Arts Around the Lake 2011

If you live in Richmond, or the surrounding area, please join me at the 32nd annual Arts Around the Lake show this Sunday, September 25, 2011. The show will run from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. around Westhampton Lake on the University of Richmond campus. If you are one who likes to purchase art already framed and ready to hang, this is the venue for you. I will have many large original watercolors that are not for purchase online due to the size and weight.

Abstract Tulips $995 dimensions 34" by 49"

Original Watercolor Dress $995 dimensions 37" by 51"

Original Blue and Black Abstract $255 dimensions 26" by 34"

Blue and White Abstract $255.00 dimensions 26" by 34"

Turquoise and Orange $195 dimensions 16 1/2" by 20"

Italian Street Scene $195 dimensions 17" by 21"

Island Getaway $195 dimensions 19 1/2" by 23"

Black Eyed Susans $195 dimensions 19" by 20"

Fall Leaves $195 dimensions 18 1/2" by 20 1/2"

Caribbean Colors $195 dimensions 18" by 21"

Artichoke $95 dimensions 11 1/2" by 12"

Topiary $95 12" by 14"

All paintings listed are original and one of a kind. Each painting is custom framed by the professionals at Frame of Mind on Grove Avenue. They only use the best quality mats and frames in order to present each painting in the best possible way.

Approximately 100 Richmond, Virginia area artists will be displaying and selling their juried artwork in various mediums. Arts Around the Lake is sponsored by the Greater Richmond Alumni Chapter. Admission and parking are free.

Please stop by and say hello! Watercolors by Laura Trevey / Booth #46

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Currently Painting

I am busy in the art studio today working on another custom house portrait. The home is so beautiful, I hope I can do it justice. Check out my new website page for a portfolio of homes I have painted.

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New and Improved Website

I am over the moon excited to share with you the new and improved Bright Bold and Beautiful website. In addition to purchasing my watercolors on Etsy, you can now place your order directly from lauratrevey.com. At the top, the navigation bar will take you to the home page, about, shop, contact, press, and blog. Shop by categories by clicking on originals, prints, custom home and giclee.

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Thank you to the magazines, websites and blogs who have featured my work. You can view a sample in the new press section. {always being updated, so send me an email if you have something to add...}

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Happy Friday!

So glad the weekend is here! Happy Friday, and make it a bright bold and beautiful one! For a good laugh, watch me painting without knowing I was on camera on youtube.

Pansies watercolor painted today and new in my Etsy shop!

Did you enter the $100 Bamboopink jewelry giveaway yet?

Mo

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House of Fifty Fall 2011

The Fall 2011 issue of House of Fifty {Ideas for Inspired Living} is out today and the inspiration is overflowing! Highlights: Lauren Leiss reveals her new line of fabrics and furniture, Shari Miller shares her tips for working from home, Janell talks about adding color to your home and I love the 8 tips to taking better photos!

Thank you Janell for featuring one of my custom home portraits {a watercolor painting} for the article, "What Makes a House a Home?" - page 84-85. For more details and to purchase, click here.

Mo

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Jen Ramos Art ~ Cocoa and Hearts

I am thrilled to announce the launch of Cocoa and Hearts ~ beautiful original artwork by my friend Jen Ramos. You are familiar with her ever so popular blog, MadeByGirl. What will she do next? Congratulations Jen!

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New Watercolors and a Thank You

A huge thank you to Erin for the wonderful feature on Elements of Style today!

and some pretty tulips and colorful dresses to go along

with this beautiful Spring day... Enjoy!

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Color Moves: Art and Fashion by Sonia Delauney

It's cold again in New York and what better way to escape the weather than by visiting a museum.  I can't wait to visit the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum for Color Moves: The Art and Fashion of Sonia Delauney which runs through June 5, 2011.  This show epitomizes one of my favorite blog topics which is how art, design and fashion are all related.  Sonia Delauney (1885-1979) worked in Paris and was "known primarily as an abstract painter and colorist" but "applied her talents and theories to all areas of visual expression, including graphics, interiors, theatre and film, fashion and textiles," and even a few cars. She was very well known for her use of color and it seems perfect that this exhibition coincides with a very colorful season for fashion.  And who knows, it may even make you forget that it's freezing outside!  Bon Weekend!

"He who knows how to appreciate colour relationships, the influence of one colour on another, their contrasts and dissonances, is promised an infinitely diverse imagery." - Sonia Delaunay

Visite Privée by François Halard

Photographer François Halard recently had an exhibition which was compiled into an accompanying book entitled Visite Privée.   The collection of photographs of artists and their studios include Cy Twombly, Julian Schnabel, Carlos Mollino, Ahn Duong, Richard Avedon, Paul Cezanne, Robert Rauschenberg, and others.  My favorite space is of course Mr. Hallard's own home in Arles, France.  There is a great story in Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People about how he wasn't intending to buy a home but fell in love with its "melancholy spell."  He spent years restoring the home and filled it with many pieces he already owned in storage including the Louis XVI lit a la polonaise canopy bed from the antiquaire Compoglio.  I've included photos from both books here but unfortunately Visite Privée seems to only be available in Europe.  A reason to hop on a plane to Paris if I ever saw one but if that's not possible, you can also check out the rest of the artists online.  À tout à l'heur‎e!

Photos by François Halard