"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."

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

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