Married artists Abby & Paxton of @237collective share their Cedar Rapids journey: graffiti to gallery, upcycled fashion shows, building community for underrepresented voices.
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"The Ocean Current, Earth's First Pollinator"
Come see this painting and lots of other pollinator-inspired art at BUZZED, A Bee Tribute. This gallery exhibit will be at Cali Commons in Omaha, NE from January 16-18 and 23-25.
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"The Bee and Artemis, Goddess of Nature"
This piece and one other of mine have been accepted in BUZZED, A Bee Tribute. This gallery exhibit will be at Cali Commons in Omaha, NE from January 16-18 and 23-25. I hope you'll BEE there!
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Photo of a store front with two picture windows in a brick facade flanking a white front door. The left window has decals that say "517 Gallery" and the right one says, "Denison Arts Council"
Photo of a woman with white hair and a blue patterned shirt bent over a quilted wall hanging, to which she is affixing hardware for hanging on a wall.
Photo of a woman in a red shirt with white polka dots and white hair with a blue-dyed streak. She is taking plastic off of a framed piece of art.
Yesterday, Connie and I were at 517 Gallery dropping off our paintings and wall hangings.
If you're in the area be sure to come out to 517 Gallery in Denison on 1/10 for the opening of "Memento Vivere" (4pm-6pm).
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New year, new creative hobby for your teen!
On 1/24 I'll be teaching a painting class for teens at PACE. Zero experience required, just a willingness to learn & desire to create.
Register: www.showpass.com/canvas-cola-4/
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Happy New Year! May you achieve all the creative goals you set for yourself in 2026.
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If you can invest in good brushes, I recommend.
Quality brushes are made with protective bristles surrounding the core to help the brush retain its shape. To keep good brushes in great shape, clean and dry them before storing.
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Photo of a painting of a winter scene with a red barn that has a wreath above its door. The text overlaid on the photo reads, "Merry Christmas from Kathleen Fiscus Art"
May your holidays be filled with cheer, warmth and love.
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.
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These duos have been accepted into the show "Memento Vivere" at Denison Arts Council 517 Gallery in Denison, TX. They'll be on display from Jan 10-Mar 7, 2026.
Paintings by me, quilts by fiber artist Connie Briggs.
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Photo of a painting of a woman with a very tall, red beehive hairdo wearing exaggerated cat-eye glasses with a glasses chain and a yellow henley-style long sleeve top with a white colar. She sits at a table facing the viewer with a book open in front of her. In the background is light blue wall, a window with a view of a hill and a butterfly outside, two side tables (one with a lamp and one with a plant) and a to-do list on green paper hanging on the wall. Red text overlayed on the image of the painting reads, "Have FUN! Create your own!!"
Graphic advertising a painting class. The top part of the graphic shows a closeup of a paintbrush dipping into paints on a pallette. The paints are in autumn shades. The bottom section of the graphic is bright green and contains text describing the event. The text reads, "PACE Teen Art Class/ Canvas & Cola/ Saturday, Jan 24/ Tickets @ showpass.com/canvas-cola-4/ "
Still trying to find the perfect holiday gift for the teen in your life? Sign them up for Canvas and Cola, my teen painting class at PACE, on January 24!
Register: showpass.com/canvas-cola-4/
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Photo of a painting of a blue house with white brick and a large tree in the foreground.
Finished!
So pleased with the final result of this commission. I hope the client adores this vision of their family home as much as I enjoyed creating it.
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Putting some final touches on this commission of a client's family home.
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Photo of a framed painting showing a yellow humanoid figure silhouetted in front of a stylized mountain rendered in variegated blue and light gray. The sky in the background is yellow, purple and pink.
Photo of a quilt showing a yellow humanoid figure silhouetted in front of a stylized mountain rendered in variegated blue and white fabric with accents of black. The sky in the background is yellow, purple and pink.
Photo of a painting in progress. Image shows a yellow silhouette of a humanoid figure in front of blue-and-white mountains and a warmer colored sky. In front of the painting is the artists hand with dabs of blue paint on their fingertips.
Mother Nature, Mother Mountain
Another duo from my collaboration w/ fiber artist Connie Briggs.
Used my fingers to mix & blend paint on the canvas. Putting the hand in handmade!
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Photograph of an in-progress painting of a blue house with white brick and black shutters. Lawn, trees and sky have yet to be filled in.
Delving more into realism than usual for this commission. This depiction of a client's home seemed like a great opportunity to practice elements like lighting, reflections and perspective. I'm enjoying this piece so far.
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Photo of a painting of a red barn. The roof of the barn and all the surrounding trees and ground are covered in snow. There is a pine wreath with a red bow hung over the barn door.
Just like that, it's winter in Iowa! Driving around, you might be lucky enough to see a scene like this. Or you can stop in at the PACE gallery this month to see "Winter Barn" and other local art. If you go, be sure to comment & let me know!
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Two images of the same woman standing against a white wall where several paintings are hung. In the left-hand photo, she is wearing jeans, a blue button-down shirt, a gray hoodie, sneakers and a lanyard. In the right-hand photo she is wearing black pants, black turtleneck, black leather shoes, and a gold chain.
Anyone has 30sec to make a first impression.
I believe what you choose to wear in front of current or prospective clients, and even other artists, communicates your success and joy as an artist.
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Fall in the Midwest is slowly giving way to winter weather. Before it's officially over, why not visit the PACE gallery? It's a great chance to see local art, incl my painting Delbert's Barn which will be on display this month.
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Painting of a red cardinal perched in a snowy pine tree with a light yellow sky in the background. The painting is in a white wooden frame with a white-on-white mat.
I picked up this frame and mat at a thrift store and decided to paint a cute winter cardinal to go in it. This painting is currently up in the @paceartsia gallery—so look for it when you visit in the next month!
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I have a lot of paintings that are "practice"—they didn't turn out how I hoped, or they were experiments.
When a lot of these practice canvases start stacking up, I like to start making a collage. Turning old art into something new is a great source of inspiration!
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Mother Nature, Mother Tree
Quilt by Connie Briggs, 33" x 24". Painting by me, acrylic on 20"x16" canvas.
We're seeking galleries. If you want to host this work or see it in person, comment or DM!
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Graphic with a red background and lit up pine garlands bordering the top and bottom. Graphic text reads, "Gift Making/ PACE Studio Artists/ Friday, Dec 5/ Wood Burning - Pint Painting - Origami Envelopes - Felt Ornaments"
Come out to PACE Fri 12/5 and learn how to create four giftable crafts in 30-minute mini class sessions with PACE studio artists.
Spots limited, register now: www.showpass.com/gift-making-...
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Five teenagers standing in a row holding up paintings. Their faces are covered by sunglasses-face emoji. Each of the teens' paintings is different, but all portray leaves or trees in some fashion.
A group of 5 teens sitting at a table painting. A presentation slide that says "Your turn to create" is on a screen in front of them.
Had a great time yesterday guiding five incredible teens thru creating their very own paintings. Every one was unique & beautiful.Guess what the theme was? 🍂
More Canvas&Cola to come! Keep an eye out for details.
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A photo of a quilt and a painting, both showing versions of the same subject. The design shows a green, feminine figure standing knee-deep in undulating waters and reaching out a hand as if to bless the waves. A yellow and orange sunset completes the background.
Mother Nature, Mother Ocean
Quilt by Connie Briggs, cotton fabric and thread, 33" x 24". Painting by me, acrylic on 20"x16" canvas.
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Question for paint-and-canvas artists: Do you always paint the edges of your canvas?
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Graphic advertising a painting class for teens. Graphic text reads, "PACE Teen Art Class/ Canvas & Cola/ Saturday, Nov 15/ Tickets @ https://www.showpass.com/canvas-cola-3/
The next Canvas & Cola teen painting class at PACE is in just 3 days!
Join me on Sat, Nov15. I'll guide you through the steps of creating your very own fall-themed painting.
Registration: www.showpass.com/canvas-cola-3/
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A photo of a quilt and a painting of the same subject. Both images feature a humanoid figure sitting on a crescent moon and reaching out toward a distant planetary object. The quilt (left) has a black fabric background, while the background of the painting is more of a dark blue. The figure in both images is light blue.
Mother Nature, Mother Moon.
Quilt by Connie Briggs, cotton fabric and thread, 30" x 26". Painting by me, acrylic on 20"x16" canvas.
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An artist working on a canvas with an in-progress painting of fall leaves on a branch
Photo of a finished painting of yellow, brown and green leaves on a branch.
The leaves and twigs I collected during my nature walk yesterday directed the result of this lovely fall-inspired piece. What do you think of the finished result?
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Photo of a person's hand arranging some red and green leaves on a blank canvas.
Photo of a painting in progress. The long rectangle canvas is painted light yellow-green on the bottom and sky blue on the top half. White silhouettes of leaves are over top of the background.
Photo of an artist working on a painting. The painting is blue and green with yellow leaves on top of the two-tone background.
I bundled up this morning to go for a walk and picked up some lovely fall leaves to guide my inspiration today. Incorporating these natural elements into a new piece, and I have to say I'm pleased with how it's going so far.
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Photo of two interpretations of the same image, one quilted and one painted. The quilt, on the left, is larger. they both show an orange humanoid silhouette with curved hips embracing the planet Earth. The figure is surrounded by colorful floating leaves and flowers on a background of yellow, blue and light green. This is a photo for people who like art and painting.
Mother Nature, Mother Earth.
Here's the 1st image from my collab with fiber artist Connie Briggs.
Quilt by Connie Briggs, 33" x 24". Painting by me, acrylic on 20"x16" canvas.
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An inspirational quote over a muted image of a colorful painting. The quote reads, "The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake." -Kurt Vonnegut
A little Thursday inspiration. May your soul grow a little today, and every day.
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