Open the Doors and Let the Sunshine In

Geoff modeling his Doors of Athens t-shirt for you (photo credit: mo'b)

Today I am excited to share the newest creation from René Shoemaker Art! The Doors are now featured on a soft cotton t-shirt that captures your support for small businesses, your love of architecture, and your good taste, all in a unique Athens t-shirt design that will envelop you in comfort and well-being. 

The t-shirt is already capturing a social media following!

Hand-printed in Athens, GA, this stunning t-shirt features white ink on a deep indigo blue shirt. The 100% cotton is soft, comfortable, and sustainable. 

I would be so proud to have you wear my shirt! What better way to get art on the streets than to wear it on a tee?

You can buy your shirt online here or pick yours up at Community at 260 N. Jackson St. in downtown Athens. 

René art now at Community, Athens, GA (photo credit: Community)

In another news flash, The Doors of Athens EXHIBIT has relocated to Community, where the interior design and calming colors provide the perfect backdrop for my artwork. This Athens-loving small business makes and sells sustainable clothing and artisan products, all created by local makers based in Georgia. With its impeccable good taste, Community is a fabulous place to visit. My paintings are in excellent company there. I find inspiration in this statement from the Community website: "Community encourages a renewed, balanced, and personal relationship between the consumer and their wardrobe." They are caring for our world.

René art at Community in the wee early hours (photo credit: dhm)

Don't you just love the cloud reflection in the window?

If you haven't seen the exhibit yet, now is your opportunity (spread the word!). If you would like to visit (or revisit) the artwork, you can see it at Community. To purchase the art, phone them or contact me. To preview the art before you visit the shop, click here.

Either way, I hope that you go to see the new arrangement of The Doors of Athens exhibit. Feel free to share photos of you at the exhibit or while wearing your new t-shirt - or both!

The name "Community" says it all

With appreciation,

Express Yourself

Nags Head, N.C. - One source of inspiration!

Discovering Your Own Creativity

I am intrigued by the many different ways people express their creativity. Whether it be cooking, writing, woodworking, poetry, metalwork, housekeeping, landscaping - the list goes on and on, and is truly unending. There are as many forms of creativity as there are individuals!

My friend Hope Hilton teaches classes on creativity at the KAArtist shop in downtown Athens, Ga, where I am teaching a silk painting class in April. Her classes have titles like Creativity Takes Courage and Creative Journaling. Creativity can be what gets us up in the morning; it can be what sees us through our tough times, illuminating the joy in everyday experiences that might otherwise slide right by without our taking notice. Creativity for me is a never-ending source of ideas, inspiration, and fun, and Hope’s classes are amazing because she helps everyone unveil their own sources of creativity!

I am excited to join Hope in this endeavor by offering my silk painting class at KAArtist on Saturday, April 9th from 1-4 p.m. There we can work together to explore color and line and silk and beauty, and you can see what other creative opportunities Kristen Ashley (of KAArtist!) has cooked up for us.

During our time in class, we will see how others have approached painting on silk and discuss how your unique approach to life - and creativity - will help you create a stunning silk painting of your own. 

Why is expressing yourself important? I believe we all have an inner vision to share with the rest of the world. We can begin to discover that vision by expressing it through our own unique talents. Come explore with me to discover how you can share those talents!

What is your favorite creative outlet? Hit 'reply' and let me know. Let’s begin a discussion on what makes your heart sing.

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Silk Painting with René Shoemaker
KA Artist Shop
127 N. Jackson St.
 Athens, GA
1.706.850.1224

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Peggy was very happy with her new silk painting! Columbus State University 2015

René Art is now on exhibit:
Discovering the Chattahoochee Valley:
Silk paintings by René Shoemaker
The Columbus Museum, Columbus, Ga through July 2016