A portrait of things to come

My Fine Art:

Come see me today on the boardwalk

"Afternoon Nap," 8x20, Oil on Linen, $900 Artists' Choice Award "Paint Annapolis 2012

Get the first look at my new plein air paintings from this Summer:

"Artists on the Boardwalk," Aug. 24, 2012, 4-8pm, Junction City Shopping Center, Peoria, IL
Junction City and Exhibit A Gallery present the season's last: ARTISTS ON THE BOARDWALK. Come experience local artists showing their works along the boardwalk of Junction City Shopping Center. View amazing classic cars from Central Illinois Cruisers. Enjoy great dining from our eclectic restaurants, browse the stylish decor from our unique shops, and indulge yourself in top fashions from our boutique clothing stores. www.exhibitagallery.net

News:

Honors - I was awarded "Artists' Choice Award" at Paint Annopolis 2012 and "First Place" at Wayne Plein Air 2012. It is always a pleasure to have my work validated on this level and I am grateful to have the best job in the world.

My Upcoming Art Events Schedule:

"Plein Air Vermont," Sept. 4-9, 2012, North Bennington, VT
The competition will take place in North Bennington, a scenic village in Southwestern Vermont and an ideal location for artists, hosts its first “plein air” competition from Wednesday, September 4 through Sunday, September 9, 2012. This, the event's first year, will be judged by Plein Air Magazine Editor Stephen Doherty. See the website for details on how you can enjoy the festival. www.pleinair-vermont.com

"Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair," Sept. 29-30, 2012, Peoria, IL
Every year, the last full weekend in September, the Peoria Riverfront becomes a live and in-person art gallery where you can SEE & BUY original artwork and meet the artist. It features 150 artists from 26 states and Canada, live music from local musicians, and a Kids Art Festival that is a destination of its own. 10-5pm. www.peoriafineartfair.com. As soon as I know by booth location I will post it on my website www.traceyfrugoli.com

"Sonoma Plein Air," Oct. 1-6, 2012, Sonoma, CA
This juried event brings nationally recognized plein air artists to Sonoma for a week of painting the inspiring landscapes of Sonoma Valley. Whether it is the magnificent green hills with giant oaks, grazing sheep and cows, winding roads, picturesque villages, or the colors and scents of wildflowers---Sonoma Valley is paradise for plein air artists. See website for info and events www.somomapleinair.com

"Sedona Plein Air," October 20-27, Sedona, AZ
There is no setting more perfect than Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon in late October to find vibrant, unexpected scenic beauty. It is truly an artist's paradise. Thirty award-winning artists, selected from among the best of the best, have accepted invitations to participate in this unique artistic showcase. They are coming from all over the United States to spend eight days painting en plein air, and to share their incredible talent and unique experiences with this challenging art form. www.sedonapleinairfestival.com

My painting website: www.traceyfrugoli.com

 

My Photography:

I photographed this beautiful little girl at the Portrait Picture Taking Marathon
during the "CIAO First Friday Studio Tour."

Missed the Portrait Picture Taking Marathon at my studio this month? I am booking portrait session now.

Imagine what we can do together!

It's a fun, creative experience with a lasting end result. Just like plein air painting, my photography captures a moment in time including all the emotion and connection I can infuse into each pixel. I exclusively photograph portraits - kids, adults, friends, couples, bellies, families, pets... I love people and I love how my lens lets me connect with another human being on a meaningful and artistic level. I see beauty in every face and in every personality. I manifest that beauty, both inner and outer, in my final images. We can even bring out that beauty with artful hair, make-up, wardrobe, and posing. From conception, to capture, to finish, I see everything with my painter's eye.

See my photography at painterseyephotography.com and call or email me about a portrait photo session at (309) 698-9336, tracey@traceyfrugoli.com. As you can see by my schedule, I am uber busy, and I want to fit you in, so do it, call me!



From an Artful Belly session.


Check out my FACEBOOK page Tracey Frugoli Photography - I update it a lot. It would be great if you would "like" my page, too. You know, word of mouse is powerful!

Tracey Frugoli Studio (309) 698-9336

Portrait Picture Taking Marathon this Friday Night

Tracey Frugoli Fine Art



Did you know that, in addition to painting, Murray Center Artist Tracey Frugoli also does portrait photography? She brings her painter's eye to every shot. It's all part of the artistic process for her, but don't worry, she won't quit painting. Since her studio mate, Ken Teissen and guest artist, Bethany Dornberger, cannot make it this week, she came up with this crazy idea for this Friday's

"First Friday"

A portrait taking marathon.

Here is the deal:

Come to her studio at this First Friday Aug. 3 5-9pm and she will take your picture.
100 Walnut St., Suite 312, Peoria, IL


No session fee! It will most likely be a head shot, but we will see how it goes. She is pretty flexible. Drag your spouse, friends or children in and she will take their portrait too. No appointment, just show up and cue up. It'll be a fun improvisation.

Here is what you get:

A FREE 5x7 - all with the option to buy more if you like.

And that's just for coming into her studio and checking her out!




Check out her photography at www.painterseyephotography.com

and like her photography facebook page for current updates


You can still see her fine art oil paintings at www.traceyfrugoli.com

View her blog at traceyfrugoli.blogspot.com

CIAO First Fridays, Time Lapse of Painting, Plein Air Events, and Judging Hoosier Salon

 Start Your Month with Art!  

  

Come to our Studio for First Friday Open Studio Tour at the Murray Center, April 6, 5-9pm:
 

 Building on the momentum created in our first year, CIAO kicks off the new season with a bang!

First Fridays officially bloom on April 6th. For those of you new to First Fridays — welcome. First Fridays are from 5-9pm, the first Friday of every month from April through November. Join us for an intimate look at studios, galleries and arts organizations. Meet artists, musicians, neighbors and collectors. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, glass, woodworking, and more will be on display. Come, enjoy the unique efforts of Central Illinois artists in their studios, support the artists in our area and come see what’s new..

For a map of all CIAO locations: click here. The Frugoli/Tiessen studios are located in the Murray Center for the Arts at 100 Walnut St., Suite 312, Peoria, IL.

Just a tidbit of info: the new CIAO website will go live around tax day and be UBER interactive and informative. You will be able to get access to detailed info on all the CIAO happenings around town.

Upcoming Events:


"Juliet," 16x12", $1250.00available at Greenhouse Gallery

"Salon International," April 1 4 -May 4 2012. Again this year, one of my paintings ("Juliet") was accepted to Salon International at Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art in San Antonio, TX. This wonderful event is sponsored by the International Museum of Contemporary Masters of Art. The International Museum of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art is a support system for traditional representational artists. It CHALLENGES artists to always strive for a higher level of artistic excellence and is totally dedicated to the recognition, encouragement and support of contemporary, currently active, artists of traditional representational art worldwide. The word “contemporary” in the museum’s name is to be read “of our times” and refers to currently living and active artists. See the time lapse shot by videographer, Raphael Rudolfi of me painting this work at Videogenique.com.

"Everyday Moments - a Genre Show,"April 22-May 13, 2012
Annapolis, MD
Every Day Life...Every Day Moments...I will be included in this group show featuring genre paintings that are a snapshot of our story, every day moments, about life today, about our varying cultures, family life, work life and even playtimes. While these human stories often include a figure in the scene, some scenes can so powerfully express special experiences we have all seen, we place ourselves at the scene. www.mcbridegallery.com




Little Fairy, 8x6", $395.00 available at McBride Gallery

"Spring Bloom Fine Art Fair," April 28, 2012, 10-5pm, Interstate Center, Bloomington, IL. Join 100 juried fine art and fine craft artists for the annual indoor Spring Bloom art festival sponsored by the McLean County Arts Center, one of the oldest community art centers in the Midwest. It is a chance to see what I have been working on all Winter and get first dibs. The Interstate Center is located at 2301 W Market St, Bloomington, IL www.mcac.org. This will be my only Bloomington area art fair, so I would love to see you!

"Florida's Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitational," May 3-13, 2012
Various locations in and around Apalachicola, FL
More than 20 nationally acclaimed artists will gather on Florida's Forgotten Coast in early May to participate in the 7th annual Florida's Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitational, America's Great Paint-Out, May 3-13, 2012. Painters will set up their easels and pull out their brushes to document the landscape and culture of this last vestige of authentic "Old Florida" – the coastal stretch of scenic North Florida between Mexico Beach and Alligator Point. See their website for all the events including, demonstrations, talks, workshops and the gala. Paintings will be for sale in the "Wet Room" all week--fresh off the easel to your wall. They update the website every day with the new paintings so check often and claim your favorites before someone else get them! www.pleinairfl.com



A little 6x8" sunset piece I did at Florida's Forgotten Coast 2012, sold

"Wayne Plein Air," May 15-20, 2012
Wayne, PA
This will be my first year at Wayne Plein Air which is a suburb of Philidelphia. Artists will paint anywhere within a specified radius of the Wayne Art Center. On May 19, the public will have a chance to observe plein air artists painting in downtown Wayne. The Wayne area is known for scenic beauty and historical landmarks. Painting locations will include pastoral vistas, gardens, historic and unique architectural structures, charming towns, neighborhoods and downtown Philadelphia. The sale and exhibition of paintings completed during the festival will be featured at a Gala Preview and Artists' Reception on Saturday, May 19 from 6–10 pm. The show will open to the public on Sunday, May 20 and continue through June 23, 2012. www.waynepleinair.com


Upcoming Weekend Workshops:

"Infusing your Paintings with Light and Color"
Saturday, April 21st & Sunday, April 22nd, 9am-4pm, $195
Northshore Art League
620 Lincoln Avenue Winnetka, IL 60093 | 847.446.2870

 Want to make visually engaging paintings that fairly sing with color and light? A careful study of value and color mixing will get you well on your way. Through targeted exercises, instructor demo, and hands on painting, you will gain more mastery over the art and science of crafting representational paintings with impact. All skill levels welcome. A supply list will be provided upon registration. Pleae contact the North Shore Art League to sign up.

"Painting the 'Light Story'"
Saturday & Sunday, May 12&13, 9am-4pm, $200
Florida's Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitatinal, Port St. Joe, FL

Without light, there is no story. Learn to capture the essence of light and shadow in your paintings in this two day plein air workshop. Through instructor demos, structured exercises and hands on painting, you will hone your ability to see, understand, and translate shadow patterns in your work. All skill levels welcome. The instructor will be working in oil and it is recommended, but you may work in whatever medium you choose. Supply list available. Click here to sign up.

News:
Honors - For the second year, I will serve as a judge for the upcoming 87th Hoosier Salon. If you know me and my work, you know I LOVE historical paintings and painters so I am so excited to be part of this legacy that continues with todays artists. The Hoosier Salon began in 1925 when the Daughters of Indiana opened the doors to the first exhibition at Marshall Fields and Company Galleries in Chicago. The high quality of art was applauded by critics and the public alike, the first exhibition included works by such notables as T.C. Steele, J. Ottis Adams and Will Vawter, and was an unqualified success. In 1940 the annual exhibit moved from Chicago to downtown Indianapolis. The Annual Exhibition will be shown in a new location at the Indiana History Center. The Hoosier Salon galleries in Broad Ripple, New Harmony and Wabash, also host over thirty special shows each year.

TRACEY FRUGOLI - Available Works:
Click the following link to view TRACEY's portfolio of available works: http://traceyfrugoli.com/works