So much fun this weekend at Sparkle Mart in Greenbelt, MD, this weekend! You made my packing so much easier. One of the pleasures of an artist is indeed carrying a creation only one way: out into the world!
Stop by "Celebrating Color and Light" at @bender_jcc through late December to enjoy artworks by Montgomery Art Association Members.
A great time was had by all who attended the opening of "It's the Little Things" at Girls Who Paint in Kensington, Md, on December 1. Thanks for coming! I am showing two sculpted paintings shown below. $155 each. Contact me to purchase. The show is on through January 13, 2023.
Enjoy the December issue of Your RADOST News here.
"A Delighted Heart" series of acrylic ink paintings turned into prints. I have a lovely variety of color combos so let me know what you prefer. $21 each (framed in white to 6x8"; $3 shipping in the US). As always, thank you for your kind support of my work. Enjoy!
I am participating in these Fall/Winter events. Enjoy unique RADOST scarves and fabric necklaces or purchase abstract artworks filled with meaningful messages. I also create heart paintings and greeting cards called "Blooming Hearts." All of my creations make for lovely gifts. You may shop on the website or come to the events listed below. Nov 19 (through Jan 2023): Glen Echo Annual Holiday Art Show & Sale Popcorn Gallery & Stone Tower Gallery, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812 Thursday - Friday: 12-4pm Saturday - Sunday: 12-6pm Nov 25 (through Dec 23): Sandy Spring Museum Holiday Gift Show 17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Mondays & Fridays: 10am-4pm Wednesdays: 10am-8pm Sundays: 11am-4pm PAST EVENTS:
Sept 10: Makers Market (Chevy Chase, MD) Sept 24: Art All Night (Tenleytown, DC) Oct 22-23: Ch/Art Art Walk (Chevy Chase, MD) Nov 1-3: Margaret McNamara Education Grants Fair (Washington, DC) Nov 6: Burning Tree Holiday Market (Bethesda, MD) Nov 10-12: Strathmore Holiday Market (Rockville, MD) Nov 18/19: Washington Waldorf School Fall Bazaar (Bethesda, MD) Nov 20: Temple Sinai Market (Washington, DC) Nov 26: Small Business Saturday Nov 27: Artists Sunday Nov 28: Cyber Monday Dec 3-4: Festival of Lights Juried Art and Craft Fair (Greenbelt, MD) Oh, so good for the soul: spending time together, resting our minds in a guided meditation, and creating a collage that’s meaningful to our well-being Thank you to these amazing women for a lovely evening at girls.who.paint in Kensington, MD.
So much fun chatting with Hayley Price, the creator of The Art Coaching Club, about my work. Check out the latest episode of her podcast! Listen at https://buff.ly/3zFaQmX.
A kind invitation to showcase my art at Sid Edelmann's Little Gallery on Fessenden has led to good - a colorful - things! Please stop by 4400 Fessenden St in Washington, DC, between November 5 and 26 to enjoy a collection of original artworks.
Abstract Art Inspired by Mary Oliver’s Poetry: Martina Sestakova is a Kensington artist who is fascinated by words and their powerful imagery. For this exhibition, Martina enjoyed Mary Oliver’s poem – Wild Geese – as inspiration for her visual explorations in acrylic inks on Yupo. Each artwork is a meditation of the perceived meaning of the title (a word taken out of the poem). Feel free to Google the poem for the overall message and then imagine how you would capture each selected word. To learn more about the Little Gallery, click here. 'Visualizing Home: A Place of Safety and Joy"
(Meditation & Collage) at Girls Who Paint All rights reserved; Martina Sestakova 2022 Oct 26 at 6:30 - 8pm; Ages 16 and up Absolutely no experience needed; all supplies provided No matter what 'home' may mean to you, the idea will inspire us during a guided meditation and a visual exploration of 'home' in watercolors, colored pencils, and magazine cutouts. No experience needed; all supplies provided. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a one-of-a-kind artwork communicating a place safety and joy. Come with a friend! Get your ticket here. Many artworks have been created about the self. Join art educator Martina Sestakova in a visual exploration of your senses and what makes you a unique self. No experience needed.
Abstract Self-Portrait Wednesday, October 19 @ 6pm ET via Zoom Register here https://smithcenter.org/programs-retreat/abstract-self-portrait-10-19/ Yay! I am excited to have a solo art exhibition at the Brookland location of Busboys & Poets in Washington DC. This show runs from September 24, 2022, to February 26, 2023. I am showing 23 abstract artworks in three different sizes. They are all acrylic inks on yupo inspired by poetry and literature. I capture the energy of words through vivid colors, shapes, and moments of my brush. Stop by! Grab a drink, enjoy a nice meal, and fill your day with art. Address: 625 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017.
I am teaching a series of watercolor workshops on Zoom via VisArts. These classes require no experience as we explore art history and use a famous painting as a starting point for a fun visual exploration. The classes are not about copying an existing piece; they are about learning watercolor techniques and finding your own creative voice. Register here.
The example below is a floral painting by Danish artist Christine Swane. I enjoy bringing groups together in art workshops. No experience needed for any of my projects. They are perfect for friends and work teams. I have several openings: contact me for details about private classes. It’s relaxing, insightful, and fun!
I am a "Featured Artist" on the DC Creators Network. They have done a great job supporting local artists. Check out their blog here.
Read it here: September 2022 RADOST News!
Join your friends and neighbors for the Friendship Heights Makers Market & Street Festival, with music, makers, food, fun, and art!
The event will take place on the west side of Wisconsin Avenue from Booeymonger’s to Rodman’s (Jenifer to Garrison Streets NW). Pop by on foot or bike, and stop to stay a while. Don’t forget to bring your bags for shopping. This event is free and all ages are welcome, including friendly dogs. The event is organized by the Friendship Heights Alliance, and sponsored by DSLBD and Pepco. Makers are coordinated by Trishtan Foods. My August 1 newsletter went out today. Enjoy it in this link!
And... I will be sharing additional details in my September newsletter but let's plan on seeing each other at these events. There is much JOY (RADOST is the Czech word for JOY) to share! Sept 10: Makers Market (MD) Sept 11: Takoma Park Folk Fest (MD) Sept 24: Art All Night (DC) |
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