September, 2014 | Beverly Shipko, Artist

Upcoming “Just Desserts” Talk and Painting Demonstration

September 4, 2014 by Beverly

Have you ever wondered how this drawing becomes that painting?

You are invited to a behind the scenes look into how I turn a drawing on canvas into a finished oil painting. I am excited to announce that I will be giving a demonstration and talk to the Scarsdale Art Association this coming Saturday, September 6th from 1-4 pm on “Just Desserts” at:

The Girl Scout House

37 Wayside Lane

Scarsdale, NY 10583

Since I am known as The Oreo Lady, I am going to demonstrate the artistic process by painting this Oreo on a 24 x 36 inch canvas – my biggest one yet! My favorite part is building up the texture by piling on the paint, so I’ll start with the crumbs and white filling.

Of course, we will be serving Oreos and other desserts at the reception afterwards. It would be rather frustrating if we were all salivating over the painting and didn’t have anything to eat…

I will share a bit of my own background in advertising and marketing, how this has been instrumental in promoting and marketing my own dessert art, and answer your questions.

I hope all of you will learn a few tips that you can use in the art world. So come on by this Saturday, September 6th.

The entire event is free. Registration is not required. Parking is available at the Girl Scout House and in the lot next door.

I am looking forward to seeing you!

Artist of the Month

September 1, 2014 by Beverly

Who among you doesn’t like to win?

Bonnie and I were shopping at my favorite art supply store, A.I. Friedman, when we saw a sign announcing a monthly contest with the prize being a $250 gift certificate to the store.

We started talking about why I haven’t entered before. After all, what do I have to lose.. the prize?

When an email arrived a month ago announcing the A.I. Friedman August Pop-Art Contest, I knew I would enter one of my dessert paintings, which have often been described as “pop”. Immediately, I thought of Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans and decided that I should enter a branded painting with a familiar icon. I settled on Dunkin’ Donuts and I had these two options:

I decided to go with the first painting, the classic box of Dunkin’ Donuts, since it felt more graphic and pop in spirit. I entered and completely forgot about the contest.

While recently coming back from a long weekend in Martha’s Vineyard, I checked my email and unexpectedly saw a subject that said, “Congratulations! You Won!” I let out a yell from the gut that scared my husband, who was driving, and started grinning from ear to ear. Of course, Jay wondered what the fuss was all about. I was just plain happy, excited, and proud to be recognized.

I immediately began thinking about the red Old Holland oil paint I wanted, but had put back on the shelf after getting sticker shock from the $50 price tag for such a little tube. Now I can purchase the red paint without feeling guilty. I can’t wait until my next shopping trip to the Port Chester store to browse for new art supplies. Thanks again A.I. Friedman!

For all you artists out there, Happy Entering! You never know what can happen.