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Christmas Shopping for a Cause

2009-12-08T18:24:00.000-08:00

“Art for Charity 4th Quarter – A Benefit for the Foundation for BCPL"

Already thinking about holiday shopping? A beautiful piece of artwork makes for not only a wonderful gift, but its purchase can also benefit a great cause – the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library! Local artist Pamela Miller has very generously selected the Foundation for BCPL as her designated charity for the entire 4th Quarter of 2009. For the months of October, November, and December, 30% of all sales** made on www.pmillerabstractart.com (and at the artist's discretion, her other discount outlets) will go to the Foundation for BCPL.

After a successful career in technology, Pamela Miller became a full-time artist in 2006, and launched “Art for Charity” this year. The Foundation for BCPL is very grateful to be among the first beneficiaries of this fantastic initiative. Please consider patronizing this talented artist by visiting her website – www.pmillerabstractart.com.

For more information, please contact BCPL's Julie Dreisch at (410) 887-3282 or Miller Modern Art's Pam Miller (410)581-2658.

The Angel, An ACEO perfect for christmas

2009-12-07T18:15:00.000-08:00

Here's my newest feature, an adorable white german shepard dressed as an angel. You can purchased this original ACEO mixed-media painting at Buy The Angel

Art Show Booth for Miller Modern Art

2009-10-12T12:07:00.000-07:00

Here's my new booth. I didnt get the chance to finish painting the crown molding and since this show was non juried, I have a bunch of clearance items as well as the high end art but I really love the new booth. My dad designed it for me:)

Perfect for Your Pampered Pet!

2009-09-29T14:02:00.000-07:00

With Halloween right around the corner what could be more perfect then a wonderful hat for your cat or dog!!!

Visit Pampered Whiskers for Hats and Collars that are unique and affordable.
www.pamperedwhiskers.com

Here are some of my favorites:

Yorky Puppy Portrait by PMILLER

2009-09-10T06:15:00.001-07:00

Recent pet portrait commissioned. Tia is a yorky puppy with a fashionable trim cut. This original portrait by Pamela E Miller has lots of bling as Pam's signature is using pink, gold, copper, silver, blue and green metallic pigments blended with watercolor/mixed-media. Prints will be available shortly at www.millermodernart.com or if you would like a portrait of one or all of your animals, favorite vacations, home etc. Contact us at pamela@millermodernart.com.

MD Events Miller Modern Art at Stonefence Gardens Arts & Crafts Festival

2009-08-27T08:42:00.000-07:00

We are very pleased to announce that we will be doing the Stonefence Gardens Arts and Crafts Festival and hope that if you are looking for a fun way to spend a weekend, you'll join us and stop by the Miller Modern Art Booth to say hello.

The show is outdoors in a beautifully wooded area; the whole place has a Native American feel to it. There's a gift shop located on the property with a great deal of handmade goods- Stone Fence is known for their handmade crafts, specifically chainsaw carvings done by John.

Each year, they set up an outdoor grill with food (the best hamburgers around- my husband swears by this), pony rides for the kids, and music in addition to the show. This year the artists will be showing a variety of fine arts and crafts including jewelry, paintings, fine art prints, carvings, handmade woven baskets, hand-stretched Native American drums, sculpture artists, a blacksmith and art demonstrations.

Stonefence Gardens Arts and Crafts Festival
September 19th and 20th 10am to 5pm
6610 mountaindale rd.
Thurmont md 21788

Off of Route 15

See you there!

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Fun, Food, Music and Arts-Visit Miller Modern Art at Stonefence Gardens Arts Festival

2009-08-26T08:43:00.000-07:00

Funny Dog Pictures

2009-08-25T10:06:00.000-07:00

Found a site filled with the cutest animal photos..

http://www.all-creatures.org/humor/humorous-051.html

Support the Arts and Save an Animal's Life...

2009-08-07T09:27:00.000-07:00

Leslie Berg, owner of Interlude Pet Resort & Spa & a friend from my high school is seeking donations. "Franklin is being fostered here at Interlude for the Humane Society of Calvert County" Leslie states. "Please read his story: Franklin was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia and will need a total hip replacement. The surgery will cost around $4000. We are accepting donations to help pay for the surgery. Every little bit counts. The $5, $10 donations add up quickly. Thank you for your support" 410-257-4908 HSCC". If Leslie sends me a photo, I'll post it..

****If anyone purchases a painting from Pam's Bargain Outlet Art this month, Miller Modern Artwill give Interlude Pet Resort & Spa 10% of the sales made in August to help get Franklin(and other dogs like him)what he needs.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
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****AGAIN: If anyone purchases a painting from Pam's Bargain Outlet Art this month, Miller Modern Artwill give Interlude Pet Resort & Spa 10% of the sales made in August to help get Franklin(and other dogs like him)what he needs.

Your own personal hero, Puppy Power by PMILLER

2009-08-06T16:31:00.000-07:00

Here's todays special promotion. This little miniature original painting by Pam is of a superhero in making. "Puppy Power" is on sale for $15.99. For more details or if you are interested in licensing this image go to Puppy Power Original ACEO

2009-08-06T08:14:00.000-07:00

Contribute Your Talents to a Good Cause
Art has found its way into the Tour de France. Depending on your definition of art, it may have always been there (Fans' costumes! Crop sculptures! Handmade signs and banners!). But now Lance Armstrong, in his first Tour in four years, has teamed up with Nike to enlist the talents of 30 of the world's foremost contemporary artists for an exhibit entitled STAGES, which opened in Paris last week. Details are sketchy, but as far as I can tell, the exhibit consists of a few Trek bikes that were decorated by the artists. (Yes, this recalls visions of Cow Parade and its infinite clones--artists working with the surface of an existing form.) Other works were created specifically for the show.

After its Paris debut, STAGES travels to New York, Los Angeles, and Portland. The artists' works will be sold with proceeds benefiting Armstrong's foundation to fight cancer. You can't argue that the artists are making a contribution.

I've written a lot previously about donating art to charity events--cautioning you against donating too much or feeling obligated. But there comes a time when your passion for a cause is so deep that you would regret not using your talents to help out. Rather than wait for the requests to come to you, organize your own charity event by teaming up with a nonprofit organization and at least one celebrity. Lance Armstrong might be out of reach, but there are probably celebrities in your town that would be willing to lend their name to a good cause.

You could donate work that you already have available, but you'll get more publicity if it's work created around a theme. I hate to say that because I'm not crazy about themed art, but I know what gets picked up in the mainstream media. If publicity is a goal (and it should be if you're trying to raise money!), a theme might be the way to go.

Let's look at some of the local celebrities and nonprofit organizations you could team up with.

Celebrity Chefs + Food Bank + Artists
Purchase plain aprons for artists to decorate and then sell or auction the aprons at an event that features the chefs' creations while raising funds for the local food bank.

Newscasters + Literacy Program + Artists
Ask artists to create artists' books. Exhibit the books at local libraries and galleries before holding a sale and having a party at a bookstore with proceeds going toward a literacy program. Bringing in the bookstore (a retail space with its own following) is a bonus to the partnership.

Sports Stars + Inner-City Sports for Kids + Artists
Ask artists, or pair up artists and sports stars into teams, to decorate baseball caps, footballs, jerseys, or anything else associated with your celebrity's sport. Ask a sportscaster to be the MC at the party and sale. You're likely to get TV coverage on the sportscaster's station.

One final note of interest: Lance Armstrong is said to be riding a few of the artist-decorated bikes in the Tour de France, including the bike by Damien Hirst to the finish line in Paris.
Know This . . .
Making a contribution to a cause that's important to you is extremely gratifying.
Think About This . . .
The more people you include in your event, the more publicity you will receive and the more money you will raise for a worthy cause.
Do This . . .
Contribute your talents to a good cause. Bring in a local celebrity (or celebrities) to help attract attention. Be diligent in your research to ensure your nonprofit is in good standing and well thought of in the community. There are many charity watchdog organizations out there. Try http://charitynavigator.org as a starting point.

Also, understand that--at least for now--when you donate your art, you (the artist) are able to deduct only the cost of your materials for U.S. tax purposes. See more about working with a nonprofit and donating art in my book, I'd Rather Be in the Studio!, pages 219-222. http://artbizcoach.com/irbits
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“The dog is a gentleman. I hope to go to his heaven, not man’s.” Mark Twain

2009-08-01T15:53:00.000-07:00

I found the cutest little antique gold frame for this heavenly original dog ACEO. So I'm featuring "The Angel" at discount pricing AND framing it free. Woo! Hoo!

The Angel Aceo

The Present Dog Art Original ACEO by PMILLER

2009-07-21T16:27:00.000-07:00

I did this painting because I think everyone deserves to get a dog as a present at least once in their life. This is an original ACEO and my little puppy is all wrapped up and ready to go home with you!

The Present

My Dream Home on Urban Lifestyle Decor

2009-07-20T12:13:00.000-07:00

I love ultra modern decor. To give you an example of my taste, here are a few pictures of the decor in my home with some of my paintings.

I just decided to follow www.urbanlifestyledecor.com when I came across this fabulous home designed by Richard Meier. That is my idea of what my house should look like! WOW! Here's a link to his site if you are interested in seeing more of his designs.

Richard Meier

My Dream House-The Douglass House by Richard Meier

I'll be visiting Urban Lifestyle Decor often.

Artscape 2009

2009-07-17T03:54:00.000-07:00

I have been attending Artscape for many years and I always find artists that I love to buy from there. The food and performances are always a blast. Last year I tried the fried alligator..it was surprisingly good haha...hope to see you there..

artscape article

Funny Dog Art ACEO Original Painting BEAGLE

2009-07-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

The Jester Original ACEO miniature painting

This little beagle is so cute! He's dressed in his outfit to amuse any "lord" or "lady" of the manor. Makes a great gift and affordable at $15.99 when they are normally $25.00+

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2009-07-14T13:03:00.001-07:00