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Just a few spots remain in Kroll-Roberts Workshop (May 10-14)

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:14 +0000

Peggi Kroll-Roberts is returning for another Charlotte workshop May 10-14, this time with her husband Ray Roberts, and spaces have filled quickly. Register now to secure one of the few remaining spots!

Details and registration information for this workshop are availabe here.

New Workshop: Miriam Durkin, Expressive Figure Drawing, April 21-24

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:11:55 +0000

MIRIAM DURKIN: 4-day Expressive Figure Drawing Workshop

Dates: April 21-24, 2010; 9:30am-4pm
Location: 118 East Kingston Avenue, Suite #27, Historic Southend, Charlotte, NC
Contact: Anne Neilson, 704-652-1906, aneilson@carolina.rr.com
Instructor Website: www.miriamdurkin.com
Fee: $350 (plus $50 model fee); Nonrefundable Deposit: $200
Registration & Deposit Due: April 5; Balance Due: April 14 ($200)
Capacity: 8 Min - 12 Max
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Using classical methods of drawing the figure, students will learn to create a beautiful figure drawing with selective and artistic use of line and values. Over four days we’ll cover how to build on the gesture with fundamental shapes, the anatomical landmarks needed in every drawing, how to create shadow shapes that give the figure volume, the importance of edges, and the secrets to varying your line and using your tools to create expressive beauty. Students will draw from live models, using charcoal and conte on toned papers (a materials list will be provided.) Course will begin with short poses and progress to longer poses. Beginners and intermediate artists are welcome.

Three Women Show - This Thursday at Corse Gallery, Jacksonville, FL

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:42:59 +0000

Please join us
for the opening reception of
Three Women
an art show
featuring the works of

Anne H. Neilson,
Barbara Flowers
& Alice Williams

March 11, 5:30-8:30 pm

Corse Gallery & Atelier
4144 Herschel Street, Jacksonville
904-388-8205
www.corsegalleryatelier.com

www.anneneilsonfineart.com | www.barbaraflowersart.com | www.alicewilliams.com

WBTV Features Ellie's Art Tonight

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:42:16 +0000

Tonia Bendickson of WBTV News visited Studio 21 Gallery today to cover the story of 8-yr-old artist Ellie Potvin and the fundraiser that Studio 21 will host tomorrow night during the Southend First Friday Gallery Crawl. Her interview with Anne is available online here.

More about Ellie & Her Prints

Ellie featured on 91.9 this morning, in Observer last weekend

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:54:42 +0000

Today on 91.9 New Life, the Eric and Erica Show aired a recent interview with Anne about her painting lessons with Ellie Potvin and about the prints now for sale to benefit Ellie's supplemental needs trust, "Lift Up Ellie." More about Ellie and her Prints

Here the interview here:

In other "Lift Up Ellie" news, The Charlotte Observer ran a photo of Ellie last weekend, and now features that photo and several images of Ellie's work on their website. See them here.

We are so glad to see the word and the love spreading in support of this special little girl!

Stephen Early Workshop: Spaces Still Available

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:50:19 +0000

The registration deadline has been extended to fill the few remaining spots in Stephen Early's March 1-5 workshop.

STEPHEN EARLY: 5-day Portrait and Figure Painting Workshop

Dates: March 1-5, 2010; 9am-4pm
Location: 118 East Kingston Avenue, Suite #27, Historic Southend, Charlotte, NC
Contact: Anne Neilson, 704-652-1906, aneilson@carolina.rr.com
Instructor Website: www.stephenearly.com
Fee: $700; Nonrefundable Deposit: $250
Registration & Deposit Due: Feb 1 (extended); Balance Due: Feb 15 ($450)
Capacity: 12 Min - 18 Max
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This 5-day workshop will focus on the fundamental principles essential to achieve a convincing three-dimensional representation of the human figure in oils. These principles will be analyzed in a logical sequence beginning with gesture and continuing through to the study of color and its effect on the figure and its environment. The workshop will be highlighted with demonstrations of these methods and techniques accompanied by Q&A sessions. The format will accommodate students of all levels including past participants of Early’s previous workshops. Renowned Artist Stephen Early teaches figure drawing and painting at Studio Incamminati in Philadelphia and is a teaching associate of Nelson Shanks at workshops around the country.

Art Show at Studio21 to Honor Ellie

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:30:54 +0000

Studio 21 Fine Art, a beautiful gallery down the hall from Anne's studio, is hosting a group art show on Friday, February 5, 6-9pm for the SouthEnd Gallery Crawl. Paintings by Ellie Potvin, the inspiring 8-year-old artist that visited Anne's studio for a recent art lesson, will be on display and giclee prints of her work will be for sale. Studio 21 will also be selling note cards featuring Ellie's paintings and pink wristbands imrinted with "I *heart* Ellie Art".

Ellie has Stage 4 Relapse Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare childhood cancer, and 100% of the proceeds from print, note card and wristband sales will be donated to "Lift Up Ellie", her supplemental needs trust.

Studio 21, all decked out in pink for the night (Ellie's favorite color), will also be donating a portion of other work sold that night to Ellie's fund. 118 E Kingston Ave, Charlotte

February Inventory Sale to Benefit Haiti Relief

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:42:52 +0000

Now through the end of February, select paintings are being offered for sale on our website with 50% of sales to be donated to the Haiti Relief efforts of Samaritan's Purse. You can browse and purchase these framed works here. Shipping is free for 7-10 day delivery. Please contact Anne Neilson with any questions.

Also, NEW WORKS IN GALLERIES -- In February you will find new paintings available in each of Anne's outstanding galleries. Please visit the galleries and their websites to see the newest works.

Meet Ellie Potvin

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:51:27 +0000

I had the privilege of having 8-year-old Artist Ellie Potvin and her mother Amy in the studio on Dec 14 for an oil painting lesson and a few fun hours at the easel. Ellie is a beautiful, creative girl suffering from Stage 4 Relapse Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare childhood cancer. I have been following Ellie through her CaringBridge website and have been praying for the Potvin Family.

Two of Ellie's paintings have been reproduced as limited edition high quality giclee prints (courtesy of Chromatype) are available online at anneneilsonfinart.com and in Charlotte at Studio 21 Fine Art (118 E Kingston Avenue) and my local gallery Sophia's Gallery (1528 East Blvd). We look forward to offering additional prints soon -- she revisits the studio for another session this week!

Please remember sweet Ellie in your prayers.

Buy Prints // Slide show of Ellie's visit // Ellie's CaringBridge website

2010 Workshops - Now Registering!

Anne Neilson Fine Art — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:05:10 +0000

We are excited to announce six workshops to be held this year in Anne Neilson's studio in Charlotte's Historic Southend. Details, deadlines and registration forms for each workshop are available at www.anneneilsonfineart.com or by clicking the links below.

Libby Smart: February 22-24, 2010 details
Stephen Early: March 1-5, 2010 details
Gene Costanza: April 19-22, 2010 details
Peggy Kroll-Roberts & Ray Roberts: May 10-14, 2010 details
Ken Auster: October 11-14, 2010 details
John Seibels Walker: November 2-5, 2010 details

Register early! Space is limited and workshops fill quickly. Please contact us with any questions.

We look forward to studying with you in 2010!
Anne Neilson Fine Art