Saturday, December 2, 2023

2023 Window-Painting Project

The windows at the Anthracite Newsstand were finished in time for the Christmas parade in Wilkes-Barre. 

Thank you to Samantha and the Anthracite team for always making me feel at home while I'm painting their windows. Samantha asked for a Barbie and Ken theme this year. As always, I had a blast!

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Join Me For The Basics of Drawing Course

 

 
© Liz Revit
 
This course is designed to help students develop their observational skills and drawing techniques using graphic sketching pencils and various references. Students will develop an understanding of the form and shape of objects using light source and shadow to define dimensions, and they’ll learn methods to create drawings based on the laws of linear perspective, which create depth of field and proportion. No prior drawing experience is required. 
 
WHEN: 5 Thursdays, beginning September 21, 6 - 8:30 p.m. (Room 9)
 
WHERE: Crestwood High School, Mountain Top, PA
 
To register, e-mail either caceregistrar01@gmail.com or cacecoordinator2@gmail.com. They will send you a registration form via e-mail.

Join Me for a Painting With Watercolors Course

 

 
© Liz Revit

 
Whether you’re a beginner or you already have experience working with watercolors, this class is designed to further your painting abilities through the use of demos and individualized attention. The instructor will work with each student providing guidance and step-by-step instructions needed to create beautiful watercolor paintings.
 
This class is for students of all levels who are interested in learning about color, composition, materials, and techniques. Students will work on a painting in the subject matter of his or her own choice. So bring plenty of reference photos to each class.
 
WHEN: 5 Tuesdays, beginning September 19, 6 - 8:30 pm
WHERE: Crestwood High School - Mountain Top, PA (HS Art Room)
 
Contact me directly for a materials list. 
 
To register, e-mail either caceregistrar01@gmail.com or cacecoordinator2@gmail.com. They will send you a registration form via e-mail.

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Join Me for the Drawing Basics Course Starting on March 30, 2023

 


This course is designed to help students develop their observational skills and drawing techniques using graphic sketching pencils and various references. Students will develop an understanding of the form and shape of objects using light source and shadow to define dimensions, and they’ll learn methods to create drawings based on the laws of linear perspective, which create depth of field and proportion. No prior drawing experience is required.
 
WHEN: 4 Thursdays, beginning March 30, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (HS Art Room)
 
WHERE: Crestwood High School - 281 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707
 
To register, e-mail either caceregistrar@gmail.com or coordinatorcace@gmail.com. They will send a registration form to you via e-mail.
 
If you wish to obtain the brochure online go to csdcomets.org, scroll down the front page to “Headlines,” and the CACE Spring Brochure link is there. The registration form must be printed and mailed.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1369031073851247/1369031090517912/?ref=newsfeed

Join Me For Six Weeks of Watercolor Classes Starting Tuesday, March 21, 2023

 


Whether you’re a beginner or you already have experience working with watercolors, this class is designed to further your painting abilities through the use of demos and individualized attention. I'll work with each student providing guidance and step-by-step instructions needed to create beautiful watercolor paintings.
 
This class is for students of all levels who are interested in learning about color, composition, materials, and techniques.
 
Students will work on a painting in the subject matter of his or her own choice. So bring plenty of reference photos to each class.
 
WHEN: 6 Tuesdays, beginning March 21, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (HS Art Room) 
 
WHERE: Crestwood High School - 281 S Mountain Blvd, Mountain Top, PA 18707

To register, e-mail either caceregistrar@gmail.com or coordinatorcace@gmail.com. They will send you a registration form via e-mail.
 
If you wish to obtain the brochure online go to csdcomets.org, scroll down the front page to “Headlines,” and the CACE Spring Brochure link is there. The registration form must be printed and mailed.

To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2815277935270877/2815277948604209/?ref=newsfeed

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Howl For The Holidays


 Here's a few pictures from last year's painting project at the Anthracite Newstand in Wilkes-Barre. 












This Year's Window-Painting Project


The owners of the Anthracite Newstand in Wilkes-Barre asked me to paint these cute, little characters on their windows for this year's Christmas season.  They were happy with the windows, and I was honored to participate in the painting project once again this year.








Saturday, September 8, 2018

Little Pumpkin Watercolor Workshop





Looking for a quick and easy painting project with an autumn theme? Then join me at Tamaqua Community Arts Center on Saturday 11/3/18 from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. to learn how to paint this adorable, little pumpkin. To learn more, visit http://www.tamaquaarts.org/events/little-pumpkin-watercolor-workshop/ or https://www.facebook.com/TamaquaArts/

Watercolor Classes in Mountaintop, PA



Join me for a five-week watercolor course at the Crestwood Area Community Education program in Mountaintop, PA. Classes will be held on Wednesdays in October from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Each student will work on his or her own project and will receive guidance on painting techniques. Students of all levels are encouraged to attend. For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/CACE-Crestwood-Area-Community-Education-110735562296658/.

Sunday, December 4, 2016

Olde Time Christmas in Jim Thorpe


With five minutes to spare, we made it to the gingerbread display and contest yesterday at Dimmick Memorial Library in Jim Thorpe to vote for our favorite gingerbread display.


 All gingerbread houses were unique, but this one really stood out.Using the Bible as a base, the manger was our favorite.






 Look closely in the center attic window.


Santa overlooks Broadway. He was here in August too.


 ~ A doorway on Race Street ~








 The lights start to come alive at dusk.




~ Asa Packer Mansion ~


 ~ Clock on the Carbon County Courthouse ~


~ Merry Christmas! ~

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Snowman Garland Design Featured on Toland Home Garden Products



A big thank you to Toland Home Garden for licensing my snowman design on their products, which are out in the stores now. I received the samples in September. As always, I'm very happy with the product quality. Toland Home Garden always does a fabulous job!

These pictures show my original watercolor alongside the garden art flag.




The standard mat above measures 30" x 18", and it's a bit thinner than the larger comfort mat pictured below.


The comfort mat above measures 38" x 20".

To purchase these products, visit your nearest gift store or big box store that sells Toland Home Garden products. To purchase these products online, click on the following links. This pattern is called "Snowman Garland" in Toland's catalog, so you can also search on the Internet as well.

Amazon
Mad About Gardening 
Mad About Gardening - Standard Mat
Better Homes & Gardens - Decorative House Flag
Better Homes & Gardens - Garden Flag
Better Homes & Gardens - Standard Mat
Better Homes & Gardens - All products

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Trolls Invade The Anthracite!


What a fantastic weekend to paint windows at the Anthracite Newstand in Wilkes-Barre! This year's theme is Trolls. 


Thanks to all the folks at the Anthracite for keeping me entertained throughout the day. I heard a little bit of Dwight Yoakam and Wynonna Judd on the jukebox in the morning. Then I was listening to a few SEC football games throughout the day.


I knew I did my job when a little girl asked her grandmother to take a picture of her in front of this window. So cute!


On another note, if you want good brownies, stop by the Anthracite. They're delicious!


Have a Troll-filled Christmas!

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Chance Meeting Today With A True Hero



 Thank you for your service, Colonel West!


Coming from a military family, what an honor it was today to meet Lt. Colonel Allen West as I was leaving work today. I couldn't believe my eyes as I saw Colonel West walking as I was waiting for the light to turn green. A gracious man, he encouraged me to park my car so that we could snap a few pictures. He was kind enough to also speak with my boyfriend on the phone.

Wow! What are the chances of meeting a military hero?

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Painted Fire Hydrant


The city of Pittston, PA is enlisting the help of artists to paint all of the fire hydrants in the city.  Since they were looking for an artist who specializes in patriotic artwork, I was invited to paint a fire hydrant next to the Pittston, PA Post Office.


~ Mr. Zip ~


When I was a kid, I always loved (no pun intended) The LOVE stamp, which was designed by pop artist Robert Indiana. Here's my own take on that iconic postage stamp.


I love this color orange. It's very Volunteer orange. Go VOLS!



~ The official logo of the National Association of Letter Carriers ~


~ Stars and Stripes ~


~ Pony Express ~