Portraits

 This is one of my favorite portraits.  I call it the holy man which allows my Jewish friends to believe that he is a rabbi and my Christian friends believe that he is a monk.  Which do you feel he is?  I love him whatever!

I am finishing my fourth class for lifelong learning institute on November 1st.  I am teaching acrylic painting because it is not toxic as is oil; people can be allergic to oil and, I haven't met anyone or heard of anyone who cannot use acrylic paint.  Also it can be used like oils or like watercolor, although it does dry much more quickly than oil: many of the same techniques can be used.  In addition, cleanup is much easier and equipment, such as paints, are cheaper.  I have had requests for basketweaving classes, but I have a group of artists who have been with me from the first class who want to continue with acrylic.  I have taught more than one class in the past, but cannot squeeze two classes into my busy schedule right now.  The next class will start in February.  My classes fill up very quickly; so it would be a good idea to start looking online in January and sign up as quickly as you can.  If you are taking a class with me right now.  I will give you a heads up as soon as I am notified.peggyappleby-artist.blogspot.com

I will be teaching another acrylic painting class for Liftetime Leaning Institute Austin beginning February 15, 2017.  The class is already filled, but, if you are interested, please put your name on the waiting list and let me know so that I can remind you in time to register for the fall class.  Em.ail me or call 512-423-4213.

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FROM NOW UNTIL AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, ALL PAINTINGS WILL BE FROM 1/3 (MOST ARE HALF OR MORE OFF GALLERY/SHOW PRICE) TO 75% OFF LISTED PRICES.  CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE LISTED BELOW.  ALSO SEE MY ART BIOGRAPHY AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.

MY GOAL IS TO MAKE YOU A PROUD OWNER OF MY PAINTINGS OR SCULPTURE.  I AM DELIGHTED THAT I HAVE NEVER HAD AN UNSATISFIED CLIENT.  THANKS FOR LOOKING.  STOP BY AGAIN.

I HAVE SMALL UNFRAMED PAINTINGS ON SALE FOR $10 - $20 AND ORIGINAL ONE OF A KIND PRINTS FOR $20.  Call 512-423-4213 or email peggy_appleby_artist@mac.com for more information.

I am teaching a class of 18 seniors through Lifelong Learning Institute.  There is a lot of learning, effort and fun!  Here is my biography:

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Peggy Applied studied art with renowned artists, Geza de Vegh, Fritz Cleary and Grace Graupe-Pillard.  She has been painting since 1965 and uses oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and pen and ink.  Her subject matter includes landscape, seascape, still life, and portraits.  She also sculpts, using clay.  Peggy enjoys Plein Air painting, which is done on location.  She is fascinated with the bright colors and strong contrast between light and dark in nature and expresses this in her work. 

Peggy has exhibited in one-person and group shows in NJ, SC, GA, FL, and TX and has been represented by galleries, including the Anderson Art Museum and Tallulah Falls Gallery, as well as the Hartwell Fine Arts Center, which she owned and operated for about 15 years.  She has paintings in private and public collections and has won many prizes in juried shows.

Peggy earned an Associate in Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science degree from Monmouth University and a Masters degree from the University of Georgia.  She taught children and adults of all ages in her own gallery as well as museums in NJ, SC,  GA, and Florida.  She also taught in the pubic school systems in those states and also worked as a preschool administrator.

Her private accomplishments include four lovely children and four wonderful grandchildren.