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Welcome Message 
The fall is pretty hectic for me, getting ready for New England Traditions (NET), my local classes and seminars. As hard as it is for me to pull my autumn -Thanksgiving decorations out during this time, it is always worth the effort. I have so many unique, fun and beautiful pieces I did for and during this season, along with that, all the normal decorations-collected through the years, like a ceramic lighted pumpkin, and paper mache ghosts one of my boys made. Even though I am busy and many of my "things" are outdated or missing a pipe cleaner arm, I love them all. I have one large cabinet, with cedar paneling behind it that I am using just for seasonal things like these or painted pieces that are a little outdated and dinged but the memories they evoke make you say, "seems like yesterday". The kind that talk to you and you can't hurt their feelings by leaving them in the box, the paintings that bring back memories of early painting days, first fall class ever taught and the craft fair piece that never sold and you couldn't figure out why - you loved it! By setting this area aside just for this - I find it easier to bring out and reacquaint myself with some of my older paintings or paintings that were designed for packets or seminars along with my newer designs and inspirations. I hope you can find a place in your home that allows or gives you the freedom to use your paintings in a way they were probably designed to do -decorate! Happy Fall Witches
I have witches (and witches paraphernalia -to keep on the safe side). The tall standing witch I won at the SDP convention in Salt Lake City, it was one of several center pieces that year. My "Witches Party" and the "Treat" bentwood container were favorite pattern Packets of mine from years back. The small witches were painted by friends or purchased at craft fairs along with the witch doll. I love the "Ghost Crossing". This sign was painted for our son Tim by his Grandmother Ruth Beck along with several of the little cut outs. The oblong trick or treat box is a Helan Barrick design. I painted it before I started to add my first name to my signature!
The HolidaysI love decorating my home for the Holidays. I have to admit it takes some time, but I never regret a second. Every year I pick a different theme and colors to decorate with - the inspirations have come from all different areas. They have included wrapping paper colors, ribbon color, gilded fruit, colonial look, new colors, even revolving around the surprise in some unopened gifts! I love the smell of fresh cedar and pine and I am fortunate that I have lots of fresh greenery, here at home, to cut and use - There are always red, blue or white berries of some sort to add to a wreath and decorations. Christmas In July Tour 2008  Move
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I will be teaching and exhibiting at New England Traditions this Oct 8-12. My classes are Violas , an Intermediate oil class and Jewel Tone Table Runner on Thrusday afternoon. Hope to see you there.  
The tentative dates for my Fall EOW, Every Other Wednesday classes are September 10, 24, October 1, 15, November 5, 12, and make up class on the 19th. This fall the focus will be on Intensity Control. You are welcome to paint what I am teaching or a project of your choice. The classes are open to oil and acrylic painters. My gardens are just beautiful this year so it makes me want to paint some of those flowers! For more information please contact me at ABeckMDA@aol.com. Be sure to check out my Fall Travel Teaching Schedule to see if I will be in your area. This Spring I had the opportunity to exhibit three paintings at the NSDP Gallery at the National Convention in Tampa. They included "Glass Slipper", "Sun Lit Rose" and this white poinsettia box , which is now on display and for sale at the SDP Gallery in Wichita KS.
You will not want to miss this quarter's special. Purchase either the Loew Cornell Series 7040 #2 Round Stroke Brush or the Loew Cornell 7350 #2 Liner Brush and receive Free with purchase the instructions, pattern, and color print of the Stroke Hearts and Stars as seen in the wreaths in the Holiday Home Tour on this page. Visit Specials to find out more and place your order. Another video clip has been added. You may view Application of Second Value Lights and First Value Darks using my Dome Round brushes in the Tips section. While you are there take a moment to view the Best Comma Strokes video clip to help you execute perfect strokes while painting the Stroke Hearts and Stars! More new ornament packets have been added in the Shop with more to be added shortly. For those of you in this area our annual Christmas Ornament Party will be held the first Saturday in December, as it has been for the last 20 some years. For more information please contact me at ABeckMDA@aol.com |
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