Sunset Corn Painting SOLD!

Now that the holidays are over I can share this photo with you all! At the New Jersey Farm Bureau Annual Meeting I sold the original painting “Sunset Corn”. Caroline Etsch, the Women’s Leadership Chair, purchased the painting as a surprise Christmas gift for her husband, Jim, who is the Treasurer of NJFB. It is such an honor to have my painting in their collection on Etsch farm. (Shared with permission)

You can learn more about the story behind the painting here: https://bit.ly/2QHjcCS

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Thank you to everyone who purchased from me this holiday season and will be gifting my artwork to your friends and loved ones. Your support truly means a lot!

Procrastinator's Paradise

Procrastinators Paradise at Home Coming Art Studio is happening this week: Wednesday - Friday from 6-9PM and Saturday from 10AM-4PM. Stop by for last minute gifts you may need  I have a display with metal prints, ornaments, tote bags, pillows, magnets, greeting cards and more!

86A N. Broadway Pennsville, NJ 08070

Holiday Open House: Part 2

Couldn't make it to my Third Annual Holiday Open House? No problem, I know it is a busy time of year! I’ll be hosting one more day and with some NEW artist vendors!

Come shop original artwork by professional artists and artisan handmade items

Jessica Padilla of Big Hen Designs: Handmade stickers, clay pins, fine art prints, mixed media paintings, and custom pet stickers

Jason Hemsley: bowls, spoons, hooks and more carved from trees that he harvests

Annette Devitt of Home Coming Art Studio: Hand woven scarves, fiber art, & watercolor paintings

Kimberly English Art: Original acrylic paintings, photography, Christmas ornaments, archival prints, aluminum metal prints, greeting cards, tote bags, drinking coasters, pillows, and much more!

Leslie Walker: Knitted gloves, hats, handmade handbags, whimsical gnomes, rings from antique silverware, and more

A Whole New Light: Handmade soy candles, warming oils, sassy stitcheries, and home decor

Third Annual Holiday Open House

Come shop the Third Annual Holiday Open House of professional artists and artisan handmade items hosted by Kimberly English Art. Below is a list of vendors who will be participating:

A Whole New Light: Handmade soy candles, warming oils, sassy stitcheries, and home decor

Annette Devitt of Home Coming Art Studio: Hand woven scarves, fiber art, & watercolor paintings

Diane Driessen: Handmade paper collage

Frog Ocean Honey, LLC: Local honey, lip balms, & soaps

Gail Scuderi: Handmade ceramics & mosaics

Kimberly English: Original acrylic paintings, photography, Christmas ornaments, archival prints, aluminum metal prints, greeting cards, tote bags, drinking coasters, pillows, and much more!

Leslie Walker: Knitted gloves, hats, handmade handbags, and rings from antique silverware

Skeffington Thomas: Handmade ceramics

*Preordered 2020 Salem County Farmlands Calendars will be available for pick up during the Holiday Open House.
Order yours before NOVEMBER 24th at: bit.ly/2020SCFC

What I am Thankful For This Year

I am so thankful for YOU! I truly appreciate everyone who follows me on social media, sends encouragement, and supports the art that I create. 

A huge thank you to everyone who preordered a 2020 Salem County Farmlands Calendar! I surpassed my goal for this year and I am looking forward to making my donation to the Penns Grove FFA after all of the calendar orders are finalized. Stay tuned for an update!

New Jersey Farm Bureau 101st Annual Meeting

I had such an amazing time being a part of the 101st New Jersey Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting in Princeton. I met so many wonderful people who truly connected with my art and the purpose behind it. I also enjoyed the heartfelt conversations and made new friends along the way. I even saw some familiar Salem County faces far from home.

Thank you to everyone who watched my behind the scenes IG stories and sent me supportive messages throughout the long day. They were so appreciated!

Meet the Artist at Pine Tavern Distillery

This Sunday, November 17th from 1-5PM I will be set up at Pine Tavern Distillery for a Meet The Artist event. I will have originals, archival prints, greeting cards, linen totes bags, ornaments, and so much more, featuring my artwork of local landscapes. EMS Cafe will be offering a variety of sandwiches for lunch and live music will be by Sweet Spot Dennis as Gail. I hope to see you!

November Workshop

Join me Saturday, November 9 from 1-3PM at A Whole New Light for this festive fall painting workshop. Learn to paint a pumpkin on a framed galvanized tin with included hanging string. All supplies are included and light refreshments will be served for $30. Click the link in my bio to register! 

Painting a Tree

Here’s a portion of my current work in progress. From the top left to the bottom right shows the creation of a happy little tree. I started by adding the dark areas then added some negative space to help define the tree’s shape. Then I added layers of highlight to create depth and more negative space.

October Workshop

This past weekend's painting workshop was so fun and festive! We used stencils to create the leaves and words. We learned how to blend acrylics with sponges and  learned about analogous colors that students could choose for their fall creations.

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Taking Time To Participate

I have learned a lot over the last five years of being a professional artist. One of the most important things is to take time away from the studio and participate in art events. Here I am pictured with Al and Tina Magonagle of the Pitman Gallery & Art Center at the opening of the Pitman Art Stroll. They are doing amazing things for the South Jersey art scene! They not only provide a place for local and regional artists to show their work, they also give amazing advice and guidance. I am so grateful for all that they do and the opportunities they create for artists and the public to learn about and enjoy art. 

A Look Inside the 2020 Salem County Farmlands Calendar

Here’s a look inside the 2020 Salem County Farmlands Calendar to brighten up this gloomy day! We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful county. If you had to choose, which month’s photograph is your favorite?

$5 of each calendar sold will be donated to the Penns Grove FFA Chapter. Calendars are available through preorder until November 24th. Click the link for all of the details: bit.ly/2020SCFC 

2020 Salem County Farmlands Calendar

The 2020 Salem County Farmlands Calendar is now available through preorder!

I am so excited to be offering my curated collection of 49 photographs for the third year in a row! I have been working on the calendar all year long and it is so much more than just beautiful landscape pictures. It’s my honor to document our county’s rich farming heritage while paying tribute to our hard working farming neighbors and family members who dedicate their lives to agriculture.

This year, I will continue to spread my donations among the Salem County FFA Chapters. For every 2020 calendar sold, $5 will be donated to the Penns Grove High School FFA Chapter. With your support, I am looking forward to being able to help more local students who are learning to become active members of our agricultural community. 

To preview the calendar and order your copy, click the link: bit.ly/2020SCFC

September Workshop

This past weekend's sunflower pallet workshop was so much fun! 🌻 These ladies did an amazing job. Thank you for spending the afternoon with me and painting! 🎨 If you’d like to be notified of the next painting workshop, please sign up for my email newsletter. 💌 Click the link: https://bit.ly/2PIfebH

2019 Pitman Art Stroll Opening

I was able to attend the opening reception of the 4th Annual Pitman Art Stroll. My banner is hanging on the corner of Broadway and Pitman Avenue. The show will be up for the month of September along Broadway and the originals are on display in Pitman Gallery & Art Center 🎨

Print Signs and Designs did another amazing job printing and mounting the banners.

Please vote for Best of Salem County 2019!

If you have enjoyed my artwork, calendar, or workshops, please take a moment to vote for me in the 2019 Best of Salem County Contest. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/19BestofSalemCounty

#15 Arts & Entertainment: Best Artistic Creations

#16 Arts & Education: Best Art Instruction

As always, thank you for supporting my dreams that are inspired by our beautiful county!🎨

September Painting Workshop

Celebrate sunflower season by learning how to paint an acrylic sunflower on a 12" x 16" rustic, white washed pallet. All supplies are included and light refreshments will be served. Class size is small to ensure everyone has an enjoyable experience and receives individual attention from the instructor.

Studio Location
A Whole New Light
328 Harding Highway
Elmer, NJ 08318

Click here to register!

4th Annual Pitman Art Stroll

"Caught in a Country Moment" was selected to be included in the 4th Annual Pitman Art Stroll. Look for the banner along Broadway and see the original painting in the Pitman Art Gallery and Art Center from September 6-28th. The opening reception is September 6th from 6-9PM. I am so grateful and excited to for this opportunity to show my work in the town of Pitman!

2020 Farmlands Calendar

I’ve been working on the 2020 Salem County Farmlands Calendar all year and have begun curating the collection of pictures to be featured. There’s still room for some more local farms to be in it! Please comment below if you’d like me to take photographs at your farm or go to: http://eepurl.com/dstybH

2019 Salem County Fair Art Results

I am so proud of my private lesson student for persevering and pushing herself with this drawing. All of her hard work really paid off as she took Best of Show for Youth Drawing at the Salem County Fair! Her dog recently passed away and she wanted to honor her memory with a drawing. She created this independently at home and I consulted with her via online during the creation process about the suggestions I had to help her achieve the look she was going for. Isn’t technology awesome?!

Hello, August!

Hello, August! This month’s Salem County Farmlands Calendar features: It’ll Do Acres, Emel Family Farms, and Frog Ocean Honey, LLC. The main picture is Coleman Brothers Farms. Flowers are from The Other Acre Flower Farm

If you are on my email list, keep an eye out for this month’s newsletter with new classes!

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