Author Archives: Pat

About Pat

I love painting and teaching and I have owned The Artists Playground, in Newburyport for over 25 years.

Hanging Our Art Show (Behind the Scenes)

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Pat

Below are some of the photos taken during our registration and the hanging of our annual student art show. We couldn’t have done it with out help. Lots of people participated and we were done by 12 noon. Years ago, … Continue reading →

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Annette Poirier

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Pat

                                               Annette is the person whose painting is on the invitation for The Student Art Show this year. She has been coming every Tuesday and Wednesday night for many years. When we first met she said she couldn’t draw … Continue reading →

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Framing for the art show

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Pat

Below is a painting in progress by Pattie Kelly and the frame she chose from Graphic Dimensions also known as www.Pictureframes.com Most of you have already framed your paintings for the show but if you haven’t, this is an economical … Continue reading →

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Ginny’s Birthday Party

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Pat

We have been hosting Birthday Parties at the studio. Our most recent, below is Virginia (Ginny) celebrating her birthday at the studio. She and  her friends painted birdhouses as an activity and her mom brought a special ice cream cake … Continue reading →

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Studio Make-Over

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Pat

For those of you away for the winter or just taking a break, check out our new digs. Once again, thanks to my sweetheart, Chuckie, for all his hard work.                            We have 8 new drawers and cabinets plus … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Starr Patterson

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Pat

                                                   Elizabeth is a serious oil painter, as you can see from the beautiful photo above of one of her paintings (16×20). She is very accomplished. Some of you might remember her from the Monday night class. She is in … Continue reading →

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New Students

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Pat

Hey, I was just thinking, wouldn’t it be nice if I showed photos of new people as they join the Artists Playground. It would be a good way to welcome them and it would help you remember their names and … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Pat

Below, Jackie and Madison working on their Easter gifts using our new kids construction counter. As always, thanks to my husband Chuck!                  Left to right below Dakota, Jessica, Paige, and below them Hannah. The last one is Izzy’s … Continue reading →

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Kids Creating

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Pat

I just can’t get enough of showing off all the kids and what they are doing in the studio. They are all so adorable and they are all creating such different and interesting art work. Some are drawing, some painting … Continue reading →

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Everyone is having fun

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Pat

St Patrick’s Day is over but with all the renovating going on at the studio I never got to post the photo of the wreath Kincaid and Violet made to put in the window at the studio or the pot … Continue reading →

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