August 2007 Newsletter (If you no longer wish to receive these newsletters, please click the link at the bottom of this email to unsubscribe.)
It's Summer!
Welcome to the August edition of the Shannon Grissom, Artist Newsletter. This newsletter is to provide you with tips as well as advise you of current events, new products, and promotions.
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Painting News
Hotel Valencia Rooftop Event
I'll be the featured artist at Hotel Valencia on Santana Row in San Jose during the Wine & Art Exploration Event. Sample a variety of wines and view an impressive exhibit of artwork at Cielo, the hotel's open-air rooftop wine terrace. The event will feature wines from California, imported and domestic cheeses, and appetizers.
The event takes place on September 12th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm and is $20/person. Space is limited so please call 408.423.5405 for reservations or visit their web site at www.hotelvalencia.com for more information. Hope to see you there!
Commissions
Want to add a commissioned piece to your collection? Now is the time to place your order. I'm working on several commission during these dog days of summer. Yes, dog days. Right now I have three separate commissions that contain dog images in addition to my other commissions. So, if you are thinking of getting a Grissom for the holidays, now is the time to order.
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Book News
Monkey Made of Sockies, World Traveler?
Monkey Made of Sockies continues to expand his audience. I expect him to make a trip around the world and I'm coming with him!
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Web Site News
Psst! Stay Tuned....
Major announcement next month. So many wonderful things in progress that I just can't talk about just yet.
Shop ShannonGrissom.com
The perfect gift is waiting for you at Cafe Press. Get apparel, house wares, gifts and more!
Summer is a great time for painting. Sign up for painting workshops to be held at Ridgemark Golf & Country Club, 3800 Airline Highway in Hollister.
Give yourself a treat and your walls some soul! These oil painting workshops usually held the first Monday of the month are a blast! Only $50 each or $125 when you sign up for 3! You can start at any time, but the best time to start is now!
For private lessons, call or email me and I'll be happy to work with your schedule.
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Television News
Great Feedback!
We are getting great feedback from so many stations. Special thanks to Robert Cetl at El Segundo Community Cable for taking the time to let me know how well our show is being received. And, thank to director Jan Janes and out entire crew for making it such a great show!
Homeless Task Force Video
Check out the video I made with Leigh Dietz to raise awareness about the Homeless Task Force of San Benito County. Click here.
"Give Your Walls Some Soul" is now on the Web
You can now view the latest episode of "Give Your Walls Some Soul" through Google Video. Of course, I am still working on the global distribution of the show. So, if I'm not yet in your neck of the woods, please contact your local station and tell them you want the show. To watch This Inn Has Soul by clicking here!
Give Your Walls Some Soul
I'll be taping my next "Give Your Walls Some Soul" episode on August 16th. I'll be painting a decorative abstract in honor of Jim Calice. Jim started painting at the age of 80 as a result of watching our show. He is now 81 and requested I do an abstract. Jim, this ones for you!
"Give Your Walls Some Soul" is now airing on 34 stations! Click here to see if we're in your neck of the woods!!!
If you missed my show on TV, DVDs of each episode are available at my web site. They make wonderful gifts!
