A gallery attendee purchases a painting at an art opening.
A sale of one of Marie Dallas's paintings is in progress.
#artshow #artopening #bookstore #books #supportlocalartists #supportlocalbusiness #stratfordct
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A nude female model lies on her right side and leans on her elbows. Her head is supported by her right hand.
In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut (USA).
Model: Amanda
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, @ 6:20 to 8:50 PM Eastern Time.
More info, register and pay at bit.ly/stratford-figure-drawing
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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The Riddler, one of Batman's foes, holds the brim of his hat.
A two-masted tall ship sails on the ocean.
A heron flies among the clouds.
A view down some stairs to a cellar.
Four artists interpreted March's challenge theme, "Mystery."
1. Ava Picollo: Riddle Me This, pen & ink
2. Charles Lautier: The Mary Celeste, colored pencil
3. Among the Clouds, oil on canvas
4. Cynthia Loynd: Decent into Darkness, pencil drawing
#artchallenge #mystery #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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Image features artwork in which paint and collage intermingle on the page.
5 Saturdays, starting March 14.
Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Ages 16+
Skill level: absolute beginner
Location:
Sterling Community Center, Stratford, Connecticut
More info, registration form via the Linktree in our profile.
#mixedmedia #artclass #watercolor #collage #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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An artist poses in front of a wall with three of her paintings hanging above her and two behind her.
Marie Dallas is the March Spotlight Artist at Obodo Serendipity Books in Stratford, Connecticut.
Meet the artist on Saturday, March 14, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Driving directions: maps.app.goo.gl/ibPTNxQBZiZ3...
#artshow #artistspotlight #books #bookstore #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A path cleared on a walkway leading to stairs to a front porch with two feet of snow on either side.
A path cleared on a walkway with two feet of snow on either side. A car is in a driveway, waiting to be cleaned.
A path cleared on a walkway with two feet of snow on either side.
A path cleared on a walkway with two feet of snow on either side.
The first round of shoveling is done, and the snow is still falling.
#snowstorm #snow #blizzard #winter #stratfordct
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A nude female model is lying on her back on a blanket. Her right arm is lying flat on the blanket by her side. Her head is turned to face over her right shoulder. Her hips are swiveled slightly to her left, and both knees are bent.
In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.
Our model will be Nicole.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, @ 6:20 – 8:50 PM Eastern Time.
More details are at bit.ly/stfd-figure-drawing2
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A nude male model is seated on the floor. His upper body leans to the left and is supported by his left arm. His head is turned to look over his right shoulder.
In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut (USA).
Model: Quentin
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, @ 6:25 – 8:50 PM Eastern Time.
More details are at bit.ly/stratford-figure-drawing
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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An artist poses next to his painting, which hangs on the wall behind him.
An art opening reception. The artist and several of his admirers pose for the camera.
A table with cupboards and drawers in a bookstore that serves as the sales counter and beverage station at an art opening.
A small crowd gathers for an art opening and reception in a bookstore.
The opening reception for the February Artist Spotlight at Obodo Serendipity Books featured Alliance member David Bretter.
#artshow #openingreception #acrylicpainting #abstractart #stratfordct
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A sketchbook page with a grid of watercolor-painted swatches.
A watercolor painting class is in session. The students are seated working on their paintings, and the instructor stands and demonstrates a technique.
A diagram on a whiteboard to guide students who are working on their paintings of a hay bale field.
A watercolor painting teacher talks to her students to guide them in their paintings.
Four more photos from week 4 of Watercolor, Beginner and Intermediate.
#artclass #watercolor #landscapepainting #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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An artist holds up his painting of a winter landscape.
A tray of watercolor paints, a plastic palette, and a variety of paintbrushes.
A watercolor painting of a winter landscape.
A TV screen displays a photograph of a hay bale field, and a watercolor painting based on it.
Week 4 of Watercolor, Beginner and Intermediate for the Winter 2026 session at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.
Instructor Donna Brien had the students paint a hay bale field to explore color, composition, and value.
#watercolor #artclass #landscapepainting #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A view of a lake at night between two trees. A face appears in the bark of the left tree. A full moon is in the sky.
An abstract neighborhood scene made with cut paper collage.
A tree with a twisted trunk has a human head and arms. It is placed on the shell of a tortoise. The tree's head cranes forward, shades its eyes with its left hand, and looks into the distance.
A raccoon wears a top hat, a bowtie, and a suit jacket. A caption says, " Sir Archibald MacRacoon.
Four artists interpreted February's challenge theme of "Surrealism."
1. Theresa Manus Piccolo, acrylic washes
2. Valerie Sarosky, collage
3. @hannonart.bsky.social, pen and ink
4. Charles Lautier, colored pencil
#surrealism #acrylic #collage #penandink #coloredpencil #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A family of cyclops: a mother, a father, and a child.
An abstract painting.
A stylized painting of pebbles.
A science fiction landscape with a flying saucer in the sky.
Four artists interpreted February's theme of "Surrealism."
1. David Bretter, ballpoint pen
2. Donna Osterby Brien, acrylic
3. Marie Dallas, acrylic
4. Michael Dziewulski, India, and colored inks
#surrealism #ballpointpen #acrylic #abstractart #penandink #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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An imaginary character whose head is a bomb with a lit fuse has a big smile. A wind-up key is attached to the back of its head. A caption features the sound effect "Tik, Tik, Tik."
A demon cat with horns and a long tongue.
The top of a pyramid points to the center of a circle. Random swirls are inside the circle, and lightning bolts emerge from it.
A scene includes a dragon, a tiger's head, and an alligator.
Four artists interpreted February's theme of surrealism.
1. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, digital illustration
2. Ava Piccolo, pen & ink
3. Cheri Irwin, acrylic
4. Cynthia Loynd, pencil and ink
#surrealism #digitalart #acrylic #pencildrawing #penandink #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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Stages, a theatrical production inspired by International Women's Day. Stories, monologues, and poems reflecting the many stages and events in a woman's life.
STAGES: A Theatrical Production inspired by International Women’s Day.
STAGES centers on the stages in a woman’s life. It features diverse women’s voices in a variety of formats.
Saturday, March 7
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Visit the Linktree in our profile for more info and tickets.
#poetry #stratfordct
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An abstract painting made from dripped paint.
Meet contemporary, abstract painter, David Bretter, for the February Monthly Artist Spotlight.
Saturday, February 7
3:00 to 5:00 PM EST
At Obodo Serendipity Books
3588 Main Street
Stratford, Connecticut
Free. Light refreshments served.
#artshow #abstractart #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A tray of watercolor paints and a palette for mixing colors.
An artist works on a watercolor painting.
A winter scene is displayed on a TV screen.
A few more views of week 3 of Watercolor, Beginner and Intermediate.
#watercolor #artclass #learntopaint #winter #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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An artist works on a watercolor painting.
A watercolor painting of a field in Winter.
An artist works on a watercolor painting.
Students in a watercolor painting class sit at a table working on their assignments.
Week 3 of Watercolor, Beginner and Intermediate for the Winter 2026 session at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.
Instructor Donna Brien had the students paint a Winter scene, perhaps to commemorate the season and the cold snap outside.
#watercolor #artclass #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A nude male model sits on a tall stool, with his forearms crossed across his lap.
A nude male model sits on a tall stool, with his forearms crossed across his lap.
A nude male model sits on a tall stool, with his forearms crossed across his lap.
A nude male model sits on a tall stool, with his forearms crossed across his lap.
Four artists interpreted Greg's seated pose.
1. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, colored pencil
2. Avery Jennings, colored pencil
3. Domingo Perez Jr., ballpoint pen
4. Kat C, charcoal
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #coloredpencil #ballpointpen #charcoaldrawing #blueskyart #stratfordct #art
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A nude male model sits on a folding chair with his hands on his thighs.
A nude male model sits on a tall stool, with his forearms crossed across his lap.
Three views of a nude male model. In the first view, he reclines on his left side, resting on his left elbow. His right knee is raised, and his right forearm crosses his stomach. In the second view, he sits on a folding chair, his right knee raised to his chest. His left foot is on the floor, and both hands are crossed on his left thigh. In the third view, he sits on the floor and leans back on both hands. His right leg is straight, and his left knee is raised.
Four views of a nude male model. In the first view, he crawls on his hands and knees. In the second view, he stands and leans on his right hand on a stool beside him. His left shin crosses in front of his right, and his left hand is on his hip. In the third view, he stands with both hands on his hip. In the fourth view, he stands with his fingers clasped behind his head.
Procreate paintings, drawings, and gestures of our model, Greg.
From an in-person figure drawing session hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #blueskyart #stratfordct #art
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A small hole has formed in a snow drift.
After moving one of our cars, I discovered a snow cave.
Too small for me to crawl in, and my shoveling caused it to collapse.
#snow #snowstorm #snowcave #winter #newengland #connecticut #stratfordct
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Snow is piled up on a small table next to the front door of a house.
Snow is piled up on the seat of a porch swing.
Two cars are parked in a driveway, which has been recently cleared of snow.
In the front yard of a house, snow covers the lawn. The front steps, walkway and sidewalk have been cleared of snow.
We are dug out! It looks like we got around 14 inches.
#snow #snowstorm #winter #northeast #newengland #connecticut #stratfordct
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A nude male model sits in a folding chair with his right foot up on a facing chair. His right forearm rests on his right knee, and his left hand holds the seat edge.
In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.
Our model will be Gary
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 6:20– 8:50 PM Eastern Time.
More details are at bit.ly/stfd-figure-drawing2
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketching #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A nude female model lies on her left side with her right hand on her right thigh, and her left hand supports her head.
Three views, including a portrait of a nude female model.
A nude female model stands and leans with her right hand on a tall stool beside her.
Three views of our model, Sara's poses.
1. Michiko Hughes, charcoal
2. Ty Williams, acrylic marker
3. Vincent Cimorelli, charcoal
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #charcoaldrawing #acrylicmarkers #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A nude female model sits in a folding chair and has her feet resting on another folding chair that is facing her.
A nude female model sits in a folding chair and has her feet resting on another folding chair that is facing her.
A nude female model sits in a folding chair and has her feet resting on another folding chair that is facing her.
A nude female model sits in a folding chair and has her feet resting on another folding chair that is facing her.
Four artists interpreted Sarah's seated pose.
1. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, marker and colored pencil
2. Chip Clark, pencil
3. David Bretter, charcoal
4. Kat C, pencil
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #marker #coloredpencil #charcoal #pencil #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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A nude female model sits in a folding chair and has her feet resting on another folding chair that is facing her.
A nude female model stands and leans with her right hand on a tall stool beside her.
Two views of a nude female model. In the first view, she sits on the floor, leaning on her right arm. Her left knee is raised, and her left forearm rests on it.
Four views of a nude female model. In the first view, she stands with her hands on her hips. In the second view, she stands with her arms raised above her head. In the third view, she stands with her arms wrapped across her upper chest. In the fourth view, she stands with her upper body leaning forward. Her right foot is forward, and she leans on her right knee with her right hand.
Procreate paintings, drawings, and gestures of our model, Sarah.
From a January 20, 2026, in-person figure drawing session hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.
#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #procreate #digitalart #blueskyart #stratfordct
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Two ladies chat in an art gallery during an art show reception.
Two ladies and a teenage girl pose for a photo in an art gallery during an art show reception
An artist gestures toward her painting, which hangs on a wall in an art gallery.
An artist poses next to his painting on the wall of an art gallery.
Some other shots of the artists and patrons at the LOVE show opening reception.
#artshow #artopening #love #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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An artist poses next to her painting at an art opening.
An artist poses next to her painting at an art opening.
A child, held by his dad, points at something in a painting hanging on a wall.
A woman holds up two tote bags.
We had a great turnout for the LOVE show opening reception!
The show will be up through Friday, February 20, and viewable during business hours at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.
#artshow #artopening #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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