Michelle East Studio Germantown TN, Children's Portraits

Bringing the beach to Memphis, TN this year with lovely paintings of your children!

The source imagery is photographed in studio. Vintage clothing for boys and girls provided by Michelle. 

Please call Michelle at 901.326.6074 to schedule your child's beach painting. 

Till next time,

Michelle East Photography Studio Germantown TN, Newborn Portraits and Children's Portraits

Love these sweet girls!

 I have been so blessed by my sweet clients. Thank you for choosing me to be your family photographer.

Love the heirloom portrait in this beautiful gown.

www.michelleeaststudio.com To see more of my work.
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Memphis has the most beautiful kids...just look at this one.... Michelle East Memphis Tn Photographer & Artist

These are some of my favorites from a session last week. I just love the beautiful flowers we have here in Tennessee. Spring is one of my favorite times of the year.  

This little girl I've been photographing since before she was born. She is so lovely and did a fantastic job for her 2 year old photo session!

Michelle East Portrait Work Germantown Memphis Tennessee Children's Photography

Some samples from a portrait session this morning. What a beautiful day in Memphis! The sun was shining, the azaleas were amazing and my client was a doll baby!  

If you would like for me to create keepsake images for your family, please call me. 

It would be a pleasure to work with you.  

Till next time,

Michelle East, Memphis Germantown Tn Artist Exhibits at Shelby Farms Juried Art Show

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Art Sale at Shelby Farms last night. It was a delightful evening with live music --- by you know who!, wine and food, of course lots of wonderful artwork!

Me and the King!

My work on display at the show.

This one was the favorite of the night of all who came to see my work. I love this one!

It is still available for $325. Manhattan View - This work is on canvas and ready to hang in your home or office. Please give me a call if you are interested. Starting Wednesday, these pieces will be available through Fountain Gallery in Memphis.  

Have a wonderful week ahead,

Michelle East - Memphis Artist, Now Represented by Fountain Art Gallery

I am delighted to announce that I am officially represented by Fountain Art Gallery for my art work!

Over the moon does not do this justice! This week was a milestone in my career as an artist as I became part of an art gallery! I want to give a great big thank you to all of the artists at Fountain Art Gallery for voting me into the gallery!  This is an exciting time at the gallery and there are fabulous things ahead for such a talented group of artists. It is an honor to be a part of this group and I stand in awe of their beautiful work.
A special thank you for my mentor Zoe Nadel with whom I am forever grateful.  She has taken and continues to take the time to teach and guide me as an artist and a woman. Please take a look at her stunning work at http://www.GalleryZoe.com.

To see my work and that of all the other amazing local artists, http://www.fountainartgallery.com located at
3092 Poplar Ave #9 Memphis Tn.  901.458.7100 in the beautiful Chickasaw Oaks shopping Plaza.

Till next time,

Michelle East Memphis Artist - Spring into Green Shelby Farms Art Sale

Hope you will join us for a lovely evening of art, wine and fun!

April 2nd, 5-9 pm  at Shelby Farms Visitor Center

Michelle East - Germantown TN, Memphis TN Artist New Art Work

Michelle East - Germantown TN, Memphis TN Artist New Art Work

My cousin Keegan O'Keefe is a wonderful artist and he has a new website- check it out-
http://www.doing-something.com/
His work is very personal and moving. I just love the feeling in his work.


Keegan's Work below.

As for me, I am working on a series of black and white images of downtown Memphis, Tn. These two are from my Trolley series. These are printed on fine art paper with deckle edge, matted and framed.

Till next time,

Michelle East Award Winning Photographer Germantown Tennessee, Germantown Community Theatre, Breast Cancer Awareness, Germantown News

Take a peek at the latest edition of Germantown News http://www.germantownnews.com came out Thursday, and you will see a nice picture and byline about my solo show at the http://www.GermantownCommunityTheatre.org/index.php!
Thank you to Germantown News for printing the picture and thank you to Germantown Community Theatre for having me as the solo artist during the run of the Dixie Swim Club.  If you have not seen this play, you must! It is hilarious. Loved it!!

































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Michelle East - Germantown TN, Memphis TN Artist New Art Work

Just put the finishing touches on this collage. Such a sweet way to capture a baby's christening memories, a special time in their lives or a meaningful series of events.

With collage portraits I am able to bring in many elements to tell a story. These include but are not limited to handwriting, diplomas or certificates, of course multiple pictures of the subject both current or past, poems, songs verses, etc.... All of these make up the fabric of the collage and are presented in an artistic way on one canvas - 20x24 or larger. The artwork will be finished off with oil paint for a beautiful heirloom art piece that you and your family will forever cherish.

Please call me to commission an artwork of your own.

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Michelle East partners with The Village Toy Maker - Germantown, Collierville TN

I want to give a special thank you to The Village Toymaker - the most wonderful toy store in the Memphis area!
I have had the privilege of partnering with them for a few years now and the friends that I have made in the store could not be nicer. If you ever need a gift for a party or your child, grandchild- The Village Toymaker is the place to go.
I did most of my Christmas shopping there for my kids and they even gift wrapped all of the toys. Could not ask for better customer service and selection!


They also have a new party room at the Germantown store available for your birthday parties!


If you stop by the Germantown store you can see some of my work on display.
Visit their super cute blog at -
http://www.thevillagetoymaker.blogspot.com/
The store Website -
http://www.thevillagetoymaker.com

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Michelle East Memphis Artist now represented by Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ

On Friday I found out some amazing news - my fine art work has been accepted by Xanadu Gallery for representation! One of my dreams has come true- gallery representation!


To see my web page at Xanadu Gallery follow the link -
ArtistID=889http://www.xanadugallery.com/Art/ArtistGallery.asp?ArtistID=889

A big thank you to Jason Horejs -owner of Xanadu, and his staff for choosing to represent me. http://www.Xanadugallery.com

 

Xanadu Gallery LLC | 7039 E. Main St. #101 - Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Map) | 480.368.9929 - 866.483.1306

Hours of Operation Monday - Sat 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed Sunday Artwalk Every Thursday Evening 7-9 p.m. Till next time, Michelle

Michelle East - Memphis, Tennessee Artist featured on Live at 9 WREG

If you missed me on Live at 9 WREG News Channel 3 last week, here is the link to watch the video-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyh4g1ep3fY

Watch as Memphis, Tn artist Michelle East is interviewed by Mary Beth Conley and Alex Coleman live on the air, WREG Live at 9. Filmed at Peabody Place downtown Memphis Tn. This segment showcases an exhibit by Michelle promoting breast cancer awareness in the community of Memphis. Michelle photographed 9 breast cancer survivors for this project, capturing their spirit and uniqueness through portraiture. Giving a face to this disease.
Included in this video is Zoe Nadel, local artist in Memphis, Tn. She is one of the women who's portrait will be exhibited at the show. http://www.michelleeaststudio.com/
http://www.wreg.com/shows/liveat9/
http://www.galleryzoe.com/

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Michelle East in the Memphis Daily News today!

Thank you to Memphis Daily News for including an article about the breast cancer survivors exhibit I have up at The Germantown Community Theatre this month!

http://www.Memphisdailynews.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=56757#56757

Germantown Theatre Honors Breast Cancer Survivors

The Germantown Community Theatre will honor nine breast cancer survivors through an art exhibit titled “Champions,” which will be on display through the whole production of “The Dixie Swim Club,” running through March 13.

An artist reception will be offered Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will include the featured women’s personal journeys through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

“I felt, as an artist, that I could give a face to this disease called breast cancer,” said portrait artist Michelle East. “It needs to be personal.”

Attendees are invited to stay and watch the production of “The Dixie Swim Club.” Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. More information can be found atwww.germantowncommunitytheatre.org.

– Allison Buckley

Hope to see you at the show and reception!
Hugs,

Michelle East Award Winning Photographer Germantown Tennessee, Germantown Community Theatre, Breast Cancer Awareness

PRESS RELEASE-
GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY THEATRE HONORS BREAST CANCER “CHAMPIONS” WITH PORTRAIT WALL


(GERMANTOWN, TN) During the run of the comic drama, The Dixie Swim Club, Germantown Community Theatre is honoring nine breast cancer survivors with an art exhibit entitled “Champions” featuring portraits taken by photographer/artist Michelle East. An artist reception will be held on Saturday, March 5, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm in GCT’s lobby gallery with a breast cancer awareness panel discussion led by the women featured in the exhibit at 6:30 pm. The featured women will discuss their journey through their breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The goal is to educate, raise awareness, and inspire hope in those women and their families impacted by breast cancer.

Participants in the breast cancer survivor “Champions” portrait wall on display during the run of THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB, include former GCT Executive Producer, board president, and co-founder of the Germantown Arts Alliance, Bonnie Robinson, and GPAC’s Tania Castroverde Moskalenko. Also included in the portrait display are Leisa Callahan, Jackie Gregory, interior designer Annette Jordan, mother/daughter breast cancer survivors Pat McRee and Amber Turner McCree, artist Zoe Nadel, and Mary Peters.

Attendees are invited to stay for the production of the play, The Dixie Swim Club, running March 3 - March 13. A special promo code of "CHAMPIONS" is good for a $5 discount off the regular ticket price of $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. Call the GCT box office at 937-3023 for reservations.

For more information about the display or about show dates, contact the staff at GCT by calling 901.937.3023 or e-mail Executive Director, Brent Davis at ep@germantowncommunitytheatre.org or artist Michelle East at 901.326.6074.


Hope to see all of my friends and make new ones at this special event.

Till next time,