FINE ART | ILLUSTRATION

CLASSES | EVENTS

“Thank you so much for the inspiring sketch and journal session.  I feel that it will enhance my oil painting and venturing into painting nature/landscapes.”
-Ann, Wilmington, DE 

I teach “naturescape” classes and workshops in pastel and plein air oil. Take folks into nature for “heart scape journals” and Forest Therapy / Journal experiences. Email me for info and fees for demo workshops, group, and individual sessions: paula@paulabrowncreative.com 


WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, CLASSES
 

MY ZOOM LUNAR NEW YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE WORKSHOP

FEBRUARY 21, 2026, SATURDAY
12 noon - 3:30PM PST / 3-6:30PM EST

The Fire horse year is all about ACTION and PURPOSEFUL INTENT.
My 3.5 hour zoom workshop will be spent “taking action” to create intentional
environments and personal paths using Feng Shui and Easy AHA guided meditations. Find your unique stride that sets you up for a year of growth, love, and wellness. Ignite new confidence, fiery determination with wise bold action, in this high energy, fast paced new year.

MORE INFO on class and "me" on my Animal Communications site: https://www.animalhearttalk.com/classes/

Sign up by February 17, 2026 deadline to secure your spot.

Email me to join : paula@animalhearttalk.com (Write Title: “Sign me up!”)

Intentional Rate: $80. (Invoice sent UPON SIGN UP. Pay:Venmo or Zelle)

Date: SATURDAY, February 21, 12 Noon-3:30PM Pacific / 3-6:30PM Eastern

 

PAINTING OPEN STUDIO AT DEL ART MUSEUM / WINTER SESSION

I am happy to hold an open studio session for Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor painters, that are  looking for some studio working time with fellow artists. This open studio is a warm, casual, environment and opportunity for experienced artists and students to come paint, create, and spend time sharing studio space. There is no instruction, this is not a class.

Tuesday /January 20 – March 10
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Paula Brown
Members: $160
Non-Members: $180

DEL ART MUSEUM
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19806

LINK TO INFO AND REGISTER: https://delart.org/class/painting-open-studio-2/

 

THE JOY OF PASTEL
A curated Maryland Pastel Society Signature Member Exhibition at the Biggs Museum of American Art

My juried in pastel "Sky Light" along with 30 other beautiful pastel paintings from fellow Signature Artists at this special exhibit.

JANUARY 29 - May 10, 2026
Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal Street
Dover, DE 19901
ARTIST RECEPTION:
MARCH 19, 2026
5:30-7:30 PM

Website:
www.theBiggsMuseum.org

 

PHILADELPHIA PASTEL SOCIETY 2026 MEMBERS JURIED SHOW

Honored to have 2 pastel paintings with 1 award winner "Winter Cathedral" in the 2026 show! Please stop by to see all the fine art, for sale and visual enjoyment.

JANUARY 8 - 29, 2026
Chester County Art Association
100 North Bradford Ave
West Chester, PA 19382
OPENING RECEPTION AND AWARDS:
JANUARY 8, 2026
5-7 PM

Please check the CCAA website for Gallery  viewing and open times:
https://www.chestercountyarts.org/

 

BIG LITTLE ART SHOW

I have two 6x6 inch oils that will be in the BIG LITTLE ART SHOW @ Talleyville Frame Shoppe & Gallery! Excited to be included in this local holiday offering.

OPENING IS DEC 6th  6-10PM…When lots of the paintings are purchased for gifts and collections!

Come on by if you can, show is up til end of December, ho, ho, holidays!
Talleyville Frame Shoppe & Gallery
3625 Silverside Rd., Wlimington, DE 19810
http://www.talleyvillefsg.com/

 

POP-UP Holiday Made in DE show at Huxley & Hiro
Paintings on display and for sale!

Pop Ups are on Sat & Sun between Thanksgiving and Christmas Nov 28 – Dec 21 AND, Black Friday and Dec First Friday Art Loop.

Huxley & Hiro Former address:
419 N Market St, Wilmington, DE

 

PHILADELPHIA PASTEL SOCIETY FALL QUARTERLY MEETING
Demo by Paula Brown
October 25, 2025
9:30AM to 10AM meeting, 10:30am-12:30pm Paula’s Demo
Community Arts Center, 2nd floor Ballroom
414 Plush Mill Rd.,
Wallingford, PA 19086
My demo highlights underpainting a cloudscape.


Shades of Pastel 2025
NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION
I have 2 pastels juried into the show!
Look for “Heavy Heavens” and “Sunrise Sentinel” (which is an award winner!)
October 12-November 26, 2025   
Glenview Mansion
603 Edmonston Drive
Rockville, MD 20851
Glenview Mansion Gallery hours are weekdays Monday – Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm


WILMINGTON FIRST FRIDAY ART LOOP / Mezzanine Gallery
IN-JOY: Nature’s Soul Story
Your invitation to come to the opening of my month long Gallery show of Pastels and Oils.
Oct 3, Friday, 5- 8pm. DOWNTOWN. Mezzanine Gallery. 820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE
Tel: 302-577-8278
Show is up from Oct 3 to Oct 30, 2025
Mezzanine hours:
Tuesday 8AM-4:30PM
Wednesday 8AM-4:30PM
Thursday 8AM-4:30PM
Friday 8AM-4:30PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed

Pastel painting: The fall landscape, colors of the change of the season.
Del Art Museum
Day: Thursday PM
Time: 6-8:30 PM
Length of class: 8 weeks starting Sept 11 ending Oct 30
Del Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, Delaware 19806
FREE on-site parking
To Register: https://delart.org/class/pastel-painting-the-fall-landscape-colors-of-the-change-of-the-season/

2025 Fellows Traveling Show
I am honored to be a 2025 Fellows selected by the Delaware Division of the Arts
My paintings are showing at:
Biggs Museum of American Art
May 15 – September 14
Reception: Thurs., May 15, 5:30-7:30pm

Historic Odessa Foundation
September 19 – October 26
Reception: Thurs., Sept. 25, 6-8pm

Rehoboth Art League
November 7-30
Reception: Fri., Nov. 7, 5-7pm

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