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Art for Sale - Athens, GA; Tallulah Falls, GA

image638 Milledge Circle, Greyside Foyer - Athens, Ga 2010 (framed). 13”x13” $500.   René D. Shoemaker

imageHancock + Pulaski, YWCA, Side - Athens, Ga 2010 (framed). 18”x15” $650.   René D. Shoemaker

image354 Milledge Circle, Costa-Erwin-Mayfield House - Athens, Ga.  2010. 21”x15” $350.   René D. Shoemaker

image375 W Cloverhurst Ave, Burnet-Vipperman House - Athens, Ga 2010. 14”x14” $400.   René D. Shoemaker

image710 Milledge Circle, Sams-Sinyard House - Athens, Ga 2010. 18”x18” $425.   René D. Shoemaker

image238 Springdale St - Athens, Ga 2010. 23”x16” $475.   René D. Shoemaker

image1073 S Milledge Ave, Hawthorne House Porch - Athens, Ga 2010. 12”x15” $350.   René D. Shoemaker

image1073 S Milledge Ave, Hawthorne House, Yellow - Athens, Ga 2010. 13”x10” $450.   René D. Shoemaker

1073 S Milledge Ave, Hawthorne House, Transom - Athens, Ga 2010. (framed:14”x16”; linen: 4”x4”) $475.   René D. Shoemaker

imageTallulah Falls School, Lipscom Cottage - Tallulah Falls, Ga 2010. 22”x18” $550.   René D. Shoemaker

Art for Sale - France, North Carolina, Georgia, Abstract

Included here is a collection of a number of locations - and some sites only found in my mind’s eye! imageOur Lady of Good News - Port Vendres, France 2010 (silk broadcloth - framed). 29”x26” $1050.   René D. Shoemaker

imageOur Lady of Good News - Port Vendres, France 2010 (silk shantung). 18”x18” $500.    René D. ShoemakerimageTeal City - 2010 (framed). 4”x10” $550.    René D. Shoemaker

image109, Mill Village House - Monroe, Ga 2010. 17”x15” $425.    René D. Shoemaker

image432 South Broad St - Monroe, Ga 2010. 23”x23” $425.   René D. Shoemaker

imageTabernacle Baptist Church - Monroe, Ga 2010. 18”x12” $375.   René D. Shoemaker

imageOconee Street Methodist Church - Athens, Ga 2011 (framed). 11”x12” $500.   René D. Shoemaker

imageOconee Street Methodist Church, Purple: Advent, Christmas, Easter 2011. 11”x11” $450.  René D. Shoemaker

Twilight - Penland NC (charcoal on paper, framed) 2012. 24”x26” $1000.    René D. Shoemaker

imageCalm Winds - Penland NC 2012 (pencil, charcoal, ink on paper, framed). 24”x22” $875.   René D. Shoemaker

imageKennedy Road Beaver Pond - Oconee County, Ga 2012 (silk broadcloth, framed). 10”x10” $500.   René D. Shoemaker

imageKennedy Road Beaver Pond x 2 - Oconee County, Ga 2012 (silk broadcloth; waxed crayon on paper). Each frame 14”x14” $800 for the two.    René D. Shoemaker

imagePowers Breedlove Farm - Oconee County, Ga 2010. 17”x17”. SOLD.  René D. Shoemaker

Art For Sale - Italy & New York City

Here is a collection of my fine art on silk paintings related to Italy and NYC that are currently available for sale. Each one has a distinct story - please let me know if you would like to hear more!imageUrbino Roofs - Urbino, Italy 2012. 11”x11”  $500.   René D. Shoemaker

imageHillside - Urbino, Italy 2012. 11”x11”  $500.   René D. Shoemaker

imageStreet Corner - Urbino, Italy 2012. 11”x11”  $500.   René D. Shoemaker

imageVia Mazzuoli - Cortona, Italy 2012. 11”x11”  $500.   René D. Shoemaker

imageVia Mazzuoli - Cortona, Italy(2) 2012. 11”x11” $500.   René D. Shoemaker

imagePiazza Della Repubblica - Cortona, Italy 2012. 11”x11” $500.   René D. Shoemaker

image147 Sullivan St (Purl Soho) - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 9”x9” $375.   René D. Shoemaker

imageBike + Store - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 9”x9” $400.   René D. Shoemaker

imageCrooked House - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 7”x7” $300.   René D. Shoemaker

imageCherry Lane - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 7”x8” $550.   René D. Shoemaker

imageAstor Place - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 7”x7” $350.   René D. Shoemaker

imageGrove St - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 9”x9” $350.   René D. Shoemaker

image705 Greenwich St (Urban Zen) - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 7”x7” $350.   René D. Shoemaker

imageRisotteria Stairs - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 9”x9” $200.   René D. Shoemaker

imageStore For Rent - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 9”x9” $400.   René D. Shoemaker

imageWoodstove House - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. 8”x7” $300.   René D. Shoemaker

imageTiled Entry - Greenwich Village, NYC 2010. size. $350.   René D. Shoemaker

An interview regarding my Oconee Street Church painting...

Jenny Jones of the Textile Center, MN had this great idea to interview the artists that participated in their “Common Thread” exhibit. My interview is here, and you can see the other artwork and the interviews on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TextileCenterMN . It’s very educational just to see all the different techniques that textile artists use!
 
Today’s artist in the 7-UP series: Rene Shoemaker.

1. What was the inspiration for your piece in A Common Thread? 

I received a request from the Oconee Street Methodist Church to submit ideas for a commission. As there were 4 colors needed for the liturgical season, I made unique designs in each of the 4 colors. 3 were abstract (a purple grid design, a red stripe and squares design, and a “white” using yellows and greys on a white cloth). This green portrait of their church was made for “ordinary time”. I fell in love with the facade, the steps, and the bell tower of this historic church.

2. Please give a brief narrative of the timeline and process of creating your piece.

After receiving the request, I researched modern liturgical designs and the history of the Methodist Church. I then moved forward with Prismacolor colored pencil sketches, and after showing the colored pencil sketches to my contact, I created fiber art samples using Procion dye and gutta on different types of silk so that the committee overseeing the commission would have options to choose from. 

3. What is your history with this fiber form?

I learned this particular surface design method when I returned to the classroom after having graduated from the University of Georgia fiber design department, and immediately fell in love with it. I have been practicing this fiber form since 1980.

4. Is this your first time exhibiting in A Common Thread?

No, this is my third exhibition participation with the Textile Center.

5. Which fiber/textile artist do you have the most respect/ admiration for and why?

Judy Bales, because she has consistently followed her vision, and she is a rising star.

6. Can you describe a work of fiber art that’s displayed in your house?

I spent the summer in Cortona, Italy in 1998, and returned home with a sketchbook full of inspiration. I created one design that has had many iterations and sizes and color choices. This image is of a deep pink round table cropped in the lower left corner of the square silk. There is one yellow chair pushed up to the table, and there are 3 glasses of wine on the table. The background is intense blue.

7. Who is your favorite superhero?

Henri Matisse, hands down. 

website: www.ReneShoemaker.com
blog: coffeecuppress.tumblr.com

Photo: Today's artist in the 7-UP series: Rene Shoemaker. 1. What was the inspiration for your piece in A Common Thread? I received a request from this Methodist church to submit ideas for a commission. As there were 4 colors needed for the liturgical season, I made a unique designs in each of the 4 colors. 3 were abstract (a purple grid design, a red stripes with squares design, and a "white" using yellows and greys on a white cloth). This green portrait of their church was made for "ordinary time". I fell in love with the facade, the steps, and the bell tower of this historic church. 2. Please give a brief narrative of the timeline and process of creating your piece. After receiving the request, I researched modern liturgical designs and the history of the Methodist Church. I then moved forward with Prismacolor colored pencil sketches, and after showing the colored pencil sketches to my contact, I then created fiber art samples using Procion dye and gutta on different types of silk so that the committee overseeing the commission would have options to choose from. 3. What is your history with this fiber form? I learned this particular surface design method when I returned to the classroom after having graduated from the University of Georgia fiber design department, and immediately fell in love with it. I have been practicing this fiber form since 1980. 4. Is this your first time exhibiting in A Common Thread? No, this is my third exhibition participation with the Textile Center. 5. Which fiber/textile artist do you have the most respect/ admiration for and why? Judy Bales, because she has consistently followed her vision, and she is a rising star. 6. Can you describe a work of fiber art that's displayed in your house? I spent the summer in Cortona, Italy in 1998, and returned home with a sketchbook full of inspiration. I created one design that has had many iterations and sizes and color choices. This image is of a deep pink round table cropped in the lower left corner of the square silk. There is one yellow chair pushed up to the table, and there are 3 glasses of wine on the table. The background is intense blue. 7. Who is your favorite superhero? Henri Matisse, hands down. website: www.ReneShoemaker.com blog: coffeecuppress.tumblr.com
 
What an honor for me to be part of this exhibit. Don’t you love Jenny’s last question? 
             Tell me - who is your favorite superhero?