Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2018: Marilyn Rose

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 3rd! "For as long as I can remember, art has always played an important part of …

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Member News: May 20th, 2018

MFA Members are making the world more creative! MFA highlights members’ art events and exhibitions weekly on our Blog so the world can follow us. MFA Member Karen Schultz Karen Schultz Davies has a photography Exhibit at Pip Moyer Recreation Center 273 Hilltop Lane through August 31. "Way Life Use To Be", a study of the shifting scenes …

Artist Spotlight: Thurman A. Williams

Let's welcome Thurman A. Williams, an artist juried into Maryland Federation of Art's Spring Member Show, open now until May 26. "My career as an artist began in the mid-1970's with yes finger-paints, hand-traced turkeys, and macaroni art.  Before you finish laughing, I have to tell you that I was very bad at them all but I …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2018: Elise Phillips

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 3rd! Elise Phillips was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania into a family with an extensive background in …

Thoughtful Thursday: Oil Painting Tips & Tricks

Prime your canvas/ Buy a primed Canvas "Priming your canvas by applying a layer or two of gesso to the surface will help the colours in your work really stand out. When using oil colour on canvas, and the canvas is poorly primed, the oil may sink into the canvas and leave dull patches on …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2018: Valerie Martin

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 3rd! "Much of my work is local, based on my surroundings in South County Dublin, or …

Artist Opportunities: May 15th, 2018

Artist Opportunities showcases what is new and happening around the area for artists to get involved in, whether that's workshops, grants, conferences, or shows open for entry. Let us know what you have open for entry by sending an email to mdfedartmembernews@gmail.com OPEN FOR ENTRY Pennsylvania Watercolor Society 39th Annual International Juried Exhibition: 5/15 Pennsylvania …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2018: Georganna Lenssen

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 3rd! Born in Seoul, Korea, Georganna Lenssen graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the FineArts and Villanova …

Member News: May 13th, 2018

MFA Members are making the world more creative! MFA highlights members’ art events and exhibitions weekly on our Blog so the world can follow us. MFA Member Jill Tanenbaum Tanenbaum has received an Honorable Mention in Maryland Federation of Art's Spring Member Show, open now until May 26. She has also used this same piece …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2018: Michael Kotarba

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 3rd! Michael Kotarba is an award winning plein air painter and graphic designer living in Baltimore, …

Thoughtful Thursday: How Artwork in the Home Engages Your Identity

We may only speak a few languages, but we communicate in a multitude of ways. For instance, I may tell you that I have a bold personality, or I could show it through my behavior and outward appearance. The studded leather jacket I wear, or the way I speak my mind, contain the qualities of boldness. …

Paint Annapolis Spotlight 2018: Ronaldo Dorado

Are you ready for Paint Annapolis? We're happy to present the 30 juried artists selected to compete in this year's competition. Stay tuned for more info about Paint Annapolis and how you can get involved - painting begins June 3rd! Ronaldo Dorado is a self taught artist and has been working on watercolor medium for …