Save the Date! Sept 2nd - Opening Night for "City Streets and Country Roads"

Save the Date!

Opening Night for
"City Streets and Country Roads"

 Views of Lexington and Rural Virginia

Friday, September 2, 2016 5:00 - 7:30

Art exhibition of original oils by Amy H. R. Donahue, featuring paintings of Lexington and rural Virginia.

Exhibit dates:
Sept. 1-30, 2016

Cabell Gallery

5 W Washington St, Lexington, VA 24450
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Gallery website  |  Make it a weekend getaway

I am excited to share my recent paintings of the beautiful Virginia countryside, as well as many paintings of the quaint town of Lexington, Virginia. Landscapes both large and small, plenty of summer greens and autumn foliage included in the show! More details to come. I hope you put it on the calendar and can come.

Feel free to spread the news.

Here's a sneak peek. Now back to work for me...

 

Pastures at Tuckahoe, 6x6, oil

 

Roseland, 26x60, oil

 

Millinery De Rousselot, 8x10, oil

Two things

If you are only reading my blog it looks like I've stopped painting. Well, it's not true. I'm still going strong, which is one of the reasons there's been such little activity over here.

Two things for you.
(Painting dump is on it's way.)

1. Next month is the start of my (our) 4-man/woman show at Gallery Flux in Ashland, VA.

I'm really looking forward to what Kathleen, Dan and Fonda have been cooking up. (I've seen a few in person)

The opening night is May 7th. We will be talking a little about our artwork around 6:30. Would love to see you there.


2. Enjoy a demo entitled "How to paint an 8x8 in under two minutes". If you follow me in facebook you've probably already seen this.



Make sure you wait for the little lady to walk by. It's my favorite part.

"Waterways" Exhibition Opening Tomorrow - Dec. 12 @ 5-8pm

 I hope you'll join us at For Art's Sake Gallery tomorrow for the opening reception of "Waterways".

The exhibit will include vibrant and expressive representational landscapes of the James River through the seasons, as well as various vistas around Virginia and the surrounding states. 

The exhibit runs December 1, 2014 – February 2, 2015. For Art’s Sake Gallery is located at 9770 Gayton Rd, Henrico, VA 23238. For more information call (804) 740-1400 or visit www.forartssakegallery.com. 

Artist Statement: "Everywhere I travel scenes beg to be painted. Light and vivid color captivates me. Of course God creates the most vibrant and dynamic colors and patterns-even so, I enjoy paying homage to His designs by rendering 2D versions of what I see. I love to paint the details of what I see: the contrasts in the lights and darks and the vibrancy of the world. The heavens truly tell the glory of God (Psalm 19:1) much more effectually than my paint. They are a marvelous mystery, but still I am constantly compelled to capture them on canvas." 

Amy studied at VCU's School of the Arts, receiving her BA in Communication Arts. Now she lives in Midlothian with her husband, Mark, and dog, Theo. She paints full-time both on location and in her home studio. While subject matter can vary, she is drawn to paint the light as it interacts with the land. Her artwork often includes a hint of man-made structures settled among the natural world - a house, a figure, a pathway. Amy's paintings attempt to depict both man and land as equally subject to the effects of the sun's light and earth's atmosphere.

James River Rocks

18x24, oil

Rushing Waters

11x14, oil

Sun Drenched

6x8, oil

Gallery Talk and Opening Event! @ Gallery Flux, August 7th

 

You are invited!

Gallery Exhibition Opening for "Plein Air and Big Skies" 

August 7th 5:30-8pm @ Gallery Flux

I will be presenting a Gallery Talk at 6:00 pm, along with a pastel artist, Dan Michael, on the adventures of painting outdoors.

307 England St, Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 752-3540

I would love to see you there!

Opening Reception May 1 at Gallery Flux, Ashland, VA "Gallery Artists Group Show"

Upcoming Exhibits:

May 1 - June 28, 2014

"Gallery Artists Group Show" @ Gallery Flux

New Works by Artists Represented by Gallery Flux 

I was honored to be invited to join Gallery Flux and am excited to participate in my first show with the incredible group artists that they represent. The gallery is located in the quaint and beautiful downtown Ashland, Virginia. 

307B England Street, Ashland, VA 23005

www.galleryflux.com

Opening Reception is Thursday May 1, 2014, 5:30-8:30

Below are a few of my paintings to be on display:

New Mercies

11x28, oil 

sold 

 

Old Friend

6x8, oil

     

 A Delicate Melody                  The Carving Tree

9x12, oil                                    9x12, oil

 

Quiet Country

6x8, oil

 

The Guardian

6x8, oil

Red Roof

6x8, oil

"AROUND TOWN" is hung!

A big thanks to Charis Armstrong for her help hanging the paintings today.

So, yes, AROUND TOWN is hung, a collection of paintings "around town" in Midlothian. They will be hanging for the month of April, so make sure to stop by and see the display.

Urban Farmhouse at the Millworks.

(directions)

 

 

For more information and short stories/descriptions of each painting:

AROUND TOWN website

 

 

"Structures Brought to Light", a juried exhibit at Gallery Flux in Ashland, VA

I was honored to hear a few of my pieces were accepted into "Structures Brought to Light", a juried exhibit at Gallery Flux in Ashland, VA.

The opening reception is tonight, Thursday, March 6th 5:30-8pm.

Gallery Flux

307-B England Street, Ashland, Virginia 23005

 

Take a sneak peek at the artwork in the show -- both 2D and 3D works below:

Structures Brought to Light Exhibit Details

The gallery is allowing purchase ahead of time if you see something you love.

 Winter Light on Trabue's Tavern, 6x8 // Mill House, 6x8

 December Dusk, 16x16 // Window to the Past, 6x8

Art Work's "Let's Dance" Opening 2/28/14 & a feature on local TV

Jessie Boyland of Art Works in downtown Manchester put together what will I'm sure be a very fun and fabulous exhibit called "Let's Dance". It was a collaborative effort between dancers and visual artists. It's all free 7-10pm with a performance, food, etc.

Below is the painting (previously posted on the blog) I created for the show, based on shot by one of the photographers who attended the dance rehearsals at Dog Town Dance Studio.

 

"Arabesque"

11x14, oil

sold

Check out this interview if you haven't already. Jessie kindly asked to show the painting during her interview on CBS 6.


http://wtvr.com/2014/02/17/artworks/

A Few Mentions

Don't worry, I'm still here. Still painting & drawing. Working on commissioned work, mostly to be given as Christmas gifts, hence the lack of posts. Don't want to ruin anyone's Christmas surprise!

Here's a few pictures to hold you over:

1. House projects have swallowed us. Here are a few shots of our adventures of home ownership:

 

45+ gallons of paint. If it's not one kind of painting its another.

 My studio over the garage is nice and toasty since the added insulation. 

(Photos of studio coming soon!)

2. Of course we've finding a little time to enjoy all the gorgeous color of this time of year.

3. Another one to mention is my Honorable Mention award. "Roseland" received the award at Crossroads Art Center's Nov/Dec Juried All-Media Show.

In the meantime...

I don't have new artwork to post, so I thought I'd share a few photos from the rest of life with you folks.

After a summer of Insanity, I've gotten back into running. Purchased by first pair of barefoot Merrells on sale at DSW just in time for my favorite running season -- fall.

I've been trying to figure out my food intolerances, which has been time consuming and frustrating. It seems like the foods change every day.

 

Sweet potatoes are on the "safe" list (so far) so I am happy.

 I entered "Summer's Glow" to the Crossroads Art Center All-Media Show and was honored to receive a red ribbon.

I'm working on two different quilts with two wonderful women -- my mother-in-law and my grandmother. Unfortunately I only have a photo of one to share.

The biggest news is that we sold our condo and, yep, that is our contract pending on a house!

  

That's right. We are going to have our own four walls and our own yard. Right now it's a mess of weeds, but we're hoping get the flower beds, vegetable garden and koi pond going again.

 

One day it might appear in a painting or three, or many.

 

Mark thought we were looking for a house, but really I was on the hunt for the perfect studio space. I think we found both.

 

Theo doesn't quite know what to think of it all.

 

Honestly, neither do I. If all goes according to plan we will be moving into the house in two weeks. In the meantime, please excuse me if a little dust gathers here on the blog.

"Pathways" Opening at For Art's Sake Gallery

 

It was a great turnout to the opening event for "Pathways" at For Art's Sake Gallery on Friday night. 

Many thanks to all who came!

The art will be up through May 28 if you want a second look.

For Art's Sake Gallery

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