A new facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PennyFregeauArt . This is an updated page that has a gallery (photo) section, events and classes, links to blogs, social media and art-for-purchase sites. It also lists a blog for the nurture and care of creative souls. I believe everyone has creativity, for we are all made in God’s image. Thank youContinue reading “Art and Facebook”
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A Simple Story of Hospital-ity
The painting is called Gevalia Kaffee, after the coffee company porcelain container. The Still Life scene is located in the formal dining room of an old Victorian bungalow home we used to own. The elements tell a story of hospitality – coffee for two, cream and sugar, a rose to add some visual beauty. You are invited to come sit a spell,Continue reading “A Simple Story of Hospital-ity”
A Masculine Still Life
There’s much more in a Still Life than a few objects painted on a canvas. Still Life paintings give opportunity for both visual enjoyment and symbolism to communicate a message to the viewer. In this Still Life composition we see the eye is continually drawn back to the pipe resting on the deep blue velvetContinue reading “A Masculine Still Life”
Color Theory Comes to Light in the Shadows
Around 1987 or 1988 I began studying with a very talented and knowledgable colorist painter named Jim Faber. He explained to us the Impressionistic theories of color and light. The Impressionists brought about a new way of looking at art and life. These artists came out of the studio into the light of day andContinue reading “Color Theory Comes to Light in the Shadows”
How Time Flies!
We say it often. Time flies. As I restart my art career after fifteen years of ministry I look back at my “first generation art” with memories of that time. My little girl enriched my life in so many ways. Now she is all grown up. In many ways her upbringing helped form the pathContinue reading “How Time Flies!”
Commissioning A Painting or Mural
Art often ties us to a memory. The most requested commissioned paintings are of one’s loved ones. A painting is created with time-tested materials that can last for centuries. A work of art is meant to last for generations. Whether the painting captures a special moment, is a formal portrait, or is in memory ofContinue reading “Commissioning A Painting or Mural”
First Friday in Fortuna!
I am especially looking forward to this First Friday in Fortuna. Similar to Arts Alive in Eureka, Fortuna’s businesses open their doors with displays of original art and live music that waifs from store to store. Among the open businesses are: Horizons, Kozy Korner Gifts, L’s Kitchen, Main Street Art Gallery, Marian’s Beauty Salon, Moore’s Sleep Center, PrecisionContinue reading “First Friday in Fortuna!”
Artistic Beauty in Worship Spaces
Art is a common language that can be shared all over the world. Twice I had the incredible opportunity to travel outside the United States and observe the art culture in two diverse locations: Italy and Israel. Both locales were in stark difference to the U.S. by the virtue of time. Compared to us these cultures are bothContinue reading “Artistic Beauty in Worship Spaces”
Painting to Celebrate The Most Joyous Occasion on Planet Earth!
Painting as a form of worship during the Easter service has become a tradition for which I am grateful to participate. There are many Biblical expressions of worship and I love the account in Exodus where God instructs the children of Israel to create beautiful things for the tabernacle and for the priestly garments. I appreciateContinue reading “Painting to Celebrate The Most Joyous Occasion on Planet Earth!”
Happy Resurrection Day to Come
Easter is close at hand! Our culture tends to highlight Christmas as the biggest day of the year both spiritually and as a time of family gathering. But if we consider the significance of Easter, really, the whole world was changed by not only the birth, but also the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Continue reading “Happy Resurrection Day to Come”
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