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,

Memphis Fine Art Photography, Michelle East, Memphis Artist,

Each of these is available for purchase- Metallic on Wrapped Canvas. 

Prices start at $120. 

Call me for more information and to place your order.  These are stunning in person!

Cheers,

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, Award Winning Artist, Memphis, TN

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

Michelle East, Visual Artist Living with Glaucoma

Thank you to all of my dear sweet friends, family and clients. The out pouring of support and love you have given me during this time of learning how to live with glaucoma has been overwhelming. I can't thank you enough for your phone calls, emails and texts.


Continued prayer is always appreciated. 


I will try to keep everyone posted through this blog and maybe an occasional newsletter update.  


For an update - today has been hard on my eyes. I've had problems with my vision which I think has to do with the drops that I am taking not the actual glaucoma itself.  


My eyes could barely focus today and I had dizziness.  Tried wearing my glasses and not wearing my glasses.  Neither way helped so I had to stop everything and lay down with my eyes closed for a while.  Did I mention that I don't have time to lay down with my eyes closed during the middle of the day!  :) There's so much that I want to do with my art during the precious few hours that my children are at school. Sorry for the venting, I am feeling a bit frustrated today!


In researching the drug Lumigan that I am taking, I found out that side effects include increased eyelash growth and pigment changes in the iris and surrounding eye area. Then I read the following-

Additional ocular adverse events (reported in 1 to 10% of patients) with bimatoprost ophthalmic solutions included ocular dryness, visual disturbance, ocular burning, foreign body sensation, eye pain, pigmentation of the periocular skin, blepharitis, cataract, superficial punctate keratitis, eyelid erythema, ocular irritation, eyelash darkening, eye discharge, tearing, photophobia, allergic conjunctivitis, asthenopia, increases in iris pigmentation, conjunctival edema, conjunctival hemorrhage, and abnormal hair growth. Intraocular inflammation, reported as iritis was reported in less than 1% of patients.

Systemic adverse events reported in approximately 10% of patients with bimatoprost ophthalmic solutions were infections (primarily colds and upper respiratory tract infections). Other systemic adverse events (reported in 1 to 5% of patients) included headaches, abnormal liver function tests, and asthenia.

Take time to see the roses & look closely at your loved ones.
Memorize their sweet faces. 


Till next time,

Michelle East, Visual Artist Diagnosed with Glaucoma at age 42

Today I sent out a newsletter to my friends, family and clients letting everyone know that I have been diagnosed with glaucoma.  I am 42 years old and never thought that I would be facing glaucoma at this age. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. It comes on gradually and is sometimes called "Silent Thief of Sight".

The damage that glaucoma does to the optic nerve is related to increased pressure from the watery fluid that is naturally present in your eyeball.

Congenital glaucoma often runs in families (is hereditary).

• It is present at birth
• It results from the abnormal development of the fluid outflow channels in the eye

The goal of treatment is to reduce eye pressure. Depending on the type of glaucoma, this is done using medications or surgery. I am using drops LUMIGAN to reduce the fluid pressure in my eyes. It makes my eyes bloodshot and feel funny. Glaucoma is something that I will have to manage for the rest of my life.

I am a visual artist and the diagnosis of Glaucoma has been a shock. Today I have had an outpouring of emails and phone calls from friends and family showering me with positive thoughts and prayers.  Thank you my dear ones.

My new motto is
"Take time to "see" the roses."
because you never know when things you take for granted may not be there anymore.

In the coming months I'll update everyone on my progress and what glaucoma means.  It is all new to me and I am happy to share what I am learning. Our eyesight is so precious and I don't want to loose mine.  I have 3 beautiful children that I have to keep my eyes on!

Till tomorrow,

Michelle East Studio Fine Art at The Olive Tree Artisan Gallery in Cordova TN

This looks to be a nice evening. I have my work in this gallery and try to support them in any way that I can.Maybe I'll see you there!

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 and Fountain Art Gallery and Trezevant Manor Art Exhibit and Sale

Fountain Art Gallery and Trezevant present  Art Sale and Exhibition of  19 Memphis Artists Reception July 17, 2011 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. Continued Viewing and Sales  through Labor Day at Trezevant.  Trezevant Manor  177 North Highland Street Memphis, TN 38111 Fountain Art Gallery  3092 Poplar Ave Suite 1 Memphis, TN 38111 901.458-7100 Monday - Saturday 10-5

Would be lovely to see you all there!

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