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.

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

The Wooberry dolls have arrived in the studio today! I am so blessed to be working with author Melissa Conroy on a project involving her sweet dolls and book titled Poppy's Pants!

www.wooberry.com

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!

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.)

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!

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

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!

Michelle East Studio Germantown Artist Exhibits at WINGS Gallery

Hi All! What a whirlwind of a month it has been since I last posted to this blog!

I hope you are all enjoying this wonderful holiday season! Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas!

Today was a cool day! Two of my art pieces were in a gallery show and it was so exciting to see my work hanging amongst so many talented artist's work. I am not worthy!

The show is on for a month at Wings Gallery on Humphries Blvd in Memphis.

Did I mention there was a band at the reception...and wine and cheese!

These are not the best photos with all that florescent light going on in there

but you get the idea!

I will have many more paintings to show you as we enter into 2010!

All the best to you and yours,

Michelle

Painter Creativity Workshop San Francisco Michelle East Studio

Many of you know that I spent last week in San Francisco! What a wonderful city! I loved it!

My reason for going included a four day workshop with Corel Painter Master Jeremy Sutton.

www.JeremySutton.com

I learned so much about painting and art while attending the Painter Creativity Workshop and I can't wait to put it all into practice! Stay tuned for a sample of a painting I worked on while at the workshop. In the mean time, enjoy these pictures of San Francisco!

Happy Thanksgiving from Michelle East Studio!

Jeremy Sutton (right) with fellow student at the Painter Creativity Workshop

Ric Zimmerman.

Studio Holiday Updates

Michelle East Studio Germantown Photographer

Please be advised that we are having email problems with our website link.

If you need to email us, the best way is

Michelleeast555@hotmail.com

Thank you!

On to the pictures- We have been so busy this month and it has been a blast to

see so many of my wonderful clients!

Here is a sneak peak of some beautiful kids!

Michelle East Studio Memphis Botanic Garden Artist Show & Sale

Come out to the Memphis Botanic Garden and view some great art work this month!

From Nov. 1st thru January 3rd, the cafe and gallery- Fratelli's will be showing and selling art work from the Artists in Residence of the Memphis Botanic Garden.

Two of my pieces, Pumpkins and Yellow Car are available for viewing and purchase!
I am so excited to have my artwork in an exhibition for the first time!

Fratelli's Cafe and Gallery is open for lunch except on Sunday.

The Memphis Botanic Garden is located at 750 Cherry Road Memphis TN 38117.
www.memphisbotanicgarden.com

Newborn Photography First Year Germantown Photographer Michelle East Studio

Here are some recent session images!

I have the best clients and the most beautiful babies to photograph!

NEWBORNS

Happy First Birthday Little Miss H!

Happy Birthday Miss B! One Year Olds are the best!

All for now,

Michelle

Michelle East Studio Photography Published Nationally

One of my beautiful clients Leah, was selected to be in the 2010 calendar

~From China with Love~. This calendar is published each year by an organization in Carmel, IN.

FCC-Indiana Families with Children from China

To order a calendar to help support this wonderful organization, please go to www.fcc-in.org.