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Week one of "Watercolor, Beginner and Intermediate" for the Winter 2026 session.

#watercolor #painting #artclass #colors #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
An artist applies watercolor paint to paper. An artist applies watercolor paint to paper. A watercolor painting of a boat in a harbor. An artist has written notes and made small paintings on a sketchbook page.
January 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Week 1 of Watercolor, Beginner and Intermediate for the Winter 2026 session at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, CT.

Some students returned from the last session, and some are new. Instructor Donna has them off to a great start!

#watercolor #artclass #painting #blueskyart #stratfordct #art
Students in a watercolor class work on their paintings. The teacher in a watercolor class demonstrates a technique for a student. A drawing of a European narrow, cobblestone street. Buildings line the street on both sides. A cloth pouch containing watercolor brushes.
January 10, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Join us on Sunday, January 11, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM to meet the artist for the January Monthly Artist Spotlight, Cynthia Soucy.

Location:
Obodo Serendipity Books
3588 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut

#artshow #pastels #galleryshow #bookstore #openingreception #meettheartist #stratfordct
A beachscape with waves coming into shore.
January 2, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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We are dug out. All-in-all, around 8 inches.

Haven't had a storm like that in a couple of years.

#snowstorm #snow #northeast #newengland #winter #stratfordct
Two cars in the driveway of a residential house. There is about eight inches of snow on the ground. The cars have had the snow cleared away and the driveway has been shoveled. A snowy scene of a residential neighborhood with about eight inches of snow. The street has been plowed. Some cars parked on the street have had the snow cleared off. Others have not.
December 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Art class: Watercolor, Beginner and intermediate

Runs for five non-consecutive Saturdays. Starts January 10 in Stratford, CT.

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Ages 16+
Beginners welcome.

For more information, register in the Linktree in our profile.

#artclass #watercolor #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
The scene shows a mailbox next to a tree, with its lower branches and leaves visible at the top of the image.
December 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Join us on Saturday, December 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to meet the artist for the December Monthly Artist Spotlight, Ellen Thees.

Location:
Obodo Serendipity Books
3588 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut

#artshow #paintings #galleryshow #bookstore #openingreception #meettheartist #stratfordct
Two onions and a garlic clove are on a table.
December 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Support the arts in Stratford, Connecticut.

#supportthearts #communitybagprogram #totebags #reusablebags #blueskyart #stratfordct
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Support the arts in Stratford!

Pick up a reusable "Give Back" bag from the Stratford Stop & Shop throughout December. For every bag sold, the Alliance receives $1.

Donations are only counted from purchases made at the Stratford, CT, store.

#supportthearts #communitybagprogram #art #stratfordct
A display of reusable tote bags hangs from a pole in a supermarket checkout lane. The words "Give Back" are printed on the bags. Above the bags display is a small sign which says "Support the arts in Stratford. During December 2025, buy this bag, and Stop & Shop will donate $1.00 to Arts Alliance of Stratford."
December 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Support the arts in Stratford!

Pick up a reusable "Give Back" bag from the Stratford Stop & Shop throughout December. For every bag sold, the Alliance receives $1.

Donations are only counted from purchases made at the Stratford, CT, store.

#supportthearts #communitybagprogram #art #stratfordct
A display of reusable tote bags hangs from a pole in a supermarket checkout lane. The words "Give Back" are printed on the bags. Above the bags display is a small sign which says "Support the arts in Stratford. During December 2025, buy this bag, and Stop & Shop will donate $1.00 to Arts Alliance of Stratford."
December 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Two more artists interpreted Nicole's seated long pose.

1. Kelsi Schmottlach, colored pencil
2. Tyese Williams, acrylic markers on paper

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #coloredpencils #acrylicmarkers #blueskyart #stratfordct #art
A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle. A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle.
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Four artists interpreted Nicole's seated long pose.

1. @asketchbook91.bsky.social, colored pencil & crayon
2. David Bretter, pastel
3. John Laverack, watercolor
4. Judith de Graffenreid, watercolor

#figuredrawing #drawing #coloredpencil #crayon #watercolor #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle. A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle. A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle. A nude female model sits on a low cushion on the floor and leans on her right arm. Her right leg is on the floor, and her knee is bent. Her left knee is raised, and her left hand is on her right ankle.
November 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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A huge thanks to Michael Dziewulski, Michael Todd Cohen, and Adrian Dallas Frandle for hanging the Sterling Community Center Open House Art Show.

The open house and tree sale will be on Saturday, November 29, from 3 to 5 PM.

maps.app.goo.gl/Mt21xXStSnRu...

#artshow #openhouse #art #stratfordct
Sterling Community Center Open House Art Show Video
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November 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut (NOTE: third floor)

Model: Nicole

Tuesday, November 25, 2025, @ 6:15 – 8:45 PM Eastern Time.

More details are at bit.ly/stfd-figure-drawing2

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
A nude female model is lying on her back on a blanket. Her right arm is lying flat on the blanket by her side. Her head is turned to face over her right shoulder. Her hips are swiveled slightly to her left, and both knees are bent.
November 22, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
Theme: LOVE.

The show runs:
January 19 – February 20, 2026

Deadline to submit
January 13

Opening Reception:
January 19, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Sterling Community Center
293 Main Street, Stratford, CT

tinyurl.com/cfa-love-art-show

#callforartists #artshow #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
Two hands touch each other at their thumb tips and fingertips. The fingertips at the top curl down so the opening between the two hands forms a heart shape.
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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We had a lively class for "Pro Tips for Drawing the Portrait at Open Door Tea, in Stratford, Saturday, November 8.

Instructor Tyler Rutherford provided the students with a solid foundation for drawing the human head and face.

#portraitdrawing #drawing #blueskyart #teashop #art #stratfordct
An artist sketches on a drawing pad, which lies flat on a large table. An art student draws several versions of a human head on a page of her drawing pad. A drawing of a human head is on the page of an open drawing pad. A plate of food is seen to the left of the pad, and a cup of tea to its right. A drawing of a man is on a page of an open drawing pad. To the left of the drawing is a photograph of the man the art student is drawing.
November 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The Monthly Artist Spotlight is back, now being hosted by Obodo Serendipity #books.

The opening reception was on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Stratford's new mayor-elect, David Chess, stopped by.

Debbie Gilbert Taylor's #artwork will be on display through November 28.

#artshow #blueskyart #stratfordct
A man and a woman pose for a photo inside a bookstore. Two women discuss something they are looking at on a tablet screen. A man and a woman are engaged in a discussion inside a bookstore. The man holds a water bottle in his left hand and a small plate of food in his right. A man and a woman stand on either side of a refreshment table at an art opening, inside a bookstore. They are engaged in a discussion.
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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We have a full class of young artists who are learning to draw manga and anime characters from instructor Jedidiah Walker at Obodo Serendipity Books in Stratford.

Part of the Bridgeport Art Trail.

#artclass #drawing #manga #animeart #comics #stratfordct
An art teacher shows the class how to draw manga characters. A manga character drawn on a sketch pad. A young art student colors in a manga character. A cute girl character drawn on a sketch pad.
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Pro Tips For Drawing the Portrait – A Free One-Day Class

Saturday, November 8
3:00 – 5:00 PM (time change)

For ages 16+

Open Door Tea
3552 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut

More details at: tinyurl.com/portrait-drawing-pro-tips

#portraitdrawing #drawing #artclass #blueskyart #stratfordct
The image shows a three-step progression for drawing a portrait of a young black woman. In the first step, the head is made of boxes. In the second step, the straight edges of the boxes develop curves. In the third view, the final portrait shows the finished drawing.
November 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Two more artists interpreted the November challenge theme, "Family and Friends."

1. Marie Dallas, collage
2. David Bretter, gel pen

#artchallenge #friends #family #collage #gelpen #drawing #blueskyart #stratfordct
A cut-paper collage that shows the faces of the artist's family. The faces are arranged around the words, "Family & Friends." A mother, father, and infant cyclops are shown in vintage Victorian clothing.
November 5, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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#artchallenge #krita #digitalart #blueskyart #stratfordct
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Title: Symbiosis

This #krita painting of a clownfish and sea anemone was made for the November art challenge event hosted by @artsallianceofstfd.bsky.social.

The theme: "Family & Friends."

Are these two friends? They depend on each other, an aspect of friendship.

#artchallenge #blueskayart #art
A clownfish swims near a sea anemone in a reef,
November 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Four artists interpreted the November art challenge, Family and Friends."

1. Charles Lautier, colored pencil
2. Michael Dziewulski, ink. watercolor, pastel
3. Eva Newell, pencil
4. Andy Allocco, Procreate

#artchallenge #coloredpencil #inkdrawing #watercolor #procreate #pencildrawing #stratfordct
An oxpecker bird perches on the horn of a rhinoceros. A father embraces his wife and two children. A little girl and a toddler are in a pumpkin patch. A couple poses with their dog.
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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The Monthly Artist Spotlight is back!

Obodo Serendipity Books
Directions: maps.app.goo.gl/4Zo3vtxUvMexsGcd7

Saturday, November 8, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Debbie Gilbert Taylor will show her photographs and collages.

#artshow #artistspotlight #artexhibit #photography #collage #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
A collage featuring cut paper shapes and Chinese characters.
October 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Learn to Draw Manga Characters

Free for kids between the ages of 10 and 17

Saturday, November 8
12:00 – 2:00 PM

Location:
Obodo Serendipity Books
3588 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticut

For more details: tinyurl.com/draw-manga-characters

#manga #drawing #comics #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
A cartoon figure is seated, holding an iPad and an Apple Pencil, ready to draw. His hair is tied up in dreadlocks.
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Join us to draw our model, Amber.

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
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In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.

Model: Amber

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, @ 6:15 – 8:45 PM EDT.

Cost, directions, and other details are at bit.ly/stfd-figure-drawing2

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
The image depicts a nude female model seen from the back. She is reclining on her right side, and cushions elevate her upper body. Her legs are covered by a cloth, and her head rests on her right forearm.
October 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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In-Person Figure Drawing at Sterling Community Center in Stratford, Connecticut.

Model: Amber

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, @ 6:15 – 8:45 PM EDT.

Cost, directions, and other details are at bit.ly/stfd-figure-drawing2

#figuredrawing #lifedrawing #drawing #sketch #blueskyart #art #stratfordct
The image depicts a nude female model seen from the back. She is reclining on her right side, and cushions elevate her upper body. Her legs are covered by a cloth, and her head rests on her right forearm.
October 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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For week 3 of Watercolor, Beginner and Intermediate, Instructor Donna Brien had the students study one of the masters of the medium, John Singer Sargent.

#watercolor #artclass #johnsingersargent #landscapepainting #stratfordct
A teacher gestures toward a television screen showing a watercolor painting of a house by the seashore. A student works on a watercolor painting of a house by the seashore. An art teacher advises a student who is working on a watercolor painting. A student works on a watercolor painting of a house by the seashore.
October 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM