October 2023, Newsletter
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Saying "Goodbye" to a great guy
Sadly, I received an email on September 6th that Joe Miller ( Cheap Joe) had passed away. I am sure that many of you either knew Joe or have heard of him. He was a legend in the art world for the business that he founded a number of years ago, Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. He was an incredible business leader in every sense but more importantly, he was an artist's advocate and loved by thousands of artists for his good nature, generosity, and support for the arts.
I first met Joe about twenty-five years ago at a trade show that was hosted by Cheap Joe's in Boone, North Carolina, the location of his original store and teaching facility. We only talked for a few moments but it was obvious that he was a sincere and passionate artist as well as good person. I noticed that everyone at the trade show hovered around Joe and loved being in his company. He was a genuine and unpretentious kind of guy that obviously loved artists as much as he loved art. He was honestly one of those rare people that you could not help but like.
A couple of years later Joe gave me an opportunity to teach a workshop at his facility in Boone, NC and that was just the break that I needed to take my career to much higher levels. I'll always be grateful to Joe for doing that.
Over time he and I became good friends. He was encouraging and supportive and always had a great sense of humor. I will forever hold Joe in high esteem as will thousands of other artists. He was a great guy and will most certainly be missed.
Joe Miller founded the charity "Brushes for Vincent" that helps supply free art supplies to artists in crisis.
You can go to Cheapjoes.com and click on "Remembering Cheap Joe Miller" to learn more about this charity.
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NEW
I have recently begun selling prints of some of my favorite digital photographs on my website. Unknown to most, I have been a photographer for several years and decided to put some of my pieces "out there" as they say. I love photography almost as much as I love painting. The new Print on Demand service offered by FASO has made it possible for me to offer my photographs as well as prints of some of my paintings; they are available as open edition prints. You can order them in different sizes, on canvas or paper, and even framed and matted if desired. To view the prints click the link below.
***PLEASE NOTE***
If you live in the U.S and would like to order from our website store, the quoted price of the item will now include the shipping costs rather than the shipping costs being added separately.
We regret that because of exceptionally high shipping fees we will only ship to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. If you live in Canada or Mexico and would like to place an order, please email sterling@sterlingedwards.com
and we will get back to you with shipping, pricing, and payment instructions.
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Here's what I've been up to lately
September kept us hopping with a Live Zoom Class on painting an atmospheric landscape and a trip to Calgary in Alberta, Canada to teach a four-day workshop that focused on floral and landscape watercolors. We also attached a vacation after the workshop to explore the Canadian Rockies and just kick back a little.
My video series on Introduction into Watercolor Abstracts produced by The Artefacto School of Art was officially made available for purchase in August. with outstanding results. Here is a link to go directly to my Artefacto page;
Gift Certificates
We have received several request for Gift Certificates recently so Diane and I have decided to offer Gift Certificates for $75.00 or $100.00 that can be redeemed for Videos, Live Classes, Art Supplies, and Paintings. The Gift Certificates can be purchased on our website; www.sterlingedwards.com under Art Supplies.
(Not redeemable for live, on location workshops)
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Upcoming Live Zoom Classes from our studio
All my Live Zoom Classes and Workshops are designed to illustrate and explain a multitude of creative techniques. There will be plenty of painting time for each participant. I am available throughout the entire class to offer suggestions and/or critiques as you work on your paintings. As an added bonus, you will receive an unedited video of each class for future study.
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"Negative Painting on Steroids #2" |
Please note.. This class will fill quickly. If you are interested in taking this class register soon.
The title says it all. learn how to maximize your negative painting skills and create dynamic and intriguing watercolors.
This class is for the ADVANCED watercolor artist
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from Noon til 4:00pm U.S. Eastern Time.
$100
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"Painting Stylized Structures"
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Old buildings, lots of rust, multiple textures, ramshackle construction and you have the potential for a beautiful watercolor painting. In this three-day LIVE ZOOM workshop I will show how to painting an old factory similar to this piece, and abandoned lumber mill, and an old and expressive barn in a natural setting.
Negative painting, saving whites, building rich dark values, working with large brushes, glazing and charging colors, and much much more in this workshop.
November 13, 15, 17, 2023
Noon til 4:00pm U.S. Eastern Time
This workshop is intended for the intermediate to advanced watercolor artist.
$300
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"Painting Nature's Beauty" |
In this three-day watercolor LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOP I will show a multitude of creative watercolor techniques to create loose and expressive paintings. You will see three different paintings during the course using mostly large brushes to keep the painting loose and fresh.
Day One; A waterfall with lots of rocks and movement.
Day Two; A group of birch trees on the edge of a lake in the early morning hours with a foggy background.
Day Three; A snowy meadow with large pine trees and a distant snow covered mountain.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS, HOWEVER; PREVIOUS WATERCOLOR EXPERIENCE IS ALWAYS BENEFICIAL
December 4, 6, 8, 2023
From noon to 4:00pm daily U.S. Eastern Time.
$300
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2023 Workshops
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October 4-6, 2023 Reno, Nevada...Stylized Interpretations with Watercolors.
This creative workshop will show you how to push design and color to create a unique and thought provoking visual statement. You'll learn a multitude of watercolor techniques and design principles.
Contact; Anita Watson, tarnished@sbcglobal.net ALL SKILL LEVELS
- Oct. 30, Nov 1&3, 2023...Big Brush Watercolor
- Landscapes, LIVE ZOOM WORKSHOP, hosted by Cheap Joe's
In this workshop you will see how to paint a watercolor landscape using mostly large brushes while keeping unnecessary details to a minimum. There will be a lot of creative techniques and subjects in this workshop.
Contact; Edwina May, edwina@cheapjoes.com, 1-800-227-2788
2024 Workshops
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The Villages, FL February 26-27, 2024...Watercolor Landscapes and Floral
- The Villages, FL February 28 - March 1, 2024
Acrylic Abstracts
This creative workshop will show you how to push design and color to create a unique and thought provoking visual statement. You'll learn a multitude of watercolor techniques and design principles.
- Grifton, NC March 20-March 24, 2024...
Watercolors From A to Z
Painting loose landscapes, flowers, and stylized watercolors
- Littleton, CO April 12-April 14., 2024 Painting Expressive Watercolors
This creative workshop will show you how to push design and color to create a unique and thought provoking visual statement. You'll learn a multitude of watercolor techniques and design principles.
- Littleton, CO April 16-April 18, 2024 Painting Expressive Watercolors
This creative workshop will show you how to push design and color to create a unique and thought provoking visual statement. You'll learn a multitude of watercolor techniques and design principles.
- Vilano Beach (St. Augustine), Florida May 20-23, 2024, Creative and Expressive Watercolors
This is a four-day watercolor workshop that will focus on tapping into your creative side and creating exciting and expressive watercolors that stand out in a crowd. This workshop is being hosted by Sterling and Diane Edwards.
- Boone, NC (Cheap Joe's) August 26-August 30, 2024
Creative and Expressive Watercolors
This creative workshop will show you how to push design and color to create a unique and thought provoking visual statement. You'll learn a multitude of watercolor techniques and design principles.
800-227-2788
- Sioux Falls, SD September 17-September 18, 2024
Painting a Stylized Watercolor
Contact; Janice Bartels
605-222-8033
- Sioux Falls, SD September 19-September 20, 2024
Watercolor Abstracts
This creative workshop will show you how to push design and color to create a unique and thought provoking visual statement. You'll learn a multitude of watercolor techniques and design principles.
Contact; Janice Bartels
605-222-8033
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30" x 22" watercolor
This is a demonstration painting from the Live Zoom Class on
"Painting an Atmospheric Watercolor Landscape"
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"Spring Runoff"
22" x 15" Watercolor
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"Autumn Orange"
22" x 15" Watercolor
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This is a photo of Diane and me taken at Lake Louise in Alberta recently. We had the pleasure of spending a week exploring the Canadian Rocky's and were totally mesmerized by it's beauty.
A special thank you to Diane for all that you do to manage our business and keep things running smoothly. It's a full-time job and your attention to detail and professionalism is appreciated by all. I couldn't do this without you.
Spread the word
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As always, we appreciate your support.
Art; it chooses us
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
"Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others"
Jonathan Swift
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Sterling Edwards / Artist, LLC
230 Sunny Acres Drive
Lewisville, NC 27023
USA
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