Deeann Rieves Art Blog

charcoal mixed media drawings

2012-05-06T14:09:00.001-07:00

simply handwriting.

2012-03-08T20:16:00.002-08:00

recently I was asked to make the painting above,

with the words from the poem "Love After Love" by Derek Walcott

I have always been interested in incorporating text into my work but this seemed refreshing in a different way, it was a challenge to write freely with ink with no pencil writing planning it out underneath, to work it out evenly and etc, but I love this look!

I loved it so much in fact....

I decided to make a diptych of our vows from our wedding!

I cannot wait to hang them in our bedroom!!

these are currently on paper because I was experimenting but I plan to adhere them to a wood panel

if a painting like this interests you as well, you can go to my commission page to view the price chart according to size and take 25% off the listed price since the painting is simply handwriting.

email me if you are interested, I work with people that need to pay in installments or who are on a budget, feel free to inquire.

100 Series : Studies

2012-02-22T14:38:00.002-08:00

Tension ; 12" X 18"

When I was in school, our professors encouraged us to make studies when we were transitioning between series of work and a little unsure of where we wanted to go next.

In these studies, I wanted to bring a pop of color back into my work, I love neutral tones and have been using them a lot lately, but I was missing colors. My other goal was to combine the delicate machine embroidery lines with rough pastel lines that were more loosely expressive and chunky, less sensitive looking to bring another element of movement to the piece with a different form of line. I have been enjoying working on paper, it takes the pressure off of "wasting a panel" and I feel free to make actual studies.

Wrap ; 12" X 18"

My plan is to let the buyer decide how they would like the piece displayed:

mounted to a wood panel (2" thick) or

framed in a gallery style frame- white mat, simple gallery style white wood frame

(photos of both of these options to come)

ALL pieces are $100

mounted to 12" X 18" wood panel or in white 18" X 24" frame

Untangle ; 12" X 18"

Down ; 12" X 18"


All Over ; 12" X 18"

another great thing about "studies" is that to me they are like sketches and getting ideas down on paper, so I can sell them to you for less, which is good for interested buyers!

Fluid

2012-02-14T08:49:00.000-08:00

Spills and Coverings

2012-02-13T21:18:00.002-08:00

I have been wanting to get all of my images together with a watermark for Pinterest, so all of you, like me, who are on Pinterest way too much, here are all of the images from my Spills and Coverings Series.

Puddles to the Ground ; machine embroidery, fabric, vintage lace, and mixed media on canvas ; 78" X 32" X 31" (puddle)

Her Tattered Covering ; machine embroidery, vintage lace, and mixed media suspended in display frame ; 48" X 35"

Holding It Together ; machine embroidery, canvas, fabric, and mixed media on cut wood panel ; 24" X 26"

Covered ; machine embroidery, canvas, fabric, and mixed media on cut wood panel ; 46" X 24"

Overflow ; machine embroidery, canvas, fabric, and mixed media on wood panel ; 37" X 38"

New work: Fiber Drawings on Canvas

2012-02-02T08:14:00.001-08:00

To be honest I'm not sure where these pieces are going just yet, I love them as is- raw, simple, delicate embroidery drawings

Starting the new year with a bang!

2012-01-05T17:14:00.001-08:00

Excited about what this new year will hold

DEC 16- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-16T10:06:00.000-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

December 9 : Rising for $125
(usual price $225)

Rising ; machine embroidery, and mixed media on cut wood panel ; 20" X 13"

email me if you are interested in purchasing

sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Saturday Dec 10

DEC 13, 14, 15 DEALS

2011-12-15T10:17:00.000-08:00

I got behind on posting the DEAL OF THE DAY painting

So... the DEALS for Dec 13th, 14th & 15th will all end at 7:00 PM on Friday the 16th

December 13 : Pooling for $250
(usual price $475)

Pooling ; machine embroidery, lace and acrylic on paper ; 17" X 23" (in 24" X 30" frame)

December 14 : Pulling Away for $250
(usual price $475)

Pulling Away ; machine embroidery, lace and acrylic on paper ; 17" X 23" (in 24" X 30" frame)

December 15 : Scar for $250
(usual price $475)

Scar ; machine embroidery, lace and acrylic on paper ; 17" X 23" (in 24" X 30" frame)

email me if you are interested in purchasing

sale price ends at 7:00 PM Friday Dec 16

Dec 12- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-11T22:54:00.001-08:00

dont forget to check out the Dec 10th & 11th DEALS

because they were posted late and expire Tuesday Dec 13th at noon as well

December 12 : Covering for $350

(usual price $480)

Covering ; machine embroidery, fabric, and mixed media on cut wood panel ; 36" X 28"

Covering detail

$35-$100 GIFT GALLERY

2011-12-11T20:13:00.001-08:00

GIVE the GIFT of ART this Holiday Season

Original artwork is a timeless gift & adds sophistication & a contemporary feel to every room.

Give your loved ones something that they can treasure forever.

THESE SALE PRICES END DECEMBER 31

email Deeann to inquire - payment accepted through PayPal or Check

Divided ; machine embroidery, fabric, and mixed media on paper ; 16" X 20" framed ; $60

Unfold ; machine embroidery, fabric, and mixed media on paper ; 16" X 20" framed ; $60

To the Side ; machine embroidery, fabric, and mixed media on paper ; 16" X 20" framed ; $60

Pushing ; machine embroidery, fabric, and mixed media on paper ; 16" X 20" framed ; $60

Spill ; acrylic and mixed media on paper ; 12" X 18" framed ; $35

Panic and Rush ; acrylic and charcoal on wood panel ; 16" X 12" and 18" X 12" ; $140


Panic ; acrylic and charcoal on wood panel ; 16" X 12" ; $60 (can be sold alone or with Rush as a diptych)

Rush ; acrylic and charcoal on wood panel ; 18" X 12" ; $80 (can be sold alone or with Panic as a diptych)

Descend and Arise (diptych) ; machine embroidery and mixed media on torn paper ; 16" X 20" each (framed) ; $100

Descend ; machine embroidery and mixed media on torn paper ; 16" X 20" ; $50

(can be sold alone or with Arise as a diptych)


Arise ; machine embroidery and mixed media on torn paper ; 16" X 20" ; $50 (can be sold alone or with Arise as a diptych)

Stay tuned for more pieces to come in this same price range!

Dec 10 & 11- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-11T14:20:00.001-08:00

I got behind on posting the DEAL OF THE DAY painting

So... the DEALS for Dec 10th & 11th will both end at noon on Tuesday the 13th

December 10 : Rushing Over for $350
(usual price $430)

email me if you are interested in purchasing

sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Tuesday Dec 13th

December 11 : Whitewash for $300
(usual price $450)

email me if you are interested in purchasing
sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Tuesday Dec 13th

DEC 9- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-06T19:53:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

December 9 : Holding It Together for $425
(usual price $500)

Holding It Together ; machine embroidery, fabric, canvas and mixed media on cut wood panel ; 24" X 26"

Holding It Together detail

email me if you are interested in purchasing

sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Saturday Dec 10

DEC 8- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-06T19:43:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

December 8 : Mending the Grey for $230
(usual price $325)

Mending the Grey ; machine embroidery, gauze, fabric, canvas and mixed media on cut wood panel ; 19" X 28"

email me if you are interested in purchasing

sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Friday Dec 9

DEC 7- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-06T18:45:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

December 7 : Stirring for $425
(usual price $500)

Stirring ; machine embroidery, fabric, canvas, and mixed media on cut wood panel ; 24" X 24"

Stirring detail

email me if you are interested in purchasing

sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Thursday Dec 8

DEC 6- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-06T09:08:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

two paintings near and dear to my heart because they are currently my favorites!

December 6 : Above Water and Drifting for $375
(usual price $450)

Above Water and Drifting (diptych) ; machine embroidery, paper and mixed media on wood panels ; 20" X 15" each

email me if you are interested in purchasing

sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Wednesday Dec 7

DEC 5- DOUBLE DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-04T18:12:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

today's piece is the largest in size of the DEAL of the DAY paintings so far,

it is from my series Spills and Coverings and has been featured in 4 solo shows

December 5 : Covered for $390
(usual price $480)

Covered ; machine embroidery, fabric, and acrylic on wood panel ; 46" X 24"


Covered detail

email me if you are interested in purchasing sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Tuesday Dec 6

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engagement commission

THE DOUBLE DEAL OF THE DAY

is an additional discount on a COMMISSION painting where you can:

Order the painting you have always envisioned designed specifically to your taste.

Original artwork is timeless & adds sophistication & a contemporary feel to every room.

Order a piece to complete a room in your home or give your loved ones something that they can treasure forever.

"Falling Slowly" Abstract Commission

baby commission

whimsical collage commission

Mark and Run ; two works on paper float framed ; you can order a diptych with two pieces that work together like t

ORDER AN 18" X 24" COMMISSION TODAY for $100 (usually $150)& pay conveniently online with PayPal even if you don't have a PayPal account

please visit the COMMISSION PAGE on my website to learn more about commissions, see samples, and check out more Holiday prices if you order before THIS THURSDAY DEC 8.

HOLIDAY PRICING
UNTIL THURS DEC 8:

14" X 18"- ~~$85~~ $70
16" X 20"- ~~$125~~ $95
18" X 24"- ~~$150~~ $120
24" X 24"- ~~$180~~ $135
24" X 30"- ~~$200~~ $150
24" X 36"- ~~$250~~ $200
30" X 40"- ~~$350~~ $290
36" X 36"- ~~$400~~ $330
36" X 48"- ~~$475~~ $400
40" X 48"- ~~$525~~ $425
48" X 48"- ~~$600~~ $500
you can also order a triptych like this one with 3 panels for a large wall

LARGE abstract commission adds a rough, contemporary feel to this home ; 20 inches X 10 feet

DEC 4- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-04T07:27:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

December 4 : Dripping for $100
(usual price $180)

Dripping ; machine embroidery and mixed media on wood panel ; 18" X 10"

email me if you are interested in purchasing
sale price ends at 12:00 NOON Monday Dec 5
(24 hrs after this announcement)

DEC 3- DEAL of the DAY- SOLD!

2011-12-03T08:39:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

December 3 : Slowly for $75
(usual price $95)

Slowly ; machine embroidery, acrylic, and mixed media on wood panel ; 8.5" X 13"

SOLD

DEC 2- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-01T19:09:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a
SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

December 2 : Collapse for $200
(usual price $275)

Collapse ; machine embroidery, canvas, fabric, and mixed media on wood panel ; 18" X 24"

email me if you are interested in purchasing
sale price ends at 9:00 AM Saturday Dec 3
(24 hrs after this announcement)

AND yesterday's deal wasn't posted until later last night, so check it out because

the DEC 1 DEAL OF THE DAY doesn't expire until 9:30 PM TONIGHT!

DEC 1- DEAL of the DAY

2011-12-01T16:19:00.001-08:00

From now until Christmas, I have decided to offer a DEAL OF THE DAY with a

SPECIAL ONE DAY LOW PRICE on ONE PAINTING A DAY

December 1 : Bundle for $125

(usual price $175)

Bundle ; machine embroidery, fabric, and mixed media on wood panel ; 17" X 18"

email me if you are interested in purchasing
sale price ends at 9:30 PM Friday Dec 2
(24 hrs after this announcement)

Give the GIFT of ART this Holiday Season!

2011-11-27T23:10:00.001-08:00

Give the GIFT of Art this Holiday Season

Original artwork is a timeless gift & adds sophistication & a contemporary feel to every room. Give your loved ones something that they can treasure forever. Below are the available works for purchase for this Holiday Season.

SMALL WORKS SERIES : Fluid

BRAND NEW work - machine embroidery, paper, & mixed media on wood panel

click here to view gallery

10% OFF 2011 SERIES : Spills and Coverings

An innovative series- sculptural paintings on cut wood & framed works on paper

10% off the list price on all paintings in this series if you order before THURS DEC 8

click to view gallery

ORDER YOUR OWN UNIQUE PAINTING: Commissions

order the painting you have always envisioned designed specifically to your taste-

abstract contemporary or mixed media collage with a quote,photos, and a theme

click to view past commission samples and more ordering information

Commission Prices until Dec 8

14" X 18"- ~~$85~~ $70

16" X 20"- ~~$125~~ $95

18" X 24"- ~~$150~~ $120
24" X 24"- ~~$180~~ $135
24" X 30"- ~~$200~~ $150
24" X 36"- ~~$250~~ $200
30" X 40"- ~~$350~~ $290
36" X 36"- ~~$400~~ $330
36" X 48"- ~~$475~~ $400

40" X 48"- ~~$525~~ $425
48" X 48"- ~~$600~~ $500

for larger sizes, email for a quote

shipping usually adds $15-25

you will receive your painting via FedEx Ground in time for the holidays if you ORDER BY DEC 8.

JOURNALS : Brave Embrace - Where Art and Journaling Meet

BRAVE EMBRACE is a perfect bound 7" X 10.5" journal. $10

96 full color pages of background paintings for your own writing and creativity.

preview every page of the journal here

Happy Holidays from

www.deeannrieves.com

email Deeann with any questions, comments or inquiries

Decatur Art Walk THIS FRIDAY Nov 4th

2011-10-30T06:11:00.000-07:00

Spills & Coverings and brand new small works
will be featured in a solo exhibit at
Decatur's Semi-Annual ART WALK & Wine Festival
at Grow Salon & the grand opening of Rebirth Boutique
627 East College Ave. Decatur, GA 30030·5321

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th
5:00- 10:00 PM

preview a few of the pieces that will be in the show below:


Above Water and Drifting ; machine embroidery, paper, and mixed media on panel 18" X 22" each ; $300 each


Rising ; machine embroidery, paper, and mixed media on cut panel 18" X 22" ; $300

Whitewash ; mixed media on wood panel ; 24" X 30" $500

Moving the Pieces; machine embroidery, plaster gauze,
ceramic pieces, and mixed media on wood panel
41" X 35" ; $650

Pulling Away ; machine embroidery, fabric, and lace on paper
30" X 24" framed
$450 (or two framed pieces for $800)

Pooling ; machine embroidery, fabric, and lace on paper
30" X 24" framed
$450 (or two framed pieces for $800)

Scar ; machine embroidery, fabric, and lace on paper
30" X 24" framed
$450 (or two framed pieces for $800)

Covered ; machine embroidery, fabric, and acrylic
on wood panel ; 46" X 24" $450

Knots Unraveling ; machine embroidery, fabric, and paper
20" X 16" (in shadowbox frame) $200

Rushing Over ; machine embroidery, mixed media,
and acrylic on wood panel ; 31" X 17" $450

Walls Crumble ; machine embroidery and mixed media on shaped cut wood panel 35" X 41" $650

No Longer Bound ; fabric, canvas, twine, acrylic, mixed media
and machine embroidery on wood panel; 36" X 32" ; $600

Stirring ; machine embroidery, fabric, canvas and mixed media
on cut wood panel ; 24" X 24" ; $500

Tearing Away ; paper, canvas, fabric, machine embroidery, mixed media and acrylic
on wood panel 51" X 27" ; $475

Tugging, Clinging, Falling Apart (triptych)
machine embroidery and fabric
12" X 10" each (in shadowbox frames) ; $300

Mending the Grey
machine embroidery, gauze, canvas, and fabric on cut wood panel
19" X 28" ; $325

Unfolding
machine embroidery, vintage lace, canvas, and fabric on wood panel
20" X 16" ; $225

2011-10-10T14:23:00.000-07:00

"Future Heirlooms : Deeann Rieves" Interview about my work posted on

Mr X Stitch Contemporary Embroidery and NeedleCraft Blog

"I immediately loved it and felt connected to it. She powerfully combines realism and abstraction and also works areas of loose free shapes and line with refined careful stitches. The contrast in her work pulls me in and makes me want to stay and learn more. So she seemed like a perfect subject for my next Future Heirlooms. Turns out I was right. So here we go. Meet Deeann."

-Joetta Maue, curator

Art Workshops Oct 14-20

2011-10-07T08:56:00.000-07:00

MIXED MEDIA PAINTING WORKSHOPS NEXT WEEK

Join us for an art party, laugh with friends, eat snacks, make a mess,

and CREATE a unique painting to take home with you!

$30 a person, bring your own canvas
I bring everything else & everyone leaves with a finished painting!

Little Rock, AR - FRIDAY Oct 21 : 6-9 PM

3 Point South Ct. Little Rock, AR 72211

Conway, AR - THURSDAY Oct 20 : 6-9 PM
1055 Raymond Drive, Conway AR 72034

please email me at deeannrieves@gmail.com to let me know if you are interested in attending

that way I can inform the host & put you on the list before that workshops fills up!

FINISHED PAINTINGS FROM 2010 WORKSHOPS:

MORE DETAILS:
These workshops are for beginners or those who love to paint. I will walk everyone through several steps together and as we go through the process, everyone's paintings become different and unique. You can even bring your own photos to collage into the painting. Last year, so many people who came laughed about how they weren't artistic and left pleased and proud of their paintings! Some of them even gave them as Christmas gifts to friends and family...

I am so excited! please don't hesitate to email me if you have ANY questions...

deeannrieves@gmail.com

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Deeann Rieves Art Blog

charcoal mixed media drawings

simply handwriting.

100 Series : Studies

Fluid

Spills and Coverings

New work: Fiber Drawings on Canvas

Starting the new year with a bang!

DEC 16- DEAL of the DAY

DEC 13, 14, 15 DEALS

Dec 12- DEAL of the DAY

$35-$100 GIFT GALLERY

Dec 10 & 11- DEAL of the DAY

DEC 9- DEAL of the DAY

DEC 8- DEAL of the DAY

DEC 7- DEAL of the DAY

DEC 6- DEAL of the DAY

DEC 5- **DOUBLE** DEAL of the DAY

DEC 4- DEAL of the DAY

DEC 3- DEAL of the DAY- SOLD!

DEC 2- DEAL of the DAY

DEC 1- DEAL of the DAY

Give the GIFT of ART this Holiday Season!

Decatur Art Walk THIS FRIDAY Nov 4th

Art Workshops Oct 14-20

DEC 5- DOUBLE DEAL of the DAY