WALDEN TO PAINT THE TOWN OF MARBLE FALLS
Austin, TX, April 04, 2010 – Valerie Walden will pack-up and paint outdoors in Historic Downtown
Marble Falls, TX as a participating artist in the 5th Annual Paint the Town Plein Air Event hosted by
the Uptown Marble Arts Alliance April 16-18, 2010. Over 50 artists have been juried into the event.
Ms. Walden will set up her easel on Friday morning, April 16 and paint through Saturday afternoon,
April 17. Collectors are invited to attend and watch Ms. Walden and the other artists work. Awards
will be presented at a reception for the general public Saturday evening featuring wine and hors d’
oeuvres. The 6:30 pm reception marks the beginning of a silent auction of the paintings produced at the
event. Ms. Walden will also have some previously produced paintings available in the event tent, and will
be on hand during the reception to discuss her work.
This year’s awards judge is V….Vaughn, a well-known plein air painter who has painted all over America.
Her recently published book: “Last Year on the Farm, A Story of Change” features excerpts from
365 daily paintings en plein air. On Sunday, April 18, Ms. Vaughn will host a gallery talk and book
signing at 1:00 pm. The silent auction officially ends at 3:00 pm that day, when patrons make pick up
their paintings.
Ms. Walden said, “I love painting en plein air. I regularly paint with group at Wenmoh Ranch and I’ve
studied with renowned plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas. The
atmosphere will be festive. And, with 50 artists painting at once, the energy will be palpable. I look
forward to creating in Marble Falls.”
The Paint the Town event typically draws thousands of patrons and interested parties over the course
of the weekend. Admission is free and food and refreshments are readily available. More information at
http://uptownmarble.com/paintthetown.html.
About Valerie Walden
Valerie Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the
Austin Museum of Art, University of Texas, Leslie DeMille of the Scottsdale Artists’ School, and
renowned plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas. She works primarily in
pastels and oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a
member of the Austin Visual Arts Association, Austin Pastel Society, Southwest Pastel Society and
Plein Air Austin. And, she is a resident artist at the cooperative Austin Art Space, www.
austinartspace.com. More information at www.waldenart.com.
Austin, TX, April 04, 2010 – Valerie Walden will pack-up and paint outdoors in Historic Downtown
Marble Falls, TX as a participating artist in the 5th Annual Paint the Town Plein Air Event hosted by
the Uptown Marble Arts Alliance April 16-18, 2010. Over 50 artists have been juried into the event.
Ms. Walden will set up her easel on Friday morning, April 16 and paint through Saturday afternoon,
April 17. Collectors are invited to attend and watch Ms. Walden and the other artists work. Awards
will be presented at a reception for the general public Saturday evening featuring wine and hors d’
oeuvres. The 6:30 pm reception marks the beginning of a silent auction of the paintings produced at the
event. Ms. Walden will also have some previously produced paintings available in the event tent, and will
be on hand during the reception to discuss her work.
This year’s awards judge is V….Vaughn, a well-known plein air painter who has painted all over America.
Her recently published book: “Last Year on the Farm, A Story of Change” features excerpts from
365 daily paintings en plein air. On Sunday, April 18, Ms. Vaughn will host a gallery talk and book
signing at 1:00 pm. The silent auction officially ends at 3:00 pm that day, when patrons make pick up
their paintings.
Ms. Walden said, “I love painting en plein air. I regularly paint with group at Wenmoh Ranch and I’ve
studied with renowned plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas. The
atmosphere will be festive. And, with 50 artists painting at once, the energy will be palpable. I look
forward to creating in Marble Falls.”
The Paint the Town event typically draws thousands of patrons and interested parties over the course
of the weekend. Admission is free and food and refreshments are readily available. More information at
http://uptownmarble.com/paintthetown.html.
About Valerie Walden
Valerie Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the
Austin Museum of Art, University of Texas, Leslie DeMille of the Scottsdale Artists’ School, and
renowned plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas. She works primarily in
pastels and oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a
member of the Austin Visual Arts Association, Austin Pastel Society, Southwest Pastel Society and
Plein Air Austin. And, she is a resident artist at the cooperative Austin Art Space, www.
austinartspace.com. More information at www.waldenart.com.
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