PAINTING ON SILK

Upcoming Show Wed., Dec. 7th at ACAC Athletic Club in Midlothian

2011-12-05T07:41:00.000-08:00

Wow really excited to do another show this week at ACAC Fitness Center in Midlothian on Robious Road. I'll have lots of scarves to sell so stop by!

Successful Show at the Bizarre Bizaar!

2011-12-05T07:37:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of my booth at the show. Fun but exhausting. Now have to unpack all the racks, mannequins, scarves, etc. Many people took my card because they were excited that I am local to the Richmond, VA area. Please contact me at lauriepysz@yahoo.com for my more information on purchasing any of my scarves. And many thanks to all my friends who helped me man the booth!

Dec. 1st-4th, 2011 Bizarre Bizaar at the Richmond Raceway

2011-11-29T19:14:00.000-08:00

Wow! A year has gone by already and I'm busy getting ready for my show which starts this Thursday, December 1st! So excited to be an exhibitor for the first time. Painted over 465 scarves so let's hope they sell as I sure don't want to take them home! Here is a sneak peek at a few...

Stop by my booth! I'm in #314 in the second building right next to the main building. Please email me for further questions about my scarves and where to purchase them...lauriepysz@yahoo.com

Latest News! Bizarre Bizaare 2011 Christmas Show...I'll be a vendor!

2011-03-13T15:09:00.000-07:00

I've made the decision to just do one big show this year....Bizaar Bizarre at the Richmond Raceway Complex the first weekend in December. A fantastic show with hundreds of vendors from all over the country and thousands of visitors and potential customers. Thus, vie been very busy in my studio trying to create enough inventory for this very big show.

If you are interested in purchasing one of my scarves, please contact me at lauriepysz@yahoo.com.

Ashland Trunk Show, Thurs., Nov. 18th, 10-5pm

2010-11-15T05:15:00.000-08:00

Come to the 11th Annual Ashland Trunk Show at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center,

500 South Center Street, Ashland, VA 23005

I'll be there along with some other fantastic vendors selling one of a kind items!

Getting Ready for Winter Shows....Here are some of what is for sale!

2010-11-15T05:11:00.000-08:00

Posh Article in Richmond Home Magazine...Scarves in the photo!

2010-10-22T09:08:00.000-07:00

My Etsy Shop

2010-09-14T04:22:00.001-07:00

Beachy blue

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Seagreen beach scarf

2010-09-09T19:22:00.001-07:00

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OBX Trading Group Now Selling My Scarves!

2010-07-13T04:58:00.000-07:00

Yay! I am so excited to be a part of this online catalog of all things Coastal. They were featured in many magazines including Coastal Living, Redbrook and more! Check it out!
http://www.obxtradingroup.com/index.php?p=catalog&parent=220&pg=1

Crossroads Art Center booth

2010-05-17T11:51:00.001-07:00

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Originally uploaded by lauriepysz

My revamped booth at Crossroads...

My Etsy Store

2010-05-10T17:53:00.001-07:00

Uploaded lots of scarves to my Etsy store! To visit, click on the link below:

http://www.luv2silkpaint.etsy.com/

WHERE TO PURCHASE MY SCARVES

2010-05-03T07:28:00.000-07:00

Richmond, VA Arts in the Park was a great success! Thank you to all that bought my scarves. All my inventory is back in my home studio and available for purchase. Please contact me for further information at lauriepysz@yahoo.com or you can also visit my Etsy store at http://www.luv2silkpaint.etsy.com/

Desert Landscape Scarf

2010-04-22T05:45:00.001-07:00

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My first attempt at doing an actual landscape painting on a scarf...

Blue Ocean with Starfish & Sand Dollars Scarf

2010-04-22T05:43:00.001-07:00

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Koi Pond Scarf

2010-04-22T05:42:00.001-07:00

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Never painted koi fish before - kind of challenging!

Green Coral with Purple Flower Do Dads

2010-04-22T05:41:00.001-07:00

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This was kind of fun to paint - a little whimsical take on coral - the salt gave it a nice textural effect.

Virginia Blue Crab & Shrimp Scarf

2010-04-22T05:38:00.001-07:00

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I can't seem to make enough of these

Mussels & Starfish Scarf

2010-04-22T05:31:00.003-07:00

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Lotsa Lobsta

2010-04-22T05:31:00.001-07:00

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These are always popular...after all where can you get a lobster scarf?

Starfish in Blue Ocean

2010-04-22T05:28:00.001-07:00

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How I love making these starfish!

Here is the same scarf on mannequin

2010-04-15T06:13:00.001-07:00

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Photo Taking...

2010-04-15T06:10:00.001-07:00

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Trying to figure out the best way to take photos of my sea scarves for an online catalogue that specializes in all things coastal...Hmmm not sure if I like...

Turqoise with Green Seahorses & Coral

2010-04-14T04:13:00.001-07:00

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Daisy Scarf

2010-04-13T17:53:00.001-07:00

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Clown Fish on Coral

2010-04-13T17:51:00.001-07:00

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Tried to get fancy here with a photo...

Daisy Scarves! Gearing up for Arts in the Park!

2010-04-01T07:05:00.000-07:00

I've been so busy painting that I didn't even realize I had this many daisy scarves. I love all the colors here and feel so blessed to be able to create!

Painting Away for Arts in the Park..From Koi to Margaritas....

2010-03-11T07:42:00.000-08:00

I feel kind of like a little troll down in my studio all day. Must paint enough to support the two day show in May (Arts in the Park). Here are a few I did this morning...

Hurry In - Scarves Selling Fast at Posh!

2010-03-05T15:15:00.000-08:00

Here are a few samples....3 have sold already!

January...Finally Getting Down to Some Painting!

2010-01-21T05:16:00.000-08:00

Wow -- sold most of my inventory with custom orders coming in....packed up the Christmas decorations, cleaned up my studio and set down to finally paint again.

Sea Inspired Scarves

2009-11-21T07:30:00.000-08:00

I just can't paint enough! Sold already -- who says you can't sell sea themed scarves in Richmond!

Holiday Shows...Jingle on the James & Collegiate Holiday Fair

2009-11-20T16:29:00.000-08:00

I'll be exhibiting at the Jingle on the James art show at Rockett's Landing December 12th and 13th. Right now I'm very busy painting away in my studio to shore up my dwindling inventory - a good problem to have! Also, on December 5th, I'm exhibiting at Collegiate School's holiday art fair. Hope to see you there!

Please feel free to email me at lauriepysz@yahoo.com for custom inquiries.

My Window at Richmond Convention Center

2009-11-11T11:31:00.001-08:00

The martini scarf here on the left around the lovely lady -- SOLD

Hope some people will be inclined to look at my window at Richmond Convention Center....

Display at Private Stock Wine Store in Richmond

2009-11-09T18:20:00.000-08:00

I took this photo with my cell phone - not a very clear one...I revamped my display and it looks so much better. Now people are noticing and they are selling! Yay!
Private Stock Wine Store is located on Ridge Road in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center, next to Angela's Ristorante. They have an immense selection of wine and cigars and accessories too! Check it out....

My Autumn Leaves Scarf Reviewed...

2009-10-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

I received an email from a fellow mom in Minnesota who writes a blog and reviews items for artists. Here is her review of my square brown autumn leave scarf - she actually used it as a headband and it looks very pretty on her.
Check it out: http://musingsfrommomschool.blogspot.com/2009/10/art-silk-creations-scarf-review.html

My Scarves for Sale at POSH in Midlothian

2009-10-22T06:22:00.000-07:00

Hurry in - 3 have SOLD already!

I'm so excited! Posh is a very nice boutique with beautiful home decor and accessories. Here is a photo of the storefront (its on Midlothian Turnpike in the same shopping center as Capital Ale House) and my display. The ladies that own the store are so nice - it was great doing business with them.

Storefront - Crossroads Art Center

2009-10-20T13:49:00.001-07:00

Jenny at Crossroads Art Gallery has been a great promotor of my work - she recently bought one of my scarves originally for her sister as a gift at the NEW luncheon at Willow Oaks. She wore it all day to promote my work and loved it so much that she is keeping it for herself! It really looked great on her.

I so enjoy being in the company of such amazing artists at Crossroads. I've sold two already! Yay! I tried to take a photo here with my cell phone - again why do I always forget my digital camera?? and I'm in the window!

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Crossroads Art Center

2009-10-20T13:47:00.001-07:00

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I am now officially an artist with display space at Crossroads Art Center! Yay! Check it out - its located between Staples Mill Road & Broad Street, in a shopping center behind the Holiday Inn. There are many artists there...so much to look at and buy!

Ladies Night Out at Commonwealth Photography - My booth

2009-10-20T12:45:00.001-07:00

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What a great night! Despite the insanely humid night in Chester and poor turnout, it still was a great success! This was the first of 10 shows I have scheduled between now and Christmas. What was I thinking?!?

Autumn Collection - All SOLD here

2009-09-09T11:31:00.000-07:00

SOLD to a fellow vendor at Capital One
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SOLD - St. Bridget's
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Pinky Coral with Green Seahorses

2009-08-21T21:06:00.001-07:00

Summer Collection

2009-06-21T09:13:00.001-07:00

Please contact me at lauriepysz@yahoo.com for more info. The daisy scarves have been very popular - I only have two left in different colors - I think pink and purple and blue and orange. Right now they are available at Crossroads.
Black labs and doghouses still available
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Abstract Mustard, Purple & White - Available at Crossroads

2009-05-21T05:20:00.000-07:00

Clambake Series #5

2009-05-21T05:19:00.001-07:00

Yellow Daisies - SOLD

2009-05-21T05:18:00.000-07:00

Aqua Daisies - SOLD

2009-05-21T05:17:00.001-07:00

Aqua and Fuschia Daisies - SOLD

2009-05-21T05:15:00.000-07:00

SOLD SOLD SOLD! YEAH!

2009-05-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

Daisy Days Show this Weekend!

2009-04-22T09:32:00.000-07:00

I'll be selling my scarves at the Daisy Days show here in Richmond this weekend, April 24 & 25th 10-4 at St. Catherine's. See you there!

Clambake!

2009-04-20T06:01:00.003-07:00

SOLD

Giraffe

2009-04-20T06:01:00.001-07:00

SOLD at Capital One Mother's Day event

Tropical Sand Dollars

2009-04-20T05:59:00.001-07:00

Part of Spring Collection

Spring Collection

2009-04-20T05:55:00.001-07:00

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Here are some of what I will be showing at this weekend's Daisy Days' Show at St. Catherine's School in Richmond (April 24 & 25). The scarf here is SOLD already!

My Favorite Sea Scarf

2009-04-19T14:23:00.001-07:00

SOLD

Sand dollars in Sea & Sand

2009-04-19T14:20:00.001-07:00

Can't seem to get enough of painting these things! SOLD

Sailboats, Starfish, and Abstract, - Oh My!

2009-02-10T05:10:00.000-08:00

ALL SOLD....

Spring Time Creations....

2009-02-10T05:06:00.001-08:00

Tulips in the Rain SOLD to my neighbor friend, Kristin! Hope your mom enjoys wearing it! :) Also, 3rd one down here, "Field of Flowers" SOLD to my friend Naomi :)

Peace Baby SOLD

Some of My Newest Scarves - Wine Theme

2009-02-10T05:01:00.000-08:00

All these wine theme scarves are available for sale at Private Stock wine store on Ridge Road in Richmond and also at their store on Forest Hill. See website posted here on the column to the right.

California Poppies...

2009-02-05T08:05:00.000-08:00

SOLD

Sea Life Scarf on Wet Sand Scarf - SOLD

2008-09-03T09:18:00.000-07:00

I love the luminosity of the dyes here in the background.

Painting on Silk

2008-05-05T10:52:00.000-07:00

This blog is dedicated to my silk paintings for sale. I will post soon paintings and scarves. I am so excited about this new venture.
Take a look at my other blog - it has most of what I've been doing...
www.lauriepyszkowski.blogspot.com
Thanks for looking!