Shadow Mountain Gallery New Artists Show
“Ring in the New” – Shadow Mountain Gallery New Artists Show “Red White and Blue #1″ ~ 6×8 ~ Oil on Canvas I’m pleased to announce that I have been accepted into Shadow Mountain Gallery in Evergreen, Colorado! Here’s the information about their New Artists Show, where you can see my latest paintings. Opening Reception: Date: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m Show Dates: Jan. 7-22, 2012 Location: Shadow Mountain Gallery 28186 Hwy 74 (Main St) Ste 2, Evergreen, CO...
read more46th Annual Own An Original Arts Exhibition
I am pleased to announce that “City Park Rose #3″ has been accepted into the 46th Annual Own An Original Arts Exhibition, presented by the City of Littleton Fine Arts Committee. “City Park Rose #3″ ~ 8×6 ~ Oil on Canvas Dates: Nov. 17, 2011 – Jan. 15, 2012 Location: The Littleton Museum Fine Arts Gallery 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, CO 80120 Opening Reception: (open to the public) Thursday, Nov. 17th, 2011 5:30 –...
read moreDenver Plein Air ArtsFest 2011 Exhibition
This summer I challenged myself to try plein air painting, and specifically, to participate in the Denver Plein Air Arts Festival. ’Plein air’ comes from the French expression ‘en plein air,’ which means ‘in the open air.’ It is used to describe artwork that is made directly from life outdoors. The Plein Air Arts Festival organizers had a list of locations where participants could go to paint. Denver’s City Park was one of the locations, and since it’s so familiar to me, I did all of my...
read moreSanta Fe Art District’s First Friday Artwalk
(Some of my Rose Colorstudy Paintings) I will have more of my popular Rose Colorstudies at the Artwalk in the Santa Fe Art District on Friday Oct. 7th. These colorstudies were painted from roses in the lovely rose garden in Denver’s City Park, located just behind the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I’ve been doing the colorstudy paintings as preparatory works for my “City Park Roses” series. These smartphone-sized paintings are great for decorating or gifts! Come see them at the Colorado Arts Center, located...
read moreHabitat for Humanity of Metro Denver – 1st Annual Opening Doors Auction
I’m honored to be one of 35 artists selected by Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver to participate in their first annual “Opening Doors” Auction. All net proceeds from the event will go towards building new homes and making the dream of homeownership a reality for low-income families across Metro Denver.Titled “4 Rose Vine,” I wanted to my piece to be useful, not just decorative, so I chose a free-standing cabinet and painted four roses on the door. I used the stems to connect each rose...
read moreCity Park Roses at a First Friday Artwalk!
Nine of the first paintings from my new series “City Park Roses” will be on display this Friday, September 2nd, as part of the Santa Fe Art District’s First Friday Artwalk. The roses in these paintings are all from the lovely rose garden in Denver’s City Park, located just behind the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Come see them at the Colorado Arts Center, located at 841 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204. The “official” Artwalk is from 5-9pm, but many galleries remain open until 10:00pm. Feel free to...
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“Elegance” and “Regal” My Newest pastel paintings will be on display this Friday, August 5th, as part of the Santa Fe Art District’s First Friday Artwalk. Come see them at the Colorado Arts Center, located at 841 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204 The Artwalk is from 5-9pm, and there are free shuttle coaches to pick you up at the light rail station on 10th Avenue and Osage Street and take you around the Art District between 5:30 and...
read moreSolo Exhibition “Local Color: Christine Fontenot’s City Park Roses”
City Park Roses Paintings I am excited to announce an exhibition of my newest paintings, entitled “Local Color: Christine Fontenot’s City Park Roses.” The roses in these paintings are all from the lovely rose garden in Denver’s City Park, located just behind the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. I spent hours photographing the roses at sunset. The warm light and cool shadows it produces are so exciting! This series celebrates the transient hues brought out in the petals at sunset, and the individuality of...
read moreMy Newest Pastels on Display!
My newest pastel paintings will be on display Friday July 29th, as part of Life By Design Ministries’ “JAM Session – A White Linen Affair” event. This event also includes Gospel Jazz and Poetry performances. Admission to the event is free, and it begins at 6:30pm. When: Fri. July 29, 2011 @ 6:30pm Where: Life By Design Ministries 1756 S. Chambers Road Aurora, CO...
read moreMemories in the Making Art Auction
“A Rose from the Garden” - Donation to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memories in the Making® Art Auction This is the painted palette I donated to this year’s 16th Annual Memories in the Making® Art Auction, held by the Alzheimer’s Association’s Colorado Chapter. My palette was part of their silent auction at the Denver event, held Thursday, June 9, 2011 on the Club Level at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium. Previously, I donated painted palettes in 2007 and 2008, and I was glad to be able to...
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