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If you are receiving this the second time, forgive the double post. Zinester is having difficulties posting my newsletter again and I don't believe this was sent out to everyone on 11/27. I am doing research on starting a Yahoo Group for my subscribers. Please let me know if you would like to belong to a group that you could post your ideas, pix of your paintings, ask questions & receive answers as well as getting the news and class info that is posted by me. Thanks.

My wish to you in this holiday season is that you take some time out of the hustle and bustle of church and shopping and parties and do something nice for yourself. Start a new painting, paint a few ornaments or cards, knit, crochet or sew something, or sit down with your scrapbooking supplies and make a few pages. When you are doing something you love, like painting or needlecraft, time seems to melt away, along with all your troubles and aches and pains. Don't forget to take time for yourself. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and creative new year.

Old Art & Art Supplies Needed: Put Unwanted Art to Work Assisting Local Youth This Holiday Season

Do you have old framed art that you no longer need? Or art supplies that are cluttering up your garage? Donate your unwanted art and art supplies to The Lake County Art Center! We will turn these gifts into donation monies for youth-assisting Lake County community programs. Make a difference in a child's life. Give the gift of art instruction. Drop off your old prints, or dusty garage art to the Lake County Art Center November 27 - 30 between 12 - 6pm or December 1 from 10am - 2pm and help someone this season with art! A map to the Center may be found by visiting www.LakeCountyArtCenter.com or call (352) 536-6278. Lake County Art Center - "Where Art Meets Life!"

ART Classes on TV: In the past, public TV has been the main source of most art shows on TV. Well, now there is a new network, launched in September, called the VAN Network (Visual Arts Network). It has been picked up by Sky Angel and hopes are that Direct TV, Dish Network or Comcast will zero in on it and also start carrying the programming. But, for now, you can watch it on your computer by clicking on www.visualartsnetwork.tv (remember to type in .tv not .com) Then click on "Watch Live" under the small TV Screen. It should jump to a larger screen. Remember: This is on your computer NOT your TV! Let me know how you like it.

Art Contest Entry: Well, I entered my first art contest! I sent in my painting of the Citrus Tower for the 4th annual Artsploration art contest. I made it through the first round of judging, which means that my piece will be on display for purchase at the Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association’s holiday gala during its silent auction; this year’s gala will be held on Saturday, December 15 at the J.W. Marriott World Center in Orlando. Wish me luck; I'll keep you all informed as to how I do.

Giftware and Paintings at Lake County Art Center: Remember that I now have wall space for my canvas paintings and shelf space for my giftware items at the Lake County Art Center, 202 S. Hwy. 27 in Minneola. Please stop in and see my paintings, prints, and gift items and check out all the other artists work, too. If you are looking for a unique gift item, the Art Center is a great place to buy one.

Face Painting:

I attended a face painting jam in Orlando in November. There were 7 face painters in attendance, including a lady who was brand new to the art, and about 4 models. We brought our paints and practiced different faces and networked with each other. It was a fun experience. If you wish to be put on my list to attend the next jam, please email me at acamara1@cfl.rr.com

Here's a good suggestion for a Christmas Gift. Tell them to buy you the Face Painting Manual and/or the Beginners Video. Start learning to paint faces today. Earn extra money and have fun doing it? Become a Face Painter! Birthday parties will earn you $150 - $175 for a 2 hour gig. Purchase the same manual that I use to teach my seminars. You will have fun painting the faces shown in the manual and the thousands of others that are to be found by going to the sites mentioned in the Resources section. You will also learn what to use for paint, tools, glitter and bling and where to buy them; practice strokes; the proper hygiene; how to set up your kit for a party or an event; how to start a Face Painting business; good books and videos; and many other tips and techniques, including many of the signs that I use. Introductory price for this E-manual is $20.00. The Beginners Video is offered at the discount price of $21 plus $5 shipping. Buy it with PayPal on my site or contact me to pay with either check or credit card. www.picturetrail.com/butterflykissesstudio I'll email it to you right away. Check out the the Face Painting Album .

AN INVITATION to meet Donna: On Wednesday, November 28th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Donna Dewberry will be in Altamonte Springs at the Holiday Inn on Rte 436 off I-4 for a book signing. You can bring your One Stroke books for her to sign and have your picture taken with Donna. She will also have samples of the new Studio Dimensions clay program, and she will be demonstrating the new High Definition paint. After the book signing, at 7:00 p.m., Donna will host a Chocolate Tasting & Rally with her favorite New Healthy Chocolate.
If you want to attend, please RSVP, if possible, to donnaontheroad@onestroke.com

The Marjorie Harris Clark seminar is over and what beautiful guardian angels and roses were painted by everyone. Marjorie gave everyone her special attention and helped us to learn a new version of the rose, the Limoges rose, that is featured in so many antiques. Marjorie's background is in antiques, as she and her husband used to own an antique shop. She was intrigued by the Limoges roses and learned to paint them, starting a new career for herself in hand decorated furniture and wall murals. We are glad that she has decided to teach her method. If you missed this seminar, make sure to save up money for the next one. I'm sure that we will have Marjorie back. Here's a message I received from Marjorie: I finally uploaded the pictures of my Florida Seminar. The
projects came out so well and everyone had such fun. The Guardian Angels that were painted are so beautiful.. here's the link: http://imageevent.com/harrisclarkroses/photosofpreviousseminars To see a short video clip of Marjorie painting her roses, check out Marjorie Harris Clark on You Tube

The dates for two seminars with Darrell Crow are: Tall Ships on January 18/19 and Waterscapes on January 20/21. You can sign up for each seminar separately at $238 each or take them both for a reduced price of $450. Check out the Darrell Crow Seminar Album to see some what you will be painting and to use PayPal to send in a deposit to hold your seat in the class. Also, check out Darrell's Website Again, don't miss out. Give me your name if you are interested. I already have some deposits coming in.

*****Change of Venue****** Valerie Stewart will be here again February 16 - 19, 2008 for another Oil Portrait workshop. Since the workshop minimums have changed, we are going to combine 2 groups and hold the workshop in The Villages. This will give us a broader student base. When I get the information confirmed, I will let you know. If you missed her workshop this year, make sure you sign up early, as most of the students who took her workshop are already signing up again AND with the inclusion of The Villages, the seats will go quickly! Check out Valerie's Website to see Valerie's work. Go to the Valerie Stewart Workshop Album to pay your deposit with PayPal and to see portraits that were painted at the workshop. Contact me for more information if you are interested, and start saving up to take the workshop now. You won't regret it. Again, I have a list of "interested" students that totals 14 to date. I'm also starting to get some deposits in, so don't miss out. Send in your deposit today. The Registration form is on the Butterfly Kisses website for you to download and mail in with your check.

**********SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT********** Kathie has asked Robin Brettin, another One Stroke instructor to take over the Basic classes and Kathie will be teaching Intermediate Project classes and seminars ********** at Michaels, 9649 W. Colonial Dr. West Oaks Towne Centre, Ocoee, FL. You must register and pay for the class at the store to receive your supply list and your 10% off coupon. Please register at least 2 days in advance so the class won't be cancelled. Project Classes are $25 for 2.5 hours and each class has a supply list of brushes & paints, given out at registration. Basic Supplies to bring to ALL classes: Paper Towels, Baby Wipes, Styrofoam Plates, Brush Basin (for water), Fingerpaint Paper or wax Paper to practice on, and wear an old Paint Shirt.

***Check out the Class Schedule***You can see photos of each project and a complete supply list for each class in the Michaels Classes Album on my website. Be sure to check out the pretty Victorian Table seminar that I will be teaching on a Sunday January 6th 2:00 - 4:30 pm. You can purchase a wooden table at Michaels or bring a small table from home. Table must be basecoated in wicker white, warm white, or a very light beige color like linen. We will be doing a "Frottage" finish on the table and then painting a vine with rosebuds. Class fee $25.00.

Lake County Art Center, 202 Hwy 27, Minneola, FL. Check out the Art Center Website to see what the Art Center is all about. Starting in January, I will be teaching a painting class at the Art Center on Tuesdays. It will be Acrylics with Kathie and we will be painting some One Stroke, some Decorative Painting (also known as Tole painting), some Pen & Ink, some liquid Stained Glass and whatever else you want to paint. You can pick your projects from my Classes Portfolio. Contact me if you are interested and let me know if morning or evening would be better for you. You will need to register with me directly. Do something nice for yourself. Take a class. Learn something new.

Please bring with you to all classes: *basic supplies - paper towels, dinner sized styrofoam plates, baby wipes, freezer or wax paper, a water bucket, and wear an old paint shirt. Be sure to check out all of the classes in my web portfolio at Class Projects Portfolio and special workshops at Decorative Painting at Lake County Art Center or call me with any questions (352) 241-6407. You can now sign up for classes directly with me at 352-241-6407.

And Speaking of Supplies: The Art Center is having a 40% sale on all Art Supplies. This includes their supply of Folk Art Paint and One Stroke Brushes and sketch pads. Be sure to drop in and pick up some supplies.

Sunday, December 9th we'll paint a Beatrix Potter pen & ink birdhouse. We'll be doing a "watercolor wash" over the inking, using acrylic paints. On Sunday, January 13th I will be hosting a special class for any of my students who have taken classes at Kings Ridge. Please contact me for more information. Come on down and paint with us. Classes are in the Waterford Hobby room from 2:00 - 4:30 pm and the fee is $25.00, which includes the use of paint, or inks and glazes, tools and brushes. Surface is included, unless otherwise stated. All you need to bring to the class is styrofoam plates (for a palette), paper towels, baby wipes, and a container for water (like a cottage cheese or large yogurt container). Check out the Kings Ridge Album or the actual samples on display in the clubhouse. Remember, you need to sign up at the LSHQ clubhouse or call me at least 2 days before the day of the class. If you have any questions, you can contact me directly at alckathyc@juno.com or 352-241-6407.