New Art, Upcoming Classes and a Very Special Project

I'm currently working on a series of little paintings entitled, "restless". It's an exploration of the ways that people like choose to deliberately slow down, refresh and recharge. ​

Sometimes rest comes easy and I slide right into it like this tub, or a cup of hot tea with honey, but sometimes I can catch my self running too long at full steam ahead and I have to take hold of myself.
​What are some ways you like to rest? E-mail me ideas at: [email protected] I'd love it if some of my friend's ideas make their way into this series. : ) 

You may recall that I have an oyster piece that I painted many moons ago. This new oyster grouping is freshly shucked! I love the interplay of the warms with the cool purply blues. Things like this make great special touches for party invitations, kitchen decor, or menus. 

Upcoming Workshop and Weekly Open Studio

I'll be leading a Nautilus shell workshop in September at Leu Gardens. Stand by for this new date as I'll be announcing it soon.

On Thursday, August 15th we'll be starting back up with our weekly gatherings. I love this time slot, so I'm sticking with Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm. You'll get a short art lesson and watercolor project from me and then will be free to work on whatever project of yours needs working on. I promise it doesn't just have to be watercolors : ). The class does fill up as I can only take 12 maximum. 

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A Very Special Project

Presenting the City of Oviedo illustrated map to our Mayor and City Counsel

For about a year I've had the honor of working along side our Oviedo Art Board to bring you an illustrated map of Oviedo! We had so many places that we wanted to include that it was hard to decide. In the end, we truly hope that the residents enjoy it and have fun finding all of their favorite locations in our city on the map! In addition to being hung in city hall, the city plans to print it on postcards and other merchandise to sell and further bring more artistic elements to our town. You'll hopefully be able to purchase it from the city soon as well as at Great Day In The Country This Fall!

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Wedding Contest 

Caryn Dahm live painting a wedding scene at Bella Cosa in Lake Wales, FL

I'm often found "live painting" at weddings these days. It's such a joy to be a part of people's big day! Two of the weddings that I have painted at have been nominated for a "Mappy's" award. It is awarded based on the best overall wedding and team of vendors. If you want some wedding inspiration, you'll find tons at the wedding venue map website. I'd love it if you'd be willing to vote for one of these weddings that I painted at:  
https://mappys.weddingvenuemap.com/home/entry/94
https://mappys.weddingvenuemap.com/home/entry/96

Many blessings to you as you enjoy the rest of your summer!
​- Caryn

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