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"The Red Dress" by Amy Guidry; Private Collection; (c) Amy Guidry 2011
"The Red Dress" by Amy Guidry; Private Collection; (c) Amy Guidry 2011

Another “New Realm” painting has found a new home! This piece is titled “The Red Dress” and is a spotlight piece, so to speak, based on a larger painting, “Dawning.” This is another 5″ x 5″ painting from my “New Realm” series. The series is my own modern interpretation of fairytales in which the woman in the story is the heroine, not the victim. The red dress seen in this painting, as well as in “Dawning,” was inspired by a fashion shoot in Vogue magazine depicting a model in a childlike pose, wearing a red babydoll dress. This imagery further perpetuates the idea of women as fragile, young, naive, in need of protection. It’s the perfect concept to include in my series empowering women.  To view the “New Realm” series, as well as larger images, visit my website at this direct link: www.AmyGuidry.com.

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"Dreaming" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; Private Collection; (c) Amy Guidry 2010
"Dreaming" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; Private Collection; (c) Amy Guidry 2010

I’ve had three more New Realm 5 x 5 paintings find new homes. This series is shrinking quickly thanks to the holiday season. “Butterfly,” “Ladybug,” and “Dreaming” have all sold and are from my 5″ x 5″ series which “spotlights” different characters and scenes from “New Realm.” All are acrylic on canvas. To view more of this series as well as the larger “New Realm” paintings, visit my website at this direct link: AmyGuidry.com New Realm.

Also, be sure to go to the Contact page of my website to enter to win your own 5″ x 5″ painting. One of the first 200 people to enter will win! www.amyguidry.com/contact.htm.

My Exhibitions

“Like a Prayer”- Opening Reception

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I nearly forgot to post photos for the exhibition I have going on right now… the opening reception was in November, but the exhibit is currently open through December 30th. (So there’s still time to see it even if you are stuck in a shopping mall somewhere until the 25th.) I have a few photos to share from opening night for “Like a Prayer: Reflections on the 21st C Feminine” at Barrister’s Gallery in New Orleans, LA. More photos are on my website under Events- www.AmyGuidry.com. The show was curated by Martina Batan, Director of Ronald Feldman Fine Art, New York.  There was a great crowd and in conjunction with the St. Claude Arts District (SCAD) 2nd Saturday Artwalk, the Multispecies Salon 3 was also open. Very busy night! If you missed out, you can still see “Like a Prayer” at Barrister’s, now through Dec. 30th.

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"Journey" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 5" x 5"; (c) Amy Guidry 2010
"Journey" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; 5" x 5"; (c) Amy Guidry 2010

Another sold painting! “Journey” has found a new home and is amongst a great art collection. This is from my “New Realm 5×5 series” which consists of 5″ x 5″ paintings, each spotlighting different characters and scenes from the “New Realm” series. It is an acrylic on canvas and completed in 2009. There are several others still available ($150-$200), and there are still a couple of days left to purchase and get one shipped out for Christmas! View more paintings at this direct link: AmyGuidry.com New Realm series.

Contact for purchase at http://www.amyguidry.com/contact.htm.  While you are there, enter to win an original 5″ x 5″ painting from the “New Realm” series!

Press

New Realm Book- Now Available

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Book Cover- "New Realm- Works by Amy Guidry"
Book Cover- "New Realm- Works by Amy Guidry"

I’m excited to announce that a book of my “New Realm” series is now available! This is a 40-page book which features paintings and original concept sketches from the “New Realm” series as well as an artist statement and a foreword by myself. There is an online preview of the book- note that it is not of the entire book, but it does feature several pages. You can also purchase the book online as well. I personally have the “Perfect Bound Softcover- Premium Photo Printing” version (last option listed), but you can also get a hardcover version as well as different qualities of paper.

Preview and purchase the book at this direct link: http://www.viovio.com/shop/84634.

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"Untitled" by Amy Guidry; SOLD; acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2010

I’m posting my latest painting… I had photos taken and it sold the very next day. So I never actually had it posted on here beforehand or on my website, www.AmyGuidry.com. So here’s the first look… This is “Untitled”, a 6″x 6″ painting from my “In Our Veins” series. It’s inspired by another painting from the same series- “Untitled (Heads).” As a vegan, I’m always perplexed/frustrated/disturbed by the concept of animals being nothing more than parts- head, hoof, breast, wing, rib, rump, the list goes on. Animals are viewed as merely a means to an end. So with “Untitled (Heads)” and this newest painting, “Untitled,” I wanted to convey this concept in a Surrealist manner. As with its predecessor, this is an acrylic on canvas. All the tiny hairs, spots, and eyes of the ram, squirrel, and turkey caused me to go through several 00 round brushes.  So several trips to Michaels later, here is the finished piece!

On another note, as a reminder I am having a contest to win one of my New Realm 5″ x 5″ paintings. To enter, sign up for my newsletter at this link- AmyGuidry.com Sweepstakes. One out of the first 200 people to sign up will win!

Art Help & Info

Giving Thanks

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This will be a short post today, but a fun one.  With Thanksgiving on my mind, I started thinking of things to give thanks to and wanted to share them with you.  In the spirit of this blog, I will keep them art related.  Okay, so let’s start:

Alyson Stanfield’s advice:  Though I am sad that her podcast is ending, I am thankful for her newsletters.  She has inspired, enlightened, and informed me (as well as countless other artists)- Art Biz Coach

Art Calendar Magazine:  I’ve been reading this magazine for art business professionals since I first became a professional artist.  It has truly shaped my career- Art Calendar

Sales Guy’s Quick and Dirty Tips podcasts:  The name says it all- I can’t find a more concise resource to listen to weekly- Quick and Dirty Tips

Michaels art supplies stores: When I need a synthetic 00 round paintbrush (for those who don’t know- they are SUPER tiny brushes) and let’s face it, I go through one of those in a matter of days, it’s nice to be able to show up at 8:50pm and get a paintbrush (and they offer coupons!)- Michaels

I’m thankful to everyone that has been/is so supportive and encouraging of my art career.  I’m thankful to everyone that is a “fan” (or “like”- Facebook keeps changing it) on my Facebook Fanpage.  Your support has kept me going over the years and continues to do so.  THANK YOU!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Museum Acquisition

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"Jenny" by Amy Guidry; 2005; SOLD; acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2010

I have some great news to share- if you may recall, I had a solo exhibition earlier this year at the Schepis Museum in Columbia, LA. Well, my work is now in their permanent collection! I am honored that I am the first artist in the southwestern area of Louisiana to have their work included in the Louisiana Artists collection at the Schepis Museum. My painting, “Jenny,” is now in the collection and is one of my earlier works from 2005. It is an acrylic on canvas, 13″ wide by 16″ high, framed. As mentioned before, such small photos don’t do the work justice, so be sure to get a better look on my website. The direct link can be found here: www.AmyGuidry.com.

Also, don’t miss out on the opportunity to win one of my paintings! Sign up for my newsletter to be entered to win a work from my 5 x 5 New Realm series. Just click on the direct link and enter your email address for entry- www.AmyGuidry.com Sweepstakes.

Paintings

Burden to Bear

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"Burden to Bear" by Amy Guidry; SOLD; acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2010

I have a new painting to share- “Burden to Bear” (hmm, rhyming not intentional…). So I’ve been putting in some extra hours in my studio- sounds nicer than “overtime.” Anyway, this is another addition to my “In Our Veins” series and is an acrylic on canvas, 11″ wide by 14″ high. There are a lot of tiny details in this one that don’t translate well via jpegs much less a tiny photo on here. You can get a better look on my website. I love to hear what others feel about my work, but I’m going to go ahead and share a few of my own feelings about this piece. I am a vegan, and that does influence my work in subtle ways, some more so than others. I’m very concerned with the plight of nature and our planet. The animals and bones and skulls seen atop the “deer” are my own personal representations of those affected by the wrongs that we commit against others or the environment (be it land, animals, humans). I decided to keep it organic and not include nonliving things. I should also mention that throughout this series, pay special attention to the animals. Many of them have “human” qualities- such as animals with what would be considered “human-looking” eyes, or expressions, or their posture. I felt this gave them more significance, as I certainly consider them to be important. And to view the painting, please visit www.AmyGuidry.com.

My Exhibitions

Like a Prayer

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"Inner Peace?" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2010
"Inner Peace?" by Amy Guidry; acrylic on canvas; (c) Amy Guidry 2010

I’m sure you’re thinking that’s an interesting title… It’s actually the name of an upcoming show I will be in next week. “Like a Prayer: Reflections of the 21st C Feminine” is a group exhibition that will open November 13th at Barrister’s Gallery in New Orleans. The show was curated by Martina Batan, the director of Ronald Feldman Fine Art in New York. I’m excited to be in this show due to the lineup of artists as well as this being my first exhibit at Barrister’s Gallery. The opening coincides with the Artwalk held in the St. Claude Arts District of New Orleans. In addition, if you may recall, this is also the opening night of the Multispecies Salon, which I am also included in. (No worries, both events take place in the same arts district.) Prospect 1.5 (preview to the Prospect 2 Biennial) will also be taking place during this time, so numerous galleries, museums, and alternative spaces have events scheduled. So if you happen to be in New Orleans this month, now is a great time to check out the art events.

“Like a Prayer” will be up November 13th through December 30th. The opening reception will be held from 6-9pm. For more information, visit this direct link to Barrister’s Gallery. For more information regarding my work, visit www.AmyGuidry.com.