Monday, February 14, 2011

An 'apple a day' will help feed some people

An apple a day blog I created at the end of 2009 still has many 'apples' for sale.

I painted 66 apples in 3 months to raise money for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.

Each matted painting is $50 and I'll give $10 to the pantry for each sale. Please check them out!

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THANKS!

Take care,

Mary mary@marytelfer.com

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Pink and white on beige

This was an experiment I did on some beige pastel paper my friend Emily gave me. I like the way the paper shows through in many spots. I also love that extra dark green pastel.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Pack is back!

Green Bay Packers colored flower. Go Packers!

Pastel, 5" x 7"

$50 matted



Let me know what you think by commenting on the post or send me an email: mary@telfleur.com

Thursday, February 3, 2011

an art class on the beach in Carlsbad, CA last weekend

























Photos by photographer, Jay Reilly.



Beautiful!
Art, warmth, and fun.














Carlsbad, California

I feel extremely grateful to have been here. My cousin, Ron took this photo a few days ago while we walked on the beach. The view was spectacular. Being there gives me a perspective that I get nowhere else. My cousin, fortunately, appreciates living here every day!

I have many, many photos that I will not put all in my blog, but wanted to share a few. I'm sure they will be an inspiration to my artwork for a long time.

Leave a comment or email me! mary@telfleur.com

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

"Leaves" earrings


My fabric earrings have a painting-inspired fabric on each side (in case the wind blows!), sugical steel hooks and a lightweight coating so they're both durable and comfortable. Each pair - each earring, in fact - is unique. They range from sublte, muted florals to bold patterns and images, from small to over-sized.
I will be featuring them in a holiday art show this weekend in Cary, IL. Please email me for more info: mary@marytelfer.com



Monday, November 22, 2010

Pastel Landscape Workshop Dec 2nd 10 am - 1 pm


Have you been curious about pastels, but would like a fun, non-judgemental atmosphere in which to learn? This class is for you whether you're a beginner who has never tried pastels or an experienced artist who needs some motivation to get painting again by being with other creative people.


I will demonstrate some techniques then guide you to bring out your own artistic style. Using photos as a guide, you will be the filter through which the feelings of the landscape are transformed to produce an image that is completely yours.


All supplies are included in this 3-hour workshop provided by the Richeson Company in Kimberly, Wisconsin.


Mary's studio in northern Illinois: email for details and directions, mary@marytelfer.com