Live at 9, WREG Interview with Michelle East

If you missed my interview on the tv show - Live at 9, WREG last week, you can catch the interview here on You Tube-


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/

Till next time,

Michelle East - Germantown TN, Memphis TN Artist & Photographer on Live @ 9 WREG

I will be interviewed on WREG's

Live at 9 

on February 22nd at 9:00 a.m. regarding my exhibit on breast cancer survivors. One of my portrait participants and cancer survivor Zoe Nadel will be with me speaking about her journey through cancer. Please tune in!

About:

Watch Alex Coleman & Marybeth Conley weekdays 9 - 10 a.m. on Channel 3 in Memphis or streaming live www.wreg.com/liveat9.

Detailed Info

Website:

http://www.wreg.com/liveat9

Starring:

Alex Coleman & Marybeth Conley

Directed By:

Joel Rosenberg

Written By:

Jennifer Cates

Plot Outline:

Live at 9 is an Emmy-nominated, hour-long live television show focusing on current events, entertainment, and community affairs. Live at 9 takes pride in offering viewers a wide variety of interviewees including politicians, local and national leaders, musical guests, chefs, authors, and the like. In the past, we’ve hosted local celebrities as well as stars like Billy Bob Thornton, Morgan Freeman, Danny Glover, Tom Arnold, Randy Jackson, Terrance Howard, Jane Seymour, Cuba Gooding Jr, Molly... (read more)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. CST

Awards:

Emmy-nominated

Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/Liveat9

The exhibit will be held at the http://www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org during the run of the play, The Dixie Swim Club.  There will be an artist reception with breast cancer testimonies on March 5th, 2011 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with the play starting at 8:00 p.m. I will be staying for the play on that night as will many others. Please come for a wonderful event. Can't wait to see you there!


Till next time,

New Work from Michelle East Germantown TN Artist

Jackson Square New Orleans, LA 2011

Just came back from an awesome trip to New Orleans. Who doesn't love the food and atmosphere of the French Quarter? I ate at some fabulous restaurants - http://www.arnaudsrestaurant.com, http://www.muriels.com who claim a resident ghost, http://www.tujaguesrestaurant.com second oldest restaurant in New Orleans, http://www.stanleyrestaurant.com for comfort food at breakfast or lunch.

This week is a busy one. I am putting the final touches on my solo show opening next week at The Germantown Community Theatre.  http://www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org

I'll be showcasing my infrared photography series from the Bahama Islands. Traveling to the Bahamas in December of 2010 provided me with a wonderful series of images that I know you will love.  I hope this series takes you out of the cold and into the sun, at least in our minds!

The other part of the exhibit is promoting Breast Cancer Awareness in our community. I have photographed 8 women whom are survivors of breast cancer and their 16 x 20 portraits
will be displayed along with their bio.

Here are a few of my lovely and strong women survivors.

Please come out to see The Dixie Swim Club at The Germantown Community Theatre runs Feb 25- March 13 and take a look at my work in the lobby while you are there.  I will be attending the show on March 5th. Please join me!

The play is sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Till next time,

Michelle East Germantown Artist

Here is what I have been up to lately.......

To see more of my work-
http://www.Michelleeaststudio.com

Till next time,

Michelle East - Memphis, Tennessee Fine Art Photography Germantown Community Theatre Exhibit

Please come out to see my latest exhibit featuring Breast Cancer Survivors on a wall of Champions!

These are women in our community, our friends, our family members, our neighbors and I 

would love for you to come out and celebrate their lives with me.  

The Dixie Swim Club at The Germantown Community Theatre

Artist Reception and "Champions" Testimonies - 

Saturday, March 5, 

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Germantown Community Theatre

Please invite your friends and family.
http://www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org

We would encourage people to buy tickets for the show for a special price for that evenings performance.  We will use the promo code of "CHAMPIONS" for a $5 discount off the regular ticket price

 of $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors.    

The show runs Feb. 25 - March 13.

The show is sponsored by Baptist Memorial Hospital.

Michelle East -Germantown, TN Artist

Recently I was able to spend a whole day studying with one of my favorite artists!

 Zoe Nadel   http://www.galleryzoe.com

Zoe is a local treasure here in the Memphis area and I am so blessed to call her my friend, as well as my teacher.  She founded the Germantown/Memphis Art League and her work is in many public, private and corporate collections. Her art work is available through her website or at The Fountain Art Gallery in Memphis on Poplar Ave. Check out her beautiful, thought provoking use of color, shape and form. It is exquisite.

About a week ago Zoe allowed me into her art studio where time stands still and magic is in the air.
I began by learning many of the basics that I had not been taught over the course of my art training.  Zoe is so patient, giving and encouraging as an instructor. Her studio is such a place of creativity and tranquility it seemed as though I was transformed into another world, so much so that I did not look up for almost four hours! Even then I didn't want to leave but I thought I had better get going before she had to kick me out! :)

"And however our stories end,  you have re-written mine by being my friend."
Thank you Zoe.

Zoe Nadel and eight other local women will be a part of a solo show that I am having at the Germantown Community Theatre Feb. 25 - March 13.  My art show will feature women in our community who have survived breast cancer and will be featured on a Wall of Champions! ( I will have other new artworks up as well.)  This is in conjunction with Baptist Memorial Hospital and our goal is to raise the awareness of women survivors.  The production at GCT is The Dixie Swim Club.  Please plan to come. I would love for you to be there. It is sure to be a lovely performance.  For tickets and more information http://www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org

Directed by Leigh Ann Evans Show Times: 7:30 PM Thursday 8 PM Friday - Saturday 2:30 PM Sunday Tickets $15 - $20 Children 12 & under $10 Sponsored by: Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women Presented by ArtsMemphis, TAC and Germantown Arts Alliance Box Office 754-2680 3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road Germantown, TN 38138 Office 901-754-2680

Till next time,

Michelle East - Memphis, Tennessee Fine Art Photography

I have been so busy in the studio the last week! So much fun creating, exploring and learning about art, poetry, and music. I have a new poetry book called Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou and it is an inspiring book of art by Paul Gauguin and poetry. Http://www.mayaangelou.com

Wanted to share with you my new Fine Art Photography done with infrared equipment.

These pieces have been well received and will be featured at the Spring into Green 2011 Juried Art Sale at Shelby Farms in Memphis, TN on April 2nd.

Please stop by and say hi! I will be there from 5-9 pm.

http://www.Michelleeaststudio.com to view more of my portfolio.

Till next time,

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

Here is a video of my Live at 9 television debut! Watch as I am interviewed by Mary Beth Conley and Alex Coleman live at Peabody Place downtown Memphis, TN. We are discussing how I create my digital art and also promoting my solo art show at The Great Hall and Conference Center in Germantown which will be on display until Sept. of 2011. http://www.germantowngreathall.com

I am so pleased to be able to share this with you.

If you would like to see more of my artwork, my website is http://www.MichelleEastStudio.com 
And for more information on Live at 9 WREG TV their website is http://www.wreg.com/shows/liveat9

Till next time,

Michelle East Photography Studio - New Work for the New Year

Today I completed the third and fourth in this series for my daughter's room.  She loves these for the color and bold statement.  Done just for fun, doing these allow me to warm up a little before I go into my painting session for the day.  These are 16x20 oil on canvas. Inspired by Andy Warhol and his color studies.   :)  Photography of me and my artwork by Kailee East.
To see more of my artwork you can go to my website at http://www.michelleeaststudio.com

Till next time,

Michelle East Art & Photography Working with the Wooberry Dolls!

Look what I got for Christmas!

I opened a card from a colleague Melissa Conroy, whom I collaborated with on the Le Bonheur Children's Hospital project in 2010. Inside the card was this super cute calendar 

she had made and to my surprise, 

she gave me photo billing right on the front page!  :) 

 Thank you so much Melissa!  It is my pleasure to work with you. 

Melissa Conroy's sweet dolls - named woOberry dolls , were the feature of many photographs I took that are now adorning the walls of Le Bonheur's brand new children's hospital in downtown Memphis, TN. 

Check out Melissa's Website http://www.wooberry.com. It is so much fun for kids! Full of bright colors, artwork, dolls and much more! She is also the author of a wonderful children's book Poppy's Pants, we have a signed copy I am pleased to say, and my kindergardener loves it!

 I was so blessed to work on a project of this scale with so many caring and wonderful women who make up the Le Bonheur Club.  For more information about the new children's hospital or the sponsoring artwork for the hospital, you can go to their website at http:/www.lebonheur.org

Till next time my friends,

Michelle East -Germantown, TN Artist New Art

I have been working on the Water Lilly Series all week and have settled on these 5,

 sized at 16 x 20  Mixed Media on Canvas.

In February and March, I plan to display these at an art show at The Germantown Community 

Theatre during the run of The Dixie Swim Club production. 

More of my new works will be shown during the show as well.

http://www.germantowncommunitytheatre.org

The Dixie Swim Club

February 25th. - March 13th.

2011

Directed by Leigh Ann Evans

Show Times:

7:30 PM Thursday

8 PM Friday - Saturday

2:30 PM Sunday

Tickets $15 - $20
Children 12 & under $10

Sponsored by: Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women

Presented by ArtsMemphis, TAC and Germantown Arts Alliance

Box Office 754-2680

3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road
Germantown, TN 38138

Office 901-754-2680

http://www.Michelleeaststudio.com to see more of my artwork :)

Till next time,

Michelle East Photography Studio - Will Work for Cupcakes :)

What a fantastic job I have!
I am so thankful that I get to do what I love and get paid for it.
I could not ask for anything more than this!
To top it all off, I have the sweetest clients!
Today I photographed CUPCAKES!!!!!!!!
Yes, the most delicious cupcakes in the world, GiGi's Cupcakes.

Today I went to the bridal expo and photographed the cupcake display the lovely ladies from Gigi's had set up to show brides how wonderful cupcakes can be for a wedding.  I am in total agreement on this one ladies. Just take a look at how elegant these cupcakes can be.

With flavors like Scarlett's Red Velvet, Texas Milk Chocolate, White Midnight Magic, Kentucky Bourbon Pie, Coconut Snowball, Wedding Cake, Caramel Apple, Birthday Cake, Hunka Chunka Banana Love, Lemon Dream Supreme, Italian Cream Wedding Cake, Peanut Butter Cup, Pumpkin Cream, Cookies and Cream, Boston Cream, Banana Cream Pie...............

Check out more flavors and info. at 

http://www.gigiscupcakesusa.com/germantowntennessee

This is the topper for the cupcake tier. 

Visit their locations in Memphis and Germantown and tell them that I sent you!

Enjoy the sweet life,

Michelle East Photography Studio - New Work for the New Year

I've had a great week working on this beautiful water lilly set. These are each available is size 16 x 20 and are mixed media on canvas. I may add one or two more to the series because they are so graceful and full of life.  It amazes me how they grow out of the water and into the light.  The original photography for this series was taken on Paradise Island, Bahamas at Versailles Garden.

Through out the length of Versailles garden a stone path covered in Bermuda grass connects the garden's terraces and demarcates Versailles into two mirrored halves. It is a spectacularly lush landscape set in a rectangular design which is about 75 feet wide.

There will be more to come.... my next series is on the Orchid. Another graceful and lovely flower. This series is based on original photography of my personal orchids. Beautiful purples, yellows and white!
This morning I did the base photography and so far I like what is developing.  Can't wait to show you so stop back for a look next week.

Namaste,