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Greetings Everyone, 

Yes, I'd like to welcome all to this brand-new year.  Everyone knows that new beginnings are good, so here we go, off to a good start.  

If you are local to me, I'd like to remind you that on January 20th I will be holding a class for painting a landscape.  It's called "Foggy Morning Flight".  If you are local and want to attend, then go to this link:  https://slcartscouncil.org/winter-classes/    to sign up.  There are a limited number of seats available.  

The picture above is what we will be doing.  And, as with all my work, there will be texture.  In this one, not lots, just enough to lend to the "I want to touch".

After this class session, I will be taking a break from painting and teaching.  I'm also not too sure how much posting I'll be doing for a bit.  On January 26 I'm scheduled for surgery on my back so that will put me out of commission for several weeks.  The only wrinkle here to this plan is if I end up contracting one of the COVID variants.  

I hope and pray you are all well, and may God bless you throughout this year.  

That's all for now,

Brenda Maxson

B. Maxson Art Studios

("Touch" the artist within you)

Greetings All,

I thought I'd share with you in this newsletter a few tidbits of "concluding" happenings.  What do you mean by this, you might ask?  That's easy, read on.  It was a terribly busy November and even into December. 

In November I had five pieces in the North Country Arts Council Fall Art Show.  This was in Watertown, which concluded last week, and I'm told that despite COVID restrictions, the show was a success.  If any of you were able to view all the fantastic works, I'm sure you were blown away as I was.  I had several positive comments about my own works as well.  

The next event I shared with you last month was the Creative Partners Showcase through St. Lawrence Arts Council located at 6 Raymond St. in Potsdam, NY.  If you are local as well as you who are at a distance from Potsdam, here's the link to head to view the works both the Creative Partners Showcase and the Online Shop.  I have my works in both. ( https://slcartscouncil.org ).  The Creative Partners Showcase concluded this past week, but you will be able to still view my pieces and also purchase from this link.  Search under "Events" and "Shop".

I wanted to show you the pieces you can view and shop for by attaching them in the newsletter. 

One last bit of information.  I'll be teaching a few more classes.  These are at SLAC in Potsdam.  Keep your eye out for the Events in Facebook.

All that being said, I'll conclude by wishing you all a very Merry Christmas.  To each of you, I thank you for your for your loyalty and, above all, enjoyment of my art.  For this is the primary reason I create...so others can love a bit of what I love...beautiful art.  

I update my website ( www.brendamaxsonart.com ) often so pop over to see what is new.  Maybe you'll find something to fall in love with.  Also, just an FYI, my prices will be changing in January.

Again, thank you all, be safe and God bless,

Brenda

Greetings all, 

I hope you are all well and blessed.  I wanted to share a couple of events with you.  If you do not live local to me and/or are not able to attend these events, I wanted to share the page links so you could "attend" via online links.

The first event is with the North Country Arts Council (NCAC) located in Watertown, NY (Jefferson County).  I have the privilege of having 5 of my art pieces accepted into their Fall Juried Art Show which runs this month from Friday, November 19 which is the Opening Reception.  The reception is from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. at the Watertown Dulles Office Building.  If you would like to view the artwork pieces the link is here ( http://www.nnyart.org ). You can go to the Dulles Office Building to see all the fantastic pieces of artwork until December 11, 2021.

Next, I'd love to share with you that I also have 3 artwork pieces in the St. Lawrence Council on Arts (SLCA).  The Juried Art Show here is titled Creative Partners Showcase.  Their website link is here:  ( https://slcartscouncil.org ).  Look for Creative Partners Showcase under events.  This event runs from November 27 with the Grand Opening on Friday, November 27. 

Also, with the SLCA, I have added 4 of my pieces to their Online Shop.  They don't quite have that up on their website yet because it's unveiling will be on the 27th as well.  So, check back to see those great collections.

Greetings one and all!

I'm trusting that everyone is staying safe and doing as well as they can for now.  

In this particular email, I'd like to toss around the idea of an invitation for each of you.  Due to most of my events that were planned for my spring and summer seem to be cancelled, I have been thinking of holding a virtual "show" of my own.  I'd post the dates etc. here and on my Facebook page as well as on my Instagram page.

What would this virtual show consist of?  Well, first, I'd like to invite you to take a virtual tour of my paintings as well as my studio (humble as it is).  Also, if you are local to me, here in Northern, NY and would like an actual tour, or just actually like to come and see my artwork in person, we can do that as well. 

I'm thinking of setting up my tent I use in shows/fairs in my yard on particular days so people can actually come out for a look around, purchase if they desire and enjoy a day out.  

Please feel free to respond to this so I can know your thoughts.  If you think it's a good idea, next email, I'll give you the details.  I'm really interested in knowing your opinions.

Watch for announcements on my Facebook page and for another email.  I'll watch for emails from you. 

Thanks again and God bless,

Brenda Maxson

B. Maxson Art Studios

Greetings all,

I'd like to share with you that I've recently added the link to Fine Art America.  "Why?" you may ask?  

Well, if you check out my website, going to the page titled "Links", you will find the particular link that will get you to my page.  While you are there exploring all they have to offer, you'll see you can purchase things like pillows, coffee cups, towels, phone covers, prints of various sizes and types, from one of my paintings.  All of these are at very reasonable prices. 

If, perchance, you love one of my paintings which are not on that site and you'd love to purchase something from them, just give me a call (518-701-8917 and leave a message) or write me at bmaxson1957@gamil.com and tell me which painting you'd like.  From there, I'll simply add the painting you're requesting and you can take it from there.

(also...here's the link just in case you want to head over there now.)  https://fineartamerica.com/art/brenda+maxson

Hope all are staying safe and well.  As soon as things get back to "normal" and I'm allowed to, I plan on creating some more classes.  If you have suggestions for something to do, feel free to email me those.

Take care, and God bless,

Brenda Maxson

Greetings again,

As I begin this current Blog, I first want to take a moment to, again, say that I hope everyone is staying safe...as safe as they can, anyway.  I pray that this pandemic ends soon and we can all get back to our "new normal" that is close to the "old normal". While we are all being close to home and spending more time with kids and spouses, etc, I'm hoping that when we return to life, we remember the closeness in relationships we have adjusted to now.  One pet peeve I have is that, as we get more technological, we tend to begin to separate ourselves from those around us.  So, one thing I think would be great for families, especially with kids, is that the adults encourage time in the arts.  Whether it's bringing up information on that technological devices about artists and the different types of artwork or just exploring art with your kids "hands on".  (I am slightly biased.)

So, why is the title of this post "Palette Knives for Artwork"?  Well, I love adding texture in my paintings.  And the things I use to deliver the texture are pallet knives.  I have a few from years ago.  But just recently (last week) purchased a BUNCH of knives.  I was soooo thrilled when they arrived.  It was like Christmas in May. I'm learning that you get totally different effects in your paintings by using the different kinds of palette knives.  To me, this is totally thrilling, exciting and fantastic.  That's another reason I choose to share that in my blog letter today.  

I've added several paintings on my Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/BMaxsonStudios ), Instagram page (@brendamaxson) and will be adding them to my website (www.brendamaxsonartstudios.com ) soon that are painted using knives.  Feel free to go to either one or all, like and follow me.  Also, feel free to share this information as well.  I hope you like them and your friends, too.  

If anyone wishes to purchase something, you can use the link to PayPal:  paypal.me/artclasses  (Copy and paste this into your browser and it will take you to my PayPal page.  And, you don't need to have a PayPal account in order to use it.

Thanks for your time and for enjoying my artwork,

Brenda

Greetings friends, 

I hope everyone is doing well this Thursday afternoon...not too bored with being confined. And I hope everyone is safe and germ free. 

The great news I have to share is about my painting,  "Who Rules the Waves". I entered it into the Remington Museum Juried Art Show recently along with 2 others. It was chosen of the 3 to be in the show.  

This, alone, is thrilling news for me. But...I received news just a few days ago that it has been purchased. So, would you join me in enjoying my great news. 

If you would like to see it and the others in the show,  you can go to the Remington Art Museum's website and click on the events tab. Or, you can click on this link. http://www.fredericremington.org.

Thanks for being happy with me about this news. Let me know, also, if you have any questions or thoughts for me. Feel free to share this information and to check out my website.  www.brendamaxsonart.com 

Take care and stay safe,

Brenda Maxson 

Greetings friends, 

I hope everyone is doing well this Thursday afternoon...not too bored with being confined. And I hope everyone is safe and germ free. 

The great news I have to share is about my painting,  "Who Rules the Waves". I entered it into the Remington Museum Juried Art Show recently along with 2 others. It was chosen of the 3 to be in the show.  

This, alone, is thrilling news for me. But...I received news just a few days ago that it has been purchased. So, would you join me in enjoying my great news. 

If you would like to see it and the others in the show,  you can go to the Remington Art Museum's website and click on the events tab. Or, you can click on this link. http://www.fredericremington.org.

Thanks for being happy with me about this news. Let me know, also, if you have any questions or thoughts for me. Feel free to share this information and to check out my website.  www.brendamaxsonart.com 

Take care and stay safe,

Brenda Maxson 

Greetings everyone, 

I have some updates I'd love to share with you all briefly. 

First...I'm thrilled to share that one of my pieces, "Who Rules the Waves", (an abstract) 20" x 20", has been accepted into the Juried Art Exhibit held online (due to COVID-19) by the Remington Art Museum in Ogdensberg, NY. Below is a quote from the Remington Art Museum administrator outlining the details of the exhibit. 

"At the end of the exhibition, a “public’s choice” award, a museum wrapped canvas reproduction of The End of the Day by Frederic Remington, ca. 1904, will be announced on September 14. Anyone can vote for their favorite artwork from April 24 until September 12, at the Museum, or on the website, www.fredericremington.org. One vote per person, please.

The exhibition will be available digitally starting on Friday on the Museum’s website. We also make it available as a Flickr set and as a photo album on our Facebook page, so that people can comment on individual artworks and on the exhibit as a whole. By all means, spread the word throughout your networks. We’ll do our best to promote it in the news and on our Facebook page, etc. We hope you'll visit often, post freely, and enjoy this spotlight to the fullest."

Also, may I encourage you to visit their website and vote for my painting? (And view all the exhibits, of course) 

Second, I'd like to share this tidbit...I've decided to hang my paintings up in my studio for display.  You can go to my Facebook page or my Instagram page to see the results.

Feel free to share with me any of your own art adventures during our shutdown. I'd live to see them.

For now,  take care and be safe.

Brenda Maxson