News: Cafepress store closed

I've decided to close my Cafepress store (www.cafepress.com/casadelinda). This was the print-on-demand site where you could order products with my wildflower paintings, and more recently, my husband's photo images. Both David and I have been increasingly dissatisfied with the quality of the products and service. We do appreciate everyone who has purchased from the store over the years. I'll be looking for a new source to be able to offer my wildflowers on products in the future.

NEW ART-2-GOGH PAINTINGS & FALL SCHEDULE

We've added 4 new paintings to the ART-2-Gogh Painting Party selection for October and November. Check them out and let us know when you'd like to come paint with us! Visit www.art-2-gogh.com for the current calendar and more information!

CLASSES AT CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER

Adult art classes in oil painting, watercolors, pastels, drawing, photography, and stained glass are starting up over the next few weeks in the studios at Casa de Linda Art Center in New Braunfels. Plus we have stained glass for ages 10-16; painting for ages 5-8 and for ages 8-12. Full schedule is available on our website.

SOME WONDERFUL LOCAL PRESS!

I was recently interviewed for a business profile for the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung's monthly Business Journal and it ran yesterday! Nice write up about Casa de Linda Art Center with a focus on our ART-2-Gogh Painting Parties.

CELEBRATING OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY!

It's a busy day today getting ready for the Casa de Linda Art Center First Anniversary Open House tomorrow. If you are in the area, drop by and help us celebrate. FREE art demos, refreshments and more. Also the official opening for our fall exhibit, "Eyes of Texas," featuring photography by Jennifer Wilson, Bill Brockmeier, John Mohar, David Jacobson, Rick Tolar, Jordan Palmer, William Waldron, John Reinke, Kay Reinke and Darryl Patrick.

ART-2-GOGH PAINTING PARTIES FOR OCT & NOV 2011

Join the fun! Come paint with us this fall...

ART-2-GOGH PAINTING PARTIES: CACTUS AND GRUENE WATER TOWER

Just thought I'd do a quick post about this coming weekend's ART-2-Gogh Painting Parties. On Friday night, we'll be painting one of our most popular paintings: "Cactus in Bloom." I knew when I first came up with this art that it would be a hit...and it is! It's surprisingly easy to paint when you follow along with me!

On Saturday night, we are painting the Water Tower at Gruene. Of course, you can make it any watertower you'd like. We've had folks put the word "Texas" instead. You could even put your own hometown or football team (for me, I'd want to write Floresville Tigers!). The parties start at 6 p.m. and end around 9 p.m. We provide the canvas and everything you need to finish your work of art. You can bring a bottle or wine or beverage of your choice. We have complimentary water and coffee. Learn more at www.art-2-gogh.com or give us a call at 830-624-5302.

HOPE YOU FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

What brings folks to this blog varies greatly. Some of you are looking for me, Linda Calvert Jacobson The Wildflower Artist. You found me! I started this blog in November 2005. I can't believe that it's been 6 years now! When I started, I would mostly post about my life as an artist, about my wildflowers paintings, life in the Texas Hill Country and about when and where you could find me and work at various art shows and events. At the same time, I was teaching from my studio in downtown New Braunfels and would sometimes post about classes coming up.

Over the next few years, my wildflower art really took off and I made my way to several licensing shows in New York and, later, California. Signed with an agent from the UK and soon my paintings were being featured on watches being sold on TV in Europe. Many, many of you have found this blog by searching for something like: Linda Calvert Jacobson watches. Thousands of my watches have been sold over the last 4 years and am I'm honored by the fact that my art brings such pleasure and joy to so many people.

Then last September my husband and I decided to expand the studio and rent a second location where we could do more with classes and even add a gallery. That was the beginning for Casa de Linda Art Center. Many of you who happen upon this blog get here by searching for art classes in New Braunfels, or something like that. I try to keep a link in the right column that will take you right to our main business page for Casa de Linda Art Center.

This fall, we are pleased to offer adult classes in stained glass, oil painting, watercolors, acrylics, photography, drawing, Zentangle, paper mache and pastels. For the kids we have several painting class options for ages 5-16.

At the beginning of this year, we introduced our ART-2-Gogh Painting Parties. Hundreds of people have already experienced our fun evenings of painting and socializing, especially designed for adults. We provide everything you need to finish a large painting, you just come and enjoy yourself. It's a BYOB so feel free to bring a bottle of wine and even snacks. We'll provide the napkins and corkscrew, as well as coffee, tea and water. The ART-2-Gogh Painting Parties are held on most Friday and Saturday nights for open seating or can be scheduled as private parties if you have a special occasion to celebrate or just want to share the experience with some special friends.

On September 10, we'll be celebrating our first year for Casa de Linda Art Center with an open house. We are planning to have artists' demos, complimentary refreshments and a few special deals. Plus it will be opening reception for our fall show, "Eyes of Texas," a photography exhibit. If you are in the area and not already on our e-mail list, but would like to be, please click here to sign up so you can keep up with our latest news.

So did you find what you are looking for? Hope so! You can also follow me on Facebook. Click here if you'd like to LIKE my artist page. And/or you can click here for the Casa de Linda Art Center FB page.

Thanks for visiting!

FALL 2011 ART CLASSES AT CASA DE LINDA ART CENTER

As they say, better late than never! So many of my students have been patiently waiting for me to publish the Fall 2011 schedule. And here it is! It'll go to press early next week but thanks to the magic of the Internet, here's an e-version.

SOME GREAT NATIONAL PRESS!

So this is pretty cool! I was interviewed for a member profile by the editor of PORTFOLIO, a magazine published by the Craft and Hobby Association. It ran in the summer issue. I joined CHA two years ago and have found it to be a great resource on so many levels. Just wanted to share this bit of news.

UPCOMING CAMPS FOR AGES 5-16

It's been such a busy summer at Casa de Linda! Between teaching classes, camps and our ART-2-Gogh Painting Parties, I barely have time to think some weeks...much less blog! I'll post later about what's happening my world as an artist. But for now, I want to give a quick camp update for anyone with kids in the New Braunfels area.

Art camps are in full swing and we've had tons fun so far. Still room in some camps. Here's what's coming up:

July 11-14
Ages 5-9: Fun with Photos, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8-13: Clay Creations, 1-3 p.m.
Ages 10-16: Watercolor, 4-6 p.m.

July 18-21
Ages 5-9: Monsters & Aliens, 9:30-11:30
(The "alien" show here is one of the most popular projects! This was completed by a 9-year-old in last year's camp).


July 25-28
Ages 5-9: Little Princess, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8-13: 3-D Oversize Sculpture, 1-3 p.m.

Aug. 1-4
Ages 5-9: Prehistoric Times, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8-13: Digital Photography, 1-3 p.m.
Ages 8-13: Painting Still Life, 1-3 p.m.

Aug 8-11
Ages 8-13: Monsters & Aliens, 1-3 p.m.

Aug. 15-17 (3-day Mini Camp)
Ages 5-9: Famous Artists - Monet's Waterlilies, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8-13: Fused Glass & Jewelry Making, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages 8-13: Clay Creations, 10-3 p.m.

For descriptions, please visit www.casadelinda.com or call us at 830-624-5302. Limited seating in all camps!

WOOD CARVING AND STAINED GLASS CLASSES FOR ADULTS STARTING SOON!

Want to learn something new this summer? How about...

STAINED GLASS with Lynette
Choose from Saturday mornings 10 a.m.-Noon (starting June 11) or Monday mornings 8:30-10:30 a.m. (starting June 13). This is a 6-week course (we'll skip July 4 weekend). Fee is $225 and that INCLUDES EVERYTHING...all of your glass and supplies and use of tools and equipment. Limited to 5 students per class.

WOOD CARVING with June
Learn how to create a work of art from a block of wood in this 4-week course. Meets Sunday afternoons from 1:30-4:30 for 4 weeks starting June 5. Class is limited to 4 students. Fee is $160, which includes all materials and use of tools.

BASIC PAINTING with Linda
We have openings in the Wed night class that meets 6:30-9 p.m. plus we'll have a new Friday afternoon class forming for the summer that will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. These are on-going classes. Started kit is $95 and class fees are $125 for 6 classes. Seating is limited.

Call me at 830-624-5302 to sign up or drop by Casa de Linda Art Center, 850 S. Business I-35 in New Braunfels anytime between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tues-Sat.