Christmas Comfort with a Painting about the Past

Early Winter at the Old Mill

~~Cindy Morawski

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At high noon last Saturday, I started my painting demo for Old World Christmas at the Comfort Crockery. The town of Comfort outside of San Antonio was celebrating Christmas in high style with the local shops getting into the Holiday Spirit in various ways. At the Comfort Crockery, one of the shops/galleries for some of my artwork, the holiday celebration began with artists' demonstrations and ended with entertainment featuring the River Pickers. Wine Tasting and appetizers by the Bending Branch Winery were also at hand.

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My presentation included a talk about the History of Pastel and a painting demo. I explained the technique of underpainting using a wash of pastels and mineral spirits. Next, I showed the materials and tools I use to create a pastel painting. Then, I launched into the painting itself while describing the setting for my winter landscape, McConnell's Mill in Butler County, Pennsylvania. The finished work is pictured above. The framed painting measures 11 x 14 and is currently for sale. For more details, see my online gallery at http://www.cindymorawski.com/.

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Neighborhood Christmas shopping will be available this Saturday, December 11, 2010, from 9 to 3, at Coke R. Stevenson Middle School at 8403 Tezel Road, San Antonio, TX 78254. Stevenson's Holiday Arts & Crafts Show will feature as many as 40 different vendors with a variety of shopping possbilities for your Christmas gift list. Please look for my holiday display in the school cafeteria this Saturday. I will be selling a new Christmas item this year, Snowman Soup, along with my winter landscape art cards in gift- boxed sets, individual art cards, framed miniature paintings, and art gift bags. My above featured painting, Early Winter at the Old Mill will also be available for purchase. Hope to see you this Saturday!

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HAPPY HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

~~Cindy

http://www.cindymorawski.com/

Carver Theatre's Hosting theTXPS 3rd Annual All-Member Art Show

Stopping by Reichert's Woods

Landscape by Cindy Morawski

Featured in the

Texas Pastel Society's All -Member Art Show Exhibit

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You are cordially invited to the

TEXAS PASTEL SOCIETY

THIRD ANNUAL ALL-MEMBER ART SHOW

May 4 - 30, 2010

Carver Theatre

226 N. Hackberry, San Antonio, TX

Opening Reception: May 6, 6 to 8 p.m.

Lobby Hours: Monday- Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 to 4:30 ,

Thursday, 8:00 - 8:00 p.m

www.texaspastelsociety.com

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Please join us for an evening of fine pastel art, delicious refreshments, and great conversations!

Hope to see you there!

~~Cindy

The Dance of the Northern Lights-- New Painting

The Dance of the Northern Lights

12x16 image

Pastel Painting by Cindy Morawski

December 2009

B-r-r-r-r-r!!! When I think of cold, I normally don't think of South Texas. But, believe it or not, we have a real Cold Front in our Alamo City, giving us near freezing temps and a forecast of snow this week. Let it Snow...Let it Snow...Let it Snow. The last real snow we've had when the city was immobilized because we had enough to make a snowman was back in '85. I remember that because I had two snowdays off from work! And, I did build a snowman in my front yard with the help of neighbors and friends.

When I think of COLD, I also think of the Northern Lights. That's why I chose that as a recent subject for painting. It had all my favorite elements: trees, sky, stars, and intense colors. Pastels lend themselves to great pigment values.

This landscape measures 12x16 unframed and is currently for sale. Please contact me if you're interested either in the original or a print. You're welcome to come by for a closer look in my home gallery at 8603 Waldon Heights, SA, TX 78254. Contact: 210-522-0706 or cski02@sbcglobal.net.

Stay warm! ---Cindy