New Piece for March 2012

Mixed Media Textured Painting

New Piece, Mid-February 2012

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While I'm on a week-long, winter break from school, I decided it's been way too long since I've made any new art. So, I made a trip to Utrecht (art supplies), pulled out some paints, and decided it was time to exercise my right-brain and create something. Here is the double ink painting I just finished matting (yellow/red, approx 32"x35"). I've played with this design before and really liked it - which resulted in my keeping them for myself (which I'm tempted to do with this one, but won't. I think....) Two others (not yet pictured) are in-the-works and I hope to have them finished over the next few days. I'm back to school next Monday, but in the meantime, if we have one of our freaky-nice winter days on Saturday (2/18), I might show up at Eastern Market on 7th Street. Sunny, in the 50s, no wind...just maybe!

My latest piece....2012

A. Original Mixed-Media Painting

January 2012

B. Original Mixed-Media

December 2011

Schedule Until Spring 2012....

Find me each weekend in December 2011 at Eastern Market on 7th Street on Capitol Hill. While I no longer do outdoor art shows, I will still be setting up periodically at Eastern Market - - as long as weather permits! Below are the dates I plan to set-up at Eastern Market, after that I'll be back in school full-time, but still plan to return to the Market in the Spring of 2011. Feel free to email me with questions about any of the pieces you see on my blog or to check to see if I'll be at the Market. Thanks! cherielester@prodigy.net

Schedule for 2011

December 3rd, Saturday

December 4th, Sunday

December 10th, Saturday

December 11th, Sunday

December 17, Saturday

December 18, Sunday

and maybe.....

December 31st, Saturday

January 1st, Sunday

Last New Pieces Until Spring 2012

A. Original Painting

B. Small Framed Original Mixed Media


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D. Small Framed Original Mixed Media

Four Newly Framed Medium Works

Latest Commission, November 2011

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original mixed media painting for new clients on capitol hill.

New Design - November 2011

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A. Original Mixed Media Collage/Painting

New Home Piece 10/2011

Framed painting in a private home.

October 2011

More New Mixed Media Pieces....

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New Eastern Market Booth Shots! October 2011

From now until Christmas, you can find me every Saturday and Sunday at Eastern Market on 7th Street, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC (weather permitting, of course). Feel Free to contact me for directions or more information. Thanks!

Lots of New Pieces for October 2011

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A. Original Mixed Media 2' x 2'

corrugated fabric, collage, painting, graphite

on cradled hardwood. Super, super cool.

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B. Series of 3 pieces, "Circles"

Acrylic and Ink on Paper.

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First New Piece of September 2011

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A) Original Mixed Media Collage/Painting

Finished Size (matted) approx 30" x 40"

Come See Me Here - September 10 & 11 at this Fantastic Outdoor Art & Food Event in Penn Quarter - Rain or Shine!

Arts Haven

Release Date: Wednesday, August 17th 2011

The Washington Examiner’s ARTS ON FOOT sponsored by Wines of Argentinareturns for the first time as a complete weekend affair on Saturday, September 10 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday, September 11 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. It’s free, fun, and filled with vibrant visual and performing arts offerings, and food galore …

Centered at 8th and F Streets in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum(SAAM) and the National Portrait Gallery, this year’s arts festival will once again span four blocks and feature a juried fine Art Market with more than 100 artists selling their wares. Live entertainment will cover two stages, and the popular Cultural Corridors,supported by The Pink Line Project with hands-on activities offered by DC museums, galleries and theaters and the O Organics' Cooking As Art Pavilion, where acclaimed DC chefs demonstrate their culinary and artistic talents, will delight the masses.

Because this year marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11, several commemorative activities also are planned, including an interactive Arts as Healing workshop sponsored by the 9/11 Arts Project and CREATE Arts Center.

Not to be missed: the Restaurant Sampling Courts, replete with signature dishes from Cuba Libre (801 9th Street), Rosa Mexicano (575 7th Street), Luke’s Lobster (624 E Street), Matchbox (713 H Street), Oya Restaurant & Lounge (777 9th Street), Zaytinya (701 9th Street), and other top eateries. Food trucks join the fun on Sunday.

For the second consecutive year, the Shakespeare Theatre Company will invite area theaters and performance troupes to Sidney Harman Hall(610 F Street) to showcase their programs on Saturday. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (641 D Street), Ford’s Theatre (511 10th Street), and others will be present.

As you can see, there’s something for everyone, but it doesn’t end here. Other attractions include the pARTicipate areas, sponsored by The Washington Examiner, where the public comes together to create murals and other pieces; the Neighborhood Showcase, highlighting diverse fall programming at Penn Quarter and Downtown cultural venues; Alternative Arts, with surprise offerings and unconventional presentations; and theSafeway Wine Gallery, with tastings and seminars, located in the new Riot Act Comedy Theater (801 E Street).

The DowntownDC BID and the Pennsylvania Quarter Neighborhood Association produce this annual event, which kicks off the fall arts season. Both WAMU 88.5 and MIX 107.3 WRQX are proud media partners. For an event program, grab a copy of The Washington Examiner on September 7 and September 8, or get one on site at the festival. For more information, visit www.artsonfoot.org.

Two New Works - August 2011

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New Work, August 2011

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a few more new pieces......

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Cherie Lester Mixed Media -- July 2011

Lewes, Delaware last summer.

If you're in the area of Lewes/Rehoboth this summer, feel free to

make an appointment & stop by my temporary studio to check out some new work.

cherielester@prodigy.net

Texas Instruments Board Room - In Progress

Texas Instruments Board Room - In progress

Grouping of Various Mixed Pieces

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two works on paper, nfs

Thought I'd take a break from my summer commission work to post some photos that have been lingering in my iPhone. Two pix show a project I recently finished at the offices of Texas Instruments in the beautiful Willard Hotel office building in downtown DC. We recently had them framed (I found a great & reasonable framer downtown for residential/commercial projects if you're interested) and they'll be delivered and hung any day.

The other pix show a few recent pieces not yet posted on my blog. Some I still have, others are gone - but many more are on the way. For the rest of the summer, I'll be splitting my time between my studio here in ultra-steamy DC and a temporary studio spot in Lewes, Delaware. I doubt I'll be at Eastern Market much, so feel free to contact me to see new works if you're in DC or near Rehoboth/Lewes Beach. I have many new pieces underway in preparation for my next art show - Arts on Foot - which takes place mid-September in Penn Quarter. Always a great show and I'll post more info about it as it nears. Inquiries are welcome: cherielester@prodigy.net

Thanks much & have a great summer! Cherie