tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103302182024-03-13T19:12:43.956-04:00Melissa Walker, NC abstract artist and art instructorNorth Carolina artist and art instructor working in abstract acrylic and collage paintings, pastel and watercolor, visual journals, altered books and ATC’s. Art classes provide high quality personalized art instruction emphasizing skill development in design, composition, drawing, painting and color theory to both teenagers and adults.Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-88512388342329040832014-06-28T18:38:00.002-04:002014-06-28T18:38:33.186-04:00This Blog is Moving!It has been a busy year. I retired from 25 years teaching art and had my 60th birthday all within 2 weeks! I have also created a new web page which has a blog built into it. So this blog will come to an end with this post. I will still keep it up so folks can check out older posts and will have a link to it from my new blog. I hope you will visit my <a href="http://www.melissawalkerartist.com/" target="_blank">new web page</a>. My artwork, art instruction and workshops and my student work is all there.<br />
Yours Creatively,<br />
MelissaMelissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-13689460675412688342013-04-18T10:40:00.001-04:002013-04-18T10:40:12.116-04:00Spring Has SprungSpring has finally arrived, thank goodness. Lots of projects to work on, but never enough time. I just finished a small mural for a child's room. I have done several around the school, but this is the first painted directly on a wall. A few challenges needing some touch up, but overall, it went well. I would love to do some more of these. <br />
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Here are some images from my monotype workshop last Saturday. The ice couldn't stop us from having a great time! Several asked me to offer this workshop again so they could continue to refine their technique. I'm thinking about late June, after school is out. If you missed this one, be sure to come to the June offering. Sign up for my newsletter to stay informed about all my classes and workshops.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-79628788706592730642013-01-08T10:04:00.001-05:002013-01-08T10:04:21.297-05:00Winter Classes Starting Now!Don't miss out! My winter art class is starting soon. My classes are on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6-8pm at my studio in Burlington. You can come every week, twice a month or just once a month, depending on your needs. The cost is $30 or $25 if you pay in advance. Most materials are included unless you want to work on canvas or work very large. I work with each student on an individual basis. You choose what you want to focus on, including pencil, colored pencil, pastel, water color, acrylics, mixed media or digital art. I can teach you to work realistically or abstractly. My first class this fall is Tues. Sep 11. Visit my blog <a href="http://www.melissawalkerartist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc6600;">http://www.melissawalkerartist.blogspot.com/</span></a><br />then go to the art instruction page and download the pdf version of my brochure for more info. Let me know if you have any more questions. Be sure to <a href="mailto:melissa@melissawalkerartist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">email me</a> if you are coming so I can have materials ready for you. Hope to see you soon!Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-43526544473825614722012-09-04T20:30:00.001-04:002012-09-04T20:30:13.218-04:00Don't Miss Out!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't miss out! My fall art class is starting soon. My classes are on
Tuesdays from 6-8pm at my studio in Burlington. You can come every week,
twice a month or just once a month, depending on your needs. The cost
is $30 or $25 if you pay in advance. Most
materials are included unless you want to work on canvas or work very
large. I work with each student on an individual basis. You choose what
you want to focus on, including pencil, colored pencil, pastel, water
color, acrylics, mixed media or digital art. I can teach you to work
realistically or abstractly. My first class this fall is Tues. Sep 11. Visit my blog <a href="http://www.melissawalkerartist.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.melissawalkerartist.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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So....on the same evening my show with Ed opens in Durham, I also have a show of my paintings opening in Hillsborough at the <a href="http://www.hillsboroughartscouncil.org/Gallery.html" target="_blank">Hillsborough Arts Council Gallery</a> from 6-9pm on Aug. 31. When it rains it pours! I plan to spend the first 2 hours at the opening in Hillsborough and then scoot over to Durham for the last 2 hours of the opening there. Hope to see some of you one place or the other!Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-13757684299175535092012-07-31T09:39:00.002-04:002012-07-31T09:39:41.826-04:00Sails and Spars, Stormy Weather and Settling Seas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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August will be a busy month for me. Going to the beach with family, school will get started again, AND I have 2 shows opening on the same night. Only I could manage that!<br />
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My husband Ed and I are working on an installation for the <a href="http://thecarrack.org/" target="_blank">Carrack Modern</a> in Durham. The reception will be on Friday, Aug. 31 from 7-10pm and will run through Thursday, Sept 6.<br />
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This is my first installation, though Ed has done several. We will be incorporating lots of sails, video and sound to create an impression of our marina on the Neuse River. It is a beautiful place, very peaceful and a great subject for our installation. Boats and water have been present in my work for some time now, so this fits in with my themes perfectly. Ed's work deals with sculptural constructions using natural objects so his hands on experience is coming in handy. <br />
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We hope you can join us for the ephemeral experience!Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-10369569012811203462012-07-26T10:04:00.001-04:002012-07-26T10:04:36.816-04:00Evening at Alcatraz<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-83900642499126056282012-07-22T10:49:00.002-04:002012-07-22T10:49:49.551-04:00San Fransisco, CA<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Just got back from 10 days in California visiting with my daughter, her husband, my sister and her family. Had a wonderful time and saw some amazing things! I'll be posting pics over several days. I have LOTS! Our first day started with a trip to Berkley to visit a former student of mine and her parents. Amber Rich has started a non-profit, <a href="http://www.watersideworkshops.org/wb/" target="_blank">Waterside Workshops</a>, to help at risk youth in the Berkley area. It is a great program. Got to visit her facility after eating at a Thai Buddist temple for brunch. Great food! Thanks, Amber, Lois and Ernie.Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-11935640839095308102012-05-13T17:57:00.001-04:002012-05-13T18:02:39.749-04:00Keep Creativity in Education!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Follow this link to read a great article on why keeping creativity in schools in important. I see so many kids everyday that are terrified of "making a mistake". What they learn from art is that making mistakes is the best way to learn! I am convinced the future of our country depends on it.<br />
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This is teacher appreciation week. Though I have heard this story before, I have never heard it presented by the poet that wrote it. I post this, not for the students that we work so hard to educate, and not for the public to better understand what we do. I post this for all the teachers out there who really care about their students and their profession and who, if they feel like me, are completely demoralized by the vitrol and misinformation being touted as truth. This is for us. To remind us that we do make a difference in the lives of the children that we teach. To inspire us to press forward with REAL education reform, reform that values students as individuals and teaching as a passion. And if there are some of you out there that just happen to think we made a difference in your life, or your child's life, then don't just let that teacher know how you feel, let your legislators know how you feel. They are the ones that have the power to save public education is this country or destroy it. Share your story about a teacher that made a difference in your life.<br />
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Visit the Art Instruction link at the top of the page for more information.Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-38148943654253404172012-02-28T14:30:00.000-05:002012-02-28T14:30:16.688-05:00What Fun!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Join me on Saturday, February 25 from 9-12pm for a workshop on visual journaling. Learn my mixed media approach to design your own pages filled with creative techniques and ideas. <a href="mailto:melissa@melissawalkerartist.com" target="_blank">Email</a> or call 336.460.1411 for more information. </div>Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-6620788383048394842012-02-14T14:09:00.000-05:002012-02-14T14:09:42.963-05:00Upcoming Exhibition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div align="center" id="ctrl-13172138" style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Futura,Sans-Serif; font-size: 24px;"><a class="userlink" href="http://downtowngreensboro.net/events">Downtown Greensboro's First Friday</a></span></div><div align="center" id="ctrl-13172140" style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: Century Gothic,Futura,Sans-Serif; font-size: 24px;">January 6th, 2012, 6pm until 10pm</span></div><div align="center" id="ctrl-13172141" style="color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Closing Reception is the last Saturday, January 28th 2012, Noon to 4pm</span></div>Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-63873427563498707202011-12-02T20:10:00.001-05:002011-12-02T20:11:33.809-05:00Lark Artists Handmade Holiday Show<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Don't forget to come out to the Lark Artists Handmade Holiday Show tomorrow in Asheboro from 11am - 5pm. I will be there along with 40 other artists. It is a great opportunity to buy handmade, buy local! I have lots of note cards, posters, earrings and many small paintings on sale just for this event!</span></span></h6>Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-14773697409101832902011-11-29T13:02:00.001-05:002011-11-29T13:03:22.690-05:00Lark Artists Handmade Holiday Art Show<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Skip the hectic shopping at the mall and start your holiday shopping on Saturday, <strong>December 3</strong> at the Lark Artists Handmade Holiday art show. This extravaganza of 40+ <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_7" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">North Carolina</span> artists will be in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_8" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">uptown</span> <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_9" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">Asheboro, NC</span> at The Exchange, 204 S. <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_10" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">Fayetteville Street</span> (parking located in the city municipal lot behind The Exchange---come in the rear entrance). This is a free event----open to the public from <strong>11 a.m. to 5 p.m.</strong> I will be selling notecards and posters featuring my artwork as well as earrings and lots of small paintings on sale just for this event! </span></span><br />
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</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: small;">Lark Artists, producers of the Handmade Holiday art show are Laurie Abela, Amy Keith Barney, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_11" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">Cori</span> Cagle, Et Hacskaylo, Mary Murkin, Rich Powell, Brooke Sides, Debra Spinks and Melissa Walker will also be joined by guest artists Hank Allred, Carey <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_12" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">Linville</span> Benson, Cathy Branscom, Betsy Browne, Kim Brownie, Janice <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_13" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">Carroll</span>, Wanda Cox, Robert Crutchfield, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_14" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">Henrietta</span> Cummings, Joseph Ezzell, Eve Fenberg, Clanci Foxx, Sandy Johnson, Brenda Jones, Rick Kondracki, Melissa Lowery, Sandy McGhee, Lisa Moore, Mandy Nelson, Jill Painter, Kenye Pierce, Debbie Pike, Jodi Ohl, Flossie Reed, Suzanne Rehbock, Sonya Coulson Rook, Jean <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_15" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">Rogers</span>, Jean Skipper, Amy Smith, Dawn Tagawa, Emily Thompson and Tiffany Wheless.</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><br />
</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: small;">This juried art show is the largest mixed-arts/crafts holiday show in Randolph County area. Original works from over 40+ North Carolina artists will include: Pottery, glasswork, paintings, drawings, hand-woven baskets, woodwork, hand-poured candles, bath and body products, toys, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces, hand-sewn items, hand-stitched fiber wearables, metal sculptures, garden and home décor pieces, baked goods, jams/jellies, homemade honey, and much more! </span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><br />
</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: small;">In addition to providing an amazing local shopping opportunity, this event will also feature live music by "Our Two Cents"-featuring the very talented local musicians extraordinaire Ray Betts and Steve Cain. Their music is described as "acoustic blues and stuff". Also available will be local business, BrewBakes Coffee and Cake, located at 323 Sutie H Hwy 49 South, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_16" style="border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">Asheboro, NC 27205</span> will be on-site offering a selection of gourmet box lunches, sweet treats and drinks for purchase during the show.</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><br />
</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: small;">A silent auction of donated items from participating Handmade Holiday artists will be available for bid. Proceeds from the silent auction will be given to the Christians United Outreach Center (CUOC) in an effort to give back to an organization that gives so much to the community all year long. Canned goods will be accepted at the door and donated to CUOC to help restock the food pantry shelves for the holidays as well as monetary donations.</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;"><br />
</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">Don't miss this one-of-a-kind one-day art show filled with all handmade original artwork, talented musicians and scrumptious food. Your holiday season will be complete after spending the day at the Handmade Holiday! For more information about the Lark Artists Handmade Holiday art show email <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_17" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: #366388 2px dotted;">larkartists@gmail.com</span> or visit </span><a href="https://owa.randolph.k12.nc.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=85b33911eb384f718fb65ac2a3ad3994&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.larkartists.org%2f" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1322499622_18" style="color: #f3f3f3;">www.larkartists.org</span></a><span style="color: #f3f3f3;">.</span></div></div>Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10330218.post-64777648931145780322011-10-25T15:32:00.002-04:002011-10-25T15:32:54.559-04:00Captions!Sort of got the captions in. Still some issues.Melissa Stanfield Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849906122350135667noreply@blogger.com0