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What's Up With The Siegrists?
The Miniature Paintings of Wes & Rachelle Siegrist
Spring Exhibition Time!
May 2017 ~ Next Issue: June 2017
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Wes with his parents, Jean and George, at Clifty Falls State Park in Indiana
Visiting With Family
We spent much of last week enjoying time with Wes' family in southern Indiana. Wes grew up in the area ... as did his parents ... so there's ample memories to be seen everywhere we go although so much has changed from the "simpler days" as in widespread development and a lot of traffic. The Louisville Zoo is still a treat and we also enjoyed visiting a couple area parks. We know there's going to be some Meerkat and Tiger paintings in our future after they obliged us with such GREAT reference material at the zoo.
Be sure to check out Rachelle's blog post about our visit for more fun memories!
Rachelle at the Falls of the Ohio Park with Louisville, KY behind her
Rachelle's sneaking up on a toad for a potential future painting!.... in case you are wondering about the header photo ... We were all watching a beautiful male Baltimore Oriole in a tree above us!
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US!!! TexArt: A Workshop for Professional Artists
May 21-26, 2017: Schreiner University Campus, Kerrville, TX ~ We're honored to be instructors at this unique collaborative Artist Workshop with the Susan Kathleen Black Foundation and the Society of Animal Artists. Last year, Wes taught a one-day session on miniature painting and we're expanding it this year with four days of training in opaque watercolor. Of course, our emphasis will be working small but the techniques apply at any scale. We'll also be demonstrating a variety of subject matter based upon participant feedback: wildlife, landscape, marine, still life and/or portraiture. Come join us for a lifetime career opportunity!
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The exhibition is en route to The Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma, KS where it will be on display June 11th through September 3rd. We'll share photos when we have them. There's been a few date changes in the schedule and we hope to be adding another venue very soon to the Tour in 2019 or 2020.
We never tire of watching peoples' amazement examining our paintings under the magnifier!
I just returned from viewing the Traveling Exhibit at the Bonita Center for the Arts! Once again, I am absolutely blown away at these little gems! If you haven't seen the paintings in person, you owe it yourself to do so! A photo is one thing, but up close and personal, they are more amazing than you can imagine! ~ Lisa MacDonald (Testimonial from our Facebook Page)
(All Images are courtesy of the museums)
Paintings are being sold on the tour and shipped to collectors at the close of that venue. Copies of our books are usually available in the museum gift shops too! Want to see our miniature paintings on display near you? Please feel free to suggest museum venues especially if you have a contact relationship with the staff!
There's a new blog highlighting the exhibition: Exquisite Miniatures
Please share this history-making tour with your friends and family when it comes near them!
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Be WOWED! Grab a magnifier and view our work in person!
THANK YOU to the collectors who have recently added our paintings to their collections at the galleries and shows! We've featured one of the many paintings at each of the shows listed below.
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Honored to announce that Aquatic Patterns by Rachelle, and Lurking In The Pea Soup by Wes, have been selected for the 57th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists, to be displayed from September 2, 2017 through October 29, 2017 at The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, Oradell, NJ. The SAA is the oldest and most prestigious organization of its kind in the world! ~ We will be in attendance the opening weekend!
Aquatic Patterns, 5½ x 3½ inches
Lurking In The Pea Soup, 3½ x 5½ inches |
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Life Under the Magnifying Glass
Behind the Scenes with Miniature Painters Wes and Rachelle Siegrist
Are you missing out on our fun adventures and business insights? We've shared 479 blog posts! You can search the archives to pull up shows and adventures from years past.
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Looking For A Favorite Subject? Consider Commissioning Us!
Portrait Miniatures of United States Presidents
In the Permanent Collection of the Woolaroc Museum in Bartlesville, OK
On January 2nd, 1914, A contract was signed between miniaturist A. J. Rowell and collector "Diamond" Jim Brady for a collection of Presidential portrait miniatures. Apparently, Rowell worked on several sets of these portrait miniatures during his lifetime. Only two collections were completed to the present day by subsequent miniaturists. The Siegrists' paintings are in one of these complete collections housed at the Woolaroc Museum. The Woolaroc's founder, Frank Phillips, purchased the museum's collection in 1936 and was sent the original contract between the artist and Mr. Brady by A.J. Rowell.
Shown: Barack Obama and Donald Trump by Rachelle and George W. Bush by Wes
It's continuing to be really busy in the studio working on several commissions on our growing list. Thanks to all who are giving us the joy of sharing the blessing in their gift giving and personal memories!
Louise's Puffin, Indiana by Wes
A Mule Full (in progress) by Rachelle
Max (in progress ... but now finished!) by Rachelle
Personalize the art and fun! Ask us about doing your commissioned painting!
Portraits of Family, Homes, Pets or Your Own Special Subject
View Select Commissions On Our Website!
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~ Please Share This Newsletter With Someone And Tell You Friends To Check Out The Siegrists' Miniatures! ~
Thanks again to our supportive family of collectors and friends!
This newsletter is distributed monthly. Our paper newsletters are mailed to active collectors usually two to three times per year. We update Facebook and other social media sites throughout the week as we can. Blog posts highlighting our weekly adventures are typically posted on Sunday afternoons.
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