Art for the day

© Betty Refour - Untitled - 16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas

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© Rose Refour - Backed Into A Corner - Colored Pencils on Paper

Backed Into A Corner Note Card

© Betty Refour - Backed Into A Corner - 16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas

© Betty Refour - Places 2 - 16 x 20 Acrylic on Canvas

I imagine that although Rose is unable to articulate it because of her autism, sometimes she feels left out or slighted. People that visit us will often comment on my work but not always on hers. Recently I mentioned to her that a friend was coming over to see my paintings before I shipped them off. When my friend arrived much to my surprise Rose had done her rendition of Backed Into A Corner and hung it on the wall in our studio next to mine.

My paintings will be part of the show Seven to be held at the Irving Arts Center, July 14th - September 2nd. Opening reception will be July 15th from 2 - 4pm. The Irving Arts Center is located at 3333 N MacArthur in Irving, Texas. Roses' drawing will remain on the wall for the time being but it's available as a note card if anyone is interested. I should have photos of my work for my two other upcoming shows next week.

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© Rose Refour - Color - Acrylic on Canvas

I encourage Rose to paint so I have an easel set up for her that I leave a canvas on. Usually she removes it and places her sketch pad on it but this time she actually painted! Rose is my sister and she has autism.

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Breast Impressions

Take a look at a video of a wonderful project called Breast Impressions. You can also see more of the casts on Myspace. If you are in the Tulsa area and able to attend the show please do.

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© Betty Refour - Making Waves 2 - Ink on Paper

I have been trying to do at least one Artist Trading Card daily to take a break from painting for my upcoming shows. Some of the paintings for the shows have been posted here in my blog but most of them haven't so once everything is done I'll post photos. All three shows are next month so needless to say I am very busy trying to wrap it all up. Making Waves 2 is available on eBay.

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(c) Betty Refour - Making Waves - Ink on Paper

This is another ATC that I did. It's available as a print on eBay.

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© Betty Refour - All About Town - Art Pens on Paper

Here is another ATC I did. Prints are available on eBay. I'm still busy working on my upcoming shows.

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My note cards can now be found at Authenticity Gallery! Authenticity Gallery is located at 910 Congress Ave., Ste. 100 in Austin, Texas. The gallery is open Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm and Saturday Noon - 5:00pm. These are some photos of the gallery as well as some of my cards that can be found there. If you're in the area or will be visiting Austin soon, do stop by.

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© Betty Refour - Party of Five - Acrylic and Fabric Paint on Canvas

This is a set of five ATC's that I did. They are available on eBay. Have a great weekend everybody, thanks for stopping by.

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(c) Betty Refour - More Faces In The Crowd - Artist Pens on Paper

Another ATC - ACEO I did. It too is available on eBay.

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© Betty Refour - More Places - Artist pens on paper

Another ATC-ACEO I did. You can find it in my eBay store.

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© Betty Refour - Places - Artist pens on paper

Another ATC/ACEO I did.

Someone asked me yesterday what type of markers I use. They are actually the Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pens.

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© Betty Refour - Faces In The Crowd - Markers on Paper

This is an ATC-ACEO I did. Have a great day everybody.

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(c) Betty Refour - Untitled - Pastels on Paper

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© Betty Refour

This is a watercolor I did. It's available as a note card in my Etsy shop. Have a great week everybody, thanks for stopping by.

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© Betty Refour - Tapestry #5 - Acrylic on Canvas

This is a 4 x 5 inch painting done on gallery wrapped canvas. It's available for sale in my Etsy shop.

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