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Portraits of costumes new art exhibit by melelani perry

4/5/2021

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Art List 

Fly Into The Sky 
I’m wearing a butterfly dress that I made. I like to think about flying with the rest of the butterflies. 

The New Jack Frost 
I’m wearing my Jack Frost costume that I made for this year’s Christmas walk in St. Charles. I like to impress people with my costumes. 

Mortal Combat 
I made this outfit of a fighter for my Halloween in 2018. The fighter in Mortal Combat is a Scorpion. 

Wonder Woman 
I made the shirt for this Wonder Woman costume. I like Wonder Woman she’s a fighter who helps fight crime and she’s strong too. 

St. Patrick’s Day Spring 
I always wear green on St. Patrick’s Day because I’m Irish on my dad’s side. I’m also Swedish, Japanese, Hawaiian, and Welsh. 
Butterfly Dreams 
Purple represents Butterfly Dreams, the organization that helps me do a special pageant. Every single November I get to dress up with a fancy gown. Last year my gown was my Haiawian dress. 

Call to purchase originals & Custom prints

Artists Statement 

I like to dress up in many costumes just for fun. When I dress up I feel confident.
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Paint over 2020 Community Arts project

12/7/2020

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Comment by December 22nd to help us create this collaborative community arts project! 
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4 Art activities you can do At Home

12/1/2020

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1.Patterned Planter 

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Purchase your painted planter take home kit at Artist First. 

2. Cardboard Flowers 

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3. Painting With Everything But The Brush 

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4. Coloring Pages 

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Purchase your Artists First Budding Creative Gift Bag with two original coloring books and a set of colored pencils at Artists First. 
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Artists First Holiday Gift ideas

11/18/2020

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Give A Gift That Matters 

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Artists First Holiday Cards 

Featuring original art made by artists, 
Brandon Harris 
Danny Speck 
Julie Hart 

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​Artists First Mugs 

Featuring original art made by artists, 
David Fishman 
Ricky Douglas 
Nakia Jones  
Steven McGee  


Artists First Coloring Book 

Featuring original art made by artists, 
James Holmes “Sir James Shepherd”, Paul Stanton, Melelani Perry, Jason Lee, Keith Glandt, Marcellus Andrews, Danny Speck, Luke Allison, Jhayla Boone, Ricky Douglas, Charles Baunach, DJ Thomas, and Steven McGee




Jewelry 

Made by Nakia Jones and Alehra Evans  

 






​Creative AF Stickers & Apparel 


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Guest Art FACILITATOR: Michael Holohan

9/30/2020

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Gain confidence and skill in your drawings. Open for all levels, even for those who say they can’t draw! A guided series of exercises.
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About this EventJoin us in this Virtual Fundraiser presented by the Artists First Young Professionals Board. The Guest Artists Series features classes taught and designed by local artists to help Artists First make up for loss of funding from the pandemic including over 23 canceled fundraisers and events. Artists First is an inclusive, non-profit art studio empowering artists of all abilities.
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This 60 minute drawing class will help you gain confidence and skill in your drawings. Speed Drawing is open to the public to enjoy at all levels and is even for those who say they can’t draw! Artist and teacher, Michael Holohan will guide you through a series of speed drawing prompts that will push your creativity. This class will help you connect to new brain pathways and discover the joy in drawing.

​Supplies 
Supplies included for local pickup one week prior to the class, ​7190 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143
Monday October 19th through Thursday October 22nd, 10am - 3pm
- Drawing Paper
- Studio Pens
If you aren't local or prefer to have your own supplies, please come prepared to this class with a pen and several sheets of paper.

About Guest Art Facilitator, Michael Holohan
Michael has been aterlierista (a “teacher” with an arts background) at The Saint Michaels School Of Clayton since 2000. Under the mentorship of Ashley Cadwell, former head of TMSOC. Michael was provided several opportunities to visit and study in the municipal schools of Reggio Emilia while attending study tours. He is a graduate of University of Redlands, with a degree in studio art and minor in art history.

Michael is teaching this class in support of Artists First moving forward in the time of Covid. He was "happily challenged to help develop a remote class that could have an impact." 

His recent artwork ranges
 from wood burned paintings on repurposed oak flooring to letter press drink coasters with messages and printmaking. 
Instagram: @holohanmichael



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Guest Art Facilitator Michael Holohan working in his studio. 
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The Maytals of Reggae fame, colors from the Jamaican flag.

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 54-46  on coasters,  homage to one of Toots Higgins songs 
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Vote message, on coasters 

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Updates from a1 Artists, Jimmy Holmes

5/8/2020

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Jimmy “Sir James Shepherd” Holmes ​

Since being away from the studio Jimmy has been spending time writing and drawing. He’s created many new stories for future comics!

​Jimmy originally came to Artists First Studio to learn how create comic books. He enjoys coming up with characters that symbolize different aspects of society and the human condition. His stories are comically strange, but with more than hints of truth. His comics  often highlight parts of his own journey to navigate the world around him in an abstract and allegorical way.
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Images from Jimmy's studio portfolio 

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Updates from a1 Artists, Marcellus Andrews

5/6/2020

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Marcellus Andrews

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Marcellus got into art when he was ten years old. In high school he found that he enjoyed drawing anime characters. He usually uses colored pencils, but since coming to artist first he’s been experimenting with painting as well.  
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​Since becoming interested in anime,
​Marcellus enjoys learning Japanese
and is beginning to incorporate this style into his artwork. 

Out of Studio Updates 

During Marcellus’s time out of the studio he’s been drawing or writing most days. He’s currently working on a new comic book about a character he created named Kanako Lee. He’s created a lot of new drawings and has been experimenting with using crayons. Marvel movies, comics, and anime have been his latest inspiration. By the time he comes back to the studio he’s planning to have this next 20 page comic finished. We can’t wait to see the finished story and will  upload it to the blog at a later date. 

Work in progress photos sent in by Marcellus 

Work in progress at Marcellus's studio portfolio 

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Updates From A1 Artists, Ricky Douglas

5/6/2020

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Ricky Douglas

Ricky has been involved with the Artists First for several years. He works with charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, paint pens, watercolor and acrylic and he also has worked with ceramics. Ricky’s first painting at Artists First called “Red Headed Girl” won 2nd place in a statewide contest of paintings by adults with disabilities. ​
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During Ricky’s time out of the studio he’s been drawing every day. Without the studio, he’s set up a special place in his living room where he can draw and he’s been waking up early just to get started on his drawing projects.

Work in progress from Ricky's studio portfolio   

At home, he’s been working with his usual subjects as well as trying to experiment with new things. He’s spent more time mastering clouds and drawing views of the sky from earths point of view as opposed to his usual drawings of space. 

Work in progress from Ricky's studio portfolio   ​

He’s always enjoyed drawing people and working on his shading skills, and is now expanding this focus to include horses, dogs, and cats. He’s in the early phases of experimenting with houses, plants, aliens, and “scary monsters”. 

Work in progress from Ricky's studio portfolio   ​

 His biggest inspiration at home has been several new books on natural landscape and geography of the Rocky Mountains. We look forward to seeing how Ricky brings these new subjects back to the studio and eagerly awaiting to see what’s next!
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#givestl day may 7th, donate early

4/28/2020

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About #GiveSTL 

Give STL Day, organized by the St. Louis Community Foundation, is a 24-hour, online day-of-giving event, designed to ignite the spirit of giving across the region and support causes in the St. Louis area. Since it’s first run in 2014, Give STL Day has raised over $10 million for more than 900 regional nonprofits.
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Donate Early
Invite Your Friends
Being a part of Give STL Day is easy with early donations! Visit the Artists First page and click “Donate Early” Gifts can be arranged now–May 6th It’s a great option if you have a busy schedule or just want to check it off your list. 
Most of our biggest fundraisers have been cancelled. Please support Artists First on Give STL Day. 
Watch for special power hours and make your $$$ go further!

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givestlday.org/A1StL
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Mother's Day Online Art sAle

4/26/2020

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​Claim your items on Facebook only April 25th - May 8th

​by commenting on the picture of the item you want!


FB Event Page
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Handmade jewelry, art, and create-your-own bracelet kits. Online sale April 25th - May 8th. Curbside pickup May 8th & May 9th. Claim your items by being the first to comment on the picture. We'll reply and invite you to private message us to discuss payment and to arrange curbside pickup at our studio. Share this album and invite your friends! Brought to you by the Artists First Young Professionals Board.

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