Give the Gift of Art! Art Prints and Cards

Hello Art Bloggers!

 

I have added some new art to print! 

Will make great gifts for your art lover. 

 

 

Give the Gift of Art!

Purchase Prints and Cards A Painted House A Day

Please feel free to request your favorite painted house to be made into an art print or made into a card.

My Favorite Painted Houses!

 

If you don't see your favorite painted house available for purchase...let me know, and I can add it!

 

 

This is a favorite of mine right now. Winter is upon us..."A Winter Poppies Dance."

 

 

(C) Christy Tremblay 2014

 

A Winters Poppy Dance - Art Cards- Purchase Here

 

 

If you have any question about how to order, please let me know!

 

 

Have a wonderful day.

 

Christy

 

Frida Kahlo Inspiration - Original Paintings

Frida Kahlo Inspiration 

Frida Kahlo Exhibit Belton, Texas

    

Did you know I went to Auburn University for two semesters? It is in Auburn, Alabama...that's a whole other story...for another post.

 

Keeping to my art...

 My style of painting, can be characterized with; texture, lines, circles, abstract in nature, loose color, and built up layers of paint and other mixed media...  Christy Tremblay Painting

 "Bloom"

Mixed Media on Canvas

SOLD

(c) 2014 Christy Tremblay

"Bloom V"

Mixed Media on Canvas

(c) 2014 Christy Tremblay  

 

I took some fine art classes from Auburn University art department to keep my teaching certificate current.   Little did I know at the time, it was those art instructors  who would have a great impact on my art interest, style, and direction.
 

"Bamboo Passage"

Mixed Media on Canvas

(c) 2014 Christy Tremblay

 One of the classes I took was on women's art history.  I learned about Frida Kahlo and have since loved her life story and her art work.

Her art inspired my choice of color palette for this small painting and mixed media metal star. 

I love the bold richness of the colors. Check back to see where this may lead.

 

"The only thing I know is that I paint because I need to, and I paint whatever passes through my head without any other consideration."

 -Frida Kahlo
Mexican Painter born on July 6, 1907

 

 

 

 

 

If you are in the Central Texas area between now and this December, check out the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Belton, Texas museum.

 

http://www.guestcurator.com/frida-kahlo-through-the-lens-of-nickolas-muray/

 

 

 

 

Painted House A Day 

 

 

 

 

Art Show Date - A Painted House A Day - Original House Paintings

Hello!

Thanks for stopping by!

 I am working on finishing framing all my painted houses and preparing for my art show, A Painted House A Day.

 

Today I met with the art coordinator at Salado Winery http://saladowinery.com/, to begin the planning for my art show, A Painted House A Day.

I am so excited to share with you the time and date and hope you can make it!
It's going to a great event!
 

House #1

"Yellow House"

A Painted House A Day

Christy Tremblay

 

The date and time 

for the reception will be...

 

January 24th, 2015

 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
at
Salado Winery
Salado, Texas

The show will run from January 24th, 2015 to April 5th, 2015

 

If you would like a postcard of the show info please email me your address and I will be happy to mail you one.

 

 studiotremblay@gmail.com


I hope you check back to see updates on my progress towards preparing for the show. 

Some of my favorite a painted houses...today...

"Home -- that blessed word, which opens to the human heart the most perfect glimpse of Heaven, and helps to carry it thither, as on an angel's wings".Lydia M. Child







 

Art Tour Georgetown, Texas & Art Show Location Announcement!

Hi,


It's been a while since I have posted and I have some exciting news!


This event is happening this weekend in Georgetown, Texas.  It is the Annual Art Tour and Fundraiser for the Georgetown Art Center.

http://www.georgetownartcentertx.org/calendar/category/events/upcoming/

 

 

I have donated the following new painting for the auction.  I kept with the house theme and added some abstract poppies.  Georgetown is known for their poppies and holds an annual Poppy Art Festival each year.
https://poppy.georgetown.org/

Poppy Lane II

Mixed Media on Canvas

5" x 7"

Christy Tremblay

 

This painting will be available during the Georgetown Auction Event.  For more info please contact me or go to the following link...

 

http://www.georgetownartcentertx.org/calendar/category/events/upcoming/

 

 

While I was delivering the painting to Artisans Connect Gallery, in Georgetown, Texas, I snapped some photos of some of my works in the gallery, which are available for purchase!

http://artisansconnect.net/

 

Have you been waiting to hear where my, A Painted House A Day art show will take place?  I know I have been searching for the right location and can't wait to share with you where this is and to start preparing for the show.

The show will take place at Salado Winery in Salado, Texas.
http://saladowinery.com/




I am very excited to have found this location and think it will be a perfect place for my show.  What a great way to bring people together, with Art and Wine!  The winery is located in Salado, Texas, an artsy community full of cafes, unique shops, restaurants, and art galleries.


http://www.salado.com/



The show will be this January 24th, 2015. 
From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
I hope you can make it!

All of the 183 painted houses will be displayed in the gallery room at the Salado Winery.  Each painting will be framed and ready for purchase to display in your home or to give as a gift.


You can pre order your painted house...just send me a message to this Blog with interest or send me an email. studiotremblay@gmail.com

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

"Art is the colors and textures of your imagination". ~Meghan, Los Cerros Middle School, 1999

 

Mixed Media Paintings - My Favorite Painted Houses!

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by.

 

 

 

As I have finished ALL 183 painted houses I wanted to share my favorites...which is tough because I really love them all.  But I do have some that I am drawn to more then others.

 

This is why art is so wonderful, that it can mean something different to each of us and bring out different emotions and memories for each person.

 

 

Here are some of my favorite painted houses and my story behind a Painted House A Day...for those of you who are new to my blog, A Painted House A Day.

 

 Here is a little history on the subject matter of "Houses" and why they are such a meaningful image in my life:
I lived in the same house since I was two years old, after moving across country from Tampa, Florida to Seattle, WA. I was raised in the same house since I was two and my parents still live in that house, in Washington State.
 I moved away for college to Northern Arizona and also lived in Korea to teach English after college. I always had the travel bug!

I often went back to my home in Washington between my college and adventures in traveling. 
To me a house is security, happiness, and home.

Now I move every one to two years, my husband is in the Army and we get to live in many places and houses.

 
I started using the imagery of a house in my art about four years ago when we were living on Fort Bliss in Elpaso, TX. We had a historical Bungalow with a lot of charm. www.elpaso.about.com/.../FortBlissTour_3.htm

I always wondered about all of the different military families who had occupied the house before us.  Where were they from? Where did they consider home?  How many children did they have?

I wrote the following short story and added it to the back of a series of paintings I created called, "Home Again."

" Growing up I had two houses I called "home."
As an adult and with a family of my own, I have had many houses to make a home.
My husband is Active Duty Army and we move a lot!
Although a move comes with work and saying goodbyes, we embrace each move and look forward to our new adventures, people to meet, and places to explore.
Houses are houses. A home is for a family to create safety, love, and memories.
As I make each move with my two daughters and husband, I find our locations and houses to change, but our home stays the same.

Have a great day!

Christy