A Celebration Sale!

René discusses her art process at Galerie AM’Carta, Aubusson, France

I have a bit of good news today!

1. I'm happy to report that I have THREE exhibitions now scheduled for 2021 and 2022, two in France and one in the U.S.! It has been a long, dry season without art exhibits, public events, or many in-person interactions with friends and collectors, and I’m thrilled to have these opportunities again. I’m always looking for more venues in which to share my art, so do let me know if you know of a gallery I should talk to.
   

2. To celebrate and to make space for new work, for one week, September 8 through September 15th, I’m putting everything on my website on sale for 50% off! Hop over to see what you would like to add to your collection or purchase as a gift.

Use code CELEBRATE to receive your discount at checkout.

To help with your journey before you make your new art acquisition decision, here is a list of what I offer with the price range. Full prices are shown below; 50% off will be applied to these prices:
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-fine art on silk (silk banners)         $4,000     
-fine art on silk (silk paintings)     $150-$825⁠
-archival prints on paper                $45-$50
-linoleum prints on paper                 $100
-silkscreen prints on paper               $250
-hand dyed scarves                         $110
-Silkies : baby gifts                           $50
-hand dyed throw pillow                   $120
-greeting cards                         $50 for 25 cards
-T-shirts                                             $20

It's hard to distinguish the Lavender Magnolia print from the original silk painting! The quality is superb

Pont Roby et ses Maisons in Felletin, France

The sale ends at mnidnight on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021. Use discount code CELEBRATE. Act now!

Collector Becky and René celebrate the installation of her silk paintings from the Columbus Museum exhibition

If I can help you choose the right items for your needs, please let me know. With over 40 years in the art field and 17 years running a gallery, I would be delighted to use my experience to help you find art that will be meaningful and useful for yourself or a friend or loved one. Working with you will also benefit me by helping me further enhance my ability to help others. The photo, above, shows Becky with a number of my artworks we installed in her home. If you'd like to discuss any projects you may have in mind, send me an email at rene@reneshoemaker.com, or message or phone me at +1 (706) 424-4739

Please feel free to share the news, share this post, and tell your friends and family!

Here is the link again: reneshoemaker.com/shop 

The code is CELEBRATE.

Thanks so much for helping me celebrate! 

1329 Broadway. Greyhound Bus Station. Columbus, GA, USA

With gratitude and love,

638 Milledge Circle ... Foyer. Athens, GA

Celebrate Spring with a glass of wine in the garden and a beautiful blue...

Michaela enjoying the sunshine, the bubbly, and her new Globe T-shirt

It’s officially springtime! How does it feel where you are? Even if it's still cool outside (like it is here in La Creuse), or hot (which it might be in Athens, GA), I think we can agree that it’s definitely springtime.

What’s the best way to celebrate Spring’s arrival? Well, you could drink wine outside. You could dig in the dirt and watch the flowers and vegetables grow. And you could enjoy these spring activities in a beautiful blue T-shirt celebrating camaraderie, civic pride, friendship, and comfort. A T-shirt to celebrate this extraordinary event of the earth orbiting the sun, inclining at 66 degrees 33’ so we can receive the sun’s rays at the angle that brings us warmer weather and longer days of sunlight!

How should we celebrate? I have the perfect answer:

LE Globe t-shirt!

Hot off the presses! Just silkscreened this week! In the shop and ready to buy RIGHT NOW!

The Globe (the bar) is getting ready to re-open after the pandemic forced them to close to protect their staff. Now that more people are vaccinated, restrictions are lifting, and people are getting excited about going out and mingling with others again, we can celebrate our beloved Globe by wearing our new t-shirts and advertising how great and community-minded the Globe team are! A popular gathering place for intellectuals, hipsters, professors, students, townies, and everybody else, the Globe welcomes us with a warm smile, good beers, great whiskeys, and yummy food.

Diane celebrates spring’s arrival with chocolate at Condor’s in Athens

The Globe opened in 1989 and we need to show our support for its ongoing success. In 2007, Esquire Magazine named it one of the best bars in America and in 2019, Delish.com named them the best college bar in the state of Georgia. Let’s show them that we can do it again!

Even if you’ve never been to the Globe or Athens, GA, I’m sure you will delight in wearing this original design created from a woodblock print and printed locally in Athens.

I have a limited number of shirts, so get your gettin’ on.

And yes, we ship internationally!

Enjoy your time outdoors. Spring is such a nice season, and the heat of summer will be here soon.

With gratitude,

-René

Holiday sales, and updated news

Happy holidays!

The year goes by too quickly,
but I am honored to be on your screen today--we've been together for a while now!

Here are 5 quick items of news I wanted to share with you:

1) I'll be in Decatur, GA selling my wares on Sunday, December 15th at the annual Hollyday Sale hosted by Treehouse kids & craft of Athens and Atlanta. Since we have a new baby in our family who is a source of constant inspiration, I'll be selling beautiful and useful silk baby items along with my cards, prints and paintings. This is a great opportunity for me to meet up with my Atlanta peeps and to make new friends! Please stop by, and tell your friends about it if they live in the area.

2) Sharing the Magical Landscapes: my Japanese inspired prints are on exhibit and for sale at Jittery Joes 5 Points in Athens, GA.

3) My online shop is open and awaiting your visit at: reneshoemaker.com/shop

4) If you are in Paris for the holidays, my Paris dress is still on display in the Pompidou Center, as part of the exhibit Cosmopolis #2

5) And, to be sure you knew in plenty of time to plan ahead for a silk painting workshop in February 2020 at the KA Artist shop in Athens, GA.You can find more information and sign up here: KA Artist Shop. We have changed the format of the class to offer YOU more time to wok with silk and explore new creative ideas.

Have a lovely holiday season, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please share this post, and leave a message here to send me questions, or leave a comment below. I love hearing from you!

Charlie poses with our new Silkies that will be for sale in Decatur. Isn't he adorable?

Now on Exhibit:

December 2 - January 31, 2020
Sharing the Magical Landscapes: affordable archival prints of Japanese inspired paintings
Jittery Joes 5 Points
1230 S Milledge Ave
Athens, GA 30605

Until December 23, 2019
Cosmopolis #2: Rethinking the Human
Centre Pompidou
Paris, France

Save the Dates:

December 15, 2019 10am - 4pm
Hollyday Market
Treehouse kid & craft Decatur
533 W Howard Ave
Decatur, GA 30030

June 2020
Floral Heritage of Central America
La Caféothèque de Paris
Paris, France

Expanding your art collection? My Studio carries lots of art at many sizes & price points! Contact me for a private tour.

In Athens, my cards, postcards, and prints are carried by: KA Artist Shop



Frontier UpFront Gallery

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Meet the Artist

In Athens, Ga at the Frontier UpFront Gallery

 there is a ‘Meet the Artist’ event on March 22, 2014.

Items available are René art, wearables, and hand-created home items all made locally for the month of March!

Frontier Art & Gifts, 193 E Clayton St., Athens Ga.