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, 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 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,

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,

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 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 Memphis Artist & Portrait Photographer

Summer Fun with Portraits! Love, love, love this little guy! I've been photographing him since he was 3 months old. You may remember him from when he modeled a Strasberg outfit for a photo shoot I put together for the store in Saddle Creek, Germantown, TN.  

These were done at his house. He loved his pool! Can you tell!

 If you would like to have portraits of your little one, please call me 901.326.6074 and we can discuss a specialized session just for you.

Till next time,

Michelle East Studio Children's Portrait Sessions in Full Swing!

Beautiful little one in the garden! Had lots of fun with her, she loved the flowers and looked so pretty in her Strasbourg dress.  If you would like more information about portraits for your sweet child or children, please call me at 901.326.6074 and we can discuss your custom portrait session.

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,

Michelle East Memphis Artist & Portrait Photographer

In July I will be bringing some of my artwork over to Kirby Wines and Liquors in order to promote Fountain Art Gallery's wine tasting event scheduled for August 5th in the evening.  I hope you all can join us for a lovely evening of art and of course wine!  There will be a wine expert from Kirby Wines & Liquors on site for the evening and wonderful tapas available from Just for Lunch.  Fountain Art Gallery is located in Chickasaw Oaks Village shopping center, Poplar Ave in Memphis Tn.  


The fun part about this event is that each of us new artists at Fountain Art    Gallery have been paired up with a wine!  


Here is mine -


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.’


http://www.kirbywines.com/
2865 Kirby Parkway
Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: 901-756-1993
Monday-Thursday: 9am-10:00pm
Friday-Saturday: 9am-11pm 

Michelle East Memphis Tn Artist visits Navarre Beach, FL

We are back from our trip to Navarre Beach, Fl on the Gulf of Mexico. www.NavarreBeach.com 

What a lovely little area. Not crowded at all. Gorgeous white sand and turquoise water. 

I could have stayed for a month! But alas, reality calls and here I am back in the studio!

Above are images of my family as we had a fun family beach photo session one evening.

I also took some time to paint and set up an easel out at the beach one afternoon. It was so much fun to paint outside and see the reactions of people walking by. I loved the energy!

Wishing you all a beautiful summer full of memories and love with family and friends.

Till next time,