Do you enjoy flowers and their blooms? Are you intrigued by watercolor? Join Martina Sestakova, art educator, for a workshop, during which you will create a colorful 3D flower collage in watercolors. We will tear out shapes, assemble our flowers, and paint them in a variety of bright colors. No experience is necessary as you learn the basics behind watercolors and create a unique floral composition.

Many artworks have been created about the self. In this workshop, join art educator Martina Sestakova, in a visual exploration of your senses and what makes you a unique self. We will take a look at the works of artists such as Sonia Delaunay, Paul Klee, and Karel Appel, while we write, share, and work in watercolors. We will study up on abstract art and create a cool self-portrait. 

Enjoy a workshop of poetry reading and abstract painting with art educator Martina Sestakova. We will refer to poems and songs for inspiration for intuitive visual explorations. May words be interpreted through colors, shapes, and textures? Join in and see! You will explore the exciting interaction of words and watercolors in abstract compositions.

Intrigued with abstract art? Drawn to watercolor? Join art educator Martina Sestakova for a workshop, during which you get to create a unique collage. We will learn about basic watercolor techniques and explore ideas behind colors, shapes, and textures. Then, we will create a deeply meaningful collage through a fun creative process. 

Did you know flowers are the most popular theme in art? Join art educator Martina Sestakova for a workshop, during which we take a look at famous fabric patterns and create a series of our own small floral paintings in watercolors. We will play with colors, shapes, and textures and delve into basic watercolor techniques. Supplies: watercolors on paper.

Yay! My online shop has six new designs: I had a blast creating them and am happy to share them with you. What are they called? Luminosity, Blooms, Chirp Chirp, Embodiment, Gathering, and Burst of Energy. And of course, they each have a short story. Where are they? Right HERE. ​

Spring seems for many of us to be a time of change. Nature is waking up; we are coming out of our winter rest. Change can be hard but I hope these artworks showcase shifting one's life in its more whimsical side. The wall consists of abstract works with intriguing textures and colors and landscape-inspired paintings. Some of them are quiet; others grab out attention with their intense colors.  

And then, of course, we need the human for a change to take place. I selected artworks that overflow with magic (and a sense of subtle humor): moments of concentration (Taegan's apple picking), pondering, quiet (Nathan Mullins' figure walking on the rocks), but also those of intensity, such as a bed indicating sleepless nights, and intense energies (such as Kyujin Lee's artwork). It's like these artworks that depict people suggest, 'Yes, I am here but I am hard to catch (and capture). I am changing.' None of the figures are looking at us, the gallery visitors. They are rooted in their own privacy. And thus we have ours to appreciate what's in front of us. ​

SCARF SPECS
 
RADOST infinity scarves are crafted with much joy in the United States. Each scarf has a name and comes with a short story of inspiration to remind us of the good things in life. These scarves are lightweight, comfortable, and great for all seasons and occasions with a variety of styling options. 
 
RADOST scarves have been featured on Voice of America and at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.

Material: Lightweight crepe de chine (100% polyester)
Dimensions: 5.5" high x 25.5" wide (doubled over)
Care instructions: Hand wash cold and line dry; do not bleach
For best drape, hang on a hook
  
SHIPPING
 
All in-stock items are shipped within 3 to 5 business days via USPS (you will be provided a tracking number). If an item is out of stock, I will ship it out within 14 days. Need your order by a certain date? Is it a gift? Use the comments section of your order or contact me. 

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Yay! My art workshops at retirement communities are featured in the UPPERCASE magazine (Issue 59). It’s amazing to see the creative hands of my dear students (ages ranging from 85 to 97) in print (I mean, in creative action). ​

CHROMA CONNECTIONS RECEPTION IS ON OCTOBER 8 * Chesapeake Framing Company welcomes the "Chroma Connections" group exhibit, featuring the artwork of Jennifer Kahn Barlow, Jennifer Lynn Beaudet, Jennifer Dreyfus, Martina Sestakova, Lian Sever, and Pritha Srinivasan. 10507 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD 20895. Artist reception is on October 8 (3-5pm). Light refreshments served. Can't wait to see you!
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