Katie Wall Art
June Exhibition at Gaston County Museum of Art and History, Dallas, N.C.
Beginning Saturday, June 26, my work will appear in The Depot gallery of Gaston County Museum of Art and History in Dallas, N.C.! The work will feature new oil paintings and will be exhibited through July 26, 2010.
May 2010 Exhibition at Circa Gallery in Asheboro
Join me at Circa Gallery, 150 Sunset Ave. in Asheboro, N.C. to see my latest work. The work will be on display starting with an opening reception May 14th from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit Circa Gallery in Asheboro or e-mail Katie.
Thursday Art Slam for Kids!: TylerD Studios: Spring 2009
Thursday Art Slam for Kids!
I am thrilled to offer a new series of kids classes at TylerD Studios in Burlington, N.C.! Join the fun each week as we explore a different project in the arts. Thursdays: 5:00-6:30 p.m. as listed below. Limit 10 students per class, ages 5-10
Cost: $30 each session, all supplies included
To register please email me. I would love to meet you!

Jan. 28 -- It’s time for clay! We’ll use Crayola’s Model Magic foam clay to sculpt pots, animals, people, mini-accessories and more! Bring your ideas and your fingers and we’ll go to town!

Feb. 4 -- Valentine’s Day Stained Glass Drawings! We’ll trace our hands and hearts on paper first. Then using color, form and pattern, we’ll create beautiful Valentine art that resembles stained glass windows.

Feb. 18 -- Photo Collage Day! We’ll make fun paper collages about ourselves and those who are special to us. Bring pictures of yourself, family members, pets or friends if you like. We’ll put them all together to make a special keepsake collage for you.

March 4-- Make A Kite! We’ll make kites using construction paper and a variety of materials and then we’ll decorate them! If it’s pretty outside, we can have a flying contest at the end of class. These kites are easy to make, so you may be able to create more than one.

March 18-- Crayon Etchings! This is a fun project that anyone can enjoy. Younger children are fascinated at the mystery of this project and older kids can create very detailed and beautiful etchings. First we’ll create thick colorful crayon drawings, and then we’ll cover them with black before scratching out a drawing.

March 25 -- Easter Bunny Pop-Up Cards! Create your very own Easter Bunny Pop-up card using paper, scissors and glue. Embellish your scene with Easter eggs and other fun drawings.

April 8-- Spring paintings! It’s that time of the year again… flowers bloom, birds chirp and all the green starts returning to the landscape. We’ll make paintings of spring subjects on artist canvas to celebrate the season!

April 22 -- Bean Mosaics! We’ll learn about the ancient art of mosaics and then create our own versions using colorful beans. Think of a very simple drawing for this project. Good ideas are pet pictures, self-portraits or landscapes.

May 6 -- Wooden Keepsake Box Make a wooden keepsake box either for you or for a Mother’s Day present for Mom. Get ready to paint and decorate something charming.
January Exhibition at Tyler D. Studios, Burlington, N.C.
Katie Wall Art will exhibit work alongside Martha Hamblin at TylerD Studios from Jan. 5- Jan. 30th. The reception will be held Sunday, Jan. 10 from 2-4 in the afternoon. This event is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served. Read about us in the Burlington Times News here.
I'll see you in the funny papers!
Cider House Tours and New Paintings: Dec. 13, 2-5 p.m.
Join us for hot cider, toasty treats and an evening with guest artist, Katie Wall Podracky on Sunday, December 13th from 2-5 p.m. at Andrea’s Troy Bumpas Inn. The romantic bed and breakfast is located at 114 S. Mendenhall St. in the Historic College Hill District of Greensboro, N.C.

Warm cider and delectable goodies will warm you up on this December day as you tour the historic Troy-Bumpas Inn while taking in the beauty of original oil paintings by Katie Wall Podracky. The paintings on display will feature sunflower fields and other delights that inspired the artist while she traveled in France, Italy and Spain this fall.

An Evening of Indulgence: Nov. 14, 3-6 p.m.
Join us for an indulgent evening of original art, artisan chocolates, and exquisite jewelry Saturday, November 14th from 3-6 p.m. at Loco for Coco, 1420 D, Westover Terrace, across from Lucky 32 restaurant. We are teaming up to bring you the ultimate indulgences to delight your senses and give you a head-start on your holiday shopping. Come satisfy your sweet tooth while you savor the colorful eye-candy of Katie Wall Art

Dive into the intensity of the season with Katie Wall Podracky’s vibrant landscapes featuring the glorious fall foliage of North Carolina. You can almost feel the warmth radiate from her canvasses of red, yellow and cinnamon colors. These comforting scenes will make you want to curl up in an arm-chair with a mug of hot chocolate and your favorite book. Each painting can turn a space from ordinary to extraordinary just in time for your holiday entertaining.

Color schemes to make you happy-- decorate with confidence and holiday style!
I'm currently working with Laura Redd Interiors, to offer a workshop combining the basics of interior design, color theory and color therapy. Classes will be offered in various locations around the N.C. Triad. The list of current offerings is below. Participants should bring a photo of a room they'd like to improve and will leave with a solid direction, theme and personally tailored color-scheme... Join us to learn how color can add luxury to your life!

We’re also offering a “Holiday Style” class where we’ll explore how you can use color specifically for your holiday decor. The class is sure to be loads of fun, and you'll walk away with some ideas and tips that will wow your family and friends this November and December.

Tuesday, October 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Revolution Mill Studios
(1175-12, Revolution Mill Dr., Greensboro)
Sunday, November 1, 2-4 p.m. Tyler D. Studios *Holiday Style
(3119 Lear Dr., Suite B, Burlington)
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Revolution Mill Studios *Holiday Style
(1175-12, Revolution Mill Dr., Greensboro)

Space is limited and classes fill quickly. To reserve your spot, advance registration is required. Please call or e-mail Katie at (912) 704-3637 or Katie.elane.wall@gmail.com and provide $45 cash or check payable to Katie Wall Art at least one week before your class.
Etsy
Great news! I've just built my very first Etsy shop online. If that gets your juices flowing, bookmark me there at www.katiewallart.etsy.com.
Just Married
Dave and I married in August and then celebrated with a honeymoon cruise to Spain, France and Italy. I am currently working on a series of paintings from this fabulous trip, including the yummy fields of sunflowers I saw in the south of France. Sunflowers have taken on a special significance to me, as I also used them to make my own bridal bouquet for our wedding ceremony. Watch out Van Gogh! Here comes Katie Wall Podracky!

Bridal Bouquets
Katie Wall Art's wedding bouquet paintings are now available for brides and grooms who wish to preserve their wedding details in beautiful paintings for the home. These works may be alternatives to traditional bridal portraits of the past, and they also help the couple start a meaningful and personalized art collection.

Each painting begins with a personalized consultation to choose the painting's size, colors and style and from that base, I create an heirloom painting for the new couple's home that will help them remember their perfect day and their perfect flowers.

These paintings make lovely wedding gifts too!

Pricing starts at $250. To inquire about a wedding bouquet painting, please contact me directly for more details.
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