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What a fun creative ride today at "Colors of You" (watercolor workshop) at Kensington Row Bookshop. We explored abstract self-portraiture through the use of our seven senses, colors, shapes, and textures. Stay tuned for new workshops! What one of my students had to say ... "Thank you so much! Loved the class! Lots of fun! Looking forward to more classes!!"
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Happy Monday! Here we go with #20 in the series of videos in which I introduce you to my RADOST scarves and the stories behind them. Today's video celebrates the rich inner life we as human being have. My sculpted painting “Sunset over Pond” (top left) is in such delightful company at @adah_rose_gallery in Kensington, MD. I like how it interacts with the other artworks when it comes to colors and textures. Stop by this unique contemporary art gallery and browse through. You can also see my watercolor on yupo - “Serenity II” on display. 
Ann Schaefer (oil painter) and I are proud to be part of Peerless Rockville's new Rockville Made gift shop. We are fellow Montgomery Art Association members and just met at the opening of the gift shop! Ann's paintings and my scarves feature the city's landmarks (such as the Glenview Mansion) and are available at the Red Brick Courthouse. Additional details about a unique set of artists featured at this gift shop are here.
Meet my new friend. Yesterday I delivered a lovely new set of my RADOST scarves and tops to the American Art Museum gift shop. I tell you. It’s been such a wonderful experience being one of ten local artists featured at this Smithsonian museum. The display is beautiful and the visitors have had such nice feedback to my colorful designs. They have several really interesting art exhibits on now so make a day out of it and browse the halls filled with such wonderful art.
Happy Monday! Here we go with #19 in the series of videos in which I introduce you to my RADOST scarves and the stories behind them. Today's video celebrates colorful Fall nature walks. I kicked off the craft festival season at the Takoma Park Folk Festival! Thanks to all who stopped by and supported local crafters and artisans. I was there with my RADOST scarves, tops, and pillows, and you could also shop my watercolor paintings. All of these make for lovely and meaningful gifts!
I taught a class at a retirement community in Rockville and as always loved every minute of it. A great group of ten women. We studied Cubist portraits, such as those of George Braque. Here is an interpretation by one of my delightful students. She smiled the whole time she painted. And her blouse, ooh. Love the pattern!  All framed! These watercolor hearts are a lot of fun for me to paint. Hearts have had such strong symbolic meanings throughout history. I, of course, have to add tons of colors and textures. I painted these - they are all originals - while visiting my family in Prague so they are filled with positive intention and care. Enjoy! Available at The Artisans in McLean, VA.  Happy Monday! Here we go with #18 in the series of videos in which I introduce you to my RADOST scarves and the stories behind them. Today's video is celebrates the beauty of rain. Enjoy! The show is on! Join me at Montgomery Art Association's biggest show of the year at the Kensington Town Hall (today through Sept 2). I have three sculpted paintings on display, one of which celebrates the beauty of the town of Kensington, where I also live and create. Reception and award ceremony is today (6-8). Open and free to the public. Stop by!
Loving these pix from Shop Made in DC of my colorful RADOST scarves. Indeed, they are available at the new Georgetown location! Infinity ones; open ones. Tons of options. They all have patterns made out of sound waves and are filled with positive energy and intention. Hope over to this cool shop and enjoy! 
I am so honored to be able to teach art workshops in retirement communities in the area. I love chatting with my students who are curious and creative and always full of interesting questions. Our classes are truly colorful as we explore a variety of topics and techniques.
Happy Monday! Here we go with #17 in the series of videos in which I introduce you to my RADOST scarves and the stories behind them. Today's video is celebrates the beauty of flowers and growing up in a blooming garden. Enjoy! Congratulations to Shop Made in DC! They are opening their new (3rd!) Georgetown location on August 1! I am so excited for my colorful RADOST scarves to be alongside other local creators. Grand opening is on August 3 at 1242 Wisconsin Ave New. Stop by and support small businesses.  A little sneak peak into new paintings I have been creating ... “Friendship:" I am so drawn to pinks and blues. I find them calming yet energetic. What do you think? This abstract watercolor on yupo celebrates the subtlety and clarity of friendships. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by kind friends. We have shared so much and the interconnection is life assuring to me. Get more details on Instagram at @martinasestakovaart.  Oh my, such a delightful class last night at @visartscenter 💕 What fabulous students in Abstract Watercolor: The Colors of You. We painted abstract self portraits after we studied up on the art by Sonia Delaunay, Paul Klee, and Karel Appel. What incredible opportunities for sharing and connections through this creative exercise. I am always fascinated by how much art can change us in a short period of time. I will be back to teaching in September so be sure to follow along.
 Today's storm brought in lower temperatures and the perfect opportunity for art! As soon as I walked into the door of a local retirement community, it started raining and my students gathered for a watercolor workshop inspired by the art of Henri Matisse. We focused on his study of a cat in a room. My students enjoyed combining colors, creating large colorful areas, and then adding intricate patterns to liven up the space. What a fun class!
Happy Monday! Here we go with #16 in the series of videos in which I introduce you to my RADOST scarves and the stories behind them. Today's video is celebrates taking the time to process everything that's happening in our lives. Enjoy! You are invited! On July 25 at 3pm, my dear friend and fellow artist Alexandra N Sherman and I will give a talk about our artworks at the Oasis Art Gallery in Bethesda, MD. Alexandra will share insights about her silhouettes (two of which adorn my home) and I will talk about my sculpted paintings. We hope to see you there!
As you stroll through Wildwood Shopping Center, stop by @redorchardshop. An adorable shop with cool gifts. I recently delivered a new set of my colorful RADOST scarves that you can check out while shopping for items Caroline and John, the owners, personally curate.
Another great day filled with art. I taught two classes. In the first one, we explored landscape painting through the study of New York City skyline. In the second one, we looked into the paintings by Vincent van Gogh and learned how simple lines can create a landscape overflowing with trees, shrubs, meadows, stormy clouds ...
Such a fun class at VisArts! 3D Floral Collage in Watercolors ... Everyone had a great time: we created imagined flowers and painted them in vibrant colors. I find flowers to be such a joyous inspiration for art. Check online calendar for unique art workshops.
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