Sunday, February 24, 2013

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


                              


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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."


























This excerpt is taken from http://www.squidoo.com/artfulwords, Jan 31st, 2012.

Saturday, January 28, 2012




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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












Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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

Thursday, January 5, 2012

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!