Glass Ranch, Big Spring, Texas

I love these guys -- no, girls!  All are Angus from the Big Spring ranch of former Texas Tech roommate Helen Glass and husband Lynn.  We caught the herd late one afternoon at feeding time and I was inspired.  Hope to move to the goats and sheep we fed soon after we took care of these beautiful girls!  The first one is titled, "No Bull," just to emphasize their feminity.  See all work at new web site: janislangleyfineart.com.

"Texas at its Best" Exhibit Features Langley Painting

Lucky enought to be one of 16 local artists juried into the November exhibition at this national landmark, located right across from the State Capitol.  The painting, "Here's Looking at You, Kid," was recently juried into the Central Texas Pastel Society's annual competition.  The artists' reception will be Friday, November 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1006 Congress in Austin.  This is a new venue for me, run by Austin Parks & Recreation -- please come!  The show runs through Dec. 6. 

Best Art Season Yet!

Maybe it was my new studio in Martha's Vineyard, but the season was a terrific one in terms of reception and sales.  I had a new studio open house and sold the sister painting to the one above.  I had my first painting published as part of the launch of "The Chappy Ferry Book," first at the Old Sculpin and then Island-wide.  Gallery sales were good over the summer and I had my two-week show over Labor Day for the first time, which also went well.  My work will continue at the Old Sculpin Gallery in Edgartown through mid-October.  Thanks to family and friends for your support and interest! 

"Texas Dahls" Wins Top Award in Animal/Wildlife Category

This was my first year to enter the Central Texas Pastel Society's Annual Exhibition, so was excited to receive the top award in the Animal/Wildlife Category.  These Dahl sheep were photographed on a ranch in nearby Llano.  The judge was acclaimed landscape artist Bob Rohm.  The work will be hanging at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple, TX, through mid-October.  The work is available through my web site:  janislangleyfineart.com. 

Open House for My New Art Studio!!

It's official:  my art studio was christened by neighbors, fellow artists and friends in Martha's Vineyard during our July 7 open house.  The works on the wall will be featured in my upcoming exhibition Sept. 1 - 15 at the Old Sculpin Gallery here in Edgartown.  See the full album: 

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"Chappy Ferry" Included in New Book on Chappaquidick

My painting, "Chappy Ferry, Martha's Vineyard," has just been included in the newly published work, "The Chappy Ferry Book" by Vineyard writer Tom Dunlop and noted photographer Allison Shaw.  The opening reception was held July 1 in the Old Sculpin Gallery and the painting is one of the works included in the exhibit focused on the ferry, located directly next to the gallery.  It's also available online at janislangleyfineart.com.

Janis Langley Fine Art Web Site Launched

Please visit my new web site, janislangleyfineart.com.  The site has all my work, including recently completed paintings.  Catch up on most recent news on work now at the Old Sculpin Gallery as well as the upcoming opening of my new studio here in Martha's Vineyard next month. 

Recent Works Now Available

These three paintings, "Allure of Fishing" (27x23 framed), "Vineyard Peonies" (19x23) and "Spring Fleur-de-lis"  (24x17) were just exhibited at the Austin Pastel Society Derby Day Exhibit at Westwood Country Club in Austin.  I am going to keep the special price on each of them at $325, and they can be shipped.  I have just added Pay Pal capability on the site. 

"Derby Day" Wins Still Life Honor

Last month, my "Derby Day" painting won 2nd place in Still Life at the Austin Pastel Society Juried Exhibition, and was on display for the month of April at the Corridor of Art here in Austin.  Last weekend, the painting sold at the silent auction for Kappa Derby Day -- I painted the work just for this event.  The new owners are friends since college -- Ellen and Mark Morrison. 

"Derby Day" Juried into Annual Austin Pastel Society Exhibition

The "Derby Day" painting was just selected to be exhibited as one of 50 paintings at APS's 14th Annual Exhibition at the Corridor of Art here. Please join me and the other artists at the artists' reception on Sunday, March 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 700 Lavaca Street.

I did the painting to donate to the KKG Fundraiser, Derby Day, hence the fleur-de-lis vs. a rose. The framed painting will be offered as part of the silent auction from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Westwood Country Club on Saturday, May 5.

Demonstrating Portrait Painting at TX Pastel Society

Earlier this month, I demonstrated pastel portraiture at the February meeting of the Texas Pastel Society in San Antonio. The meeting was held at the Tobin Library near Ft. Sam Houston. I used photos of my niece Ainsley Walling as well as a portrait of her I had just completed so the class could also see the finished work.

New Sailing Commission

Sailing enthusiast Joe Castleberry is the new owner of this sailing piece, commissioned for his birthday by wife and longtime friend Jan Castleberry. It will move with them to their new digs in Houston later this year.

Georgetown Library Exhibition for Austin Pastel Society

"Fishing Allure" has memorabilia from Dallas friend Walt Henderson's grandfather's tackle box and related fishing gear. "Vineyard Peonies" was one of many works done this year in our garden in Massachusetts. Maybe I chose them because of spring themes. The third piece is one from a couple years ago, "Spring Fleur-de-lis," included earlier in this blog. Artists' reception is this Sunday, Feb. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Georgetown Library, 403 West 8th Street.

"Holden"

I completed this earlier in the year and am just posting. Holden Easterling's portrait was commissioned by his grandmother, Louise Ratz, for daughter Leslie, through a KKG fundraiser here in Austin. Louise, Leslie and dad Brandon all worked with me to capture Holden's adorable looks and personality.