December, 2011 Newsletter

I have reformatted my newsletter and given it a name. It’s called Focal Point. Take a look, let me know what you think. You can view it now by clicking here.

New Painting Workshop in Mexico

I would love to have you join me as I take my fun, informative workshop on the road! This will be a great learning experience for artists of every skill level. Please read the informational flyer below. If you have any questions, please contact me!

Paintings on Display at La Quinta Library

11 of my paintings from Landscape Series II are on loan to the city of La Quinta and currently displayed at the library. The pieces will be on display until December 16, 2011. The library is located at 78275 Calle Tampico. You can call the library at 760-564-4767 for days and hours of operation. I would like to thank Edie Hylton, City of La Quinta Community Services Director, for all of her help during the approval process.

Painting Workshops Survey

Please take a few minutes to fill out this short survey about my acrylic painting workshops. Your opinions are important! Thanks for your time! Please use the link below:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K2LKRYX

Some Updated Information

First I would like to thank everyone that made a pledge to my Kickstarter project. Funding was successful so I will be off to Mexico soon! Muchas Gracias!
Last week there was a new article published about me in the local paper, The Desert Sun/La Quinta Sun. You can read the article at, www.MyDesert.com
Also, I have a few new paintings on the gallery page of my website.
And last but not least, classes will be starting up again at the La Quinta Senior Center. A list of classes with dates and times is available on the workshops page of my website. You do not have to be a senior to take these classes.

Only 2 Days Left to Pledge! I Need Your Help!

I have only reached half of my goal on my Kickstarter project to create a new body of work. Please go to: www.kickstarter.com and make a pledge if you can. There are only 2 days left to do so and there are rewards for every level of pledge. Thanks!

Please Make a Pledge and Help with My Kickstater Project

I have a new project goal of creating a completely new body of work (landscapes) based on travel in Mexico. If you can help, It would be greatly appreciated. There are rewards for those that donate too! You canread all about it, watch my video and make a pledge at my Kickstarter site: www.kickstarter.com/projects/joeaoakes/beyond-the-border-landscapes-from-mexico

Students Needed for Next Week’s Painting Class

I need at least 2 more students for my Acrylic Landscape
Painting class that starts next week, Tuesday, June 28th.
Class time is 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the La Quinta Senior
Center. There’s still time to sign up!
For more information about the class, please contact me
today at 760-861-4796 or call LQ Community Services at
760-777-7156

You’re Invited

Please join me and other artists this Saturday, May 14th for the opening reception of, “All’s Fair in Art… Again”. See the invitation below. Thanks!

Use The Link Below to Connect to My May Newsletter

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/May-News-from-Joe-A–Oakes–Fine-Artist.html?soid=1102801647413&aid=k0fSEn0wyvw.