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“Blessed and Thankful” ©JoyEful Party Animals® Joye DeGoede

10/31/2017 9:12:25 PM | By Joye DeGoede | Comment on this

This 9x12 oil painting on panel was a challenge! I had no idea how much work it takes to paint corn kernels! Each kernel had highlights, shadows and mid tones...depending on where it falls in the light source! Don’t get me started on he straw and burlap on the scarecrows. This painting was a challenge, but provided time to reflect on how thankful I am to have my life full of blessings!

NOAPS Small Works Show...”Bunny Flop” and his great adventures!

10/27/2017 10:46:46 AM | By Joye DeGoede | Comment on this

I just shipped “Bunny Flop”© “JoyEful Party Animals" TM to Cathy Kline Gallery. I am honored to be juried into this show. I hope “Bunny Flop” has a great adventure and is adopted to a new habitat!
Here is the link to the show information
https://www.facebook.com/events/141974886419948/?ti=icl
Here is a portion of their news release
The National Oil & Acrylic Painters' Society (NOAPS) has assembled a new and exciting show for the Holiday Season titled “The NOAPS Holiday Small Works Show and Sale”. The show features 197 paintings from 153 member artists, and will be the star attraction at the Cathy Kline Gallery located at 7801 NW River Park Drive in Parkville MO. Built in 1840, the Gallery is the former passenger train depot for the city, and is located at the gateway to Parkville. Named for its founder, Colonial Park, the city owns a history which includes tales of Jesse James, Bonnie and Clyde, and is now home to the Park University and an eclectic variety of shops.

The show will run from November 13-December 30, 2017. Among the many things to do in Parkville, NOAPS will host several events around the opening of the show.

Fall work in progress and “deep thoughts”

10/18/2017 7:49:55 PM | Comment on this

#wip today's progress. Holy cow!!! Do you have any idea how many kernels there are on an ear of corn??? Each kernel has shadow, middle tone and highlights! (Not to mention the “in between values...yes that is a semi technical term...). Of course, depending where it falls in the light of the still life set up. “Deep thoughts”...opportunity to count my many blessings and opportunities this fall. “Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” It is all a choice.

"Tails Telling A Tale"©JoyEful Party Animals® Joye DeGoede

10/17/2017 9:18:04 AM | By Joye DeGoede | Comment on this

"Tails Telling A Tale" © "JoyEful Party Animals" TM finished! This 5'x6' oil painting commission was a fun challenge. The couple commissioning this painting had a story they want to portray and hang in their home. They felt the "JoyEful Party Animals" were the ones to "Tell their tale".
My college art professor and mentor Don Doxey told me if you wanted to really know someone, look at small everyday items surrounding them. What do they carry in their pockets or purse? That gives you a glimpse into their story.
I am honored to have these Tails Tell their story and celebrate life!

The Bunnies Are Hoppin!

10/17/2017 9:07:12 AM | By Joye DeGoede | Comment on this

The Bunnies are hopping at the Gallery at el Pedregal. These "JoyEful Party Animals" TM were adopted. One is not finished, but was adopted too. They will be going to their new habitat as soon as the last one "Hare of the Blues"© is finished.
"BB Blues" © "JoyEful Party Animals" TM 11x14 oil is still looking for a fur ever home. He can be adopted at the gallery or on my website Joyesart.com at the following link: http://joye.fineartstudioonline.com/workszoom/2479873

10/6/2017 7:51:31 AM | By Joye DeGoede | Comment on this

Meet “A Hare of Golf at the Boulders” © “JoyEful Party Animals" TM, 48x30 oil painting of the #Bouldersgolfcourse It is a beautiful course with so many inspirational views. I have painted several paintings of it in the past few months. I have many more views in mind for future JoyEful Party Animals Adventures! It is available for adoption. You can see more details about this painting on my website Joyesart.com at this link https://joyesart.com/workszoom/2511598