTS
July 6:

June 22-September 1: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Traverse City MI

June 28-July 5: Telluride Plein Air, Telluride, CO (one of 23 lucky artists selected)

July 7&8: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford, RI

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 20 to November 4: WAOW National Exhibition, Bartlesville OK (two pieces juried into this show)

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

October 7: MPA McLean ArtFest, McLean VA

Bucks County Plein Air Wrapping Up ... Show and Sale Time plus Quick Draw to Come

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I know it's been forever since last posting ... but here's a quick one before heading off to the Tyler Tasting Party at Bucks County Community College's Newtown Campus (275 Swamp Road Newtown PA) for a reception.

Four fresh paintings made it off my easel since Monday for this morning's installation. One that I thought I finished last night a bit past midnight still needs work before seeing the light of day. Nocturne's are risky business. Anyway, here are those four... Photos are really rough. I'll try again when the paintings aren't so sopping wet.


"Baa Baa Baa" -- three sheep found at Washington Crossing Park -- oil on linen-lined panel, 12"h x 16"w, ©2018 Jill Banks


"I See the Moon..." oil, 16"h x 20"w, ©2018 Jill Banks

See these and more in the "Now Showing" collection of my website and hopefully in person in the Bucks County Plein Air events.

Hope to see you often!

Thanks for reading!

Jill Banks

EVENTS

June 4-9: Bucks County Plein Air, PA (one of thirty juried artists selected)

June 4-15: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Member Exhibition, Salmagundi Club, NYC

June 22-September 1: Oil Painters of America Salon Show, Traverse City MI

June 28-July 5: Telluride Plein Air, Telluride, CO (one of 23 lucky artists selected)

July 7&8: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford, RI

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

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Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Coolest Grandkid Photo... and Bethesda Fine Art Festival Ahead

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How's This for Determination?


Granddaughter Emma (at two) trying to open her closet doors

I have never seen a photo quite as funny as this one ... so it had to be shared. I'm pretty sure the apple did not fall far from the tree. Same hang on, figure it out, I'm gonna do it attitude.

Visits

Donna and Ed with "Around Town." Happy delivery!!!!

Visit 1: I offer home visits whenever possible to make sure that collectors can see the art and help make sure it's the right piece, in the right place. Right after our First Friday Art Walk, Randy and I took over two of my NYC street scenes to see which worked best for their first major art investment. "Around Town" found its new home ... and I knew it would be the one after making my first step into their entryway. It seemed like Donna and Ed's home was waiting for "Around Town" to arrive. A fun night for all four of us ...

The cityscape wall in the collectors' home -- rearranged and hung today

Visit 2: Then today, we re-hung artwork in collectors' home who needed help after remodeling/changing the furniture in a number of rooms. Even though the artwork seemed perfect in the previous spots, the new arrangements are even better. And, maybe a round three will be an improvement on this.

I move paintings around constantly in the studio and all around my house ... but it's unusual for me to do too much reshuffling in someone else's.

In addition to what's shown here, there are three in the kitchen ...

One of my still lifes in the dining room got a new companion

and many more in other rooms. There aren't many houses around with more Jill Banks originals ... other than mine, my Mom and Dad's ... and a rare few others. Pretty neat!

The photos would be brighter ... but we were at day's end with our hanging efforts following my plein air landscape class (a good one that escaped the rain).

Visit 3: Last week, Randy and I had the great treat of having dinner with my high school math teacher, Chuck Kirst, and his daughter Kelly. What a wonderful reunion! He was my teacher from 8th grade through 12th at Cold Spring Harbor High School on Long Island, NY and we'd last seen each other at my graduation. (That wasn't yesterday.) It was interesting to figure out how we would recognize each other when meeting at the restaurant. He said that's easy ... I'll be the old guy. The evening was so much fun. How lucky I am that my mom went on a search to reconnect us ... and my dad gave him a call.

Bethesda Fine Art Festival THIS WEEKEND -- May 12 & 13 -- Sure Hope to See You!

This is my first time exhibiting at the Bethesda Fine Art Festival and my booth will be full of favorite pieces ... and hopefully full of cool people like YOU! I'll be on Auburn Avenue, so a little off the main path so you are going to need to try to find me. (Please.) Get more of the scoop here. The artwork looks to be spectacular ... with many of my favorite fellow artists from the top shows in the country.

EVENTS

Women Artists of the West Spring Showcase at RS Hanna Gallery Fredericksburg, TX. Exhibit though June 3

May 12&13: Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, Bethesda MD

June 1-3: Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia PA

June 4-9: Bucks County Plein Air, PA (one of thirty juried artists selected)

June 28-July 5: Telluride Plein Air, Telluride, CO (one of 23 lucky artists selected)

July 7&8: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford, RI

September 15 & 16: Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Alexandria VA

September 29 & 30: Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Armonk NY

Hope to see you often this Spring!

There are a couple of action videos on my Facebook Fan page ... should you want to take a peek.

Thanks for reading!

Jill Banks

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram (New): https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

A Bit of Great Falls to Head to Michigan ... and Full Weekend of Art Ahead

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Oil Painters of America shows are way up there on the difficulty scale to wrangle an acceptance, but lo and behold, "Light Spill" -- a piece started plein air right behind the Artists' Atelier -- has been accepted and will be heading to Traverse City, Michigan for the OPA Annual Juried Salon Show being held there from June 22 to September 1. Yay!!!!

Coming Up Way Sooner Than That

First Friday Art Walk in the Village, May 4, 6-8pm -- Artists' Atelier at 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA (First Fridays -- April to December -- enjoy a night on the town.)

Great Falls Spring ArtFest, May 5 & 6, 10am to 5pm -- the festival is in two locations in the heart of Great Falls -- the Grange/Schoolhouse at 9818 Georgetown Pike -- and the Studios in the Village Centre at 756, 766 and 776 Walker Road. (I'll be at the Artists' Atelier at 756 Walker Road)

Bethesda Fine Art Festival, May 12 & 13, Saturday - 10am to 6pm and Sunday - 10am to 5pm. This is my first time participating in the Bethesda Festival and I'm thrilled to be exhibiting at booth #92 on Auburn Avenue. Please come for a visit -- and invite a friend or two. It's challenging to set up these mini galleries for the outdoor festivals but your attendance and enthusiasm makes it all well worth it.

Hope to see you often this Spring!

There are a couple of action videos on my Facebook Fan page ... should you want to take a peek.

Thanks for reading!

Jill Banks

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram (New): https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Events

February 1-June 3: Women Artists of the West Spring Showcase at RS Hanna Gallery in Fredericksburg, TX (I'm one of 50 artists included in the showcase with up to five pieces at one time over this four month period.) First Friday Art Walk at RS Hanna from 6-8pm -- February, March, April, May and June.

May 4: First Friday Art Walk in the Village Centre, 6-8pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22033. (Studio is also open Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm)

May 4: First Friday Art Walk, 6-8pm Women Artists of the West Spring Showcase at RS Hanna Gallery Fredericksburg, TX. Exhibit though June 3

May 5 & 6: Great Falls Spring ArtFest, Great Falls VA

May 12&13: Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, Bethesda MD

June 1-3: Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia, PA

June 4-9: Bucks County Plein Air, PA (one of thirty juried artists selected)

June 28-July 4: Telluride Plein Air, Telluride, CO

July 7-8: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford, RI

Had To Fix the Fridge ... and Arlington Festival of the Arts Ahead

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Rabbits and Ranunculus, oil on linen-lined panel, 20"h x 16"w, ©2018 Jill Banks		www.JillBanks.com

Things have been getting a little smelly in the Banks' kitchen each time we've opened the refrigerator door. It wasn't helping that Rabbits and Ranunculus has been on again, off again over the last two and a half weeks with past-their-prime parsley root, some odd looking bunch of perhaps broccolini, several cabbages and lettuces being stored inside the fridge waiting for their return to center stage. Today, the painting is finished ... and the produce has gone out where it belongs. (At least you can tell it looked pretty and was fresh at one point.)

Enjoying a surprisingly sunny day on the farm last Thursday. I'm behind the camera ... not in front of it.

Delaying Rabbits and Ranunculus's progress have been outings all over the DC/Northern Virginia area scouting out plein air painting locations for my landscape class, getting ready for classes that started this past week and taking advantage of all sunny days to get outside with my easel.

April 21-22 Arlington Festival of the Arts in Clarendon

Hidden under Rabbits and Ranunculus is another bunny painting. I kept the white bunny, added another and changed pretty much everything else. The colors of the previous painting were understated (for me)... unlike this new layer. It's like spring blossomed on the canvas.

It's extremely rare that I go back to an existing canvas and completely transform it. Now there are a couple more paintings in my line-up to make more minor changes with others to finish. Sort of like Spring cleaning.

Coming Up

Spring shows are straight ahead with

Arlington Festival of the Arts on April 21-22 in Arlington VA

Great Falls Spring ArtFest on May 5 & 6

Bethesda Fine Art Festival on May 12 & 13

Lots more on the schedule too ... check my Events page for more

Spring Full of Art

Also, lots of Events are coming up including an May 4 First Friday Art Walk in the Village (Great Falls, VA -- where you'll find me in my studio) and for the Women Artists of the West Spring Showcase at the RS Hanna Gallery in Fredericksburg TX (I won'd be there but many of my paintings are ... on exhibit until June 3).

Events

April 21-22: Arlington Fine Art Festival, Arlington VA

May 4: First Friday Art Walk in the Village Centre, 6-8pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22033. (Studio is also open Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm)

May 5-6: Great Falls Spring ArtFest, 10am -5pm both days, you'll find me at the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22033

June 1-3: Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia, PA

June 4-9: Bucks County Plein Air, PA (one of thirty juried artists selected)

June 28-July 4: Telluride Plein Air, Telluride, CO

July 7-8: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford, RI

Thank you for reading!

Jill Banks

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram (New): https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017 Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Human Inspiration

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Instead of the longer, more thoughtful blog post I was in the process of writing ... you'll get something a bit shorter and sweeter.

Today in addition to a positive brainstorming meeting to help a local arts organization, hours were spent happily painting at my easel an inspiring sitter whose neck is probably not too comfortable this evening. (Strummer is the result.)

After that, I joined my parents for dinner to catch up a bit.

This past week's trip to Charleston offered warmer weather with people out and about, with connections at my easel happening all day long.

I apologize too to friends in Charleston for not letting them know of my visit. It was planned last minute and consisted of painting, eating and sleeping. I know when I'm not good company.

Prior to heading to Charleston, I asked a favorite model to come pose for me in my studio... and she just filled the space with beauty. The scene before me was almost overwhelming. It will take me a good while to do it ... and her justice. Somehow the canvas will have to transport you to the feeling I had all day.

There was an interview with Michelle Dunaway that I read recently ... and in it she talked about painting with Richard Schmid. How when they had a model come pose for the group (the Putney Painters), he is like a kid on Christmas morning. He simply lights up.

I'm that way.

Paint with Me This Spring -- Register Now

Classes are filling for my Spring term ... so if you are interested in painting on location with me around the Washington DC area (Plein Air Landscape starts April 12) ... now's a good time to register. Get more info about that class and others on my Classes page.

Still Life Plus (Tuesdays starting April 10)
Evening Paint (Tuesdays starting April 10)
Plein Air Landscape (Thursdays starting April 12) -- taught on location around the Great Falls and DC area.

Spring Full of Art

Also, lots of Events are coming up including an April 6 First Friday Art Walk in the Village (Great Falls, VA -- where you'll find me in my studio) and for the Women Artists of the West Spring Showcase at the RS Hanna Gallery in Fredericksburg TX (I won'd be there but many of my paintings are ... on exhibit until June 3).

Back to Telluride

Yay! I'll be participating in Telluride Plein Air for the third time this Summer. Visions of that wonderful town are already dancing around in my head. So glad to be invited back!

Events

April 6: First Friday Art Walk in the Village Centre, 6-8pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22033. (Studio is also open Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm)

April 21-22: Arlington Fine Art Festival, Arlington VA

June 1-3: Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia, PA

June 4-9: Bucks County Plein Air, PA (one of 30 juried artists)

June 28-July 4: Telluride Plein Air, Telluride, CO

July 7-8: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford, RI

Press
Check out the March/April issues of Fine Art Connoisseur and Art of the West Magazines. My work is published in both. Cool.

Thank you for reading!

Jill Banks

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram (New): https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017
Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.

Spring Fever Took Me to Charleston

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Spring fever drove me to make a quick trip to Charleston SC for weather warm enough to paint en plein air. (Home in the Washington DC area got 4 inches of snow.) So while I'm now just back to the colder weather, this violet-laced walk is where I spent this gorgeous afternoon.

Everyone stopped to smell the wisteria and to take photos among the purple blossoms. When people gravitate to someplace like that ... and I'm painting that same subject ... it's a sure sign it was a good choice.

I can't tell you how nice it was to have its scent wafting through the air (vs. painting alongside a garbage can, for instance).

Three more paintings filled out the last five days. You'll see those soon (in the next few days).

Paint with Me This Spring -- Register Now

Still Life Plus (Tuesdays starting April 10)
Evening Paint (Tuesdays starting April 10)
Plein Air Landscape (Thursdays starting April 12) -- taught on location around the Great Falls and DC area.

Spring Full of Art

Back to Telluride

Yay! I'll be participating in Telluride Plein Air for the third time this Summer. Visions of that wonderful town are already dancing around in my head. So glad to be invited back!

Events

April 6: First Friday Art Walk in the Village Centre, 6-8pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22033. (Studio is also open Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm)

April 21-22: Arlington Fine Art Festival, Arlington VA

June 1-3: Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show, Philadelphia, PA

June 28-July 4: Telluride Plein Air, Telluride, CO

July 7-8: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford, RI

Press
Check out the March/April issues of Fine Art Connoisseur and Art of the West Magazines. My work is published in both. Cool.

Thank you for reading!

Jill Banks

Blog: For my latest news and works, visit or subscribe to my blog Life as an Artist at jillbanks.blogspot.com

Email: jill@jillbanks.com

Website: www.jillbanks.com

Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/Jill-Banks-Studio-278493468836508/ (Please like that page if you like it...)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillbanks1

Instagram (New): https://www.instagram.com/jillbanks1/

Read the Article: Southwest Art Artist to Watch, July 2017
Here's a link to the PDF of the wonderful Artist to Watch article written by Kim Agricola.