The Latest News from

Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art

"Capturing the Spirit"

Hello again...

And a warm welcome to all of my new subscribers. Well, we've made it to May! I pray that you and your families are staying safe and well. I know it's a terribly stressful time for so many and just know that my heart is with you. As so many events have been cancelled, businesses closed and life in general has been put on hold, I wanted to update you on my gallery and other scheduled events that were and are planned. After a great deal of thought and in the interest of public safety, my gallery will remain closed for at least the next two weeks. The number of confirmed virus cases in our county is continuing to climb so I just don't want to put you at unnecessary risk. All of my "in person" special events for May (Third Thursdays, Open Studio sessions, workshops) are cancelled. The good news is that everything in the gallery is available online on my website...keep reading for more information about your options for shopping and delivery.

"Hope Springs Eternal"

10x8 oil (plein air) $850

Available through

"Where In The World Is" Plein Air, online on June 10, 2020

Click here for more

information.

Mother's Day is quickly approaching this weekend! If you are looking for a special gift, you can shop online through my gallery website, and everything is on sale for 10% off regular retail prices. I am offering free contactless delivery within a 30 mile radius of Omaha, as well as curbside pickup at the gallery.

I will reevaluate the COVID-19 situation here in two weeks and decide on my gallery schedule at that time. I'm so looking forward to welcoming you back to the gallery and classroom when it's safe for us all to do so.

Thanks so much for your patience and understanding as we navigate these uncharted waters and strive to keep us all safe.

Finally, these are extraordinary times...but I have faith that together we will get through this and will be stronger for it. As for me, I am taking this time to paint, reassess priorities and hopefully create something beautiful to help lift our collective spirits...it's what we do as artists.

Stay safe, be well and please accept my sincere heartfelt thanks for your friendship and support...my best to you always.

-Debra Joy Groesser

Free Online Video Drawing Lessons

In case you missed it, last month I began offering free online video drawing lessons for kids and "kids at heart." Please watch this video to learn more about how these came about. Then you can tune in on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00am central time via Facebook Live on my Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art Facebook page. And if you can't tune in for the live video, each video is saved on my Facebook page, so you can watch and draw along whenever is convenient for you. You don't need a Facebook account to view them. Be sure to "like" and follow my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DebraJoyGroesserFineArt/ to be notified when I go live with these video lessons. I hope this will help you and inspire you and your kids!

"Impressions" Exhibition at

Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art Gallery

If you love Impressionism, and you didn't have the chance to see it in person at my gallery yet, this special exhibition featuring paintings, including the two above, by eight nationally recognized, award winning American Impressionist painters. The featured artists are Richard Oversmith (NC), Cheryl St John (CO), Eric Jacobsen (OR), Toni Williams (CA), Michael Clark (CO), Doreen St John (OH), Todd Williams (AR) and myself. All of the paintings in this show, all of hubby Don's woodworking, and gift items are available to view and purchase online at https://debrajoygroesserfineart.com/works

Through May 31st, enjoy a 10% discount on everything on my gallery website, (www.debrajoygroesserfineart.com), including the paintings in this exhibition plus free shipping in the United States (excluding Alaska and Hawaii). Free front porch, contactless delivery within 30 miles of the Omaha metro area or curbside pickup at the gallery.

Updated Exhibition/Event Schedule

LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard Art Auction - May 5th (tomorrow!)online

This unique online art auction will raise funds to help support LPAPA (Laguna Plein Air Painters Assoc.) and its member artists. You will have the opportunity to bid on LPAPA Artists (including yours truly) to paint and personalize an original 5x7 inch LPAPA Strong & Positive Postcard that will be created and mailed to the winning auction bidder.

Your support will provide hope for all in a time of uncertainty and will help keep the art community alive.

American Impressionist Society Small Works Showcase - RS Hanna Gallery, Fredericksburg, TX

extended through July 4th

View the entire show online at

https://rshannagallery.com/

"April Showers Bring May Flowers" May 1-31, Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder Colorado. A new opportunity to support artists, a wonderful gallery, and brighten your home with a new painting at greatly reduced prices. All paintings are floral themed and are 30% off the artists' normal retail prices - but only through May 31st. At left is one of my three pieces in the show. Click here to see the entire collection of paintings in this show.

The 13th Annual New Visions Art Show - The Mission Gallery, St George Utah.

Show extended indefinitely!

Click here where you can view all the pieces available in the show, along with videos from each of the artists. The painting at left is one of several I have in the show.

Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition - postponed until October 2020

It was a thrill to have "Where the Wildflowers Grow" accepted into this year's OPA National Juried Exhibition. The show, originally scheduled to open in May is now postponed until October. It will still be held at RS Hanna Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas. More information at

https://www.oilpaintersofamerica.com/

Other upcoming events

"Where In The World Is" Plein Air - June 10th online and in the gallery beginning July 17th. The Mission Gallery/Illume Gallery, St George Utah. My painting, "Hope Springs Eternal" pictured at the top of this newsletter is my entry for this annual show. https://whereintheworldispleinair.com/

Door County Plein Air Festival - July 19-25, Door County, WI.

Cancelled - rescheduled for July 2021

Plein Air Convention - August 11-15, Santa Fe NM. Rescheduled from May. Honored to be a faculty member again this year.

https://pleinairconvention.com/

American Impressionist Society 21st Annual National Juried Exhibition - October 22-November 21, Illume Gallery, St George Utah. Attention artists: entries now being accepted for this show! https://americanimpressionistsociety.org/

In case you missed it...Plein Air Podcast with Eric Rhoads

It was a tremendous honor to be interviewed by Eric Rhoads for a podcast recently. We cover a lot of information - I hope you find it inspiring! Click on the image at left to go to the podcast. Enjoy!

Debra Joy Groesser

Signature Member and CEO/President: American Impressionist Society
Master Signature Member: Plein Air Artists Colorado
Signature Member: Laguna Plein Air Painters Association
Signature Member: American Plains Artists

Elected Artist Member: Salmagundi Club, NYC

Elected Artist Member: Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters
Associate Member: Oil Painters of America

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My work can be seen and purchased at these fine art galleries:

The Mission Gallery, St George UT www.themissiongallery.com
Montgomery-Lee Fine Art, Park City UT www.montgomeryleefineart.com

Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder CO www.marywilliamsfinearts.com

SouthWind Gallery, Topeka KS www.southwindartgallery.com

Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art, Ralston NE www.debrajoygroesserfineart.com