Mystery Mural Artist and Jean Bourque

Hi there;
This is a photograph Ingrid Carson took of Jean Bourque; standing in front of a mural which is underneath the Blossom St. bridge in Cayce and West Columbia SC. After walking the trail we discovered this and we both have been wondering WHO the artist is or WHAT the title is.
I suspect it may have been done by a man named Ralph but I am not sure. Does anyone know anything about this? If so; please let me know so I can give credit; where credit is due!!!
Thank you; Jeanee

Look to the Right: Art Videos, etc. Updated

On the right side of the blog; you may have noticed some boxes.
The first group is Val's Art Diary. Very entertaining...watch a couple and you will see.
The second block down is a news feed which changes on a regular basis with news from all over the world on various art happenings. It's interesting and of course very informative.
Below that are the Art Video Boxes. I recently updated them to show art by "Peter Max".
Did you know: You can send Peter Max postcards from the website? Every time I have ever sent one; people have commented how much they like them. So click on Peter Max and go see his wonderful website. Hope you enjoy the updates and videos too!

yours Jeanee

Americans for the Arts

As member of the Americans for the Arts Action Fund; I receive lots of news about what is going on with the arts. In my mailbox was a story that The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is proposing the largest financial increase ever. It goes before President Bush soon. Typically the NEA has been getting about 3% increases annually.

I thought perhaps some of my readers may be interested in delving deeper into the arts and like to read these stories for themselves. Just click on this link to go there and learn more about the group and about the latest news.
http://www.americansforthearts.org/americansforthearts_news.asp#item16

yours; Jeanee
www.jeanbourque.com

Kind words...

"Your blog site is wonderful and very informative. Thanks!
&:-) Kakie"

" Congrats on the artblog for Cola town. It is good to have one spot to go to.

Anne Hightower-Patterson"

Thank you for your kind words; Jeanee
www.jeanbourque.com

Congratulations to Donna Lynn Gore

The Carol Ann Rose Memorial Award was awarded to Donna Lynn Gore for her large watercolor collage on paper; "Mountains and Waters of Meditation" framed at $750.

at the Seven Oaks Art League Show May 17, 2007. Donna sent me a picture of her award winning painting and I am delighted to show it to the world! Thank you and Congratulations Donna! This painting is currently on display at the Seven Oaks Park

SC Watermedia Show Competition Announcement

TO: SC Watermedia Society Members

IMPORTANT: 2007 Exhibition Info
Correction: Holiday Inn Express – phone number is 864-699-7777 (not 803 area code)

Entries: Deadline: Postmark no later than July 17, 2007.
One JPEG image on CD. Write your full name on the disk and also name your JPEG file (artist name not painting name.) On the entry form, note image size (unframed.)

Mail to: Kim Richards, 7 Oxford Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120.
You do not need to over wrap and package your disk. A simple padded or cardboard disk envelope works just fine. Last year I had large boxes with bubble wrap, which was not necessary. Remember to complete all the forms requested and include them with your disk.

Framing: From the time juried results are mailed and works are to be delivered to the Spartanburg Art Museum, selected artists have about a month to get their painting framed, using ¾” – 1 ½” width (preferable) or maximum 2” width flat-faced museum style wood frame in natural (light or blonde) color. Mats, if used, must be white, off-white or pale grey.

Details and some suggested locations to purchase required frames will be in your acceptance letter. Remember, Plexiglas/acrylic is required on all paper or paper like surfaces. You may enter a piece on canvas and choose to not cover it with plexi. If you submit a canvas piece without plexi, the size (framed) may not exceed 38” x 43”. Otherwise, maximum size (framed) is 48” x 48” in either direction.

Why do we limit the size of pieces not under plexi? SCWS coordinates a very popular and valuable Traveling Exhibition. Paintings must be protected during the tour so we will have to produce special padded boxes to fit each painting that is not covered in plexi. We needed to consider the cost of these boxes and also the ability to have them fit into mini vans, which are used to transport the Traveling Exhibition.

Thanks
Kim Richards
SC Watermedia Society
678-721-2506
scws@comcast.net

Updated Post re Jean Ehler and ACG Giclee biz

Please see the update several posts back. I just found out the business is not yet opened but will be opening in the near future and ARTSAILS1 will post additional info as it becomes available. Thanks!

Art Q & A? How to fix a scratch in an oil painting

ART Q and A HERE....

I had a dreadful problem recently and I thought it may be something that has happened to other canvas artists as well. Many times when art has been hanging somewhere; we get it back and it is not in the condition it was when we delivered it and we have little recourse other than trying to fix it. Frames getting chipped and nicked is the most common complaint and many times if it's not severe you can just use a furniture marker to fix that. Of course if its scratched or dented; you have a bigger problem and this story isn't about that; so I will move onward.

The problem I faced was a 6 inch scratch staring me down; almost dead center through my oil painting. There was no way for the eye to avoid its presence. A situation which had to be fixed.

I called around like most artists do and no one was exactly sure. Then I thought about all the furniture, frames and faces I had fixed. I know that's an odd combination but let me explain; each is subject to cosmetic repair on occasion. I used the combination of all those techniques to fix my painting.

The scratch encompassed at least 6 different colors and to mix each color and do a color match was a chore. I used a spare canvas to test colors and paint thickness; as oils do take a long time to dry and it could have led to a mess with all those colors if used any amount of paint other than a very dry brush on each color. Slowly and diligently; I applied each color and gently blended each and use a q-tip to remove any excess paint. I spent 4 solid uninterrupted hours on my painting and when I was done you could not tell it ever had a scratch. The painting was beautiful!!!

Any art problems you have solved email me about them and I will post your helpful hints.

Jeanee

Compliments from Ingrid Carson

"Friend and noted Columbia Artist, Jean Bourque, has included Ingrid on her website: http://www.jeanbourque.com/ and in her blog: http://artsails1.blogspot.com/ Jean's site is worth a tour. She spotlights not only her art, but also connects the art lover to many inspirational sites and writes on topics of interest to the novice as well as the seasoned artist."

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Written by Ingrid Carson on her website. Shown is Ingrid Carson's painting; "When Glaciers Melt" *Thank you Ingrid!*

Jeanee at http://www.jeanbourque.com/

Congratulations to SOAL Art Show Winners

Gail Cunningham has won first place in the Seven Oaks Art League 5th Annual Juried Show with her collage and watercolor painting on paper, "Koi Pond" also known as "Come into the Light..." in an elegant frame $650.00. Her website is at Bay Harbor Designs.
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All Paintings and artwork are on show at the Seven Oaks Park on Leisure Lane; just off St. Andrews Rd. and Piney Grove in Columbia, SC. Most are for sale and will be displayed until May 31, 2007. Besides the artists listed here the other artists in the show are Suzanne Amodio, Donna Reid, Corey Ann Lacy, Birgul Sisler, Mary Monroe, Cathy Purdy, Tommy Thompson, Susan Hawfield, Chris Carlson, Betty Scott, Dale Bishop, June Tucarella, Barbie Mathis and Jean Bourque. Hope you get a chance to see the show.
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Best of Show Winner was Melinda K. Smith, with "Glamorous Garlic" a watercolor on paper framed $300.; Second Place winner with a beautiful glass art work was won by Kakie Honig for her piece "Wabi Sabi" in the display cabinet at Seven Oaks Park for $250.; Third Place was won by Shirley Wright for "Olive Groves" a watercolor painting framed on paper $400.
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The Carol Ann Rose Memorial Award was awarded to Donna Lynn Gore for her large watercolor collage on paper; "Mountains and Waters of Meditation" framed at $750.
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Merit Award Winners are:
Nita Yancey for her Watercolor collage titled; "Traditions" framed for $800.
Katie Doudoukjian for her large pastel "I Have a Friend" NFS
Dee Hanson for her painting, "Christmas Cactus 2" NFS
Note- NFS means not for sale
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Ingrid Carson's "The Paint Bucket" a large oil painting on canvas framed in a high quality wood frame; $1200. has won a merit award at the Seven Oaks Art League Fifth Annual Art League Show.