We discovered this little creek on a walk earlier this year. It was one of those usually warm days in late March. The creek is about 10 minutes from our house, and we didn’t even know it existed before then. I love discovering special places like this.

Reminder - The SaratogaArtsFest Opening is next Monday 5/21 from 5 – 6:30 PM at the SAF Center and Gallery located at 38 Van Dam Street, Saratoga Springs, NY. See you there!

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Into the Woods
6×9 inches pastel, © 2012 Takeyce Walter
Matted and frame in an 11 x 14″ black wood frame
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I may have already mentioned that I was chosen to exhibit at this years SaratogaArtsFest. This pastel, and several of my recent paintings will be exhibited in the Group Exhibition along with three other artists. The grand opening of the Gallery Center is on Monday 5/21. There will be a reception from 5 – 6:30 PM that night. If you’re in the area, please stop by – I would love to see you!

Here are the details:
SaratogaArtsFest Center & Gallery
38 Van Dam Street (corner of Woodlawn Avenue)
Saratoga Springs, NY

Grand Opening Reception ………. May 21,2012 – 5-6:30 PM

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Vischer Ferry Spring
8×8 inches oil on canvas, © 2012 Takeyce Walter
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We are fortunate to live close to many beautiful Preserves. One of our favorites to visit is the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve on the Eerie Canal. It’s a great place to walk especially on a cool spring day when the mosquitoes are still asleep!

The very first time we went for a walk there it was mid summer, and I remember seeing a woman walk by us at the Whipple bridge in full mosquito netting. We thought it was pretty funny, until we got just over the bridge! The giant mosquitoes chased us right back to our car!

Next time we made sure we were wearing our repellant!

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Mohawk Reflections
8×8 inches oil on canvas, © 2012 Takeyce Walter
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With warmer weather on the way, I’m looking forward to lazy days on the river.
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Here’s what this painting could look like framed:

Hi there! It’s been a while, I know. I’ve missed you all!
Life has been, well… lively. It felt so amazing to be back at the easel, especially playing with oils. I just love the smell of linseed oil.

I’ve been invited to exhibit at this year’s Saratoga Arts Fest, so that has been great motivation to complete some new work. I’m pretty excited about the group show. I hope to have 8 – 12 news pieces for the curator to choose from. Working small this time around, I think it’s totally doable.

My studio is still “in transition”, so I set up this little cigar box easel on the kitchen table and got to work.

Cute, eh? It reminded me of the old days when my studio was in the corner of our apartment’s living room. Good times!

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Wow, this is officially the first painting of 2012. I was inspired by the full moon last week. My mother-in-law shared a couple brilliant photos she took of it with me, so I had to paint!
It’s been a while since I’ve ventured into the studio, and boy did I feel rusty. I actually almost gave up on this one twice, but I am glad I stuck with it.

This felt good once it was completed. I’m going back to the practice of painting on Sundays (during nap time perhaps?) and completing one painting a week. I think I can commit to that. We’ll see!

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WOW! I can’t believe it’s been 4 months since my last post. I’m still here, even though I have not had much time to paint or blog. I moved my studio late in the summer and most of it is still in boxes. I’m working on unpacking… very slowly!

The holidays are fast approaching and in the spirit of giving, I am having a Holiday Cyber Week Sale – 15% off any purchase of original art, reproductions, and note cards. The sale starts today through December 7th. I’ve updated my Etsy Shop with a few paintings, prints, and cards. I’ll list more over the next couple days. If you see something you’d like, you can enter this code at checkout to take advantage of the discount: 15THANKS2011

You can also check out my Available Category to see which paintings are available for immediate purchase.

Consider giving the gift of art this holiday season for the art collector on your list or for yourself.

Cheers!

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Takeyce Walter Studio on Etsy.

Jeanie L.!

Jeanie I’ll contact you via email with a couple paintings for you to choose from!

Thanks to everyone who left a comment. I appreciate the great feedback. I have a little something for each of you for participating. Please email me your mailing address, and I’ll send it.

Cheers!

Until next time…
Takeyce

Waves II

4×6″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Private Collection

Here’s another pastel of my latest muse – the ocean. I miss the beach. We have lake and river “beaches” here, but nothing beats the cool, salty air of the ocean.

A reminder of my 5 year anniversary painting giveaway. If you are interested in being entered into the drawing, please leave a comment on my blog.

Thanks to those of you who’ve commented privately or on the blog. It’s so great hearing such encouraging words. I’m feeling the love!

The drawing will be done on July 19. Good luck!

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Waves I

4×6″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Matted and Framed in a white wood frame
Available Matted and Framed in a white wood frame
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I’ve been thinking of the ocean and the beach lately. I can’t believe that we’re already halfway through July! Time is flying by. So much so that I didn’t even realize that my Blog’s 5th Anniversary came and went on June 19. Five years is a big deal for me, so I am kind of bummed that I missed it. No need to wallow… onward!

So much has happened in the last 5 years. My work has been sent to at least 32 US States (they really love me in Texas and Nebraska!), and several international locations – France, Scotland, England, Australia, Canada, Ireland.

I’ve made many friends in fellow artists and art collectors alike.
I’ve had 2 babies, and my first baby isn’t much of a baby anymore. Even with all the day-to-day busyness, art has been more present than it has ever been in my entire life. I am so grateful for that.

Last year I did a free painting give-away to celebrate, and I would like to do the same this year. So, for the next week or so (until July 19th) anyone interested in being entered into the drawing, please leave a comment on my blog letting me know. You can leave it on this post, or any post you’d like. There are lots, so check out the archives.

Thank you all for sticking with me. I appreciate the encouraging comments and support.

Cheers!

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