A Day of Reflection

Today is going to be an awesome day to relax and reflect on life.  Enjoy all of your time off and treat yourself special!

Brighter Skies Exhibit Continues!

The Brighter Skies Exhibit at Mint Hill Arts can be seen through August 3, 2011.  So there's still time to go take a look!

Painting & Planning

This weekend I will be painting and planning! I have some new concepts I want to introduce!  I will be doing some plein air also!  I think this is also going to be a BBQ weekend! I really feel like making some!  On the agenda also is to do some art reviews.

WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING! CHECKOUT WHAT'S HOT TAB!

The website is up. :) Go to What's Hot to see the current images available for screen savers!

Brighter Skies Exhibit Ends in 2 Days!

 Today is a great day to get away from the heat and view my art at Litaker Gallery! The air is turned up to the make it snow setting!  My work is on display at Mint Hill Arts, 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm.  I would like to say thank you to everyone that has had this exhibit possible. The Lord has blessed me with the talent to produce wonderful work! It amazes me each time I look at my work! My brother, Charlie who has hung several shows and who is currently updating my website.  The website will be up within 24-48 hours.  Additionally he has taken great pictures of my work and provided opportunity for my work to be displayed in SC! Tony and The Mint Hill artists and volunteers that safely handled my work, hung and labeled this show.  A special thanks to Erica and the Matthew-Mint Hill Weekly for writing and printing an AWESOME story that presented me to the community in such a strong way! A special thanks to Cheryl and the Gaston Gazette for elevating my image to superhero status. Great story and on time photo coinciding with movie release!  A special thanks to Thomas and the Belmont Banner for super quotes and projecting my artistic message into the community.  You have to read and see the article to know what I'm referring to.  A super thank you to all of my sponsors, collectors, fans, FANARTREVIEW Family, and instructors!  I want to extend my dearest gratitude to the Rauch family, their staff and board that have believed in me, my work and vision.  They have made a direct investment in my future. I have been selected out of several artists to be awarded the 2010-2011 Jeanne Rauch Art Scholarship and now the 2011-2012 Jeanne Rauch Art Scholarship!  I have been fired up from the beginning producing my work.  Receiving this honor 2 years in a row paves the way for me to get my fine arts degree! I wanted to make sure that I mention everyone. There doesn't have to be any unsung heroes!

Screensavers Available & Building Screensaver Gallery

Right now I'm still going through the images that will be available for screen savers. To me it is important to provide a high quality screen saver that doesn't have the spy ware issues.  It is a hard decision to decide which images are going to be inducted into the screen saver gallery. I'm going through exhibit records to verify some statistical information. Right now I'm considering a range of my images. I'm considering some of my most popular work. Also this would be a good time for me to release some of my digital images. My digital images have been seen by an extremely small group.  I will be in different communities today and over the next few days showing my work.  This will be an ongoing project which will build up a sizable screen saver gallery.  Just like all of my originals and prints that are purchased, the screen savers are for the intended purpose.  Currently on the table for consideration is: Offer a screen saver for buyers of my original works.  When a buyer or collector purchase an original work, they would be offered either a free or discounted screen saver of the work they purchased.  The jury is still out on this decision. Order yours today!

The Vault- (Special Projects Declassified)

Hello to everyone today! I have been spending time promoting my work and getting ready for school!  I have reached some more of my fitness goals over the summer.  I'm looking forward to this upcoming semester. There are a lot of projects that I will have in class to accomplish ,  I have some plans to produce some serious work!  I will continue to work clay for the rest of the year.  I will focus on wood and metal this semester.  I will be working on "Specials Projects" that will go into the vault.   Vault items are going to be one of a kind created objects that are going to blow your mind!  I plan on using unique materials and ancient processes.  Special paperwork will be required for handling and displaying these works! Some of these works are going to require special installation from the ceiling.  The heat is really going to get turned up producing great work!  The media is going to be running wild with the stories and interviews so you shouldn't miss too much. Thanks for reading my blog. Carl

Sun-Dried, Fire-Roasted Tomatoes & Sketches

I have always loved tomatoes! I have been using them a lot lately in my cooking! Not just pasta but my special French bean combo.  I just picked up some new canvas and I'm going to see where this journey will take me.  A lot is coming together! My website will be back up this week.  I  feel like making some gumbo. That might be a great project for me to do.  I have several Classified Gumbo combinations. I will make one very soon.  I'm ready to get back in school!  I am ready to throw clay, work metal and wood.  I plan on completing all of my assignments and get the most out of my instruction.  I want to concentrate on working metal and wood this semester!

Special Thanks to Our Local Media

A special thanks to the Matthews-Mint Hill weekly for the outstanding article that was completed on July 15th, 2011

A special thanks to the Gaston Gazette for the July 24th, 2011 super article!

Decision for Providing Screen Saver

This screen saver is my very first one. I have been trying to pick which image to use. I have decided to go with the "People's Choice. Adhension de la Vie was recently in the Matthews-Mint Hill weekly paper. That article has generated tremendous interest in my work.  Phenomenal reviews from around the world on fanartreview.com. Additionally email and phone contact has increased 100%.  These factors have impressed upon me to offer this work at a price that anyone could afford. Thank you for loving my work and keeping me busy as an artist.  Thank you for supporting me in my continued effort to spread a constant message of hope!

Adhension de la Vie Screen Saver Now Available

  Due to the amazing response, interest, reviews and talk about the 24X36 acrylic painting, Adhension de la Vie, a basic screen saver is now available.  The screen saver is available for becoming a new sponsor or for a minimum donation of $25.  Place your order today!   Screen saver will be emailed to address provided.  I am offering my pure work without any spy ware or other challenges.  Thanks for your support!

New Offer for Supporters of Carl's Art (Limited Time Only)

There has been some discussion between me and my Art Team about our supporters that have purchased work his year!  It is important to show collectors both seasoned and new our appreciation.  Our prices have changed!  We are offering the opportunity for individuals that purchased work this year to lock in the same price they paid for their first work!  There are 2 groups that will qualify. Criteria for qualification for group 1, purchase 1 or more works prior to July 16, 2011. Must become a fan of gallery or follower of blog and proof of visit to 1 exhibit. Additionally a $150 fee is required.  This will provide Group 1 several hundreds of dollars in savings/work.  Criteria for Group 2 is :  At least 2 or more works purchased prior to July 31, 2011. Must become fan of gallery, blog and proof of visit to 2 exhibits.  Additionally a $300 fee is required.  This is an offer to our loyal supports and people consistently investing in my work, future and vision. Thanks!

Thank You Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly

A special thanks to the entire team at Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly!  Thanks for helping to share my story with the world and introduce me to a new community.  People have been very friendly and have embraced me in the community! I look forward to working with other like minded individuals that want to make the world a better place one community at a time!  Additionally if anyone knows of a location I can display work or have an exhibit, please let me know! Thanks! :)

13 July 2011 Project Provenance!

Good Morning to all ! I have been very busy working on some new projects! Mint Hill is rolling great and there will be an article out on Friday!  My exhibit Last One Standing is at the Lowell library. Additionally I have been working on Project Provenance!  This is a way I can provide you more information about my work, when it was created and where it has been.  It is something I have been wanting to do. I have kept records most I know off the top of my head! I prefer to be sure!

I have also spent time on fan art review! This site is an opportunity for an artist to get instant feedback on your work! There are several opportunities to be recognized and encourage others. Yes you get the chance to review others work as well. It is free to be a basic member. To be a premier member there is a cost. You can see my work and purchase my work at www.fanartreview.com/carl_childs.  don't forget it is an underscore between my first and last name (carl_childs)! It is not a hyphen or underline!  Thanks for your time!

Last Night Was AMAZING!

Good Morning to everyone in every time zone! Last night the reception was awesome! There were people from across the state that came to see my work!  People ask me tons of awesome questions and it gave me the opportunity to tell my story!  Everyone was very friendly and interested in my work! There was plenty of food and wine! They had one of my  top favorites SHRIMP!  Everything was set up wonderfully last night and it made me feel like a star!  I have some art to review and some painting to do!

Where Can Art Be Purchased? New Information When Making a Donation

These are 3 of the online locations that can be used to purchase my work! I wanted to make sure I gave this information due to high demand of my work! Thanks for your support! When ordering there will be a box that you can put the name and description of your order! Thanks!

This blog: www.carlsgalleryalive.blogspot.com
www.carl-s-gallery.net
www.fanartreview.com/carl_childs

WHEN MAKING DONATIONS TO CARL'S GALLERY THROUGH PAYPAL SEND DONATION AS A GIFT! THIS WILL SEND YOUR DONATION WITHOUT A PAYPAL DEDUCTION
THANKS!

Brighter Skies Reception is at Mint Hill Arts Today!

Hello Everyone!

                                  Today is my exhibit and reception at Mint Hill Arts & Gallery,  Mint Hill, NC 28227.   It took a lot of team work to make this event happen! Special thanks to my brother Charlie who has been a strong support, encouragement and supporting art force that has accomplished a lot of success this year! Today we stand ready to present another show to the community!  This is a historical and momentous occasion.  Thank you to Mint Hill staff and volunteers for support and hanging the show!  

Thanks to the Entire Team!
Artist Carl Childs
Aurora Artist, Soldier of Clay and Protector of the Shockwave of Color

Current Exhibits for July

Brighter Skies is in Mint Hill!

Last One Standing is in Lowell!

More to follow!

Mint Hill Exhibit

My new exhibit has been released in Mint Hill, NC!