More Photos of My Neighborhood

This week I'm using pictures rather than words to share my everyday experiences with you!

Beautiful blue skies, walking paths, flowers and old cars; cinema in the sky, barns, 13th century church and bicycle rides.

If you like more words, you can read more about it here.

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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

A quick tour to Paris

Vierzon train station, Cher, Centre-Val de Loire

Harvey and I took a last-minute trip up to Paris last week.

SNCF trains at Gare d’Austerlitz, Paris

Riding the train is so much fun, so relaxing, and the railroad cars give such a smooth ride! I loved every minute of the trip, even when I ended up walking 4.5 km at midnight in sandal heels—remind me not to do that again!⁠

Montparnasse Tower, Paris, 14th arrondissement

Did I say that we arrived at Gare d'Austerlitz after midnight and walked to our hotel in Montparnasse? ⁠

The weather was perfect, we had only backpacks, and the hotel was open all night. We even tried to go by Café Daguerre to celebrate our arrival, but they had closed only a few minutes earlier—at 1 a.m.⁠

That was sad—we thought they would be open until at least 2 a.m! But we were more than halfway to the hotel, so we carried on (and returned to the Café for tea the next morning).⁠

Luxembourg Garden, Paris, 6th arrondisement

The Luxembourg Garden was in full bloom. The experience of sitting there watching the world go by is fabulously relaxing. We took a picnic and sat by the pond, watching all of the people live their lives in quiet beauty.⁠

In Paris, I encountered this lovely urban street art that was more like a tunnel wall you could walk through. Absolutely stunning and a real gift to the senses. Merci, Paris.⁠

Ode to Love and Creation", Paris, 14th arrondissement

Here is the proper credit for this mosaic art; it was a such a thrill to find it by happenstance!

Génie du lieu: Ode à l’amour et a la création (Genius of the place: Ode to love and to creation) is the title of the piece. Created by Nacarat Color Design, it is located near the Pernety metro stop in the 14th arrondissement.

I’m glad that I can share our trip properly and give more information about the urban art there. I love walking on the streets of Paris and taking in the sights, the sounds, the people and the activity.

Paris, je t'aime.

L'Église Saint-Merri, Paris. 4th arrondissement. Painting on silk, 13" x13"

Welcome a little piece of Paris into your home! I have three offerings for you today. This 10"x10" silk painting, in a lovely deep red color includes a blond wooden frame (13"x13"x 1.5"). L'Église Saint-Merri, Paris, 4th arrondissement, describes a wicker chair discovered in the 16th century church that is located between the Seine River and the Pompidou Center on the Right Bank.

La Caféothèque de Paris, Paris, 4th arrondissement

Printed on on luxurious Fine Art Velvet paper, these two black and white designs both describe the personality and experience of each café I visited in Paris, and would make a lovely set for your kitchen, dining room or breakfast nook.

Café Daguerre, Paris, 14th arrondissement

Both would look very good together!

I thank my lucky stars that I live so close to Paris now. Do you love taking trips, too?

A Rainbow Created Just for You

Eileen's custom pillow #1

A dear friend in Felletin asked me to create a custom grid accent pillow for her. She admired the Silkies in my shop, but didn’t have a need for a quilted silk item at that size.

What a good idea she had! I happily went to work, and as I knew the colors she enjoyed, and I was familiar with her living room decor, I realized that she would want something subtle rather than bright, so I was able to mix these colors just for her.

Voilà! She enjoyed the first pillow so much, she asked for another.

Wouldn’t you like to have a custom hand-painted accent pillow for your interiors?

I’m sure my pillows would play well with any decor - modern, classic, eclectic, minimalist - whichever style that is personally yours.

And who wouldn't want a custom made accent pillow?

Eileen's sun-lit porch welcomes visitors to her home

These beautiful custom-made hand-dyed silk pillows have silk charmeuse fronts and raw silk backs. The colors are luxuriant and the charmeuse silk reflects light splendidly. At 16” square they bring a beautiful presence to your living space.

Eileen's custom pillow #2

“Hand-painted” means each and every pillow is unique.⁠

Custom dyed grid silk pillows - created just for you!

Quilting the silk charmeuse top with my classic Singer sewing machine

Details:⁠

-hand-painted with dye on silk charmeuse⁠

-cushion size: 40 x 40 cm (16 x 16 in) ⁠

-custom sewn with a quilted top⁠

-cushion cover can be washed by hand or dry cleaned⁠

-cushion is feather fill

-made in France

-each pillow is signed by the artist⁠

Allow one month from order date to allow for creation.

Brighten your living space with a lovely silk charmeuse cushion

Interested? Just tap here to place your order, or hit "reply" to this email with questions, ideas⁠, comments or orders.

The rainbow basking in the sun

Love,