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Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art

"Capturing the Spirit"

Hitting the Road

Hello again...hope you're doing well! Summer is in full swing and so are the plein air painting events - yes, live and in person! I'm headed to Door County, Wisconsin, this weekend for the 16th Annual Door County Plein Air Festival, my favorite of all the plein air events. With last year's event being virtual, I really missed being there. I'll be posting my paintings on my social media platforms so hope you can follow along! Here are a few Door County paintings still available from past events - click on the images for more information and to purchase.

I'll be back home for just a few days then it's off to the Paint Grand Traverse Plein Air August 9-15th in Traverse City, Michigan.

Just a short three weeks after that is an event that's been about three years in the planning. It is so exciting to be bringing the American Impressionist Society's 22nd Annual National Juried Exhibition to Gallery 1516 in Omaha. It will be held September 10th through December 12th. We're really looking forward to hosting artists from all over the country for this exceptional exhibition. For those of you who live in the area, artists will be painting at the Henry Doorly Zoo on Thursday, September 10th, and other locations around the area from the 8th through the 11th. A "Wet Wall" sale of these paintings created on location will be held at Gallery 1516 from 4 to 7pm on September 11th. For more information about AIS and the schedule of events please visit www.americanimpressionistsociety.org.

Below is my newest painting created for the AIS Exhibition, a studio piece painted from a plein air study I did in my back yard. Click on the image for the story behind the painting and the title, "Rebirth - Into the Light."

I know that everyone is inundated with emails, so thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to read this. I hope you find it inspiring. You are such an important part of my artistic journey. As always, thank you so much for your friendship and support...you help make this all possible.

Until next time, take care and all my best to you and yours!

Creatively yours,

Debra Joy Groesser

Current and Upcoming Shows/Events

2021 Nebraska Artist Biennial - May 12 - August 1, 2021. Gallery 1516, Omaha NE. LAST CHANCE TO VIEW...ENDS SUNDAY. The entire exhibition can be viewed at www.gallery1516.org In person viewing is by appointment. More information at https://www.gallery1516.org/current-exhibition

"America the Beautiful" Virtual Art Exhibition and Sale, Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder CO. Ongoing through September 2021. Online Invitational Exhibition featuring artists from all 50 states. 10% of sale proceeds benefit Feeding America. View and purchase art at http://www.marywilliamsfinearts.com/america-the-beautiful.html

Door County Plein Air Festival - July 25-31, 2021

For a complete list of invited artists and schedule of events, visit http://www.peninsulaschoolofart.org/events/dcpaf/

Paint Grand Traverse 2021 - August 9-15, 2021 More information at https://www.paintgrandtraverse.com/

American Impressionist Society National Juried Exhibition - Sept. 9 - Dec. 12, 2021. Gallery 1516, Omaha NE - More information at https://americanimpressionistsociety.org/page-18291

"Yes This Is Nebraska" Solo Exhibition, Bone Creek Museum, David City NE, November 18, 2021-March 13, 2022. This will be the first exhibition of some of the paintings in my project showcasing the beauty and diversity of the landscape of the beautiful state I call home. More information to come. www.bonecreek.org

Learning Opportunities for Artists of All Ages and Experience Levels!

I will not be scheduling any in-person workshops for the remainder of 2021 (will be having knee replacement surgery in early October) but not to worry! My instructional video, "Understanding the Effects of Light," is now available through Liliedahl and Streamline Video. It's over 6 hours of instruction - basically my 3 day workshop condensed to a video! Click here if you'd like to see a quick one minute sneak peek of the video demo. Perfect for all levels from beginner to advanced.

Just a reminder...my series of 25 free online drawing lessons for kids and "kids at heart" are still available on my Debra Joy Groesser Fine Art page on Facebook. Each one is 20 to 40 minutes long. Click on the image at left to go to the page then scroll down to see all the videos available.

New Gallery Hours! Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 4pm or by appointment. From paintings to fine woodworking by hubby, Don, to a variety of gifts in every price range, if you're looking for unique artful gifts for any occasion - stop by or check out my gallery website, www.debrajoygroesserfineart.com or stop by. Click here to see Don's available creations.

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

Illume Gallery of Fine Art, St George UT www.illumegalleryoffineart.com
Montgomery-Lee Fine Art, Park City UT www.montgomeryleefineart.com

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

SouthWind Gallery, Topeka KS https://www.southwindfineart.com/

Ginger's Hangup, Omaha NE https://www.gingershangup.com/

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

My gallery is open Friday and Saturday, 11am to 4pm or

by appointment - 402-592-6552

5615 S. 77th St., Ralston NE 68127

or anytime online

Gallery: www.debrajoygroesserfineart.com

Studio: www.debrajoygroesser.com

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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