Craig's Canvases, LLC
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Visual Artist
- Original Artwork: Variety of Media, Styles, & Sizes by Craig S. Bomberger [he/him/his]
- Lessons: Acrylic Sip & Paints, Collage & Hand-Painting on Silk
- Social Media & Web: @craigscanvases
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![Two weeks ago we shared with you the mini-masterpieces based on our original artwork: "A Sea Of Glass Glowing With Fire," a 24x18" Acrylic on Canvas from September 2025. We'd not officially shared our actual artwork with all of you and are happy to be doing that today! [The original artwork is available for purchase at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/a-sea-of-glass-glowing-with-fire].
The title comes from snippet from the 'Seven Angels with Seven Plagues' Story in Revelation 15:2, "And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and its image and over the number of its name." [as translated in the NIV of The Bible]
Artist's Statement / Backstory: Although the worship songs, message, and worship service in its entirety was moving that week; it didn't capture what I was receiving from the Spirit. I continued to be nudged toward the notion of a glassy [which I interpreted as icy] sea being smooth and then beginning to morph as it burst forth into flames. Although the entire canvas is heavily textured, the lower areas and right side of the canvas were layered with pigments to make them appear as smoothly frozen ice with depth and almost a chill to contrast what's breaking forth above it. Fun Fact: Adding the gloss varnish to this piece really concretes the notion of a glassy sea; so, be on the lookout for a video of this at some point in the future!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreih57atcwhkdhuxnhcd3de4vfjao3ea6hiepb2ryww45wusbpzge2q@jpeg)
![In just one week we'll be back at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102] for our next Cocktails & Canvases! Our favorite mixing of alcohol and acrylics will be getting underway on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 starting at 7 PM! We will be featuring our "Autumnal Allure" artworks; however, you can use your creativity to create any artwork you like that's truly your own!
As always, everyone is welcome; which includes everyone's skill set! Painting experience isn’t required for this event; so, come learn, have fun, a couple drinks, and leave with your own original artwork!! If you don't want to come by yourself, you can always invite a friend or buy a ticket for them at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/10-21-cocktails-and-canvases
We'll see you there!!!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreicxgr2thbrjvrwtkaaxl5gw5gjfb36n7kr7ebgeaj4dqgwzmklvdi@jpeg)
![Last month we delivered two artworks to be part of the Community Exhibition entitled "Ephemera" through the Carlisle Arts Learning Center at Bosler Memorial Library. [The theme is open to interpretation - as you can see both of our artworks feature fleeting moments in time as the seasons change]. The artworks are: "Movement & Metamorphosis" a 30x15" Acrylic on Canvas from July 2025 and "Trying to Make Cents of It All" a 30x40" Acrylic on Canvas from July 2023.
When you're in the area of the Library at 158 W High St, Carlisle, PA 17013; be sure to check out this eclectic display of awesome artwork as a variety of artists share their artwork(s) within this theme! We're always excited to be included in these exhibitions and share our artwork with the community! We were late sharing the info about this exhibit with you; but, be sure to see this show before it changes in early November 2025!!!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreif3jm2jvxj7ztnq7tzalr6vqhs7hwvl4mbbzn2ph4leo6iigbwkbi@jpeg)
![Earlier this month we ‘closed’ our store in Meta [Facebook / Instagram]! You won't really see any difference here; but, we wanted to let you know! We will continue posting the hyperlink [to whatever specific item we're sharing] in our website shop; so, you purchase whatever’s featured!
We’ll continue to update our shop at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop as new artwork, and related products, are created and become available! Please note: Shipping is automatically added; but, you can select local pick-up before entering your payment information to avoid those fees if you’re in Central PA!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreiewnmvtjyo6bn565h5kfjufeizqn6t3oplvqbj2imppm5laovyxcq@jpeg)
![Yesterday was an awesome first day of the Sunflower Festival at Meadowbrooke Gourds [125 Potato Road, Carlisle, PA, 17015]; but wait, there's more... Today, Sunday, September 28, 2025 is the second day; so, you can venture out to grab your sunflowers and join us anytime until 6:00 PM! More information about all the vendors, happenings, and goings-on can be found on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/events/1420136849282231 or online @ https://www.mbgourds.com/pages/sunflower-festival
Today's image features a photograph of the sunflower field as well as some of our sunflower offerings on silk, paper, and canvas! You can find them in our booth along with a selection everything we offer: our original artworks, art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)].
🌻 See you today! 🌻](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreid4jyesrnb6yd63vpyy2oh2clv4fbioos2aunjdll5sdqxht2pmni@jpeg)
![With beautiful weather forecasted this weekend, we're outside this year for the Sunflower Festival at Meadowbrooke Gourds [125 Potato Road, Carlisle, PA, 17015] today: Saturday, September 27 & tomorrow: Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. More information about all the vendors, happenings, and goings-on can be found on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/events/1420136849282231 or online @ https://www.mbgourds.com/pages/sunflower-festival
At our booth you can find an awesome selection everything we offer: our original artworks, art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)]. Many of our original pieces also feature sunflowers in case you'd like a bloom that'll last longer than the ones you get in the field!
See you soon!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreib7cktwx2ypecdgn5xtb2ebnllb4ca4rugnslfsgzg6obcr4lhqa4@jpeg)
![We've been absent from social media recently as this week has presented far more challenges than what could have been imagined! The good news is that we're here and continuing to move forward! Next on the list is the Sunflower Festival at Meadowbrooke Gourds [125 Potato Road, Carlisle, PA, 17015] occurring tomorrow: Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
We still have some finishing touches to get everything ready for all the shoppers we'll be seeing over the next two days! Hopefully you're amongst those we are able to greet and then share some of our artwork and other creations! In the meantime, hug your loved ones [that are close to you], send a note to others farther away, and take care of yourself!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreifsezkshkkdbggur6uazrrbfnyl7ozgzuq4imam2m657os2erogma@jpeg)
![Fort Hunter Day 2025 is happening today, September 21, 2025 until 4:00 PM! We are booth #6; so, stop by to see us (and all the awesome vendors) and while you’re here check out everything going on throughout Fort Hunter Park [5300 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110]. More information about the activities and events for Fort Hunter Day 2025 can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590948351868643 or online at: https://www.dauphincounty.gov/government/support-services/parks-recreation/festivals-special-events/fort-hunter-day
At our booth you can find an awesome selection everything we offer: our original artworks, art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)].
See you soon!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreiburvspk22p5eh27yu6dggg6qywjiartriun7vgqed347qyg4to5a@jpeg)
![This Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM is Fort Hunter Day! We're going to have a booth there for the first time; so, stop by and check out everything going on at Fort Hunter Park [5300 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110]. More information about all the activities and events for Fort Hunter Day 2025 can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1590948351868643 or online at: https://www.dauphincounty.gov/government/support-services/parks-recreation/festivals-special-events/fort-hunter-day
At our booth you'll be able to find an awesome selection everything we offer: our original artworks, art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)].
See you this Sunday!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreib5qae5fge37vqxauhymryic3ixk6ddgzw6nei6fnrjf2malef3ji@jpeg)
![Today, Saturday, September 13, 2025 until 4:00 PM is the 43rd Annual Hummelstown Arts Festival on Main Street in Hummelstown. Our booth is located near 115 W. Main Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036. We have some new items with us today as we've brought some 18x24" originals on paper [which we've not done ever before], we have a new design in our mini-masterpieces, and a brand new BOOkmark you're not going to want to miss!
While shopping our booth you'll also find a selection of everything we offer: our original artworks, art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)].
You won't want to miss this awesome day of over 160 juried artists and artisans lining Main Street!The weather forecast looks amazing for today, everything's set, and we're ready to see you!!!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreibnszbxwzaykfanakng7lm2brasptyj3dln75e7wkb7njhgkg3bxq@jpeg)
![Weekly Wednesday Wisdom -
Today we're sharing an artwork from July that was only recently completed, "Darkness Can Make You Feel So Small" a 30x40" Acrylic on Canvas. This artwork was painted during the Central PA Pride Festival at The Journey Church's booth [the finishing portions of this were the top and bottom edges of the stretcher bars] . This piece is now at the Art Association of Harrisburg for their show, "Villians, Misfits, & Anti-Heroes;" which opens this Friday, awards to be presented this Sunday as part of Gallery Walk, and will remain on display through mid-October.
The title for this piece comes from the lyrics toward the end of the first verse of Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colors:'
"And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small"
Artist's Statement / Backstory: It was only while listening to this song in the car last month, that I realized how 'dark' the first part of the song is before everyone belts the chorus, "But I see your true colors shining through!" My mind immediately went to this artwork and my favorite part of painting it live... I had the background prepped gray and had a different idea in mind of what I was going to paint; but, then I didn't think that idea would work with being outdoors, distractions, and stopping and starting. I took the idea of that piece and decided to show it in a different way; I wanted to capture the darker undertones of the ways in which the LGBTQIA+ Community has been targeted recently. While working on it, the first portion to be completed was the darker tones in the background and I was lovingly nudged that what I was creating was a little dark in the midst of pride, love, rainbows, etc. I shared my vision for what I was creating, kept working, and could not be more proud of this piece!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreiezmqcq7gjqeoq2hwk5eqbbgggkzzrgm2tpj64e224s4nueidyvby@jpeg)
![In just one week we'll be back at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102] for our next Cocktails & Canvases! Our favorite mixing of alcohol and acrylics will be getting underway on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 starting at 7 PM! We will be featuring our "Fall-time Feeling" artworks; however, you can use your creativity to create any artwork you like that's truly your own!
As always, everyone is welcome; which includes everyone's skill set! Painting experience isn’t required for this event; so, come learn, have fun, a couple drinks, and leave with your own original artwork!! If you don't want to come by yourself, you can always invite a friend or buy a ticket for them at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/09-16-cocktails-and-canvases
We'll see you there!!!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreifptaeokqfbjbzzluqqh2eg2a3taupth3ise24vsk4zxa4swd5j44@jpeg)
![“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want.” — Andy Warhol
We're not featuring a solo artwork today; but, instead a new part of our studio space! Back in mid-August we shared here on social media that we were in the process of moving things and yesterday was the first opportunity we had to take advantage of our "new" outdoor painting space! We're able to walk from the studio right out onto a deck and create artwork in the great out-of-doors with the most beautiful natural backdrop. Yesterday we worked there to finish the edges of two artworks from July [yes, we're a little behind; but, we'll be all caught up and start moving forward soon]!
Artist Statement / Backstory: First and foremost, I have to say thank you all for your patience as our home has been flipped upside down, shook out, and then the pieces moved all around. [At least that's what it feels like most days!] I am so grateful to have the opportunity to make these changes which will impact the trajectory of Craig's Canvases in ways I've not even dreamt about yet! The inside of the studio is still in need of a lot more work and refinement; but, that will come in time and in the present I can walk an easel and my supplies outside to paint and enjoy all the sights and smells of nature on these beautiful early September days!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreiahyipu3onjoadmyni2ik4mxpfoy5wknqtpg7up6hy7s7jyl6omm4@jpeg)
![It's time to announce our August Giveaway Winner: Beth! Congratulations to Beth and thank you to everyone who sent us Summer!!! Beth has received one of our Mini-Masterpieces [2x2" Magnet] featuring our beachy sunset scene! Several of our mini-masterpieces allow you to have a little summer with you wherever you are when you're missing the surf, sand, sky, and sunset!
If you missed this Giveaway Prize Contest Extraordinaire; no worries, we'll be having another one coming up next month! If you're someone who likes to be in the know and/or plan ahead; we announce our next prize window ahead of time in our monthly Newsletter! Our August publication was sent out last week; so, mark your calendars now! If you're not already receiving it; please let us know, we'll get you signed up for that once monthly communication!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreie777k7ygogbsxamogokwhmanjo7bcrxsv6wpliuf5n2uufs6xzz4@jpeg)
!["Her lawn looks like a meadow,
And if she mows the place
She leaves the clover standing
And the Queen Anne's Lace."
- Edna St. Vincent Millay
Today's featured artwork features one of the two plants mentioned in the quote: "Daucus Carota: Queen Anne's Lace," is a 48x28" Acrylic on Canvas from July 2025. A snippet of this artwork was featured two weeks ago when we shared how we were trying to do some batik artwork on a larger scale wall-hanging format. At that time we shared that we were awaiting the results of the jurying session for this piece; now, the results are in and this piece will be included in the exhibition! Closer to time, we'll be sharing more information on the "Unraveled" Fibers Exhibition to be held at CALC later in 2025!
Artist's Statement / Backstory: There's just something about Queen Anne's Lace that's held my fascination for years! I remember when I was younger, probably Middle School aged, I would sit with my sketchbook and work to capture each little floral bloom on the face of the flower as a late summer breeze moved the bloom I was so intently focused on. About ten years ago, I made a 12x12" acrylic painting, when I noticed their blooms amidst the wildflowers late in the day. [Images of that painting are available as cards and prints; which people always seem to respond positively when viewing.] Now I've created my largest piece featuring Queen Anne's Lace using layers of wax and color to achieve three large beautiful blooms! I hope you enjoy this piece [and Queen Anne's Lace] as much as I do!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreidr4ptrx7xxcp6gtgau33qlrhneomvmc3ercrfd62r7daula6xuqi@jpeg)
![We've had several people already pre-register and are on their way [or will soon be] to this evening's Cocktails & Canvases! Just in case that's not you and you're debating if you should come: YOU SHOULD!!! We still have tickets available at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/08-19-cocktails-and-canvases or you can also show up and we'll take care of your admission at the event! We'll be getting things started at about 7:00 PM tonight: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 in The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102].
The theme for our featured artworks this month is "Summertime Sunsets;" however, you can use your creativity to create an artwork truly your own as we mix alcohol and acrylics! As always, everyone is welcome; which includes everyone's skill set! Painting experience isn’t required for this event; so, come learn, have fun, a couple drinks, and leave with your own original artwork! If you don't want to come by yourself, you can always invite a friend and/or buy a ticket for them!!
We can't wait to see what everyone paints tonight!!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreibhtrykwswyd3ipmmcnfdcgp7pppz5ncxgyltretth4u6my2tlrjm@jpeg)
![In just one week we'll be back at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102] for our next Cocktails & Canvases! Our favorite mixing of alcohol and acrylics will be getting underway on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 starting at 7 PM! We will be featuring our "Summertime Sunsets" artworks; however, you can use your creativity to create any artwork you like that's truly your own!
As always, everyone is welcome; which includes everyone's skill set! Painting experience isn’t required for this event; so, come learn, have fun, a couple drinks, and leave with your own original artwork!! If you don't want to come by yourself, you can always invite a friend or buy a ticket for them at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/08-19-cocktails-and-canvases
We'll see you there!!!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreie5x465pps7taz3lio3xqublh5mwjk22amijtz3g7hv6q6mcfvt2i@jpeg)
![We've not had a lot of time to be working in the studio recently; but, we are still at work creating new things, revisiting techniques, and expanding what we create and are able to share and offer to all of you! We've recently completed an artwork on canvas using the batik technique, much like we have done with many of our silk scarves; but, this piece is significantly larger and wall-hanging!
* For those of you not familiar with batik, it is the process of applying hot wax [normally beeswax] directly to fabric to resist color(s) applied. Once the colors have been layered from light to dark, the wax can be cracked and the darkest color would then be added to amplify the cracking, before ironing all the wax back out of the textile. Specifically for our artwork we did layer wax with color several times; but, we omitted cracking and darkening the piece.
Today we're only sharing a little snippet - a morsel - of what we created! We made this artwork and entered it into a show specifically for Fiber Arts. The announcement as to whether or not we'll be included in that exhibition doesn't come until later this month. We'll wait as patiently as we can until then!! Final Thought: When we started the business, creating art to be part of a Fiber Arts Show wasn't a thought in our minds and now it just may be part of our reality!
Keep dreaming and doing Friends & Followers!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreid5oit5rhi6povh24hktzd3dc7xwkvpm4bcl2sp72acam364micku@jpeg)
![Here we are at the fifth of the month ready to announce our August & September 2025 Craig's Choice! We are happy to share with all of you that we are offering discounts on ALL customer requested [commissioned] artworks!!! More specifically: 10% off any artwork on silk and 15% off any artworks on paper or canvas!
More Information: You select the colors, pattern, design, etc. for one of our silk scarves [the standard or larger size] and you'll save 10% off the total price. If you desire an original artwork on canvas or paper [in any media] make that request and save 15% off its total these next two months. Please keep in mind those original artworks can also be turned into a limited series of numbered prints, ornaments, mugs, greeting or note cards, etc. With the holiday gift giving season arriving soon, there's never been a better time to give the gift of original artwork or something featuring it!
Have an idea that's not listed here? Also, not a problem! This is just a jumping off point; so, we're happy to hear from you about what you're thinking and how we can help!!! To get started please visit: https://www.craigscanvases.com/commissions or contact us directly on social media, email, text, or call!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v5m64ly2e37c6uhrukospoqd/bafkreifuopqnexbxzy3jmuykvbhtxsiu5enxbud32hds4kxnw4pp7dvqmq@jpeg)
