Taking it all in stride

Hi folks, 

Just checking in to let all of y'all see some progress of paintings/ gallery/ instuctional and what not. 

Lately my days have been filled with painting walls or fine art. Here's a few paintings and maybe a video hopefully. We'll give it a shot

Thomas Bradshaw Fine Art Gallery and Studio

9x12

Oil on linen

Shiloh Baptist Church

9x12

Oil on linen

Demo for For Arts Sake Gallery

6/10

Rain Maker

20x24

Oil on Linen

Maymont Japanese Garden

12x9

Oil on linen

Free Marketing

Hi Folks,
Here's just a quick reminder that if you want to get into the local paper. All you have to do is to show up at one of the local event's and paint. It seems to be such a unique way of capturing the event and most importantly it's so unique that that alone draws in people. So much fun to do as well.
Well, here's just a few pics and a few updates on the gallery movement. It's coming along. Ready to start painting in the primer! So Exciting!
Thanks for looking in!
Take care
Tom

Ps. Please don't forget about my Demo on June 10th at For Art's Sake Gallery in Richmond. More information contact Diane.....For Art's Sake Gallery

Turning the corner....

Hi Folks,
Hope this brings you all well. I'm just updating all you folks out there about my whereabouts. It's been a very busy time since being back from such a great event at Winter Park Plein air 2014. While down in Florida I picked up 3 new clients, new friends, and a great new family. Since being back in Va. I have been in the local paper, asked to be a part of a demo at For Arts Sake Gallery in Richmond. All the while working on the gallery in Blackstone. In the mean time, I've had some spare time to do a few paintings.

I'm really excited about my demo happening on June 10 at For Arts Sake Gallery and Frame shop in the west end of Richmond. Please contact Diana for tickets. Promises to be a good time had by all.

IN the mean time, here are some paintings done over the past couple of weeks. Enjoy!
Thanks for checking in and spending a few minutes with me!
Tom

The Whirlwind....

Hi folks,
I just want to post some updates to the blog. It's been far too long and there's been so much happening that I probably will not remember to discus so much with yall!!

I just returned from Winter Park, Fl. from a plein air event. It was great to reconnect with other artist, kinda like a homecoming, and meeting other new friends. Making new family friends, and staying with the most gracious host on the planet. Pam and Glenn Paisley opened their arms to a stranger, and I departed feeling loved and welcomed back anytime.

The Winter Park Plein air 2014 was just what the doctor ordered to start off a very busy painting season. With new sales and my client base extending is always a welcomed event. The weather was great, it's Florida how bad can that be, and the art was even hotter than the temps.

So with no more delaying, I'll share what happened and hopefully you will see something here you might like. If you do, don't hesitate to contact me via email.

Also, I am participating in LeGrand Fine Art's Salon again this quarter (http://www.legrandfineart.com). Sue puts on an amazing Salon and usually has clients walking out with smiles on their faces and paintings in their hands. Check her web site out for more info.

So, here's a few paintings that have sprung from my brushes.

Thanks for reading and for your support! Take care, Tom

Winter Park Plein Air 2014

Hi folks, 

To keep you all informed, Winter Park Plein air fest is happening in just a couple of weeks! See http://www.polasek.org/wppo/home for more details. I am so fortunate to be invited to this event and to be painting with all of the celebs from the art world right next to me.  If you are in the area, stop by and say hi!  I'll be demo-Ing on Tuesday (April 22) about my use of a limited pallet. Hopefully there will be more than just me to show up! 

Also, I have a HUGE announcement!! Over the course of the summer this year I will be working on a new space in my home town of Bkackstone, Va.  I plan on opening up a gallery in my name in Backstone! I have been hard at work already in the contruction and remodel of the space.  It's in a great location rich on main st.  So, this bein the teaser, I will leave you with some progress shots of the remodel. Hope you enjoy, and hope to see you at the opening, soon to be announced, real soon.

See you all in Florida!

Tom

Blackstone Armory

9x12

Oil on Cradeled panel

$650

Summer's Here!

Hi folks,
I am just relaxing after a very productive couple of days remoldeing and making progress for a future endeaver, more on that in a future blog post.....
Im writing to updat everyone on some recent paintings and to express how honored i am to get to participate in Winter Park Plein air event (http://www.polasek.org) in a couple of weeks. Hopefully the link will work forya. it should be a fun event and ill try to update yall as paintings get done.

alright...here are some paintings

Blackstone Armory

9 x 12

Oil on Cradeled Board

$650

Spring Thaw

8 x 10

Oil on Linen

NFS

Bethany Baptist

12 x 9

Oil on Board

$650

Port Warwick or any other port of call

Hi folks, 

I just want to fill you in on a bit of up and coming events happening in the coming weeks. 

I am humbled to be accepted into this show of other great local artist in the area. The show at Murphy Mongomery gallery begins at 5:30pm. I hope you can attend!!

Also, I am participating in an event in The middle of April ( April 20-26 ) in winter park Florida (http://www.polasek.org/wppo/home/)  I am trying to let folks know ahead of time so if anyone wants to help with expenses of the trip I am offering an option for that to happen. What I'm willing to offer is if anyone wants to pre- purchase a painting to help cover gas down and back it would greatly help in many ways. What I am offering is for every $150 you care to contribute I will allow you YOUR choice of painting that comes from the trip.  Hers how it breaks down..... $150- choose any 6x8 , $300- you can choose any 8x10 OR 9x12, if you'd really like to help out and contribut $500 you have your choice of 11x14 up to 16 x 20.

These prices are much lower than if you found my painting in a gallery setting. I am only making this offer available until April 10th. So take this opportunity to pick up a one of a kind original and knowingly that your helping to keep a dream alive! Thank you all!  Please email me to take part in this great opportunity... Bradshaw72@gmail.com

Also please visit Winter Park Florida's site for more up to date info!! 

http://www.polasek.org/wppo/home/