Come visit us @ Paint It Orange in Orange, Virginia!

There were some challenges this summer,  but working on being at Paint It Orange was a wonderful anchor; a creative place to stay in for awhile throughout the difficulties.

Jess created a unique space,  offering classes, events and open-studio space.  She also supports local, and like me, 'kinda local', artists with shows at her space.  

Our opening is Thursday, October 5, 2023, 5-7pm, 137 Caroline Street in downtown Orange. If you're in the area, please join us.  The art will be up through the end of November.

As I mentioned in an earlier blog, I once lived in Orange county and it has been an interesting journey as I searched for images of Orange that caught my 'collage eye'.  I even came across a house I had once lived in; with many changes, not unexpectedly. 

Jess herself has been a collage muse of mine and I included an array of collages of her in the show; along with other collages that went along for the ride to Orange, like Jackpot Motel

 

Railroad Avenue - Orange, Virginia Series

Alices At Mayhurst - Orange, Virginia series

 

On Main Street - Orange, Virginia series

Be Nice Be Kind - Taylor Park, Orange Virginia series

Retro Promenade Jess

Jackpot Motel

Till next time.

Painting It Orange with Jess

I've featured Jess in more than a few of my collages; usually inspired by interesting and wonderful photos she herself posts.  Jess is an artist and owns a nifty shop and studio called Paint It Orange.  We've been talking about a little upcoming collaboration, so I've been looking at images of Orange, VA

Jess was indeed working on her car in this photo with the wrench, but more automobiles joined the party.

Auto-Matic Jess collage

 

Current collaged travels to Orange...

On Main Street collage - Orange, VA

Alices At Mayhurst collage - Orange, VA

Paint It Orange collage - Orange, VA

I lived in Orange in the mid-70's to '80's with my former husband, Perry.  Jess' father, Bill - also an artist - was  a good friend of ours and grew up in Orange. Bill and Perry still do all sorts of projects together.  Bill and his wife Nancy are part of the Rockfish Gallery.  Here is a favorite self-portrait of Bill, which lives in my front hall.

 

Self-Portrait - Bill Walters

 

Till next time.