My first painting class was a blast! I had the privilege to teach 8 students for an hour and a half the brief basics of oil painting. The students practiced the fundamentals with a fall themed still life. Now everyone has their own unique fall decoration for their home. While learning the basics, everyone sippedContinue reading “Paint and Sip with SRCA”
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What a Success!
The Opening Night was a success! For two hours over 65 people filtered in and out of the gallery. It was a whirlwind of greeting guests and talking about the collection. Everyone was in high spirits on the good weathered evening. Ohio threatened rain, but it stopped shortly before the event began. I could notContinue reading “What a Success!”
Opening Night is Tonight!
These pasts few months have been an absolute whirlwind. I have been painting like mad, marketing, running around, and doing all the things. However, I made it. We made it! Yesterday my husband and I set everything up at the gallery for the Explore the Reef Exhibit and it looks wonderful. Now, it is partyContinue reading “Opening Night is Tonight!”
My First Gallery Exhibit!
I am beyond excited to announce that my Explore The Reef, 2021 featured collection, will be featured for a one month exhibition with North Water Street Gallery of Kent Standing Rock Cultural Arts from August 27 to September 25, 2021! Everything in this collection will be displayed and available for sale with the gallery. ThisContinue reading “My First Gallery Exhibit!”
Coral Reef Series: The Making
After two months of hard work, I am pleased to say that I have finished my Coral Reef series. These paintings are my most complicated, and most detailed pieces yet. I pushed myself to develop my skillset by developing precise detail through multiple layers of shading, glazing, and brush strokes. I tried to keep theContinue reading “Coral Reef Series: The Making”
A Year in Review: 2020
Everyone knows that this year has been a wild ride: Pandemic, murder hornets, civil unrest, political battles, massive hurricanes, and the like. The world has turned upside down, and many lives have changed – including mine. I started a new career, learned new skills, and built up a brand. As this year is rapidly comingContinue reading “A Year in Review: 2020”
Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sale!
Get Ready. Set. Go! Grace Nestor- Louie paintings is offering the first Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sale ever! Yay! All paintings small to large will be 50% off. All minis will be 20% off. These deals will go Live on November 26 at 12:00am to November 27 till 11:59pm. Get your Christmas presents ready whileContinue reading “Thanksgiving and Black Friday Sale!”
Artist of The Month: Corner Cup Coffee Shop
I am pleased to announce that I will be Artist of the Month at the local Corner Cup Coffee Shop in Stow, Ohio for the month of November! For this exciting month, sixteen of my paintings will be on display and for sale at the shop. This is a perfect opportunity to get a headContinue reading “Artist of The Month: Corner Cup Coffee Shop”
The Miniature Collection
Small. Detailed. Affordable I am excited to announce that I am adding the mini painting collection as a full time offer in my store. The Fall Mini Series received a lot of success and I would like to dive into this avenue of painting further. These cute canvas paintings are 2.75″ by 2.75.” They areContinue reading “The Miniature Collection”
Behind the Scenes of Coloring Streams
A few Monday evenings every month on Twitch I hold a coloring stream. For each stream, I provide an original drawn coloring page that my audience and I can color. I started this stream as a way to provide a fun and uplifting activity during quarantine. Coloring is very popular for adults and provides aContinue reading “Behind the Scenes of Coloring Streams”
