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1st Place

2011-08-22T08:47:00.000-07:00

Just received notice that my drawing, "Waterdrop",

took 1st Place at the National Speleological Society convention

Fine Arts Salon in Glenwood Springs Colorado.

finally back

2011-07-17T09:26:00.000-07:00

I have been settling an estate, which has left me totally exhausted.

But I see the light at the end of the tunnel, and starting to create artwork again. Have been altering advertisements with drawing. It is a challenge to make them into something to fit my current series, "In the Dark".

will see about getting some photos of this latest challenge soon.

2011 Hunting Art Prize

2011-02-22T16:35:00.001-08:00

I am so thrilled to make the finals for the 2011 Hunting Art Prize in Houston,TX. Will be attending the Gala and awards pressentation.

My entry this year was an acrylic ink painting on paper, "The Steppes of Mongolia"

2011-02-05T14:19:00.000-08:00

the end of the year came and went so quickly this year but am getting started again doing shows and exhibits.

Currently in three venues. And at the Wimberley Valley Art League juried show I took 1st Place with my drawing, "Crystalline Cathedral".

This 24" X 30" drawing was all done with Faber-Castel and Sharpie ink pens.

EAST

2010-11-05T12:31:00.000-07:00

The East Austin Studio Tour is rapidly approaching. I will be a guest artist at the Flatfork Studios/ part of Smith Road Studios at 1406 Smith Road. Will be in the warehouse in back on Nov. 13-14 and 20 and 21 from 11 am to 6pm.

Then on Nov. 20th will be heading over to Austin Artspace Gallery for the opening of the 12Buy12 show, from 6 to 9 pm. Stop by to heard live music, and see my small original paintings for this show.

Friday, Nov. 5th in the Austin American Statesman glossy insert you will see my painting, Rain Lilies, in a writeup on the upcoming EAST tour.

Georgetown art hop

2010-10-01T08:05:00.000-07:00

Heading up to the awards ceremony for this statewide juried competition. This year my husband entered his photography, and has won an award. We will know this evening and will post the award winning photo and more information tomorrow.

Last year I won 2nd Place in the paintings category. Didn't make it this time, maybe next year.

2010-08-24T16:31:00.000-07:00

Come by this Saturday to see what everyone has created for this show by Real Gallery. Every entry must not excess one foot in area or width but can be a tall as the ceiling. Artists Reception: Saturday, 6 -8 pm.
Live music, ice cold beverages and snacks. Dress cool, there is only fans in this suite 109.

2010-08-21T12:52:00.000-07:00

Having fun with the 1' X 8' show at Real Gallery. I had 9 watercolors that I have put up in the series, "The Hydrologic (Water) Cycle"

Dog days

2010-08-07T09:10:00.000-07:00

Well, the triple digit temperatures have finally arrived. And I am staying close to the AC. Working on some new paintings for the upcoming fall season of competitions and shows.

UT Club

2010-08-03T09:10:00.000-07:00

just finished up a week long solo show at the University of Texas Members Club. It was a great experience, but some very long hours . Enjoyed meeting so many nice folks and staff.

UT Club

2010-07-26T13:15:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to be showing my artwork at the University of Texas Club this week. Showing a variety of nature influenced paintings both on paper and on canvas.

Texas Art and Music

2010-07-02T09:02:00.000-07:00

looking forward to listening to traditional country music and viewing exciting art at the Austin Artspace Gallery, "What Texas means to Me" juried exhibition on Saturday, July 10th, from 6 to 9 pm.

Our musicians, T Jarrod Quartet, will play out front under the porch. This weekend they are playing with Johnny Bush at the Willie Nelson picnic. wow

WVAL

2010-06-06T12:42:00.000-07:00

This week won 2nd Place at the juried Wimberley Valley Art League show. The juror was Mark Smith, Ph.D, c0-founder of Flatbed Press and art historian. The painting was from my Earth Layer Series: Field of Flowers.

2010-05-04T12:21:00.000-07:00

Hunting Art Prize Gala in Houston TX.

What a happening. Over 1500 folks attended this gala at the Gulf States Toyota Corp Center in southwest Houston. I have included some photos taken at the gala of me with my finalist painting, which was purchased by a law firm in Houston for their offices. This statewide juried competition selected 134 artists to display their artwork at the gala .

Enjoy the photo tour.

Jan and her painting, "Thunderstorm-Canadian River". The winner with Mr. Hunting holding the award certificate.

HOUSTON Gala

2010-04-27T14:36:00.001-07:00

It is finally time to go to Houston for the awards gala for the Hunting Art Prize. Here is hoping I don't bring my artwork back home, that it stays in the big city. My entry is "Thunderstorm--Canadian River". It is 30"X48", acrylic on canvas.

2010-03-30T09:03:00.000-07:00

where does the time go....I can't seem to keep up any more.

Just attended the 50 th Anniversary of the Discovery of Natural Bridge Caverns, between San Antonio and New Braunfels, TX. This event had 500+ attendees, the filling and burying of a time capsule, and hearing the story of the discovery by the three remaining cavers: Joe Cantu, Preston Knodell, and Orion Knox. The fourth member of the discovery team, Al Brandt, passed away in 1998. Then there were tours of the discovery portion of the caverns, refreshments, and country western band for entertainment.

2010-03-10T08:01:00.001-08:00

25th Anniversary of North Cross Center --

All day celebration, Austin Art Space will be open from 11 am to 9 pm.
Special treat is the Khabele Jazz Band playing from 6pm to 7:30 pm.

Hunting Art Prize

2010-02-25T08:11:00.000-08:00

Great news.....I am one of 137 finalists selected from over 1400 submissions for the 2010 Hunting Art Prize. This is a statewide competition for painting and drawing. There is a two tiered jury process, I have made it through the first phase. In April the next and last jury process will occur with the winner announced on May 1st.

2010-02-06T14:58:00.000-08:00

It is hard to believe that it is February already. Getting ready for our gallery's hosting of the 5th annual "For the Love of Art" show. Boxes of paintings have been arriving and we will start hanging on Monday. The show runs from Feb. 9 - 27th.

The location is Austin Art Space Gallery, 7739 Northcross Drive, Suite Q. We are one block south of Anderson Lane in the brick Northcross Center. Our

location faces to the east where we can watch the construction of Walmart.

scarborough building show

2010-01-09T13:01:00.000-08:00

Hanging this show was very exciting. First we get there and discover we are on the basement level but need to hang on the street level. Luckily the management has a manlift for us to use going up and down between the windows opening on the street and where we were. I have included a few photos of the process involved.

2009-12-17T12:07:00.000-08:00

I wish everyone a very happy and joyous holiday season.

Current shows are at
Austin Art Space through Dec. 21st.
Scooters Coffeehouse on W. Parmer Lane at 620 through Dec. 31st.

12X12

2009-12-03T16:24:00.001-08:00

Now getting the finishing touches to the 12 Buy 12 Show which opens on Saturday, Dec. 5th. Artist reception that evening 6-9pm.
After the snow flurries, stop by on Saturday to see 46 guest artists and 9 resident artists all showing their 12X12 creations. Also listen to the Khabele School Jazz Band.

Austin Art Space, 7739 Northcross Drive, Suite Q
Located behing the old Northcross Mall, in a one story brick bldg., Northcross Center. Hope to see you on Saturday.

2009-11-30T14:10:00.001-08:00

Busy Time of the Year: just finished hanging a show at Scooter's Coffeehouse, at West Parmer Lane and 620/toll45.

2009-11-24T13:03:00.001-08:00

Another great weekend at East Side Studios Tours. Lots of folks and good food provided by Nubian Queen Lola with crawfish gumbo and red beans and rice both served with freshly made cornbread. Hmm Good !

Broke down our display and dumped everything in the house. This morning we hung a joint show of paintings and photography at Scooter's Coffeehouse, 9225 West Parmer Lane. Our work will be here for two months.

East Tour-day 1

2009-11-15T06:05:00.000-08:00

Wow what a day....this Saturday was the start of the extended two weekend happening, East Austin Studio Tours. After two days of cleaning up the warehouse, bringing in display setups and lighting, we finally were ready to bring out the artwork. Hanging late into Friday evening and then we were ready. Saturday started out a little slow in the morning but that gave us time to visit and have breakfast. By 11 am the crowd had arrived and continued til 5:30 pm. A special treat was having Nubian Queen Lola arrive to offer cajun gumbo and crawfish for lunch. Tito's vodka joined us this weekend for the opening celebration.
Fun, art, music and good conversation all available for our visitors.

East Austin Studio Tour

2009-11-08T14:53:00.000-08:00

It is time to get myself organized for this event. I will be at Smith Road on Nov. 14th, 21 and 22nd.

Orion Knox will be showing his photography at Smith Road too.

2009-11-06T07:20:00.000-08:00

Have found a jazz band for our December 12 Buy 12 show reception . Now can move on to our next happening -- The East Austin Studio Tours

Stop by to see photography by Orion Knox and paintings by Jan Knox, Rebecca Bennett and Valerie Walden. We are located at Smith Road Studios which is near Bolm Road and hwy 183 intersection. Also in our studio complex is Tito's Vodka, which opens at noon for tasting.

2009-11-04T07:28:00.000-08:00

enjoying our great weather.
Toured several great gallery shows yesterday.
The Dougherty Gallery has a interesting two person show, one lady has created figures and faces from found objects; the other artist has spent the past three years creating patterns using an electric typewriter.

d.Berman Gallery has a display of mini landscapes , some are 1 inch high and 48 inches wide.

2009-10-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

enjoying the beautiful fall weather.

2009-10-22T09:42:00.000-07:00

It is with a heavy heart that learn of the passing of a long time dear friend. Ed, you will be missed by all of us.

2009-10-16T13:49:00.000-07:00

Our anniverary party at the gallery is coming up fast. Friday Oct. 23rd. 6-9pm. See new work by all nine resident artists displayed in the Austin Art Space Gallery. Hope to see you !!!

Painting BIG

2009-10-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

have spent the last three days working on several big paintings.
trying to get a trityph (3 canvases) close to finished. The finished painting of a bamboo forest will cover three canvases and be 60"X 60".

rainy day

2009-10-12T15:56:00.000-07:00

got a lot of painting done today since the rainy weather keeps me inside no temptation to go outside and work in the garden or run errands.

Nine Lives in Art Show

2009-10-05T11:39:00.000-07:00

I am currently in a new exhibit that just opened this past weekend, titled "Nine Lives in Art".

This show was picked up by the New York City News online. See link below:http://www.nyctn.com/a358604-nine-lives-in-art-exhibit-marks-first-year-anniversary-of-austin-art-space-and-resident-artists

2nd Place awarded in Statewide Competition

2009-10-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

Jan has been awarded 2nd Place in the Georgetown Art Hop, Georgetown,TX. This statewide competition hangs from October 1-30th, 2009. The award winning painting entitiled "Earth Series: The Flock" will hang and be for sale in the second floor of the Georgetown Public Library, located at 402 West 8th Street in Georgetown. The awards were presented by the Mayor of the City of Georgetown.

Also see my website: http://www.artbyjanknox.com/