Figurative Paintings

Framed Original Painting

2010-01-18T14:18:00.000-08:00

Framed Original Painting

I'm testing a new way to post on blogger with my newest figure painting "Birds of a Feather". I love the details in thier headdresses, the movement in the silver white clouds, and the cliffs with the copper metalics.

Maryland Lifestyle News and Events

2009-11-23T17:21:00.000-08:00

“Art for Charity 4th Quarter – A Benefit for the Foundation for BCPL"

Already thinking about holiday shopping? A beautiful piece of artwork makes for not only a wonderful gift, but its purchase can also benefit a great cause – the Foundation for Baltimore County Public Library! Local artist Pamela Miller has very generously selected the Foundation for BCPL as her designated charity for the entire 4th Quarter of 2009. For the months of October, November, and December, 30% of all sales** made on www.pmillerabstractart.com (and at the artist's discretion, her other discount outlets) will go to the Foundation for BCPL.

After a successful career in technology, Pamela Miller became a full-time artist in 2006, and launched “Art for Charity” this year. The Foundation for BCPL is very grateful to be among the first beneficiaries of this fantastic initiative. Please consider patronizing this talented artist by visiting her website – www.pmillerabstractart.com.

For more information, please contact BCPL's Julie Dreisch at (410) 887-3282 or Miller Modern Art's Pam Miller (410)581-2658.

Art for Chairty 2009

2009-10-20T17:19:00.000-07:00

Art Show Booth for Miller Modern Art

2009-10-13T12:04:00.000-07:00

Here's my new booth. I didnt get the chance to finish painting the crown molding and since this show was non juried, I have a bunch of clearance items as well as the high end art but I really love the new booth. My dad designed it for me:)

$1.1m Rene Magritte painting stolen

2009-10-09T18:54:00.000-07:00

Armed Robbery at Museum

An artwork valued at $1.1m (£675,000) and entitled Olympia by the surrealist painter Rene Magritte has been stolen this morning during a daylight robbery at a museum in Belgium. The nude portrait was stolen from the artist's former home in Jette, a museum dedicated to Magritte's life and work.

Although entry to the museum is by appointment only, two armed men forced their way into the building and ordered staff to lie on the floor while they made off with the painting. No shots were fired. The painting depicts the painter's wife, Georgette, lying on her back with a shell on her stomach.

This info was provided by DC Art News..

Hideaway Abstract Tropical Seascape by PMILLER

2009-10-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

This is inspired by a trip to Cancun Mexico. At the ruins of Tulum there is a beautiful beach. My mind began to wonder while looking at it. Wouldn't it be fun if few knew of this beach and you could shed your suit then frolick all day in the waves?

To purchase this painting or see my other available works go to www.millermodernart.com

Fun, Food, Music and Arts-Visit Miller Modern Art at Stonefence Gardens Arts Festival

2009-09-12T08:14:00.000-07:00

We are very pleased to announce that we will be doing the Stonefence Gardens Arts and Crafts Festival and hope that if you are looking for a fun way to spend a weekend, you'll join us and stop by the Miller Modern Art Booth to say hello.

The show is outdoors in a beautifully wooded area; the whole place has a Native American feel to it. There's a gift shop located on the property with a great deal of handmade goods- Stone Fence is known for their handmade crafts, specifically chainsaw carvings done by John.

Each year, they set up an outdoor grill with food (the best hamburgers around- my husband swears by this), pony rides for the kids, and music in addition to the show. This year the artists will be showing a variety of fine arts and crafts including jewelry, paintings, fine art prints, carvings, handmade woven baskets, hand-stretched Native American drums, sculpture artists, a blacksmith and art demonstrations.

Stonefence Gardens Arts and Crafts Festival
September 19th and 20th 10am to 5pm
6610 mountaindale rd.
Thurmont md 21788

Off of Route 15

See you there!

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Figure Painting Bridge Across Time

2009-09-08T18:33:00.000-07:00

This whimsical figure painting features a girl cliffside gazing at a golden bridge. The framed original painting is done in an abstract impressionism style with the figure done in cubism. Miller's signature metallic acrylic paints and pigments make this lady a one of a kind.
Media Used: Framed Mixed Media on Heavy Watercolor Paper
Artwork Size: 24 x 30

Bridge Across Time Listing

Inspiration: Inspiration Series Collection - This series is inspired by Patrick, a young talented artist who was taken from this world at a tender age. His family asked Pam to create a series based on his sketches. In the beginning of her inspiration series, she combined her love of science with elements from his sketches. However, Patrick favored very traditional cubism with geometric twists and simple surreal landscapes and Pam quickly began to pull away making the series more her own. She uses two approaches to the paintings in this series. One is impressionistic landscapes with her own brand of figures in a cubism style. The second is using her cubism figures in a very futuristic surreal landscape with swirls and strange moons. All of her paintings are ready to hang. She uses quality framing and mats for this series. If you wish to purchase the piece without the framing, please contact us for a price quote.
Certificate of Authenticity, Artist Bio, & Current Gallery List Price Included!

MD Events Miller Modern Art at Stonefence Gardens Arts & Crafts Festival

2009-08-26T08:13:00.000-07:00

Disco Lady Designer Fashion T-Shirts by PMILLER

2009-08-26T00:44:00.000-07:00

T-Shirts for Ladies, Men, teens, tweens, toodlers, and Infants are also available in my zaazle store of this whimsical, fun original painting. Here's a sample of one of the tee styles available. To purchase shirts and other items featuring my inspiration series visit my zazzle store at Whimsical Figures Zazzle Store.

Disco Lady Figurative Original Painting by PMILLER

2009-08-25T16:06:00.000-07:00

Here's a new feature from my fine art collection "Inspiration Series". She's called "Disco Lady". The original painting is mixed-media done in blues, tan, reds, purple, green, black and my signature metallic paints.

She's strutting her stuff on the dance floor. Can you gain this disco diva's attention? Will you take her home. The original painting is on sale and available at Disco Lady Original Painting or you can purchase fine art prints, t-shirts, stickers, cards, ties and much more at Whimsical Figures Merchandise

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Art for Charity-Tips for Artists

2009-08-06T08:12:00.000-07:00

Contribute Your Talents to a Good Cause
Art has found its way into the Tour de France. Depending on your definition of art, it may have always been there (Fans' costumes! Crop sculptures! Handmade signs and banners!). But now Lance Armstrong, in his first Tour in four years, has teamed up with Nike to enlist the talents of 30 of the world's foremost contemporary artists for an exhibit entitled STAGES, which opened in Paris last week. Details are sketchy, but as far as I can tell, the exhibit consists of a few Trek bikes that were decorated by the artists. (Yes, this recalls visions of Cow Parade and its infinite clones--artists working with the surface of an existing form.) Other works were created specifically for the show.

After its Paris debut, STAGES travels to New York, Los Angeles, and Portland. The artists' works will be sold with proceeds benefiting Armstrong's foundation to fight cancer. You can't argue that the artists are making a contribution.

I've written a lot previously about donating art to charity events--cautioning you against donating too much or feeling obligated. But there comes a time when your passion for a cause is so deep that you would regret not using your talents to help out. Rather than wait for the requests to come to you, organize your own charity event by teaming up with a nonprofit organization and at least one celebrity. Lance Armstrong might be out of reach, but there are probably celebrities in your town that would be willing to lend their name to a good cause.

You could donate work that you already have available, but you'll get more publicity if it's work created around a theme. I hate to say that because I'm not crazy about themed art, but I know what gets picked up in the mainstream media. If publicity is a goal (and it should be if you're trying to raise money!), a theme might be the way to go.

Let's look at some of the local celebrities and nonprofit organizations you could team up with.

Celebrity Chefs + Food Bank + Artists
Purchase plain aprons for artists to decorate and then sell or auction the aprons at an event that features the chefs' creations while raising funds for the local food bank.

Newscasters + Literacy Program + Artists
Ask artists to create artists' books. Exhibit the books at local libraries and galleries before holding a sale and having a party at a bookstore with proceeds going toward a literacy program. Bringing in the bookstore (a retail space with its own following) is a bonus to the partnership.

Sports Stars + Inner-City Sports for Kids + Artists
Ask artists, or pair up artists and sports stars into teams, to decorate baseball caps, footballs, jerseys, or anything else associated with your celebrity's sport. Ask a sportscaster to be the MC at the party and sale. You're likely to get TV coverage on the sportscaster's station.

One final note of interest: Lance Armstrong is said to be riding a few of the artist-decorated bikes in the Tour de France, including the bike by Damien Hirst to the finish line in Paris.
Know This . . .
Making a contribution to a cause that's important to you is extremely gratifying.
Think About This . . .
The more people you include in your event, the more publicity you will receive and the more money you will raise for a worthy cause.
Do This . . .
Contribute your talents to a good cause. Bring in a local celebrity (or celebrities) to help attract attention. Be diligent in your research to ensure your nonprofit is in good standing and well thought of in the community. There are many charity watchdog organizations out there. Try http://charitynavigator.org as a starting point.

Also, understand that--at least for now--when you donate your art, you (the artist) are able to deduct only the cost of your materials for U.S. tax purposes. See more about working with a nonprofit and donating art in my book, I'd Rather Be in the Studio!, pages 219-222. http://artbizcoach.com/irbits
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Another Cool House..

2009-08-02T05:48:00.000-07:00

The perfect house to show off my artworks....curtesy of MoCo Loco Blog which I stumbled into while surfing around

Hanse Colani Rotor House

Original Surreal Abstract Impressionistic Figure Painting by PMILLER

2009-07-22T07:46:00.001-07:00

This framed original painting is part of my Inspiration Series and has a gallery retail of $1600.00. As part of my "economy stimulus sale" its listed on ebay for $199.00 WOW! She feels the power of the wind, lifting her up and filling her with passion. She's "Taken by the Wind".

The original painting is on Taken by the Wind Framed Original Paintingand you can purchase fine art prints at
Taken by the Wind Fine Art Print

My Dream Home on Urban Lifestyle Decor

2009-07-20T12:15:00.000-07:00

I love ultra modern decor. To give you an example of my taste, here are a few pictures of the decor in my home with some of my paintings.

I just decided to follow www.urbanlifestyledecor.com when I came across this fabulous home designed by Richard Meier. That is my idea of what my house should look like! WOW! Here's a link to his site if you are interested in seeing more of his designs.

Richard Meier

My Dream House-The Douglass House by Richard Meier

I'll be visiting Urban Lifestyle Decor often.

Artscape 2009

2009-07-17T03:47:00.000-07:00

I have been attending Artscape for many years and I always find artists that I love to buy from there. The food and performances are always a blast. Last year I tried the fried alligator..it was surprisingly good haha...hope to see you there..

artscape article

A Night At The Museum- Something Fun in DC

2009-07-17T03:14:00.000-07:00

Looking for something fun and artsy? Spend the evening in one of DC's best modern art galleries. The Hirshhorn has always been my favorite stop when visiting the museums in DC! Looks like now you can not only see great art but have a blast in the evening there...

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Cherry Crush Fine Art Prints and Posters

2009-07-16T07:35:00.000-07:00

She's a confident, modern, business woman and her business is seduction. Fine art and poster prints available for purchase. The original will be available shortly on Miller Modern Art

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Siren's Song Fine Art Prints and Posters by PMILLER

2009-07-14T08:33:00.000-07:00

Here's a new offering from my "Inspiration Series". The original and hand-embellished giclee prints are still available and will be listed at a later date on my website Miller Modern Art.

"Siren's Song"

This bold, beauty calls to you. She captivates with a glance. Based on the old tale of fishermen being lured to their deaths. She radiates romance, love and danger. These fine art prints and posters make a wonderful gift and come in several sizes. You can purchase them at Siren's Song Fine Art Prints and Posters

Magical Little Creatures Feature

2009-06-29T15:49:00.000-07:00

"Sweet Pixie Kisses"

I love this little pixie painting. I think almost everyone could use a sweet kiss from your favorite gal magical or otherwise.

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News & Interview with Corbin Silverthorne of Silverthorne Press

2009-06-25T04:46:00.000-07:00

Silverthorn Press Interview Here

I'm thrilled to be featured by Corbin Silverthorn in his company's newsletter. Hope you will click the link above and read it:)

We have a ton of new things happening. First, www.millermodernart.com is getting a facelift. We've switched from prostores to homestead for our hosting and thus the www.millermodernart.com site is temporarily down. Our new site which is still in process is www.pmillerabstractart.com and shortly www.millermodernart.com will point here as well.

"Star Light, Star Bright"
sold at Sunfest

PROMO: Magical Little Creatures on Etsy

"Purple Master"

Stop in and visit us at PMiller Bargain Outlet Art

SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE "Mermates" Romantic Original Painting

2009-06-05T12:55:00.000-07:00

Title: Mermates

Original, One of a Kind
Acrylic/Mixed Media on Pre-Stretched Canvas
Artwork Size: 30 x 40 (sides painted)
Thick Textured Paints in Deep Intense Blue, Red and Purple, Vibrant Rainbows Stripes of Electric Blue, Red. Copper, Gold, Antique Silver, Greens, Browns and Yellow

Artist Inspiration: "I did it as a tribute to soul mates everywhere but I couldn't resist throwing in a bit of fantasy. Who wouldn't wish they were a mermaid! Recently, a review was done of this piece and I have sold many prints. I like this painting so much, I will never discount it below what I'm asking now. Thanks for looking!", Pam.
Certificate of Authenticity, Artist Bio and Current Gallery List Price Included

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WELCOME

2009-04-16T12:46:00.000-07:00

Thank you for stopping in! We hope you will visit us often for new information about figurative paintings and purchasing figure art. More posts coming soon!