Winter in a Warm Studio 2018

February brings beauty to the north country and the Adirondacks. While some people resist this time of year, I embrace the awesome snow and winter wonderland. There is a certain peaceful, quietness about it, that lends itself to being inside and painting. 

 I am working on a commission for a client which also speaks to the colors of winter. Rich hues of blue with white being captured in the photograph and the painting.

bjsartworks Framing Gallery Studio 2017

10th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Project

I have been blessed to be able to take my grief, with the loss of our beloved Kim nearly 9 years ago to a brutal untimely death, and sponsor this awareness project for the last 10 years.

On her behalf and to others who have lost their lives to violence, I would like to dedicate this show and event to them. Our angels in heaven will not be forgotten. The children they have left behind will not be forgotten.

Catholic Charities is one of many organizations that help victims find their way out. 

Hotline, Emergency Shelters, Education, Crime Victims Assistance, Counseling and more! 

Find your local chapter and donate! 

We are pleased to be supporting this project once again in honor of those victims that we have lost and to those who are in need of resources and support! 

Stop by and show your support during the month of October. See flyer for a special event on 

Sat. Oct 14, 3-5pm

How you can show your support!

 Say No to Violence!

 If you see something, 

                  Say Something!

A $10.00 donation will enter you into a drawing to win a custom painting of your choice by Bev Saunders (Pastel Artist)

On October 14th, 3-5pm there will be a benefit reception with door prizes, raffle and refreshments!Door Prizes 

Donated by Cynthia's Original Jewelry designs! Jasper hand knotted necklace, pearl earrings and beaded bracelet.

Over 40 beaded bracelets created for a cause by friends of Zonta. 

$10.00 each. All proceeds going to our local Catholic Charities Chapter.

Thank you to ZONTA International of Glens Falls, NY for collaborating with this event and to help shine the light on the devasting effects of this awful social disfuntion. ~ Bev Saunders~

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Do you have remnants of your great aunts clothing from the 20's or Grandmother's jewelry, wedding memorabilia or Grandpas pocket watch?

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 Portraits of all kinds are available upon commission!

Justice and Pancake

Padric and Sweetie

Bev at work ~ All works done in the medium of Soft Pastel

Hello! It's good to be back!

Hello anyone who visits here.

I have returned to this spot after neglecting it for too long. I am going to devote this blog to my fine custom picture framing business and my personal paintings created in soft pastel. 
I have a separate blog devoted to Saunders Gallery of Fine Art. You will find that link on the right side of this blog. 

I have been in the Art and Framing industry for more than 25 years now and have owned my own shop for more than 8 years.
 I am proud to say that I continue to service the community with better than ever high quality picture framing materials, experience and a friendly warm service. 
Last year I worked with the Lake George Historical Association to restore an old guilded frame that surrounded a painting of General Montcalm, donated by the Montcalm Restaurant that was demolished earlier in the year... Here I am , on site, to work on the project. I fixed the damaged areas by building up with plaster and then carving to match the original. Then finishing with gold paint.

bjsartworks moves to a new location

 bjsartworks is moving to the first floor of the historic Shirt Factory in Glens Falls, NY in July to Suite 105,
 formerly "Elements of Art"

bjsartworks will continue the best in service and quality of all your custom framing needs and looks forward to your visit in the new gallery!

Centrally located, this space is a large store front with room to continue the bjsartworks business model with easy access and better visibility. bjsartworks will focus more on creative framing and an emphasis on the original works in Pastel by Bev (Artist/Owner) from her studio. Soon to offer beginning classes in pastel.

One of my latest paintings of my daughter, challenged me with the strong shadows of the Florida sun and the foreshortened position of her on the page. "Andrea at Sanibel" Pastel on Paper
                                             
 
A rotating gallery will continue to keep the Gallery fresh with new works by a featured artist every 6 weeks.
 
The first show in the new space opens July 21 - August 25
Opening Reception: Sat. July 21, 4 - 6 pm in the New Space!
 

Phil Casabona , a young inspiring photographer, sees beyond the landscape to the characters that may go unnoticed within the cityscape. These people are the soul of our community.
                                                  A Photographic Narrative Installation

Installation Title - "Community Unseen"
Artist Statement - In the short amount of time I have been living here in Glens Falls I have seen certain individuals and witnessed moments that left an impression on me. There are people here that make up this community who seem to go un-noticed. These images help to bring these people out of the shadows and into the eyes of the community. I fear that without these images they will not be noticed until they are gone.



Spring Buds at bjsartworks Gallery

2012 schedule of events...@ bjsartworks

 

New Year, New Art and 2012 Calendar So Far...



A New Year brings new opportunity, ideas and outlooks for 2012



bjsartworks continues to be your first choice in art and framing in the region representing more than 30 artists and artisans.

New works by Oil Painter Ann Larsen, Guild of ADK Artists and more....





....Winter Gallery....
Find an original gift for your Valentine

Gifts from....

Fawn Ridge Pottery...ADK inspired functional pottery

Mill Creek Creations..unique wood boxes, etc.

Gifts from the Mermaids...Handknitted scarves

Prime Wood Products..Birdfeeders, shelves, units and more

Swinehundt Designs..Hand dyed Shabori Silk Scarves

Charming Prints and posters for any decor! 





...2012 Calendar...

February Winter Gallery

Sat. February 11, noon - 5
Pre - Valentines Day Special
 10% off everthing!
 Gifts, Original art and framing!  

March
CALL TO ARTISTS!
"Spring Thaw"
March 3 - 31
Reception: Sat. March 17, 4 - 6pm (Yes, St.Patty's Day)

All media accepted for consideration
Drop off your related work 2/29 - 3/2 noon - 6
For more info contact the Gallery.


"Crocus in the Snow" Pastel on Paper B Saunders


April/May

"On the Beach" Pastels by Corey Pitkin

 Lake George High Ceramic Students

May/June

"Celebrate the Outdoors"

New works in Pastel by Susan Burden 

July/August

Oil Paintings by Adriano Manocchia

Book Signing

National sports and landscape painter 

August/September

Philip Casabona

Photographer

A Glens Falls narative of the "Overlooked"

Characters of our Community

October 

5th Annual Domestic Violence Awaness Project

CALL TO ARTISTS!

Nov/Dec

Holiday Showcase



Christmas Gallery Hours & Events

Join bjsartworks and "The Shirt Factory" this holiday season for something unique for that special someone.

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Come see all there is to see...Local artists and artisans

...Mill Creek Creations Hartford, NY...
Hand crafted spalted wood boxes and cutting boards...

Prime Wood Products Kingsbury, NY
Birdhouses, feeders, coat racks and more...

...Guild of ADK Artists Members Gallery...
Original art in oil, watercolor, digital prints and sculpture...
Oil paintings by Ann Larsen

Acrylic paintings by Dan Zollinger

...Adirondack Gallery...
Rustic Furniture by Morris Kopels
Sculpture by Jenny Hortsman
Limited edition prints, giclees`, antique ADK framed prints
Photographs by award winning photographer, Gary Larsen

Contemporary sculpture by Paul and Jane Bouchard

...Gift Gallery...
Ceramic wares by David Coleman of Fawn Ridge Pottery
Ceramic sculpture by Pam Barker
Heirloom scarves by Pat Duncan
Silk Scarves by Pam Skaarup of Swinehundt Designs
Silver bracelets, charms, rings and more!
Ready to frame posters...great selection of styles (traditional and contemporary)

And of course...Original art by Artist/Owner Bev Saunders
Prints and paintings in pastel...
Commissioned Portraits: People, Homes and Pets!!

Thanks to all my friends for a wonderful 2011!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, too!

Sat. Sept 17,2011 Seasonal News and Reflections of Summer

Join me in supporting the victims of Domestic Violence as we ask for your help during the month of October.

The Fourth Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Project

“Break the Chains”

will open Saturday, Oct.1

at bjsartworks Gallery and run through Monday, Oct. 31.

Opening reception is Saturday Oct. 8, 4 – 6 pm
Meet the artists and enjoy the acoustic inspirational music of Pam Barker.

bjsartworks hopes to raise $1000.00 to give to our local Catholic Charities to help support the relief they provide to victims of domestic violence.

A raffle of original art will help meet our goal.....along with other opportunities to donate.


Domestic Violence is the silent devastation of families and souls.
This social dysfunction is deep rooted in families and individuals throughout history.
The cycle continues to breed destruction and quite often fatal outcomes in our society,
affecting more people and families than we know.

This project is designed to bring awareness to the public and to paint a picture of the devastation that this violence creates, as well as the survival that embodies hope and faith that rises us above and beyond the chains that bind individuals and families who have been victimized by domestic violence.
This years’ show continues to attract artists from around the region who believe in the cause.
Sculpture by Michelle Vara, Jane Bouchard, Pam Barker and 2D work by Fred Holman,

Connie Dodge, to name a few.
Pam Barker, the inspiration for this project, exhibits new interactive work for this show which urges us to reach beyond ourselves as victims, to look within and find our strength that will carry us above the past and into the future of hope and a life without violence.

Donations for raffle include.......

Jackie Cordell of ”A Keeper’s Jackpot” Beaded Jewelry

Cynthia Holman of “Beads by Cynthia” Original Bead and Chain work

Rhea Love Doran of Buttondown Gallery Original Flame work glass beads

Original Painting by Bev Saunders

Check donations can be made out to Catholic Charities and mailed or dropped off at the gallery.

Thank you for your support!

Bev Saunders Owner/Coordinator

bjsartworks Gallery

 "The Shirt Factory" will host several art events...

Join us Saturday October 8, 4-7pm as....

North Country Pottery Tour reception at Buttondown Gallery, 1st Floor

 Flux Metalsmith Gallery Re-opens, 1st Floor

"Break the Chains" bjsartworks Gallery, 2nd Floor

 Jeffrey Anderson Gallery, "Cavalo" Portuguese Horse Culture, 3rd floor

I am proud and honored to have won Third Place in the IBA Winter Raptor Fest art show at Crandall Library. The painting, "Up Close...It's personal" is among the many on view in this exhibit for the month of September. In addition they have asked to use this artwork for their annual Winter Raptor Fest poster.

To learn more about this organization and to help their cause in protecting endangered raptors..click here: http://www.winterraptorfest.com/

"Up Close...It's Personal"  Pastel on paper

Dog Days of Summer at the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake

Once again I was invited to demonstrate at this event. What fun it was as we saw all kinds of dogs and their owners. I learned a lot about rescue dogs and therapy dogs....It's true, how people look like their dogs: ) Also, the new mixed breeds are "Cool" Re:Labradoodle : )    Click here for Museum information:                                                        Dog Days of Summer at The Adirondack Museum



"CHI - CHI"





"Harley"

 



....On going here at the Gallery.....

NEW Arrivals!!

Oil Paintings by Ann Larsen



"Axe Factory"

            

"Aspen Grove"

 ...Acrylic Paintings by Dan Zollinger...

Spring Abstract No. 2



 

Spring Abstract No. 1





Sculpture by Pam Barker

"Abiding Love" Fountain

....Adirondack Gallery....

Rustic Furniture by Morris Kopels

 Functional Bird Feeders, crates, shelves and more..by Prime Wood Products



Bowls to use and display by Fawn Ridge Pottery and
an ADK Life Magazine 1st place 2008 award winning photograph by Gary Larsen



Large Rustic Buffet by Morris Kopels and Handcolored etchings by Bill Reynolds

Fabulous Adirondack Pottery by David Coleman of Fawn Ridge Pottery

 and so much more.......



The Guild of Adirondack Artists continues it's Gallery with paintings by Pat McEvoy, Connie Dodge, David Francis PSA, Nancy Powhida, Virginia McNiece, Joann Johnson,

Pam Barker and Stu Eichel.



*Featured here...... Pat McEvoy (left)        Stu Eichel (right)

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