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Literary Lights: Readings and Book Signing by High Tide Publications Authors

November 5
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
FREE

The Literary Lights from High Tide Publications will feature readings and book signings by eight area authors at Arts on Main on Friday, November 5. The readings will take place from 4:00pm to 5:30 pm. The following authors will participate:

CINDY L. FREEMAN, author and editor, is retired from a long career in music education and music ministry. She will read from her novel, The Dark Room.

DAVID CARIENS is a retired CIA analyst and the author of nine books: a memoir, a textbook on memoir writing, four books on intelligence and crime analysis, and three books analyzing mass shootings in Virginia and across the U.S. He will read from a memoir, Escaping Madness, and from, Eight Steps to Writing Your Memoir, a memoir-writing textbook.

JANICE HOFFMAN, author and college writing instructor, hails from the Midwest but currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia. She will read poetry from her books Soul Cookies and Azaleas in October. She also writes children’s literature.

SHARON CANFIELD DORSEY is an award-winning poet who has also published fiction, non-fiction, and juvenile fiction in magazines, newspapers, journals and anthologies. She is author of four children’s books, three books of poetry, a memoir, and a travel book. She will read from Walk with Me.

MARY MONTAGUE SIKES is an award-winning author and artist who wrote Middle Peninsula and Williamsburg-based feature articles for the Newport News Daily Press for 14 years. She is author of 20 books, including eight novels, a coffee table travel art book, and three spiritual books. She will read from Artful Angels and Spirit Vision Soul Songs.

PEGGY NEWCOMB is an author with a book to be released soon. She has written for several newspapers and will read from A Bunch of Plumbers by John Newcomb, her late husband.

LYNN UNDERWOOD is a local author, now retired from local government for the past 35 years. He has published 10 books, mostly non-fiction about construction and building codes. His first effort at non-fiction is a novel about forgiveness. He hails from New Mexico and now lives in Williamsburg. He will read from his novel, The First Stone.

SUSAN WILLIAMSON is a freelance writer, novelist and life-long horseperson. She will read from her children’s book, The Riding Lesson.

 

This event will be held from 4:00pm-5:30pm before our November First Friday from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Both events are free and open to the public.

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Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes

Working in oil and cold wax is one way to develop texture and form, using your own unique personality to create artwork. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and experiment with a variety of materials with this fun method. Develop design skills and create starts that will become paintings that “speak to you”. During this workshop, Monti will demonstrate basic methods and leave you with lots of time to explore the possibilities in your own work.

Bring lots of enthusiasm and a readiness to learn new techniques. All skill levels are welcome! Each class will build upon the previous day. A supply list will be provided at registration.

This 3-day workshop will meet October 27, 28, & 29 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Cost is $200 for the 3-day workshop.

About the Instructor

Since she was a young child, Mary Montague Sikes has been an artist. After studying art at the University of Mary Washington and the College of William & Mary, she earned her MFA in painting and printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University. Since then, Sikes has taught art to students of all levels, from kindergarten to adult. She has been featured in numerous one-person exhibitions, including shows at Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Richmond, Piedmont Arts (Martinsville, Virginia), Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center, Creative Arts Center in Yorktown, Moya Gillett in Toronto, Ontario, and more. Her award-winning work is in public and private collections throughout the United States and abroad.

An oil and acrylic painter most of her life, Sikes, in recent years, has developed a love for working in oil and cold wax on cradled board. She, also, enjoys painting with watercolor on Yupo, Arches paper, and canvas.

“Color and experimentation with various art media are my passion. Watching vivid watercolors spread on Yupo, Arches paper, and stretched canvas takes me in new directions each time I place a brush or plastic card against a surface. I am a colorist and an expressionist with an imagination that conceives exotic places and unique beginnings. Many of my bright new paintings depict my imaginary planet, Xanadu, where there is no war and love and understanding prevail.” – Mary Montague Sikes



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Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes

Working in oil and cold wax is one way to develop texture and form, using your own unique personality to create artwork. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and experiment with a variety of materials with this fun method. Develop design skills and create starts that will become paintings that “speak to you”. During this workshop, Monti will demonstrate basic methods and leave you with lots of time to explore the possibilities in your own work.

Bring lots of enthusiasm and a readiness to learn new techniques. All skill levels are welcome! Each class will build upon the previous day. A supply list will be provided at registration.

This 3-day workshop will meet October 27, 28, & 29 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Cost is $200 for the 3-day workshop.

About the Instructor

Since she was a young child, Mary Montague Sikes has been an artist. After studying art at the University of Mary Washington and the College of William & Mary, she earned her MFA in painting and printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University. Since then, Sikes has taught art to students of all levels, from kindergarten to adult. She has been featured in numerous one-person exhibitions, including shows at Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Richmond, Piedmont Arts (Martinsville, Virginia), Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center, Creative Arts Center in Yorktown, Moya Gillett in Toronto, Ontario, and more. Her award-winning work is in public and private collections throughout the United States and abroad.

An oil and acrylic painter most of her life, Sikes, in recent years, has developed a love for working in oil and cold wax on cradled board. She, also, enjoys painting with watercolor on Yupo, Arches paper, and canvas.

“Color and experimentation with various art media are my passion. Watching vivid watercolors spread on Yupo, Arches paper, and stretched canvas takes me in new directions each time I place a brush or plastic card against a surface. I am a colorist and an expressionist with an imagination that conceives exotic places and unique beginnings. Many of my bright new paintings depict my imaginary planet, Xanadu, where there is no war and love and understanding prevail.” – Mary Montague Sikes



Tagged With: adult art class, art, art class, artist, arts on main, mary montague sikes, oil painting, oil painting class, workshop

Bringing in the Magic: Oil and Cold Wax from Start to Finish with Mary Montague Sikes

Working in oil and cold wax is one way to develop texture and form, using your own unique personality to create artwork. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and experiment with a variety of materials with this fun method. Develop design skills and create starts that will become paintings that “speak to you”. During this workshop, Monti will demonstrate basic methods and leave you with lots of time to explore the possibilities in your own work.

Bring lots of enthusiasm and a readiness to learn new techniques. All skill levels are welcome! Each class will build upon the previous day. A supply list will be provided at registration.

This 3-day workshop will meet October 27, 28, & 29 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Cost is $200 for the 3-day workshop.

About the Instructor

Since she was a young child, Mary Montague Sikes has been an artist. After studying art at the University of Mary Washington and the College of William & Mary, she earned her MFA in painting and printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University. Since then, Sikes has taught art to students of all levels, from kindergarten to adult. She has been featured in numerous one-person exhibitions, including shows at Virginia Commonwealth University, the University of Richmond, Piedmont Arts (Martinsville, Virginia), Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center, Creative Arts Center in Yorktown, Moya Gillett in Toronto, Ontario, and more. Her award-winning work is in public and private collections throughout the United States and abroad.

An oil and acrylic painter most of her life, Sikes, in recent years, has developed a love for working in oil and cold wax on cradled board. She, also, enjoys painting with watercolor on Yupo, Arches paper, and canvas.

“Color and experimentation with various art media are my passion. Watching vivid watercolors spread on Yupo, Arches paper, and stretched canvas takes me in new directions each time I place a brush or plastic card against a surface. I am a colorist and an expressionist with an imagination that conceives exotic places and unique beginnings. Many of my bright new paintings depict my imaginary planet, Xanadu, where there is no war and love and understanding prevail.” – Mary Montague Sikes



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Painting Like Georgia with Mary Montague Sikes

From the moment Mary Montague Sikes saw paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe, she was intrigued. She loved the colors and designs of the paintings created by the artist during her days living near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over the years, Monti has inspired others with her love of color. She has taught workshops that focus on the O’Keeffe paintings and enjoys inspiring other artists to create work in the manner of the iconic artist. This workshop will focus on using floral close-ups to inspire. Sikes will demonstrate paintings she creates using her own photographs as working drawings. Students should bring a selection of floral photos they have taken.

This workshop will take place over two days, Thursday, April 15th, and Friday, April 16th from 10 am to 3 pm each day.

This workshop is being offered both in-person and live via ZOOM.

A minimum of five students must be had in order for the workshop to commence.

This workshop is open to artists aged 16 and older.

 


Workshop Attendance Option



Suggested Supplies

– Acrylic paints in colors that you love. Please include the primaries.

– Large tube of inexpensive orange paint to use for underpainting.

– Size 12 round brush and other brushes you like to use.

– A 1-inch or ½ brush for priming the canvas.

– Large water container

– Roll of paper towels

– Freezer paper to use for palette (If you prefer palette paper, that’s okay, too.)

– Palette knife for mixing paint

– 20 x 20, 16 x 20, or 18 x 24 Gallery wrapped canvas –

– Bring several canvasses if you like to have more than one painting going at a time.

– Acrylic medium, gloss or matte, your preference

– A “gathering book” to take notes and collect ideas for your paintings

Tagged With: acrylic painting, acrylic painting class, art and flowers, botanical painting, floral painting, georgia o'keeffe, mary montague sikes, ZOOM class

Painting Like Georgia with Mary Montague Sikes

From the moment Mary Montague Sikes saw paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe, she was intrigued. She loved the colors and designs of the paintings created by the artist during her days living near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over the years, Monti has inspired others with her love of color. She has taught workshops that focus on the O’Keeffe paintings and enjoys inspiring other artists to create work in the manner of the iconic artist. This workshop will focus on using floral close-ups to inspire. Sikes will demonstrate paintings she creates using her own photographs as working drawings. Students should bring a selection of floral photos they have taken.

This workshop will take place over two days, Thursday, April 15th, and Friday, April 16th from 10 am to 3 pm each day.

This workshop is being offered both in-person and live via ZOOM.

A minimum of five students must be had in order for the workshop to commence.

This workshop is open to artists aged 16 and older.

 


Workshop Attendance Option



Suggested Supplies

– Acrylic paints in colors that you love. Please include the primaries.

– Large tube of inexpensive orange paint to use for underpainting.

– Size 12 round brush and other brushes you like to use.

– A 1-inch or ½ brush for priming the canvas.

– Large water container

– Roll of paper towels

– Freezer paper to use for palette (If you prefer palette paper, that’s okay, too.)

– Palette knife for mixing paint

– 20 x 20, 16 x 20, or 18 x 24 Gallery wrapped canvas –

– Bring several canvasses if you like to have more than one painting going at a time.

– Acrylic medium, gloss or matte, your preference

– A “gathering book” to take notes and collect ideas for your paintings

Tagged With: acrylic painting, acrylic painting class, art and flowers, botanical painting, floral painting, georgia o'keeffe, mary montague sikes, ZOOM class

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Call: (804) 824-9464

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