Rainy Day Blues

03/11/2012

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 Today, Sunday, is my day off, well sort of. Sundays are the one day of the week I'm not in my studio. It's the day I catch up on household chores and go bike riding through the park with my honey. But today it's raining. So I'm sitting here in front of my computer thinking of things to write in this blog. I have lots on my mind, too many things in fact that my mind does not want to settle on anything particular. Rainy days have that effect on me. I could be painting right now or sewing more "Artist Brush Caddies" or start a great meal for dinner tonight. I could be researching more info about the art scene in Hawaii on the internet or what moving company we should hire.

I guess our move to Maui is the biggest mind occupier at the moment. So many things have to be done before the "BIG" day, July 1st. Such as #1, putting a list together of art teachers in the Chico area to give to my students. #2, Work on the up coming Art Fiesta kids activity booth. #3, learn how to use skype so I can communicate with the students who wish to stay connected with me. #4, up date my BIO. #5, add my "Artist Brush Caddies" for sale here on this website...and so on.

Being a goal setter, I know all the above well get done and then some. It's just that today is not the day for any of it to happen because I have the "Rainy Day Blues"


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Springtime Art Fiesta Was A Great Event

05/09/2011

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This past weekend ChiVAA (Chico Visual Arts Alliance) put on their first art event "Art Fiesta" at the Matador Motel. The event was well organized and well received. I don't know how many people stopped by my booths, it felt like thousands. I was so busy with the kids in my "painting" booth I didn't have a chance to talk with all the people who stopped in my display booth. However, the ones I did talk to were so surprised and blown away by the quality, expertise and talent of my students. Everyone was shocked to learn how old they were, especially with Annie's painting. I sometimes forget not everyone grew up in an art gallery or had an art teacher for a mother. I'm proud of all my students, young and old(er). Each one strives to learn and improve on their skills. Many have shown their work and have won ribbons. I love showing off their talents when ever I can.
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Art Fiesta

04/24/2011

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Come join Art-E-Studio at Art Fiesta on May 6th and 7th, 2011 at the historic Matador Motel on The Esplanade. This event is hosted by ChiVAA (Chico Visual Arts Alliance). It’s their first Annual Springtime Art Fiesta, celebrating the art of Chico. Many local artists will be there along with fiesta food, latin music and art demonstratiions. Parking is available and FREE at the Chico Nut Company’s lot at 10th Avnue and the Esplanade.

I’ll be doing a color wheel class Saturday morning from 10-12 and then again at 5-7pm. Cost for this class is just $10.00 per person and includes supplies.

For the younger kids I’ll have two fun Mexican themed projects for them to work on from 1pm to 4pm. Projects should only take an hour each. Parents can bring kids any time during the 1 to 4pm session and then go enjoy the art and entertainment as the kids work on their projets. Price for each child is $5.00 to cover material costs.

Contact me if you have questions.
Darice McGuire
(530) 518-3344
darice@daricemachel.com
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