Free Watercolor Lessons

Behind the Artwork

Women's Expo 2013

Do your watercolor paintings get muddy? Do your colors lose their brilliance? Join me this weekend at Women’s Expo for a free watercolor lesson.

Looking for some pointers? Bring in your painting for a free critique.

Feeling a bit shy? Come and watch me paint and pick up some pointers.

What to bring? Watercolor paints, brushes, easel, water container, paper towel, and paper.

West Michigan Women’s Expo at DeVos Place

March 8, 2013 Friday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
March 9, 2013 Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
March 10, 2013 Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Healing Reflections at B.R.A.I.N.S.

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CaptivatedB.R.A.I.N.S. of Grand Rapids is currently showcasing my watercolor series entitled Healing Reflections. The series is a collection of thirteen paintings, including five new watercolor works from 2013. Some of my past ArtPrize works will also be on display.

DATES

February 2, 2013 through March 22, 2013

LOCATION

B.R.A.I.N.S.
3351 Eagle Run Drive NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-8920

Image

Captivated, Pamela Alderman, Watercolor on paper, 15×20 inches, 2013

Solo Exhibit at The Hartley Center

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Endurance - 2011 figure studyVisit The Hartley Center of Grand Rapids to see some of the sketch paintings that helped inspire my ArtPrize 2012 Courage Ablaze series. Fourteen works are currently on display, including my ArtPrize 2011 Braving the Wind series.

November 23 through February 1, 2013

The Hartley Center of Grand Rapids
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
616-451-8800

ArtPrize 2013….

Behind the Artwork

20,000 ornament hooks

Under Construction

  • 20,000 ornament hooks
  • 5,000 sheets of paper
  • 3,000 feet of fishing line
  • 550 square feet of fishing net
  • 240 volunteer hours
  • 7 volunteers from Japan, California, and Michigan
  • 2 sons (who can’t exactly be classified as volunteers)
  • 1 artist (pushing past her limits)

…coming in September

Courage Ablaze Ignited

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Les Clay Singers singing at Courage Ablaze during ArtPrize 2012

The Les Clay Singers inspired and delighted visitors with two performances during ArtPrize 2012. The singing children radiated joy. Visitors erupted into applause as the energetic family filled the gallery with African melodies that fed our souls.

As the children sang, their mama and papa couldn’t remain seated; they stood and sang too. This remarkable family often sings around the dinner table. Papa’s baritone voice, perhaps the deepest I had ever heard, lifted the hearts of the listeners. His singing ignited courage and hope burst into flame.

See a short video on Facebook…

Courage Ablaze Teams Up with Women at Risk Expo

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Search and Rescue - Stories told by Slavery SurviviorsJoin Donald Miller (NY Times bestselling author) and Women at Risk for a Search and Rescue EXPO: Stories told by Slavery Survivors. Shop for jewelry and international gifts made by rescued women.

2012 ArtPrize Courage Ablaze paintings will be auctioned off to help rescue women from sexual slavery.

Sunday, November 4, 2012 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Shopping preview begins at 5:30 pm.

Go to the Women at Risk 2012 Expo page for ticketing information.

$25 for general admission.

Courage Ablaze Featured at Art Without Borders

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Courage Ablaze
Bethany Refugee Services will be showcasing giclée reproductions of my 2012 ArtPrize Courage Ablaze work and the creativity of refugees at Art Without Borders. The artwork will be auctioned off to support refugees now living in West Michigan.

Enjoy a night full of international food, music, and art. And learn how you can help local refugees. Visit Bethany’s Art Without Borders page for more information.

When:

Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where:

The Gallery at Bar Divani
15 Ionia Ave NW
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Admission Fee:

$10 general admission
$5 with a college ID