Next weeks’s Ohio visit with Diane Talmadge

Here’s your reminder about my visit next week – hope to see you! And I wanted to share my latest commissioned portrait – love those sweet little faces!
I’ll be teaching in Peninsula on Sunday and/or Monday, August 20, 21, 2017, as I’ve learned some new techniques I can’t wait to show you! See details below,
Diane
813-892-0338
www.dktalmadgefinearts.com

“NEW TECHNIQUES IN PAINTING” workshop with Diane Talmadge, OILS or ACRYLICS, all levels
SUNDAY and MONDAY, AUGUST 20 and 21
Peninsula, Ohio 10AM- 4PMReturning to Northeast Ohio for this workshop, Instructor Diane Talmadge will be teaching a 2-day workshop in Peninsula, Ohio. Hone your skills and learn new ones in this fun workshop focusing on painting quickly and decisively and the importance of light on the subject to make your painting exciting.$200 for both days, $125 for one day only.
$50.00 DEPOSIT WITH REGISTRATION.  SPACE IS LIMITED!
Bring your paints and 4 medium canvasesCall Diane in Florida at 813-892-0338 or PAA at 330-657-2248 to register or for info.

Hey artist friends………………Sale…Sale…Sale!!!

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TAG SALE at DIANE TALMADGE’S HOME AND STUDIO.

LOTS OF ART STUFF…ANTIQUES TOO…AND REALLY NEAT FINDS!

We are finally moving to Florida,

so need to get  rid of tons of stuff!!

Lots of art and art supplies like:
Rembrandt Pastels, 96, in wooden box
Professional “Santa Fe” Easel
Acrylics
Canvasses
Butcher block work table
Dozens of paintings priced from $20.00-$2000.00
and MORE………..
Friday, Feb 19, 4-7 PM
Saturday Feb 20, 10-4
Sunday  Feb 21,  11-4
1013 Bunker Dr., Fairlawn, OH 44333
330-576-6836

Paintings by Diane Talmadge at Azure Gallery in Canton!

 

IMG_20151106_190949IMG_20151106_203034 (2) Hi art lovers!!  I’m so excited to announce that I am now affiliated with a new gallery in Canton! I have 15 pieces there along with other artists’ work of many styles and mediums. The gallery is AZURE GALLERY AND STUDIO,  1213  Fulton Rd NW, Canton,44703. Open Hours: Tues thru Friday: Noon-8:00 PM, Sat: Noon-6:00 PM. this is a kind of funky little gallery, very well put together by owner and artist Jon Azure. Stop by if you are in the neighborhood and looking for interesting art. You can also follow them on FaceBook here here https://www.facebook.com/azureartgallery/    and find my page here https://www.facebook.com/dktalmadgefinearts/
As always, call me for fun paintings classes or if you have a
holiday painting in mind!
Diane
330-576-6836

Pet portraits make great gifts!

 

DK_Talmadge_Cats_portraitThis is “Junior and Lillith”, oil on board, a little 8 x 10 painting of a friend’s cats. Fun to paint, as I’m a cat person, too. Maybe I could paint your pet(s) for a holiday gift??? Contact me if interested.
Diane
330-576-6836

New painting classes at Michaels in Fairlawn!

Hello Artists!

Just to let you know that I am teaching acrylic classes at Michaels in Fairlawn on Tuesday evenings, 6:30- 8:30 PM Beginners or intermediates. $25.00/class. Must preregister at Michaels 330-666-3553. Call me with any questions 330-576-6836.

IMG_20150502_184638_564If you are interested but the date/time is not good for you, let me know as I am thinking of adding another class at a different time/date. Thanks. Oil classes at the present time will be held at my home studio, at a convenient time for both of us. Very flexible.
Happy Painting!
Diane Talmadge

 

Painting winning portraits

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 I just love my latest portrait commission and the judges did too, and awarded it first place at the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center Members Show! Not bad out of 65 entries! This exhibit will be up until September 30, 2015.  I’m thinking about teaching a portrait painting class – who’s interested? Call me about classes or if you’re my next commission!
Diane
330-576-6836

June classes at PAA

Hello budding artists!!

It’s almost June and I will have 2 classes starting at PAA:
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“Drawing the Head” 4 classes beginning Thursday June 4, 10-12noon.
    Dates: June 4, 18, 25, and July 2.  Please note there will be no class on June 11, as I will be out of town.  $80.00
Please contact me to register and get supply list.
Diane Talmadge  330-576-6836
Currently have 2 registered. Need 2 more for class to make. Tell your friends!
ALSO SATURDAY MINI WORKSHOP  OILS OR ACRYLICS  JUNE 6, 10-3:30. This class can be rescheduled to Sat June 13, if that date works better for you. LET ME KNOW!  I’M FLEXIBLE!
Hoping to see you soon.
Diane

 

Sold the “Pie” Painting

DK Talmadge, Afternoon Coffee Break, 16x20, oil, $300

DK Talmadge, Afternoon Coffee Break, 16×20, oil, $300 SOLD

A friend of mine bought this painting for his wife for her birthday!  I love selling my favorites to my friends so that I can visit the painting(and the friends) occasionally!!! Double winner!!

Cliffside Artists Collaborative Silent Auction May 8th, 2015, 6:30pm

Join me on Saturday May 8, 2015, for the ClCAC ART AUCTION PRESS KIT BROCHURE COVER 4-2-15 SMiffside Artists Collaborative Silent Auction. Here’s a special opportunity to purchase one of my paintings and support this local artists group at a fun free event! This silent auction will be hosted by Fox 8 anchor Gabe Spiegel. Here’s their website for more information www.cliffsideartistscollaborative.org
hope to see you there,
Diane
330-576-6836
www.dktalmadgefinearts.com

Painting an “Afternoon Coffee Break”

DK Talmadge, Afternoon Coffee Break, 16x20, oil, $300

DK Talmadge, Afternoon Coffee Break, 16×20, oil, $300

This painting was a fun studio class setup of last year. The best part was that we each had a piece of the cherry pie!  All of the items were from my kitchen, where the painting now hangs.  This is a 16 X 20 oil on canvas. Contact me re purchasing info and with any ideas of paintings you’d like to see! 330-576-6836.

You’ll find more samples of my work here on my bio page and on my website www.dktalmadgefinearts.com