Hello Subscribers and Art Lovers,

I hope this newsletter finds you well, and not plunged

OVERNIGHT from a lovely fall to the dead of winter, as

we were here in Colorado.

I've conducted several workshops around the country

since my last newsletter, including Louisville, CO;

Dallas, TX; and Raleigh, NC. They were all very fun,

and I heard those words I love to hear from more than

one student:

"This is the best workshop I've ever taken."

In between destination workshops, I've hosted several

groups of students for semi-private instruction in my

studio - several of whom were from Canada. I told

them I'm practically a Canadian myself, growing up

in Duluth, MN, only 150 miles from the border.

I'm now able to take a break from my busy teaching

schedule and concentrate on my own work. I recently

discovered air dry clay, and some uses for it that I

could apply to my work.

These hand made clay pieces may be painted, or

covered with torched origami foil for a very

unique and beautiful look.

At my workshop last week in Raleigh, at the

Hilton Midtown, there were 30 students torching

foil, which creates some smoke.

I was worried the fire marshal would

shut us down, or, even worse, the smoke alarm

would go off. Didn't happen (whew).

Here's an example of a medallion used in a small

mixed media painting.

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JUST IN TIME FOR GIFTING

I am now offering canvas minis for the low

price of $20. These are some of my favorite

paintings that are reproduced on fine weave canvas.

Read more about them by clicking here.

Actually, almost ANY painting on my website can be

made into a mini reproduction. Let me know your favorite,

and I can order it for you.

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RECENT SALES

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JUST OFF MY EASEL

This painting is on an oak cabinet door, so the

frame is part of the painting and cannot be removed.

Click here to read the amazing story of this

painting on my blog. (It really is amazing.)

Warm regards,

Carol

blog: http://carolnelsonfineart.blogspot.com

website: http://carolnelsonfineart.com

email: carol@carolnelsonfineart.com