3 Exhibits, 3 Cities, in 3 Months...The Creative Conversation of Connie K Sales Art

I met abstract artist Connie K Sales in 2011 the first time I performed with artist Lukas Evergreen at Art in the Bar (a quarterly art show in Boise showcasing local artists held at The Knitting Factory Concert House and produced by Dead Bird Art and Framing).

Connie's art drew me in immediately.  Bold. Raw. Beautiful. Provocative. Expressionistic. Rich in Story. and Honest. I couldn't help myself...I had to get to know the artist behind the art. Connie is a beautiful soul who has mastered not only her art making but also her ability to communicate experiential themes through creativity that reflects the realness of humanity, sparking conversation and connection between the art, the artist, and the art appreciator.

It is with this same heart that I want to make you aware of a project that Connie is working on.

Connie has been given a wonderful opportunity to share in this creative conversation with 3 Exhibits in 3 Cities over 3 Months in 2015. "I Pray On Dirty Knees" at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA during March; "I Am Because You Are" at Gallery Five18 in Boise, ID during April; "Rainmaker and the Flower" at La Bottega in Laguna Beach, CA during May.

In Connie's words: "This project consists of almost 85 figurative and abstract works inspired by poetry, spiritual devotion, and personal experience. The primary objective is simple; to bring people together through art; to provide a place for conversation to begin."

In order to undertake this kind of project, Connie is need of assistance through prayer and positive energy, financial sponsorship by donating, and sharing about this unique artistic adventure.

If you're interested in helping to support this project, here is the link to the fundraising page. There is much more detail on the page about Connie and her art, the details of the project including costs for framing/crating/shipping/installation/travel/lodging expenses, and how to help. We can all be a part of the conversation. And if you're in or nearby any of the cities that are hosting her exhibits, be sure to stay informed and if you're able, plan to attend and become a part of the conversation face to face. 

http://www.gofundme.com/cksalesart 

To learn more about Connie and her art, here is the link to her website:
http://www.connieksalesart.com

Thank you friends. 

The Art of Jessie Nilo

 My friend, Artist Jessie Nilo will be having an art opening this week on Tuesday night January 7 from 5pm - 8pm at The Coffee Studio in Meridian, Idaho (6360 Saguaro Hills, Suite 100, Meridian, Idaho). 

It's free to the public. Along with the beverages and food that the Coffee Studio sells, there will be live music and lots of opportunity to connect with Jessie and experience her art. 

"crescendo" c.2013 Jessie Nilo

acrylic on board

painted live

Jessie is an accomplished Acrylic Painter and Graphic Designer. She is an Art Teacher at Fresco Arts Academy (in Eagle, Idaho) and the Founder and Director of VineArts (the art ministry at Vineyard Boise church in Boise, Idaho). She has been featured in books such as Kingdom Calling:Vocational Stewardship for the Common Good by Amy Sherman, and is the co-founder of The Creative Church Conferences with author J Scott McElroy. She has been involved in several individual and group art exhibits, she paints live, and she travels the States connecting with artists and Art Ministers throughout the country. She blogs about her experiences as an Art Minister at The Lonely Art Minister and has several instructional videos on YouTube regarding arts ministry related topics.

If you're in the Boise area on Tuesday January 7 and have the chance...stop in to The Coffee Studio to catch Jessie Nilo's art opening. Her original paintings will be on display throughout the month of January. 

2nd Coffee Studio Location Art Show

So along with the art show displaying 19 of my paintings at The Coffee Studio in Meridian this month (6360 N. Saguaro Hills, Meridian, ID), I now have 9 more paintings on display at The Coffee Studio's 2nd location at 8205 W. Rifleman, Boise, ID (corner of Milwaukee & Emerald). 

If you find yourself in the area of the Boise Towne Square Mall, please stop into The Coffee Studio and enjoy a refreshing beverage, some yummy treats, and take a look at my art show. 

I don't know how long these paintings will be up, but they'll be there at least until the end of August. If you do stop in at either Coffee Studio location, please make sure you say hello to the baristas and tip them well...the owners and employees of both Coffee Studio locations are huge fans of local artists and musicians and have treated us all very well. 

August Art

1) This Thursday evening August 1st from 5pm-9pm you can find me and my art in the parking lot next to 10 Barrel Brewery downtown Boise as part of their First Thursday event featuring local artists and live music. 

I will have some of my mixed media paintings on display/for sale and will be creating a painting live. 

10 Barrel Brewery
826 West Bannock Street
Boise, Idaho 83702
www.10barrel.com 

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• 2) Next Tuesday evening August 6th from 5:30pm-8:30pm you can find me and my art at The Coffee Studio in Meridian for the Opening Reception to my art show as I'll be featured for the month of August. 
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• I will have some of my mixed media paintings on display/for sale and will be revealing my new 12 piece mixed media interactive journey series. I will also be creating a painting live to the live music of singer/songwriter Janet Lund and singer Molly Ellis. 
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• The Coffee Studio
• 6360 Saguaro Hills Suite 100,
• Meridian, Idaho 83646
• www.coffeestudiomeridian.com 
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• 3) During the first 2 weeks of August I've been hired to paint a wall mural in a small bookstore, The Book Cellar at Vineyard Boise. This time, instead of imagery from books or movies, I've been commissioned to paint an original "Marten". I'll be recreating my mixed media series I've done on cardboard of "Fill Me Up", "Sing Over Me", "Rain Down On Me" as a wall mural in latex house paints, adding in some changes to make them unique to the people and place. 
• Feel free to stop by, check out the bookstore and see me while I paint during business hours Tues-Fri both weeks.
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• The Book Cellar
• Vineyard Boise
• 4950 N. Bradley St.
• Boise, Idaho 83714
• www.vineyardboise.org 
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a night with DEAN ESTES

Tonight at The Coffee Studio in Meridian (located off of Chinden between Locust Grove & Meridian Rd, at 6360 Saguaro Hills Suite 100), artist/sculptor (and my dear friend and art mentor) Dean Estes will have an opening reception for his art exhibit that will be featured there throughout the month of July. 

Check out some of Dean's paintings and sculpture work at his site: DeanEstes.com

Stop by 5:30pm - 8pm tonight (July 2nd) to meet with Dean, view his original art, listen to some live music by Lance Wells, and enjoy delicous beverages and pastries served by the wonderful baristas of The Coffee Studio.

My Creative Travels Fundraiser Art Event in Photos

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. I believe art is a universal language that transcends all language barriers (whether it be differences linguistically & culturally, whether it be differences potically & socially, whether it be differences spiritually & faith based, whether it be struggles emotionally & relationally with self and others). Creativity is an amazing expression of one's world view and inner voice that needs to be heard...and it can be the element that opens conversation. Thank you to everyone who came and shared in this conversation with me and heard my heart, viewed my art, experienced our live painting/dance performance, and spent time connecting with me and others. Thank you to everyone who contributed and continues to contribute to the support of these creative travels and adventures that I'm on (whether financially and/or through prayer and encouragement). Wherever I go I take you with me. You are all just as much a part of "painting on people's lives" as I am...together we are loving on people throughout this world in creative ways. Thank you. May we love much and love well.