PineShoreStudio - Mixed Media & Collage Paintings by Helen Harris News

Back in the studio,painting again!

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:58:44 CST

On October 31st, my new business venture The Cookie Cab celebrated its one year anniversary. Happily I can say it has been a success. In fact, it expanded from a bakery to a bakery /cafe, adding sandwiches & soups ! Celebrating the anniversary, we expanded to a second shop The Cookie Cab Retro Candy & Nuts that has been well received by the town.As I have stated in my blogs this venture has detoured my painting career..lol..I guess that's an understatement. Through it all I have hung on to the fact that the day would come that I would paint again ......and I am! Not as prolific as once before but the paintings are beginning to surface & I have participated in shows. At The Cookie Cab, I created The Cookie Cab Gallery, where I feature the works of local artist. Part of our business plan is to "pay it forward". The Gallery wall is free of charge to these artist & all sales go to the artist 100% ..no commission is taken. A few sales have been made, but more importantly, many of the business people in town take the time during their lunch break to browse and talk about the This Gallery has also served a purpose for me. It has kept my goal of returning to the studio alive. Surrounding myself with my work has been an incentive to strive towards that goal. I was blessed with two years of working daily as a painter when life's detour made it necessary to jump back into the fray of "business". I struggled mightily against this path, feeling that if I kicked & screamed enough I could go back to my real life as an artist. I only created a tougher road. Thanks to the calming conversations with my beloved brother, I finally was able to flow with the process and arrive where I am today . The Cookie Cab is successful. ....and I am painting again!

Etsy Shop Reopened for Helen Harris/PineShoreStudio

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:20:31 CST

After one year away from my Etsy Shop,I have reopened it with a listing of 4 ACEOs.

In the past I have sold a number of small format pieces from this site. Since opening my bakery/cafe my painting time has been limited and the ACEO format has allowed me to quickly paint with my watercolors in small moments stolen away on weekends or evenings. I still prefer to sell my larger work from my web site and my prints fromFineArtAmerica. I invite you to visit these sites, comment or make a purchase. It simply feels good to be painting again.

The Cookie Cab Gallery ..Encore!

Wed, 05 May 2010 20:59:13 CDT

The 1st Cookie Cab Gallery Art Show & Sale was held on May 2nd. A great turn out has encouraged us to do it again. I am currently lining up different artist to feature @ The Cookie Cab during the next few months and will follow up with another show. A hearty thanks to all our supporters . You can view some of the photos of that day on my Facebook page :The Cookie Cab.

My bakery/cafe was transformed into a very gallery- like room with refreshments and good company. I'm looking forward to the next date.

Movenart

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:27:10 CST

I'd like to introduce you to a new venue of my work, Movenart.

http://www.movenart.com/.

Move n Art is an ever-changing piece of art that adds ambience and beauty to any home or work space. It gives people the ability to own and enjoy a variety of art at a very affordable price. This unique presentation will stimulate conversation while providing a subtle background to any social gathering or environment. Simply put, Move n Art is a decorative solution to a blank screen.

I hope you will visit this site, navigate to the gallery,finding my work as well as the many talented artist showcased there.

Happy New Year !

Helen

The Cookie Cab Gallery ...Opens!

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:59:28 CST

The Cookie Cab Gallery is finally a reality. The history of the how & why of its existence can be followed on my blog : http://pineshorestudio.blogspot.com

Let it suffice to say ...I am painting, I am selling . I now have a permanent place to hang my work & exhibit the work of other artist too!

While getting this enterprise on its feet, my internet presence has been lacking but to my loyal followers ..I'm here.

This web site will be home to my original work and it can be purchased securely & easily.
In addition to my original work, I have now made it possible for you to purchase prints,on paper or canvas & greeting cards of select work through http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/helen-harris.html

Thank you for your support and I hope you will bookmark this site, returning frequently to view the new works that will be available.