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Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art

"Capturing the Spirit"

Hello and Happy Spring!

Ahhh...spring is finally here! I'm writing to you from beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, where hubby Don and I are preparing for the opening of the American Impressionist Society's Small Works Showcase at Reinert Fine Art this Thursday. As we drove from Omaha to Charleston it was beautiful to see spring blossoming the further south we came. The azaleas are blooming here - can't wait to paint them this week!

There are several events happening the next couple of weeks. First up, as I mentioned, the AIS show here in Charleston. The opening reception and awards presentation will be Thursday, April 1st at 6pm. You can watch the awards presentation live on the American Impressionist Society Facebook page. Here's my painting in the show:

"Treasure Island Afternoon" 12x16 oil $1400 -

available through Reinert Fine Art, Charleston SC

Also this week, be sure to check out the New Visions 2021 Virtual Art Show and Auction through Illume Gallery in St. George, Utah! My newest painting, "Memories on the Beach" (below), will be available through this show. You can preview all of the works in the show along with video messages from each of the artists now by clicking here. The auction is ONE DAY ONLY - this Friday, April 2nd, from 8am to 8pm MST. I hope you'll check it out and consider adopting this little painting!

"Memories on the Beach" 7x5 oil on linen panel - Available through Illume Gallery Fine Art - New Visions Auction April 2nd only!

And finally, below is a new painting I just finished and submitted for the Nebraska Artists Biennial competition (fingers crossed!). Hubby and I were here at Courthouse and Jail Rock near Bridgeport, Nebraska, late last fall, where I took several reference photos. I had intended to paint but as we pulled up the clouds were moving in and so was the wind, and then a few snow flurries...so I opted for photos instead. I've been dreaming about painting this ever since. When you stand here you can almost hear the voices of the pioneers who passed through here along the Oregon Trail, the voices of the Native Americans who lived here...and you feel the ancestral spirits whispering in the wind. And this inspired the title, "Whispers on the Prairie Wind." It's a large piece - 24x30 oil on linen panel. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed painting it!

"Whispers on the Prairie Wind" 24x30 oil on linen panel

As always, thank you for taking time to read my newsletter...your support, encouragement and your friendship mean more than you know. I love hearing from you! Until next time, stay safe, be well and be inspired!

-Debra JOY Groesser

Current and Upcoming Shows/Events

AIS Impressions Small Works Showcase - April 1-30, 2021. Reinert Fine Art, Charleston SC

https://americanimpressionistsociety.org/2021-AIS-Impressions-Small-Works-Showcase

New Visions 2021 Virtual Art Show and Auction. Preview beginning March 28th. Online Auction ONE DAY ONLY - April 2nd, 8am to 8pm MST.

https://illumegalleryoffineartshows.com/new-visions-art-auction-preview-2021/

American Plains Artists Signature Member Juried Exhibition - March 15-May 22, 2021. Ogallala Nebraska. https://americanplainsartists.com/

Door County Plein Air Festival - July 25-31, 2021 http://www.peninsulaschoolofart.org/events/dcpaf/

Cape Ann Plein Air, October 2021. For more information visit http://www.capeannpleinair.org/

Learning Opportunities for Artists of All Ages and Experience Levels!

I'm so honored to be part of the faculty for this year's Plein Air Live! I'll be presenting a session on oil painting on Beginner's Day, April 14th. The online convention runs from April 14th through 17th. You can still save up to $300 on the registration fee if you register by April 11th. I took part last year as an attendee and I can tell you it's a phenomenal chance to learn from the comfort of your home and the price is much less than you would spend traveling to a convention. Click here to register and for more information!

My New Instructional Video - great for artists from beginner to advanced level. Over 6 hours of instruction! Click the image above for purchase information.

My instructional video, "Understanding the Effects of Light," is now available through Liliedahl and Streamline Video. Click here if you'd like to see a quick one minute sneak peek of the video demo! Streamline Video ran a free 90 minute art tutorial featuring a preview of my video and an interview. In case you missed it, you can see it here.

Free Online Drawing Lessons for Kids

and "Kids at Heart"

A scene from

Lesson 10 of the 25 in the series

Just a reminder that my series of 25 free online drawing lessons for kids and "kids at heart" are available on my Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art page on Facebook. Each one is 20 to 40 minutes long. Click on the image to go to the page then scroll down to see all the videos available. Have fun...I'd love to see your drawings!

Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art Gallery, 5615 S. 77th St, Ralston NE

Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art Gallery, 5615 S. 77th St, Ralston NE

My work can be seen and purchased at these fine art galleries:

The Mission Gallery, St George UT www.themissiongallery.com
Montgomery-Lee Fine Art, Park City UT www.montgomeryleefineart.com

Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder CO www.marywilliamsfinearts.com

SouthWind Gallery, Topeka KS https://www.southwindfineart.com/

Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art, Ralston NE www.debrajoygroesserfineart.com

My gallery is open by appointment - 402-592-6552

5615 S. 77th St., Ralston NE 68127

or anytime online

Gallery: www.debrajoygroesserfineart.com

Studio: www.debrajoygroesser.com

Debra Joy Groesser

Signature Member and CEO/President: American Impressionist Society
Master Signature Member: Plein Air Artists Colorado
Signature Member: Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
Signature Member: American Plains Artists

Elected Artist Member: Salmagundi Club, NYC

Elected Artist Member: Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters
Associate Member: Oil Painters of America

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