Newsletter Updated May 10, 2008
New Wood shipment at the studio!
We have just received a new shipment of wood painting surfaces from Leon at In The Barn Wood Design. And you know what an excellent job he does with woodworking. Come shop!


Portrait painted by Carol Burns

We’re painting mirrors!
One of our painters, Barb Watts who is a member of ALTA, the Assistance League of The Triangle, has brought us mirrors, a little used and needing paint, that have been donated to the ALTA thrift shop. Some of our painters have volunteered to paint a mirror which will then be for sell in the thrift shop. ALTA is a wonderful organization that helps triangle women and children in need. You can find information on ALTA at www.altriangle.org. If you would like to help us by painting a mirror, contact me at Artful Endeavors. You can paint anything you would like for adult or child. No time limit. I have a limited number of mirrors at the studio. This is a great opportunity to help those in need in our own community.

The ALTA, Antiques to Zippers, resale thrift shop also would gratefully accept any other painted items, or unpainted, that you would like to donate. They are located at 1689-A North Market Dr, just off of Old Wake Forest Rd. Have you asked yourself “Who can I paint that for?” Now you know.

Liz's Blog! Be sure to check the blog frequently for new photos and updates. I hope you have the web address saved on your computer. www.artfulendeavors.blogspot.com. Speaking of the blog, be sure to check it because I’ll be adding news. And I have links to Rick's web site, and now he has a blog too. www.rickwardphotography.blogspot.com Be sure to check out his wonderful photography and pass the word. Hopefully this will help us with advertising.
Gail Schmidt's new website: www.shabbycottagestudio.com

Ginger Edwards Seminar March 13 – 15, 2009
I spoke with Ginger recently and she is getting ready for us. During the past seminar with Ginger, we found some wonderful paintings that inspired Ginger, and us, to create a scene on canvas with Plaid's new textured paint for an oil painted effect. And to also paint beautiful zinnias on a functional piece.

We'll also have a "Girl's night out" the evening before the seminar, with fun "make it and take it" projects. Ginger has learned to needle felt and make these fun pins. She was also talking about a cleaver painted domino necklace. Fun, food, fellowship, and painting make a great way to spend an evening.

Registration is open! Be sure to save your seat soon and join us for the wonderful yearly event with Ginger Edwards
Ginger Edwards Seminar Feb 29, March 1 & 2, 2008.

Ronnie Bringle Seminar April 29 & 30, 2008:
Our seminar with Ronnie Bringle was a big success. Intensive painting, 8 hr days of painting, so nice to just concentrate on work on one painting. The portraits turned out exciting and we learned so much. Ronnie is great about showing you the details that create a true likeness. We worked with JoSonja paints using Ronnie's techniques that work so well with portraits. And Santa was so much fun. We still had some painting to finish but all the Santa's were looking handsome. Beards are great.www.ronniebringle.com

Ros Stallcup: July 21 - 27, 2008
Registration is open Dec 3, 2007!
Since Ros will not teach her Va. Beach seminars after this year, I have had calls from these painters wanting information on our seminar in July. I expect that the seminar will fill quickly so don’t miss your opportunity to paint with Ros. Let me know if you haven’t received your registration information yet.

I finally have a new computer! It’s taken me a while to transfer over all this business information. But I love the new computer! Love it! I have updated my programs and still have to find out how everything works. I’m sure you’ll let me know if you have any difficulty receiving emails from the updated programs. I had to reenter all the email mail lists, so if you know of anyone who is not getting emails, please tell them to let me know.

If you would prefer not to receive emails from Artful Endeavors, please let me know that also. Otherwise, I’ll keep you up updated with all our exciting paint doings. Ros Stallcup's website

Special Seminar Schedule

July 21 - 27 - Ros Stallcup

Sept 29 & 30 - Kathie George

March 13 – 15, 2009 - Ginger Edwards