Michelle East - Germantown TN Artist - Plein air painting this week!

What a week to be painting outside! Wind, Rain and High Humidity!
But we press on as we learn from plein air painter master
Camille Pryzewodek, how to see light in nature.
http://www.przewodek.com
I am learning techniques handed down from Monet through the years
from France to the US.

Can't wait to show some of my work as the week progresses. But for now, here we are!

 

Camille Przewodek










We are studying in the historic building. The Madison Center for the Arts.
XXOO,
Michelle

Michelle East Photography Studio - Fall Sessions

Great fall session with this wonderful family! I have been photographing this little guy since he was born. He has so much personality and a fabulous smile.  

One of the favorite parts of my job is seeing families grow and making friends with these sweet little people. I love documenting their changes and providing high quality photography for families to look back on for many years to come.

If you would like to book a fall session, there is still time. I have a few openings for the first two weeks of November.  Call me right away if you would like one of those spots.

Till next time,

Michelle East Art & Photography featured at Design By Consign in Germantown

Please join me at Design By Consign on Nov. 1st from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for an evening of shopping and food! Can't beat that combination!  I am the featured artist for the First Monday Event and plan to have many new pieces of artwork on display and available for purchase. Featuring seasonal paintings, notecards and mugs.


Design By Consign is located at 9030 Poplar Pike Suite 107 (near the intersection of Poplar Pike and Forest Hill Irene) in Germantown.
Phone for the store is - 901. 751.1570.


Ziparo's Catering will have wonderful food out for us all to sample! Yum!
The have great pasta, sauces and salads! You have to try!
http://www.ziparos.com 


Of course there will be so many great items for your home furnishing needs and special discounts only for that night! :)
An interior decorator is available to answer questions and give decorating advice.


I went to the October event that they had and I bought the cutest asian style wine rack for my dining room!  Lots of things in my home and studio come from Design By Consign.


Till next time,

Michelle East Photography - Little Feet Boutique Advertising Session

Last week was lots of fun with these adorable kids!

Little Feet Boutique

5847 Getwell Road, Suite A8

Southaven, MS, 38672

662-510-5015

Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

We got together with some cool outfits from Little Feet Boutique, located in Southaven, Mississippi and did a photo session!

Great Holiday Fashion!

Look for these images to appear in Clipper ads and other advertisements for Little Feet Boutique!

Remember that my specialty is photographing children! I love working with your kids!

Till next time,

Holiday Deadlines for Portraits with Michelle East Photography Studio

Deadline for Portraits to be taken-
November 6th
Deadline for Portraits to be ordered-
November 13

Looking forward to working with your family this holiday season!

Holiday Portraits at Strasburg Children's Store in Germantown, Michelle East

Please join me for in store holiday portraits at Strasburg Children's Store, Saddle Creek Shopping Center. Call the store at 901.757.2255 to make your appointment.  Hope to see you! 

Till next time,

Michelle East Studio Germantown Artist, Germantown News, Germantown Great Hall and Conference

I opened the Germantown News this afternoon and this is what I found!

Special thank you to Wally Wellman with the Germantown News http://www.germantownnews.com
who came out to the art reception last Thursday night at The Great Hall and Conference Center http://www.germantown-tn.gov and photographed. These are his great shots in the paper today!

Thank you to Chris, Casey and Cruz who are pictured top right, for coming out to the opening! 

A canvas of Casey & Cruz was on display at the event! 

A couple of my friends from Design by Consign in Germantown also joined me for the reception. (bottom right) I will be working with Design by Consign on a future art event the first Monday in November at their store. 

 The top left features one of my art collectors, Jackie Gregory and my friend and associate at the studio, Jeri Flowers.

I was honored that Pat Scroggs, President of the Germantown Chamber of Commerce came to the reception and she and I are pictured bottom left.  http://www.germantownchamber.com

There were so many other wonderful friends and family there to support me Thursday night and I appreciate you all from the bottom of my heart! XXOO  

Till next time,

Maternity Portraits with Michelle East, Germantown Photographer

What a treat to work with this sweet couple for their maternity portraits!

She just glows and looks so beautiful pregnant!

This is such a special time in your life, call me if you would also like to document your pregnancy in an artistic, beautiful way.       901.326.6074

Till next time,

Michelle East Studio photography, Germantown TN, Holiday Portrait Schedule

My son last Christmas. I love that smile!

It is that time of the year again! Please call me as soon as possible if you would like to have portraits done in Oct or Nov.  October is almost booked up but as of today, I have a few spots still available.

My December schedule for portraits will be minimal due to travel for an all new art collection that I will be photographing in the Bahamas!! (Due out next spring.)

To book your session, call me - 901.326.6074.

Till next time,

Michelle East, Mid south Make a wish, Germantown Chamber of Commerce, Hilton Memphis

Tonight is Taste of The Town to Benefit Make a Wish!  I am one of the auction sponsors this year! It is sure to be a delicious event with restaurants and caterers from around Memphis show off their cooking skills!  I know I am not eating all day today so I can taste everything tonight!  Please join me if you can and support a great cause!  http:www.germantownchamber.com 

Sunday, September 26, 2010
5:00-8:00 PM
Hilton Memphis

http://www.hiltonmemphis.com

This premier food, beverage & wine tasting event showcases 40 of the most outstanding restaurants, caterers and beverage distributors in the Germantown and greater Memphis area. This event is open to the public and we invite our visitors to come and sample some of the finest cuisine and beverages around while enjoying a culinary adventure where you can explore a variety of new tastes, discover some new favorites, and browse leisurely through our Silent and Live Auction items. All proceeds from our Live Auction go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to grant the wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition.


http://www.midsouth.wish.org/

Till next time,

Michelle East, Germantown Photographer, Memphis Photographer, works with March of Dimes, Mid-South Maternal Fetal Medicine, P.C.

This ad will be used for the March of Dimes and I am so excited to have my photography featured on the ad! 

Thank you to Mid-South Maternal Fetal Medicine in Memphis for choosing me as your photographer!

Look for my work to be on the walls of their office in the next month or so. We are in the process of choosing the pictures and designing the marketing materials. I am proud to be a part of the work they are doing for high risk pregnancy families in our area.

Till next time,

Art Party Last Night at The Great Hall and Conference Center with Michelle East

Last night was unbelievable! The support that the community showed to our art show was amazing! I have the best clients, friends and family and I thank you all for showing me such tremendous support yesterday!

The party was held at The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown and the delicious food (everyone said it was delish!)  was catered by Heart and Soul Catering in Memphis.http://www.heartsoulcatering.com The music by Robert Nitehawk Toomes sounded wonderful and added just the right touch to the event. Chuck Porter, manager of The Great Hall and Conference Center executed everything to perfection so all I had to do was relax and talk to people! http://www.germantown-tn.gov

I think we had close to 100 at the party and 2 paintings sold!  A big thank you to my collectors, I appreciate your purchase of my work.

Many of the notecards and coffee mugs featuring my artwork also sold. A portion of the proceeds of last nights sales go to The Germantown Arts Alliance! I can't wait to present them with a check they are such a dedicated group. http://www.germantownartsalliance.org

There were two photographers there from Germantown Newshttp://www.germantownnews.com and RSVPhttp://www.rsvpmagazine.com so look for our story and maybe photos of us all in the paper!

It is so much fun to celebrate our city and the beautification of a city building. I am so thankful to live in a city that has a love for art as Germantown does.

Me in front of one of the artworks Southern Elegance, 30x40 Canvas.

Artwork Southern Passion, 16x20 Mixed Media on Canvas.

My son in front of one of the artworks, Rain Kissed Rose, 4 part canvas.

I hope to have some more pictures from the event soon. I was so busy talking, I did not pick up the camera until it was all over and we took these shots!  

Till next time,

Michelle East Photography, Xanadu Gallery

Tonight was a fun evening spent learning about how to get my artwork into art galleries. I had a chance to spend some time with Jason Horejs, Xanadu Gallery owner in Scottsdale, Arizona.  
Check out his website and his gallery at -
http://www.xanadugallery.com

Tomorrow is last minute preparation for the art show at The Great Hall and Conference Center and then it's show time at 6:30 p.m.!  Hope to see all my friends and also to make some new ones, so please come out and say hi!

Michelle East Germantown Artist, The Great Hall and Conference Center, Commercial Appeal,

So this is my week to be in the press!!

Today there was an interesting article in The Commercial Appeal about the project I am involved with at The Great Hall and Conference Center. The Commercial Appeal interviewed me on Monday regarding my role in the beautification of The Great Hall and Conference Center.

Here is the link to cut and paste into your browser -

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2010/sep/22/how-great-thou-02/

Or pick up a copy of The Commercial Appeal at news stands today through out the greater Memphis area.

It has been so much fun to see the community interest in this project! I am so proud to be a part of what is going on in our city!
Souther Elegance - Paintings and Photography, is now on display. The work will be up for one year.
Please come out and see what is Great about The Great Hall and Conference Center!

Also, Good Winds Nursery brought some beautiful plants down to The Great Hall and Conference Center today!  The plants add a special touch to the building.
http://www.goodwindsinc.com/

Till next time,

The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown, Michelle East Artist

The Great Hall and Conference Center and Michelle East Team Up!

The art installation was yesterday and I was so tired that I did not get a chance to post pictures! So here they are! First is the before

This is what The Great Hall and Conference Center looked like before my art went on the wall. They have never had anything on the walls prior to this installation so it was a blank slate to work with.

AFTER-

I am so proud of how the work looks on the wall. I want to thank Chuck Porter, Manager of the Great Hall and Conference Center for allowing my work to go up and for all his support and hard work with this project.

Also, I want to thank the maintenance crew from the City of Germantown who did a fantastic job of hanging my work, treating it as if it was their own.  Here are some pictures of the guys placing the art on the walls. They worked tirelessly yesterday to get it all up on time.

More to come! I can't wait to show you all pictures of the Art Show Thursday! Hope you can make it!

Till next time,

Live at 9, The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown, Michelle East Artist

Today was so cool! I made my television debut on WREG Channel 3 Live at 9!
The hosts Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman made me feel right at home on the set
at Peabody Place in downtown Memphis.  

 http://www.wreg.com/shows/liveat9/

Overall I think it went well as I explained my artwork and talked about my art show
at The Great Hall and Conference Center this Thursday evening. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Big thank you to Chuck Porter, the Manger at The Great Hall and Conference Center
for coming with me this morning and helping me navigate downtown and get everything
set up for the show.

These are really fun days and I am so blessed to be doing what I love and celebrating it
with my community!

Till next time,

Live at 9 and The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown, Michelle East Artist

Wow! What a day I had today! Got up super early and heading down to The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown by 7:30 a.m. and got the Dunkin Donuts on the way! :)

The maintenance crew was there from the city of Germantown and began the process of hanging the 18 pieces of original art that will be up in the GHCC for a year.  I could not be any more pleased with the way the guys took special care of my work and reached for perfection as they put each piece of art on the wall.
It was exciting to see the transformation that the GHCC underwent as the art was installed. {Pictures to follow in a day or so.}

It took all day, but well worth every minute - I enjoyed hearing all of the comments of people passing by as the art went up. I think it was all positive comments from what I could hear!!  Even The Commercial Appeal came out, they photographed and interviewed me about the installation.  Should be in the paper by Thursday.

Tomorrow, I will be interviewed by Live at 9 on WREG Channel 3!  I am a little bit nervous but I spoke with one of the hosts Marybeth Conley and she has assured me that all will be fine.  One thing is for sure, I am in good hands with Marybeth and Alex on Live at 9 for my television debut!!

If you have not heard, there will be a special artist reception on this Thursday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at The Great Hall and Conference Center. Please join me as I celebrate this occasion. Artwork will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to The Germantown Arts Alliance.

Till next time,