Celebrating the Extraordinary in the Everyday

Two Painting Workshops! Friday, August 15th (Summer Surprise) and Saturday, August 16th (Immaculate Heart of Mary).  Enjoy a break from the summer heat!      ____________________________________________________________   Hello Art Friends,   I do hope you are doing well! I can't believe that we are in August! How did that happen? While I had anticipated doing some art workshops over the summer, family needs took priority, including helping our oldest daughter to plan a fall wedding...THIS FALL!   That being said, I wanted to offer a couple of workshops before school really gets rolling! Get out of the heat and join me in the cool surroundings of Blue Oak Trading Company for an afternoon (or two afternoons of painting!)   (Student discounts are available if you have a young person, 12 yrs or older. The student must attend with a guardian.)   Here's the details:   On Friday, 8/15/25 from 1pm-4pm, we will paint "Summer Surprise" where you pick from the flowers I bring (we keep it to a few) and I'll help you map out a painting...either flowers tied with a bow, in a vase, or floating.   On Saturday, 8/15/25 from 1pm - 4pm, we will be painting the 2nd in the Three Hearts series, "The Immaculate Heart of Mary."   ***Please note that if you sign up for Friday's workshop, you will receive a $20 savings on the Saturday workshop! So sign up for both! ***   To sign up: https://www.kristinashmanfineart.com/events     So what should you expect when you come paint with me?   Come with the expectation that you will paint something beautifully and joyfully done by your hand, even if it isn't "perfect." My hope is for all of us painting (including me) to experience a few hours of friendship, fun and creativity.   What does "done by your hand" mean? I will not be painting on your painting - you do it all on your own! I will lead you and give you guidance to enhance and correct things. I want you to know that you painted it, not me! And the paintings will not look identical - because like handwriting, your brushstrokes are unique to you!   No experience required! Experienced artists are also welcome! And any skill level in-between! I will do my best to make it a joyful time!   If you have questions, please email me at [email protected] or give me a call/text at 830-456-1649.   Blessings! I Hope to see you soon!   Kristin   P.S. I will be scheduling additional art workshops and will try to do so with more advance notice! I'd love to paint pumpkins and fall flowers with you - and continue with the Three Heart series!   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ For locations of where to find my art, please see the Galleries & Shops link on my website at https://www.kristinashmanfineart.com/galleries     Found Blessings at REVIVE Organics!   ** Please note that Found Blessings are now available at REVIVE Organics! in Fredericksburg (the historic building across from HEB on Ufer/Adams intersection.**)   Revive is owned by a beautiful local family, Michael and Monica Falconer. (This is their new location. They used to be "Frische" located with the Peach Basket.)

 

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   Bloom Anyway, Mixed media, with lots of textured paper on recycled canvas

 

 

Hi Art Friends!

 

I can't believe it is May! If you are in the South, I hope you are getting outside to see some of the flowers pop up! But if you are in an area that is still seeing rainy weather or even snow (like my daughters in CO and OH) I hope that seeing a few flowers might bring you some joy!

 

If you would like to see some video, find me @KristinAshmanFineArt (and @FoundBlessings) on both Facebook and Instagram.

 

Besides getting outdoors to search for Hill Country bluebonnets and landscape ideas, things have been fairly busy here in my studio! I just finished up two commissions (one being a triptych of 40 inches x 70 inches for a doctor's office here in Fredericksburg... photos coming soon!) If you are interested in a commission, please reach out and let's see if we can make it happen!

 

I've also gotten actively involved with Die Künstler Von Fredericksburg, our local Fine Art Painter's organization. As the board member focused on community outreach and publicity, you will be hearing more from me, as I announce events and programs, like the Cinco De Mayo Art Pop this Friday. We have some incredible artists here the Hill Country and I am excited to encourage them with new ways to share their art within the community and beyond!

 

Another new thing for me this year was working on some creative design, new logo and graphics work for a wonderful local business. I loved thinking about their needs and then bringing these ideas to fruition with my technical skills! I am hoping to do more of this in the future!

 

And finally, I had the pleasure of teaching a fun "Birthday Daisy" workshop for a wonderful family. We had 10 students spanning 3 generations! I was so impressed by their beautiful paintings after teaching them just a little bit about color mixing, scale and light! (More to come on future class opportunities!)

 

Thank you for being so supportive of my art and business! One of my absolute favorite things is meeting you in person and learning about you and your mission! I'm incredibly grateful because you inspire me! May we, together, get more beauty, love, kindness and goodness out into this world that so desperately needs it.

 

God Bless,

 

Kristin

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Annual St Joseph's Halle Christmas Market is coming soon!   Saturday, December 10th, 9am-4pm   Dear Friends,   Hope to see you soon! I've been heads down in the studio making all sorts of art gifts including ornaments, antique Holy Card art, a new "Christmas Joy" artisan soap bag and much more! (I've attached a few very unedited studio photos below so you can see what exactly goes on this time of year!)   It's such a joy for me to create and share these with you - and I am grateful for how you continue to add more art to your homes and give my artwork as gifts. I am also so excited about the wide array of special orders and commissions I have received this year! Whether it's painting a tiny ornament or a mural-sized painting, I can't express what an incredible blessing it is to me that you have allowed me to be a part of your lives and your desire to express Love through art. Thank you so much!   If you are local - or are visiting Fredericksburg, TX next Saturday, December 10th - I hope you will come to St Joseph's Halle for the Christmas gift market!   Need some other shopping options?   1. Contact me directly. I'm happy to meet up in person or text or video conference with you to help you pick some Christmas gifts - original artwork, ornaments, artisan soap bags and art prints on wood!   2. Gift certificates are also available!   3. Gathered & Good (wood prints, ornaments, soaps and original art!) 401 E Augusta St Fredericksburg, TX 78624   4. The Nature Shoppe (soaps) 3021 S State Hwy 16 Fredericksburg, TX 78624   5. Mainly Vintage (wood prints, ornaments, soaps and original art!) 438 S Main St Boerne, TX 78006   6. Top of Texas Catholic Superstore (wood prints and antique Holy Card art) 2500 Coulter St, Suite 110 Amarillo, TX 70106   7. Online: www.foundblessings.com (which links you to Etsy) and here at www.kristinashmanfineart.com   Hope to see you soon! And thank you again for your support! You are truly a blessing to me!   Advent Blessings,   Kristin       A few ornament selections in the works! 200 ornaments a year is my average! A sample of the antique Holy Card art, mounted on wood. Christmas Joy and O Holy Night soap bags! Thanks to my local soapmaker friend Debbie! A few of my original art prints mounted on wood.

 

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Don't Miss the 10th Annual

Comfort Art Festival...

 

This Saturday

September 17th, 10am-4pm

 

 

I'm excited to participate in this wonderful art event for the first time!

(For more info http://www.gnocomforttx.com/ )

 

You will find me at the Elizabeth Daniell Boutique, located at 705 High Street.

 

My mother, Pat Miller, a wonderful Hill Country artist will be with me! We are excited to share our latest artwork with you!

 

And Yes! I will also have ornaments, artisan soap bags and wood prints available at the Comfort Art Festival!

 

 

Need some other shopping options?

 

1. Contact me directly. I'm happy to meet up in person (or text or video conference with you) to help you pick out a special piece for your home or to give as a gift. Gift certificates are also available!

 

2. Online: www.foundblessings.com and here at www.kristinashmanfineart.com

 

3. More local events: October 1st in Fredericksburg at the St. Joseph's Halle Gift Market and more in November and December! (Announcements coming soon!)

 

4. And at several Texas locations:

 

Gathered & Good (wood prints, ornaments, soaps and original art!)

401 E. Augusta St.

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

 

The Nature Shoppe (soaps)

3021 S. State Hwy 16

Fredericksburg, TX 78624

 

Mainly Vintage (wood prints, soaps and original art!)

438 S. Main St.

Boerne, TX 78006

 

The 419 (wood prints and soaps)

419 3rd St.

Blanco, TX 78606

 

Top of Texas Catholic Superstore (wood prints)

2500 Coulter St S, Suite 110

Amarillo, TX 79106

 

Hope to see you soon! Thank you again for your support!

 

Blessings,

 

Kristin

 

 

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This Weekend! You are invited to the Fall Art Show & Sale! Art from wonderful Local Artists!

 

Some last minute news for you!

 

If you are local or are visiting Fredericksburg, TX this weekend, I hope you will come by the Die Kunstler Annual Art Show & Sale! The show starts on Friday, November 12th and runs through Sunday, November 14th. I will be participating, showing eight framed paintings. I will also have a section of "studio extras" priced at $100 and below. And of course, there will be wonderful art from many talented local artists! There is sure to be the perfect painting there for everyone!

 

Stay tuned! I will send out more updates soon about the Christmas Market on December 11th and where to find my art over the Christmas season!

 

Hope to see you soon!

 

Blessings,

 

Kristin

 

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Dear Art Friends,   I hope you are doing well! It's hard to believe summer break is over, school is back in session and FALL is here! If things near you are similar to things around here, it's still been a rollercoaster of a season! Yet, we continue to be hopeful and faithful as we move forward!   Sharing Art:   Above is the oil painting, "Hope Rising." The idea for this painting started when I headed out to the local flower farm, Windmill Meadow Farm, owned by Nancy and Paul Person. Paul took me through the amazing rows of flowers and I was allowed to pick anything I wanted. I was like a kid in a candy store! I was looking for soft pinks and whites for a composition that would feel joyful and serene. It was such a wonderful day - and even Stella, their Standard Poodle, was there to help me! Paul sent me home with the biggest, and I mean THE BIGGEST bouquet of gorgeous blooms!(See below for a couple of photos from the day.) Once I got to my studio, I didn't even arrange the flowers, they just fell into perfect harmony with each other as if ready for their beautiful moment! As I started painting, I felt so...well, hopeful! And now "Hope Rising" has found a special home with a wonderful couple in Houston.     Upcoming Events:   I am now preparing for several Fall and Winter events here in Fredericksburg, Texas. The first one is October 2nd at St. Joseph's Halle. (See below for more information.) Details on the other events will follow soon!   For those of you from other areas or just staying close to home, I am considering hosting an "online art market weekend" so that you can get a closer look at some of my current artwork and art gifts, including my hand painted ornaments. (Does an online art market sound of interest to you? I'd love your feedback on the idea!)     Thank you for spending a few moments with me and catching up! May you be blessed with a Fall full of gratitude and hope!   Blessings,   Kristin   Kristin Ashman Fine Art 830-456-1649 https://www.kristinashmanfineart.com/     P.S. "Hope Rising" is available as a high-quality Giclée reproduction. Just give me a call or send an email to purchase yours. Also, many of my original paintings and giclée print reproductions are available through my website: https://www.kristinashmanfineart.com/   P.P.S. If you'd like to learn more about Windmill Meadow Farm, please visit https://www.windmillmeadowfarm.com/

Me with the Biggest Bouquet in TX

 

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Easter Blessings and Happy Spring!

 

I hope you had a beautiful Holy Week and Easter celebration! I love that the Easter season continues for 50 days! He Is Risen Indeed!

 

And after our deep Texas freeze, Spring has finally sprung here in Fredericksburg - even the bluebonnets are popping up!

 

I hope that if you are in town over the next couple of weeks, you will stop by one of the above events to say hello! And, I'm very excited to announce a new "test" product that a local artisan and I have collaborated on - we think it will be a lovely item for your home or for gift giving!

 

Hope to see you soon!

 

Kristin

 

 

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Because we could all use a pick-me-up, I'm having a sale!

 

It would be silly to ignore that we are all feeling ready for 2020 to be over, as we don't know what will happen day to day... or moment to moment for that matter! But one thing that I've noticed, that is good, true and consistent, is the beauty in the world around us!   Have you noticed the beautiful fall colors? Have you felt the cool autumn breeze? Did you buy a few pumpkins and mums this year? (I love the little white ones the best! Which is your favorite? ) It's a good thing to appreciate these little things. Focusing on gratitude and praising God through the day sure does help!   When I paint, it really gives me the opportunity to think with eyes of thankfulness and wonder. Asking myself, how do I show the beauty of this object using the unspoken words of paint? And how, do you as the viewer, share in this conversation with me? My hope is that the painting of the said subject then leads us to a discussion about goodness and grace - and that everything is going to be okay...because as we know, God is in control.   Blessings,   Kristin   P.S. I hope you will take the time to go through and see if any paintings speak to you. What are they saying to you? I hope that they will bring you some moments of joy and beauty! If you are interested in purchasing something during the Artful Autumn Studio Sale, please use the code FALL10 for 10% off your order when you check-out.   (I will be adding more paintings over the next week - and will also include some gift-able art, including Found Blessings prints, small paintings and ornaments, just look under the Found Blessings section.)   For any questions, please feel free to send me a message through the website. I'm happy to meet in person, talk by phone or video call if you want to see the artwork up close.

 

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Celebrating the Extraordinary in the Ordinary - Everyday!

Falling Forward... Well, I must admit, I had planned on writing to you again much sooner that this. But, as we know, Covid took place and many plans that were made, got changed or canceled. And I'm sure like many of you, I had family home for months when they normally would be gone (in my family's case, in high school and college.) We had days filled with on-line classes, quick lunches and long dinners. Things are somewhat back to normal now (if we can say that) and I am finally back into my paints! My temporary oil painting studio aka the breakfast room!

My biggest news is that I am renovating my studio! When we moved into our house, my studio (the room above the garage) was never finished and I've been using a hodge podge of old furniture and folding tables! It has worked fine but it's been so exciting to paint the walls and pick out some nice flooring (that's still durable to hold up to creative work!) I will have four main areas in the room: (1) a retail/finished art area, (2) my oil painting easel with a still life set up and supply cart , (3) the acrylic and mixed media table (where the super messy stuff happens) and (4) a small efficient office/mailing center. The evening view from my upstairs studio - can't wait to get it done to show you!

While I had hoped to show you more, it's still a little too messy for a tour! I've put floors and baseboards on hold while I focus on the busy season of Fall and Christmas - and getting art orders out in time for Christmas.   Next week, look for an Art Alert where I'll show you a few available giftable items from both my fine art line as well as my Found Blessings shop! In the meantime, stay well - and may you be blessed with a beautiful Fall!     Kristin

 

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