February 2011 Blog Posts (23)

Basic Beading classes will be taught at the CNY Artist Gallery

If you are interested in Basic Beading, please call to make an appointment.

Straight and Narrow Bracelet, made with crystals and pearls

If you are interested in making this particular bracelet please call the number below for an appointment.

(This class is for beginners)

You do not need to be a member of CNY Artist to take a class

call 420-0678 or  391-5115 to reserve you spot

Hi folks,

Some here will remember me.  I've been away on some writing adventures.  I was originally involved on numerous sites, and had to cut back to concentrate on my bread and butter, my published works.  Since I've been gone, I've sold numerous poems and short stories.  Add to this a few books I've had published recently as well as all of the Editing I've been doing on other writer's short stories and Novellas.  My book cover work is advancing too.

Notes about NETWORKING from "The Profitable Artist" by Artspire

Networking

“...is about developing a base of people who will support your efforts and want you to succeed....

Networking is about finding and building relationships with people you care about who are linked to new opportunities, new markets...”

Attend art openings and start making new friends.

“A genuine interest in other people delivers a genuine interest in you.”

At the Hang Local, Artist and curator Ty Marshal asked me this question:

Maria, you had a lot of art shows last year. What is your secret?

At that time my only response was networking. 

Networking did help me find new opportunities to show my art in different venues,

but I realize that I didn't five a complete answer.

The real "secret" that helps me, and many other professional artists,

to showcase my work is the awareness of the many web sites that publish opportunity listings. 

Here are some that I check out weekly:

http://www.syracusearts.net/ 
http://www.cnyculture.com/ 
http://www.nyfa.org/

Tree-Totem 19

(Kigelia Pinnata)

Acrylic on canvas

16x20"

www.mariarizzoart.com

This painting is part of my ongoing series of Trees: Totems of Life.

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to post an update about the Delightful Devas.  Although we are still selling the Delightful Devas as canvas wall hangings, the Devas decided they would like to see more of the world.

As a result, they are now available as beautiful ladies tee shirts as well.  This way they able to get out into the world on a more personal level.  Be sure and stop by the CNY Artists' store in Shoppingtown Mall to see them.  They will be vey happy to see you!

The really cool thing about being an artist is that I can leave my junk all over the house and just call it a "still life".
And guess what????
You can learn how to paint a still life...or how to creatively leave your junk around the house.

....and then paint it.
How: Still Life Painting
Where: Y Arts Studio, East Area Family YMCA
When: Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Class begins on November 6 (Election Day...go vote before you come to class)
Register now at the East Area Family YMCA. All supplies included in the reasonable class fee.
$68 YMCA members; $83 Non-members

I'm so happy I have finally finished Tree-Totem 20!

What a journey this tree was to paint!

Tree-Totem 20

Acrylic on canvas

16x20"

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