Tuesday, March 30 |
B Extraordinaire Gallery is excited to announce the art exhibition "ReConnect with Nature" will be held at both Missouri Athletic Club locations during February and March of 2021. This exhibition highlights the talented artists at B Extraordinaire Gallery. After the challenges of the last year, 2021 is a time to reshape, restore, and "Reconnect with Nature" and our place in it. Being in nature, living near nature, or even viewing nature in paintings can have positive impacts on our health and well being. Viewing nature produces positive emotions and calms our nervous systems and helps us to cultivate greater happiness, creativity, and resilience. Nature helps us understand we are part of and connected to something bigger than ourselves. B Extraordinaire Gallery, A Place for Artists to Share Art is an online gallery that provides a platform for local artists to share, inspire, and sell their art and to provide collectors, young or experienced, access to affordable original art. B Extraordinaire artists are committed to making art a part of daily life and strengthening the appreciation of original art in our St. Louis community and beyond. Our artists are thrilled with the opportunity to show their art "live" at the MAC. We hope you enjoy the exhibit "Reconnect with Nature." For more information visit our website https://www.bextraordinaire.com or https://www.facebook.com/bextraordinaire |
Both novice and experienced artists are invited to the Magenta Door Art Studio where I teach under three apple trees or virtually through Zoom.
In March 2020, when most of my gigs were canceled and stay at home orders were given all around the world, I started teaching children and adults virtually through Zoom. Although my home is in St. Louis, my first virtual students were in Memphis, Tennessee. I told a friend I needed practice to make these art classes both professional yet warm and fun. That friend ended up bringing dozens of students to me from Memphis to New York City and cities in between.
Then I asked another friend in Italy if I could test out if the same warmth transcended over seas. Not only did I get to help a group of wonderful women from several different countries stretch their creativity, but I also painted a series of new artwork inspired by the lemon trees that were blooming in their fine city of Naples. Before I knew it, college friends gathered for a virtual Prosecco and Paint Party, parents signed up their kids for summer camps that could be enjoyed from the convenience of their kitchen table, and adults requested their own classes. When I invited my sisters to a socially distanced night out in my front yard, I jokingly named my home the Magenta Door Bistro. For over 10 years my business has had the not so exciting name - Maria Ojascastro Art Studio - now I’ve finally found a more appropriate name - the Magenta Door Art Studio.
I invite you, either in the outdoor studio (with a heater) or virtually by Zoom. And when we welcome spring and summer, you can visit under the shade of my three apple trees. Please visit the Magenta Door Art Studio page to see the possibilities or contact me at magentadoorartstudio@gmail.com. (P.S. Come back often to B Extraordinare to see what my artists friends are doing!)
-Maria Ojascastro
Both novice and experienced artists are invited to the Magenta Door Art Studio where I teach under three apple trees or virtually through Zoom.
In March 2020, when most of my gigs were canceled and stay at home orders were given all around the world, I started teaching children and adults virtually through Zoom. Although my home is in St. Louis, my first virtual students were in Memphis, Tennessee. I told a friend I needed practice to make these art classes both professional yet warm and fun. That friend ended up bringing dozens of students to me from Memphis to New York City and cities in between.
Then I asked another friend in Italy if I could test out if the same warmth transcended over seas. Not only did I get to help a group of wonderful women from several different countries stretch their creativity, but I also painted a series of new artwork inspired by the lemon trees that were blooming in their fine city of Naples. Before I knew it, college friends gathered for a virtual Prosecco and Paint Party, parents signed up their kids for summer camps that could be enjoyed from the convenience of their kitchen table, and adults requested their own classes. When I invited my sisters to a socially distanced night out in my front yard, I jokingly named my home the Magenta Door Bistro. For over 10 years my business has had the not so exciting name - Maria Ojascastro Art Studio - now I’ve finally found a more appropriate name - the Magenta Door Art Studio.
I invite you, either in the outdoor studio (with a heater) or virtually by Zoom. And when we welcome spring and summer, you can visit under the shade of my three apple trees. Please visit the Magenta Door Art Studio page to see the possibilities or contact me at magentadoorartstudio@gmail.com. (P.S. Come back often to B Extraordinare to see what my artists friends are doing!)
-Maria Ojascastro
It is the perfect time for holiday shopping. B Extraordinaire is the perfect place to find a handmade gift that is truly unique and beautiful. We offer a variety of original art and art prints available from amazing artists for gift-givers interested in finding a more creative and thoughtful gift. When you purchase from B Extraordinaire you are helping local artists and getting some great art for your walls.
Shop small, shop local, and support art this holiday season.
Shop small, shop local, and support art this holiday season.
B Extraordinaire is delighted to announce "Somewhere Out There" oil painting by Kathy Corey was awarded Best of Show at the Art St. Louis XXXVI The Exhibition. Juror Meredith Malone, Associate Curator at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis selected the following Award recipients (Best of Show): Kathy Corey; Awards of Excellence: Mark Appling Fisher, Sharon Harper, Cary Horton, Douglas Simes. Thank you, Art Saint Louis and Meredith Malone. #artstlouis #meredithmalone #bextraordinaire #seascape #oilpainting See more at https://lnkd.in/gUB_ca4
B Extraordinaire is participating in the Sip and Shop Event at the Missouri Athletic Club, (MAC) Downtown tomorrow (11/18) from 5:30- 8:30 pm. Many of our artists will have originals and prints available to purchase along with a glass of wine and appetizers provided by the MAC. Here are a few items you will find. |
Countdown to Art St. Louis XXXVI, The Exhibition November 14-December 17, 2020. B Extraordinaire is delighted and can't wait to see "Somewhere Out There" by Kathy Corey hanging on the wall. Please join Art Saint Louis for Art St. Louis XXXVI, The Exhibition our 36th annual exhibition featuring new artworks by 52 regional artists from Missouri and Illinois. We hope you can make it to the exhibit. #artstl #bextraordinaire #artloupe https://www.bextraordinaire.com |
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