New Work by Caitlin E. Demel

Below are two new watercolor paintings that I was able to complete this past week.  Watercolor is nice because you can work on it pretty much anywhere: it doesn't usually take up too much space, it isn't too messy, and the cleanup is easy - just soap and water. It is good to have this option while we are creating the larger studio space upstairs. Please contact me if you are ever interested in purchasing a  piece or would like to commission a painting. DemelFineArt@gmail.com. Also look for Demel Fine Art on Facebook or Twitter remain updated. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003226947770&ref=tn_tnmn and https://twitter.com/DemelFineArt

 

Mrs. Sonja Buzzard in her Den, watercolor and ink on paper, 5"x10.25", 2013, $65 (unframed)

 

Moonlit, watercolor on paper, 5"x10.25", 2013, $45 (unframed)

"Harvest Sunrise" Up For Auction to benefit SWIFT

Harvest Sunrise, a painting I completed last year, will be up for auction at the SWIFT 2013 Benefit this Saturday, April 6th. The event is supposed to be "A Night to Remember", seeing as the Shake Russell Trio and special guest Michael Hearne will be performing - popular musicians amongst these parts. 

I am excited to be able to have something in the auction to benefit SWIFT (Schulenburg and Weimar in Focus Together).  The program itself is amazing, and is coordinated by some wonderful and talented individuals. I read on the SWIFT website (www.swift.cc) that the organization's concept is to show what a small rural community can do for itself. It is funded in part by an AmeriCorps Texas grant, and Schulenburg and Weimar are one of the few rural communities anywhere to obtain this type of AmeriCorps grant. From what I have witnessed in the few years I have lived in Schulenburg, SWIFT is extremely beneficial to our community and is able to give the many individuals involved a true sense of worth. That is so important, and I am happy to have the organization around. 

Below is an image of the painting that will be up for auction - all the proceeds will benefit the mission of SWIFT. If you would like to view other items that will be up for auction by other local artists, businesses and individuals, you can check out the SWIFT Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/91234444326.

Harvest Sunrise, acrylic on canvas paper, 2012, 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
suggested retail price $98

Here's the  poster with all the groovy details for the event:

Demel Paintings on Display at Pat's Retreat & Art Farm

Texas Antiques Week is in full swing, and I am excited to have some of my work on display up near all the festivities of buying and selling. About 10 pieces decorate the walls of Pat's Retreat & Art Farm, a new gallery and lodging facility in Rutersville,Texas just south of the ever-so-popular, semiannual Round Top and Warrenton Antique Fair.  Labeled as "Texas Antiques Week", the antique fair consists of over 2,000 vendors and runs for miles up TX 159. Stop at Pat's gallery on the way up to the fair - there are other artists displaying their works, including beautiful cement garden sculpture and more by sculptess Stephanie Shroyer.

Here is the gallery information with the normal hours, but Pat's will be OPEN DAILY DURING TEXAS ANTIQUES WEEK (until Sunday, April 7th, 2013).

Pat's Retreat & Art Farm

6110 Hwy 159, La Grange, TX, 78945

979-250-1749

Normal Hours:

Thu: 12 pm - 6 pm

Fri: 10 am - 6 pm

Sat: 10 am - 6 pm

TEXAS ANTIQUES WEEK HOURS (until Sunday, April 7th, 2013):

10 am - 6 pm

Here are images of the work I have for sale at Pat's - it is always nice to be able to see things in person and in such a relaxing setting, so stop by if you can. The originals come framed, with the exception of Assunta and Emily Hall - those paintings are meant to be hung unframed and have a rich cadmium red hue around the border.

Herman, acrylic on canvas paper, 2012, 5 1/4 x 5 1/4", $152

Sonja, acrylic on canvas paper, 2012, 5 1/4 x 5 1/4", $105

The Democrats, acrylic on canvas paper, 2012, 5 1/4 x 5 1/4", $142

Juicy, acrylic on canvas paper, 2012, 5 1/4 x 5 1/4", $116

Pears, I, acrylic on canvas paper, 2012, 5 1/4 x 5 1/4", $133

Carnival, acrylic on canvas paper, 2012, 5 1/4 x 5 1/4", $116

To the Circus, acrylic on canvas paper, 2012, 5 1/4 x 5 1/4", $116

reproba femina, acrylic on canvas board, 2011, 6" x 12", $216

 Emily Hall, oil on stretched canvas, 2007, 15" x 28", $398

Assunta, oil on stretched canvas, 2007, 15" x 28", $412

"The Naked Truth" Book Release, by Allen Richey

Great news! ​Texas-based poet Allen Richey will have his brand spankin' new book for sale at today's Art, Music and Wine Festival. You can find it in my art booth (Caitlin E. Demel, Demel Fine Art) upstairs at Sengelmann Dance Hall (531 North Main St., Schulenburg, TX 78956) between 2 PM - 7:30 PM.  The book is titled The Naked Truth: The Road to Heaven Starts at the Cross. It is a collection of poetry that reflects upon Richey's personal life experiences, but, in a broader sense, the compilation explores the real-life circumstances that we all live through daily. Oh, and one other cool note worth mentioning - I had the privilege to illustrate the cover page and was also involved with the typing and editing process.  This was definitely a new experience, but well worth the time and effort.  The end product is beautiful inside and out. If you are interested in getting more information or would like to purchase the book, either visit us today at the fest, or you can simply visit www.demelfineart.wix.com/allenrichey. The site has a concise summary on the book, a sample of Richey's poetry and an area for purchase.  

Also, if you'd like a signed copy, just holler! The contact info is below.

Hopefully today is a complete success for all involved with the Schulenburg Art, Music & Wine Festival. The Art Show runs 2 PM - 7:30 PM (Free admission), The Texas Wine Trail runs from 4-7:30, starting at the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Building (631 North Main St., Schulenburg, TX 78956, $20/ticket, which includes admission to the Austin Lounge Lizards Concert) and then the Austin Lounge Lizards play upstairs at Sengelmann Dance Hall 8 PM - 11 PM ($10 admission if you decide not to do the wine trail and only go to the concert). We hope to see everyone there! 

Cheers!
Caitlin E. Demel
Demel Fine Art
DemelFineArt@gmail.com

Schulenburg Art, Music & Wine Festival is back!

This past year, the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce has again sifted through the diverse Texas countryside in search of some true diamonds in the rough. Thus, the organization has been able to collect a small menagerie of talented artists, musicians, and wine producing masters to share their creations with the public on Saturday, March 9th, 2013. Us humble artists are especially excited to have the luxury of utilizing the historic Sengelmann Dance Hall toward our best advantage when it comes to featuring our array of paintings, sculptures, and other amazing creations!

So, please, do join me, my Chamber friends, and the rest of the crowd on
Saturday, March 9th, 2013 for
The Schulenburg Art, Music & Wine Festival!
2 PM - 11 PM

Attractions Include:
2 PM - 7:30 PM     Original Artists and Their Works
                               Featured Artists (plus four more):
                               ~ Caitlin E. Demel
                               ~ Roy Cavarretta
                               ~ Stephanie Shroyer

4 PM - 7:30 PM     Texas Wine Trail
                               These Texas Wine Producers are sure to delight your olfactory senses
                               (and are not limited to):
                               ~ Moravia Vineyard
                               ~ The Weimary
                               ~ Darcy's Vineyard
                               ~ Rohan Meadery

8 PM - 11 PM        Concert: The Austin Lounge Lizards ~
                              "The most laughable band in show business!"
                               (plus other musicians will be scattered on Texas Wine Trail)

TICKET INFORMATION:

$20  - Wine Trail (includes concert)
$10  - Concert only
Free - Art Show

To purchase tickets, call or email the Greater Schulenburg Chamber
toll free at 866.504.5294 or info@schulenburgchamber.org

Location: You can purchase tickets and get a map of the fesyival the day of the event at 618 N. Main St., Schulenburg, TX 78956.

"That's what I like about {Schulenburg} Texas!"


See y'all there with your chaps on!
~Caitlin

Other things to do the day of:
~ Check out the infamous Painted Churches
~ Visit the many informative museums of Schulenburg
~ Dosey-Doe at the Best Little Cowboy Gathering

or just call the Chamber - they'll give you ideas: 866.504.5294


                              

Schulenburg Annual Art, Music and Wine Festival!

Artist Quote of the Week 2.8.12

Below is a humorous quote to those of us artists who love to procrastinate in some way or another. David Shrigley, a Glasgow-based artist once said, "'You can't just lie on the roof and smoke joints naked, because that's not going to get the work done, is it? You've got to be down here, fully clothed, sober, and wandering amongst paper, paint, and pens.'" (Fullerton, 36)




To the right:
Shrigley, David. Untitled. Hayward Gallery, London. (36)

Works Sited:
Fullerton, Elizabeth. "Doodle Unto Others." ARTnews Feb. 2012: 36.

Why Art Matters

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"Art is more than just a decoration on the wall, or a collectible investment object. The world needs beauty, color, and light, and visual art can provide those things and more. Art inspires people, and allows them to share their appreciation of the subject. This could be a landscape of a place they've been, or a painting of animals that they adore. Art allows us to see through the eyes of the artist or photographer, or see a place we've never been. It can be educational; a recording of history, or it can simply capture the feeling of a moment in time. Some artworks provide social commentary and bring about empathy in the viewers. Art enhances our experience, especially if it expresses emotion or ideas. Sometimes it is the amazing skill of the artist that enthralls the viewers. Artworks enhance homes, businesses, and public spaces. There is no thing as too much good design."

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"What I Like About Texas!"

Mark your calendars for the

Art, Music and Wine Festival

on March 10th, 2012

from 4 PM - 9 PM

in Downtown Schulenburg, Texas!

Attractions will include:

Original Artists and Authors with Their Works

including artwork by Caitlin E. Demel and students of Demel Fine Art

Live Music at the Downtown Stage

Texas Wine Trail

Horse Drawn Depot Wagon

Street Vendors

Beer and Wine

Food Vendors

Sponsor Hospitality Room

hosted by

The Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce

If you are an artist and would like to exhibit your artwork at this show,
contact The Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce at
info@schulenburgchamber.org

     www.schulenburgchamber.org

www.wix.com/demelfineart/caitlinedemel

Artist Quote of the Week 1.24.12

"When I work, I work very fast, but preparing to work can take any length of time."
~Cy Twombly

Looking Back on 2011~

A boisterous Happy New Year to all friends and patrons of Demel Fine Art! There are many events to come in this current year, many very exciting art-related events, but it is still fun to look back on the wonderful things which took place in 2011!

To begin, 2011 was the official dawning of Demel Fine Art. Established back in May, 2011, the business quickly took off with a roar! Summer art classes were taught by artist Caitlin E. Demel in the quaint back room of the ever-so-charming Shop Downtown, courtesy of Ms. Christine Galipp. Classes were taught to children and adults alike, followed at the end of each month with creative art exhibitions showcasing the wonderful talent in each of the classes.

As the very busy holidays drew near, Demel Fine Art switched roles over to individual art lessons, taught to a few individuals within the Fayette County area, due to more flexible schedules. Below you can view photos that were taken from these many art ventures. Look for familiar faces, perhaps even your own!

Demel Fine Art: Fine Art for a Fine Community!

This is the first student art exhibition to
ever be hosted by Demel Fine Art.

Here is Monet and her mom Ruth with
the multitude of watercolor paintings.

Shane and his mother Sandra stand in front
of his awesome cow watercolor painting.

Above are two lovely paintings created by Miss Hannah.
The cow creamer was observed from life, and the
abstraction was a skill building technique using paintbrushes.

Here are Michelle and Ally acting goofy with
 their artwork at the Flatonia Independence Celebration

Here is a beautifully colored and textured sculpture created by Abby,
shown at the Flatonia Independence Celebration.

Above is Abby's sculpture but this time with
the proud artist herself!

Here are some wild adults enjoying watercolor class!
Do you see the wine in the background?

Above is an illustration created by Ally,
visually narrating her alien joke.

This bold painting is an illustration done by Christine,
hinting at the wonders of her own children's book.

This ugly old hag (I am ONLY quoting the artist!)
was created by Miss Jodie! Do note that she is stealing  jewels...

Shane was the only student to undertake sculpture,
and what a super job he did! Sculpture is a
wonderful way to illustrate an idea or feeling,
such as a sweltering desert.



Last but not least, here is an assortment of artwork
from the past year that was created by Abby,
 a teenager who takes lessons once a week.
Imagine what beautiful artwork is to come!



Upcoming Art Exhibition!

Paintings and Sculpture by 
Caitlin E. Demel 
of Demel Fine Art
Schulenburg Art Music and Wine Walk
North Main Street
Schulenburg, TX 78956
March 13th, 2012
5 PM - 9 PM


Stop by and enjoy! 
The artwork is open to critiques; 
WARNING: it is politically charged - great "food for thought" this election year!

Art Quote of the Week

"Content precedes design. Design in the absence of content is not design, it’s decoration."

— Jeffrey Zeldman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit our Official Webpage!

Great News!

There is now a bonafide website designed on the web for Demel Fine Art and artist Caitlin E. Demel! Check it out at www.wix.com/demelfineart/caitlinedemel

The new website features a portfolio of drawings and paper pulp castings from 2005 and 2006.  There is also a page where upcoming classes will be posted.  An apology is necessary for the delay on the schedule of classes, as the business Demel Fine Art is currently searching for an accommodating space for art lessons.  If you know of any available in the Fayette County area, please send word, we would greatly appreciate it.

For now, Demel is creating a portfolio of work to show in the coming months.  Keep your eyes peeled!

Left: detail of reproba femina, Caitlin E. Demel, 2011, acrylic on canvas panel, 6x9 in

Art Exhibition by Caitlin E. Demel

Visit the Schulenburg Historical Museum

to see contemporary artwork created by Caitlin E. Demel of Demel Fine Art.

The Schulenburg Historical Museum

631 North Main Street

Schulenburg, TX 78956

The exhibit will be displayed daily in the windows until January 4th, 2012.

Museum hours of business are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Email demelfineart@gmail.com or call 713.898.3188

for more information on the exhibit and

for information on private art lessons provided by Demel Fine Art.

Art Quote of the Week: 12.20.2011

"I don't paint to live, I live to paint."
 -- Willem de Kooning

Art Quote of the Week 12.13.2012

"Only when he no longer knows what he is doing does the painter do good things."

 --Edgar Degas

Art Exhibition by Caitlin E. Demel

Visit the Schulenburg Historical Museum

to see contemporary artwork created by Caitlin E. Demel of Demel Fine Art.

The Schulenburg Historical Museum

631 North Main Street

Schulenburg, TX 78956

The exhibit will be displayed daily in the windows until January 4th, 2012.

Museum hours of business are Fridays and Saturdays from 10 AM - 2 PM.

Email demelfineart@gmail.com or call 713.898.3188

for more information on the exhibit and

for information on private art lessons provided by Demel Fine Art.

Demel Fine Art Newsletter for 12.13.2011

Greetings! Thanksgiving tides to ye all!  This excerpt will be short and sweet: here are the most recent activity with Demel Fine Art and friends in the past two weeks!


1. Drumroll please: Demel Fine Art is finally creating a bonafide website!  Expect it to be up and running within a week or two. You will then be able to see a gallery of artwork created by Demel Fine Art and students alike, be updated with the most current exhibitions, see a listing of classes for 2012 (adults and youth), and much, much more!


2. Private art lessons have been going swell with two of our very talented locals.  One is practicing anatomy of the hands and feet to build up her skills (she is already an ace at the rest of the human anatomy!), and the other young artist has been having a good ol' time with watercolors! Pictures will be posted on the blog soon.


3. Demel Fine Art has had the wonderful opportunity to showcase a few pieces by Caitlin E. Demel in the front store window next to the Downtown Schulenburg Historical Museum at 631 N. Main St. in Schulenburg, TX 78956.  Take a gander over to check it out.  Each piece tells a story about some of our unique situations in our very contemporary world.  Because the stories tied to each painting are not printed out to read, as you are standing there looking, ask yourself: "What does this mean?  Why these images?  Why this color?" And keep on asking! Also, do not forget to view the beautiful watercolor paintings in the next door window by Dale Schmidt. She is also a local artist pretty darn talented!


4. Last, but not least, I have had the sweet opportunity to finally start up painting and creating artwork full-time, so hopefully you will all have new refreshing paintings to look at in March at the Schulenburg Art Music and Wine Walk.  Whoopee!




Thank you for humoring the newsletter, and have a great Thanksgiving with your friends and loved ones! I know I will!


Sincerely,


Caitlin E. Demel
Demel Fine Art
demelfineart@gmail.com
713.898.3188

Artist Quote of the Week: 11.15.2011


"Whoever wants to know
something about me -
as an artist which alone is significant -
they should look attentively
at my pictures and there seek
to recognise what I am
and what I want."
                  ~Gustav Klimt