January 31, 2010

Germantown Artist Michelle East with Artist Christina Katrakis


Here are some pictures from the reception for Christina Katrakis
at the Memphis Botanic Garden last week.








This painting is based on Christina's sexy stiletto shoes she had on at the reception.
Title of this painting is "The Artist's Shoes".
Wish I could wear sexy shoes like that!

To see the great work that Christina is doing, www.ChristinaKatrakis.com

I have had the pleasure of studying with her for the last month and I have enjoyed every minute of her teaching. Please join us for her workshops on Monday 10-2! She is a fabulous teacher!
For more information on her workshops www.memphisbotanicgarden.org.




January 26, 2010

Michelle East Studio (Germantown Artist) & Melissa Conroy Wooberry Dolls





My son Luke age 5 just loved these dolls when he saw them in person today!

Melissa will be in the Memphis area this weekend at Davis Kidd Bookstore and Memphis Botanic Garden. She and I are working on a project for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital here in Memphis to bring these dolls to the children via photography!







January 19, 2010

Michelle East Studio Germantown Artist working with Melissa Conroy





Author Melissa Conroy will be in Memphis January 28, 29 and 30! Her children's book Poppy's Pants was voted best Children's book of 2009 by The Pulpwood Queens Book Club!

The best part of her visit to Memphis for me, is that she will be coming to my studio where I will have the privilege of photographing her enchanting dolls! These pictures of her dolls will grace the halls of Le Bonheur Children's Hospital!

www.wooberry.com to see Melissa's website.


Her schedule starts with a visit to:

Davis Kidd Bookseller in Memphis
January 28th from 6:00-7:00 for a book signing and casual talk.



Melissa Conroy
January 29
7:00 p.m.
Melissa Conroy, author of Poppy's Pantswill talk about her experience with creating this unique children's book.
See more about Melissa's creations atwww.wooberry.com
Call 636-4121 for ticket price and more information.

Create-a-Book Children's Workshop
with Melissa Conroy
January 30
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Popular author of Poppy's Pants, Melissa Conroy will lead students through the process of writing their own personal poetry, then building a book to house their poems and illustrations.
Ages 6-12
MBG members $8
Non-members $12.
Materials included
Call 636-4126 to register;
space is limited.


(Pictures of Melissa's book Poppy's Pants are of my personal copy of the book.
Only for publicity purposes regarding Melissa's visit to Memphis.)

January 16, 2010

Germantown Photographer Michelle East Studio






Have you gotten your Germantown Calendar in the mail yet? (All you Germantown residents!)
If so, turn to May and you will see my Luke on a Germantown fire truck! Then turn to December and you will see a picture of Santa that I took at the city holiday parade!

It was great to work with the city staff on this project! A big thank you to them for putting my name and website to give me photo credit. THANK YOU!!
We live in an awesome city!

January 11, 2010

Michelle East Studio- Study with Christina Katrakis Memphis Artist

Hi Everyone! What a great day I had studying with international artist Christina Katrakis!
www.christinakatrakis.com She is awesome- check out her website!

We are so blessed to have an artist of her quality teaching in our area! Classes are being held at the Memphis Botanic Garden on Mondays from 10-2! The course series is Art Through the Ages and focuses on Art History and painting. This week we studied Greco-Roman art and next week Mediaeval Art!

It is not to late to sign up! Call the Memphis Botanic Garden -576-4100 to reserve your spot!
Hope to see you there!
Michelle

January 1, 2010

Michelle East Studio Germantown Artist


Happy New Year!

I know that 2009 was a year of change for me with the closing of my retail studio and transitioning to working in a residential studio. Also the adding of art pieces to my work. I enjoyed taking many art classes both traditional and digital in 2009. Working with talented artists locally - Anne Enochs and Marilyn Wannamaker - thank you both for your teaching abilities and talents as artists! Also having the opportunity to travel and experience workshops with Jeremy Sutton in San Francisco (www.JeremySutton.com). Jeremy is the best teacher of the digital art medium and I have benefited tremendously from his teachings.

Of course, Michelle East Studio would not exist with out all of my wonderful clients! I want you all to know how much I appreciate you! Thank you for an awesome 2009 together!