Fountain Art Gallery, Memphis Botanic Garden, Michelle East

Please come by The Memphis Botanic Garden on Cherry Road in Memphis, TN to view works of art by 19 local artists from Fountain Art Gallery. 

My work will be there. Here is a sample of what I will be showing -

Piano

Metallic Photography on Canvas 24 x 30 

Here I am in front of some of my work. 

Please do stop by and take a look while you are visiting the Botanic Garden this summer. July 5 - 31st.

To see a sample of more work from Fountain Art Gallery artists, visit our website at http://www.FountainArtGallery.org

Till next time,

Examiner.com, Michelle East, Germantown TN, Artist

So happy to announce that I was interviewed for the Examiner.com by Chris Pepple.
Check it out~
http://www.examiner.com/article/local-artist-michelle-east-s-new-collection-turning-heads




Little excerpt from the article~


When Germantown,Tenn., artist Michelle East showcased her work at the Germantown Performing Art Centre this year, visitors took notice. Her travel images, along with works that focus on the heritage and beauty of the Memphis area, caught the attention of people looking for unique art for a home or business setting.


Thank you to my loyal clients who support my work each year. I appreciate you all so much.
You all are the reason I create and reflect on these images so they may speak to you. So you may remember a time when  you rode the downtown trolley or saw a show at the Orpheum. 

Spring Fling at Fountain Art Gallery In Memphis, Michelle East Artist

The Artists of Fountain Art Gallery Invite YOU to a fun evening of food, wine and door prizes.



Please Join Us For…..



CHICKASAW OAKS
Spring Fling- April 12th, 5-8p.m.


Promoting Sunny Meadows Safe Haven for Pets

We at Fountain art Gallery will be celebrating our
Customers with a …………



“SPRING CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENING”

We appreciate our customers 150% more than ever and to prove it we are offering a gift certificate worth $150 to be used exclusively at the gallery for the purchase of artwork.



In addition to the GRAND APPRECIATION PRIZE we have 3 door prizes including a hand painted, silk scarf by Phyllis Boger, a pottery vase by Jean Handly and a floral watercolor by Art Wilson. Come join in the fun, put your name in the fishbowl and know that your patronage is appreciated!
Please join me and the other artists at Fountain Art Gallery
 April 12, 2012!

Can't wait to see you,

Michelle East, Fine Art and Portrait Photographer, My Favorite Tools of the Trade!

Today I thought I would post about a few of my favorite things!  

This is the Cintique. A pressure sensitive monitor that I use to create much of my fine art work. They also make tablet which I use as well. Intuos is my favorite tablet! Find them all at the Wacom website~

http://www.wacom.com




Love the imac from Apple! Yes, this is what I do all of my creative computer work on.

I purchased my imac from the Germantown,TN Apple store but you can also get your at the Apple website~

http://www.apple.com

Another favorite of mine are the Nikon Cameras. Read reviews and order at~ http://www.Nikon.com.

And of course you should always buy the best lens that you can afford!

If you would like to see my fine art photography work, I have a one woman exhibition at GPAC until Sunday. Please feel free to stop by and see it before it comes down.  Would love your feedback on my work.

Hope you enjoyed this blog about my favorite things in photography!

Till next time,

Michelle East Studio Fine Art at Fountain Art Gallery in Memphis, TN

The exhibit "TOTEMS" will run till Nov. 11th.

 Stop by Fountain Art Gallery - Mon. - Sat. 10-4 and see 19 artists interpretation of this ancient art form!

Here I am in front of my Totem!

Till next time,

Michelle East, Fountain Art Gallery, Totem Show, Memphis, TN

Come out to Fountain Art Gallery -3092 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN

on Friday night, Nov. 4th at 7:00 for an art show like no other.

TOTEMS

19 artists interpret this ancient art form.

Hope to see you there!

Michelle East, Award Winning Artist, Memphis, TN

I just ran across this visual image of left versus right brain and loved it!

Michelle East, Fountain Art Gallery, Commercial Appeal Article on Tresvant Manor Show

Thank you to the Commercial Appeal for covering the art show Fountain Art Gallery had at Trezevant last month.  


Here is a copy of the article-

A reception for a collection of works by local artists from the Fountain Art Gallery was held at Trezevant on July 17. Residents enjoyed nearly 100 pieces varying in style and medium by a variety of the group's 19 artists.

The Fountain Art Gallery is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The group's works are on display year round at Chickasaw Oaks Village, 3092 Poplar, with pieces ranging from paintings and photography to textiles, pottery and jewelry. Its current roster of artists includes Marie Babb, Connie Balton, Lisa Balton, Claire Barnett, Lauren Beyer, Phyllis Boger, Gail Buckman, Michelle East, Peggy Felsenthal, Jean Handley, Flo Hays, Emaline Holleman, Terry Kenney, Antzee Magruder, Zoe Nadel, Marty Parker, Sandy Scruggs, Mike Taylor and Terry Woodard.

The works of Fountain Art Gallery will remain on display through Labor Day. To view the artwork at Trezevant, call (901)325-4000 for an appointment.

For information about the artists and their works, visit FountainArtGallery.com.

Jamie Elkington is a communications specialist for ABO Marketing & Communications.

Marie Babb

Sandy Scruggs

Lauren Beyer

Here is the link to the article-

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/aug/12/focus-art-25-years-of-beauty/

I am so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful group of artists!  Fountain Art Gallery is a great place to be! Come see us any time 10-5 Monday - Sat.
3092 Poplar Ave, Memphis, Tn 
Chickasaw Oaks Plaza 
next door to La Baguette and Hallmark.

Till tomorrow,

Michelle East Studio Fine Art at Fountain Art Gallery in Memphis, TN

Fabulous evening at Fountain Art Gallery last night!  Around 250 people showed up for an evening of fine wine tasting and art show.  I was blown away by the turnout. Thank you so much to everyone who came!

"Red Stilettos" was my featured painting!

Here I am in front of it before the event started.

Me and fellow artist Zoe Nadel http://www.galleryzoe.com.

My Dad came in from Florida for the art show!

Kirby Wines and Liquors did a topnotch job of arranging the wines, serving the wines and educating the guests about the wine menu.  http://www.kirbywines.com 

I enjoyed all of the 6 wines they featured!  :)  

Here are 5 of the 6 new Fountain Art Gallery Artists at the Kirby Wines and Liquors wine tasting event last weekend!

Till next time,

Memphis Business Journal, Michelle East, Fountain Art Gallery

Big thank you to Memphis Business Journal www.memphisbusinessjournal.com 

for publishing one of my infrared images in the July 29- Aug. 4 2011 issue.

Above is a picture of the newspaper page with my picture on it!  

Fountain Art Gallery has a 6 & 6 exhibit August 5th at 6 p.m. The evening will feature six new artists and six fine wines for tasting, compliments of Kirby Wines and Liquors.  

The gallery is located at 3092 Poplar Ave Memphis, Tn.

I will be there from 6:00 - 8:00 and my featured wine is Silver Palms Chardonnay. 

Come out and see if it is a good match to me and my artwork!

Till next time,

Michelle East and Kirby Wines & Liquors feature Wine Tasting and Fine Art

New Artists & Wine Tasting

Fountain Art Gallery Kirby Wines and Liquors Presents 6 New Artists' & 6 Fine Wines New Artist Reception and Wine Tasting July 30th, Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm Kirby Wines & Liquors 2865 Kirby Road . Memphis, TN 38119  901-756-1993 & August 5th, Friday 6:00pm- 8:00pm Fountain Art Gallery 3092 Poplar Ave . Suite 1 . Memphis, TN 38111 901.458.7100

Today I will be at Kirby Wines and Liquors from 1:00 to 4:00 for a wine tasting and art show. Please stop by and join me. It would be lovely to see you there.

http://www.kirbywines.com

Have a wonderful weekend!

Michelle East Memphis Artist - New Art Work

"The Dance Triptych"  

Oil on Canvas

$300 set of 3 10x10

Here is a new piece that I have been working on.  "The Dance" inspired by the movement of line and rhythm of music.  If you would like to find out more about this piece or other works of art I have created, please call me at 901.326.6074. I would love to talk with you!

Till next time,

Michelle East Studio Memphis, TN Fountain Art Gallery & Kirby Wine and Liquors

Wine Tasting and Gallery Reception at Fountain Art Gallery in Memphis!

Please join me!

Michelle East Artist - Gallery Reception at Fountain Art Gallery Memphis

It would be lovely to see you at the 

Gallery Reception and Wine Tasting!

I will have new work showing and 

look forward to sharing it with you. It is always fun

to see familiar faces of my friends at one of these events so if you have time, please stop by and have a taste of some fabulous wines from Kirby Wines & Liquors who will have their expert wine connoisseur on hand for the evening. You can learn about wine pairing and look at some fabulous art by our Fountain Gallery Artists!

Till next time,

Michelle East Artist Memphis, TN Fountain Art Gallery

Tonight my daughter Kailee and I attended a wonderful art exhibit opening reception at http://www.Memphisbotanicgarden.com. Some of my favorite artists and sweet friends were showing their work which is on display in the Visitors Center Gallery-

July 1-31

Second Nature

by

Norman Soskel

Zoe Nadel

Phyllis Boger

Constance Grayson

Brenda Wiseman

Loved all of their work but Zoe Nadel had some of my favorite pieces at the show. You can check out her work at http://www.galleryzoe.com.

Memphis has such an awesome art community and I am so grateful to be a part of it.  If you would like to see my work along with Zoe Nadel's and Phyllis Boger's, please visit Fountain Art Gallery in Memphis at Chickasaw Oaks Shopping Center.  

More great things to come! Don't forget about the wine tasting August 5th at Fountain Art Gallery!  Free wine and great art- what else do you need on a Friday night!

Till next time,

Michelle East Studio Memphis, TN Fountain Art Gallery & Kirby Wine and Liquors

Fountain Art Gallery New Artist Reception & Wine Tasting
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday Aug. 5th

Where: Fountain Art Gallery

Chickasaw Oaks Plaza

3092 Poplar Ave # 1

Memphis, TN 38111

(901) 458-7100

Who - Fountain Art Gallery along with Kirby Wines & Liquor & Just for Lunch Restaurant

What - Wine Tasting and Art Show with Tapas available for purchase at Just for Lunch.

 This is Silver Palms Chardonnay - the wine I am paired up with! I love the bottle and can't wait to try it at the wine tasting.  I would be delighted if you joined me! 

 Silver Palm Chardonnay 2009 – Using cutting-edge & traditional artisan winemaking techniques, winemaker Melissa Bates meticulously fashions this superb fruit into a chic and elegant chardonnay.  ‘For the Premier release of our chardonnay, I to ferment in stainless steel, preserving delicate fruit characteristics and avoiding any overbearing flavors that an oak barrel might impart. Our debut chardonnay glistens in the glass and greets the nose with the perfume of apple blossom and pear. On the palate, ripe flavors of white peach, Gravenstein apple and Meyer lemon glide seamlessly like a silk ribbon. A near flinty finish provides balanced acidity and leaves the palate yearning for another sip.’

Till next time, 

Michelle

Michelle East Studio Fine Art at Fountain Art Gallery in Memphis, TN

SOLD!

Taking the Evening Trolley 

Mixed Media

20 x 24

I love this trolley work and it sold today at Fountain Art Gallery.  A big thank you to the new collector of my art work.  May you enjoy your new piece of art for many years! 

To see more of my work http://www.Michelleeaststudio.com. I have some NEW work coming up that I can't wait to show you.... hopefully I'll have it up on line by the end of the week.  I will give you a hint - abstract and acrylic!

Saturday I am hosting an art class for children aged 11-15 at my studio.  We are focusing on an introduction to color, acrylic paint and learning about Rembrandt. (Who had a July birthday!) 

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɛmbrɑnt ˈɦɑrmə(n)soːn vɑn ˈrɛin], 15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669) was a Dutch painter and etcher. He is generally considered one of the greatest painters and printmakers in European art history and the most important in Dutch history. His contributions to art came in a period that historians call the Dutch Golden Age.

Having achieved youthful success as a portrait painter, his later years were marked by personal tragedy and financial hardships. Yet his etchings and paintings were popular throughout his lifetime, his reputation as an artist remained high, and for twenty years he taught many important Dutch painters. Rembrandt's greatest creative triumphs are exemplified especially in his portraits of his contemporaries, self-portraits and illustrations of scenes from the Bible. His self-portraits form a unique and intimate biography, in which the artist surveyed himself without vanity and with the utmost sincerity.

In his paintings and prints he exhibited knowledge of classical iconography, which he molded to fit the requirements of his own experience; thus, the depiction of a biblical scene was informed by Rembrandt's knowledge of the specific text, his assimilation of classical composition, and his observations of Amsterdam's Jewish population. Because of his empathy for the human condition, he has been called "one of the great prophets of civilization."

One of my favorite paintings by Rembrandt-

Night Watch   1640-1642

I will be giving future art lessons in my studio, if you are interested in your child participating, please email me at 

michelleeastfineart@live.com for more information!

Till next time,