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SUMMARY:"4 the Love of Virginia" by Christine Raymond
DESCRIPTION:“4 the Love of Virginia” Christine Raymond Solo ExhibitExhibit dates: April 22\, 2026-May 31\, 2026Artist Reception: Saturday\, April 25\, 6-8 PMRSVP: https://insidenovatix.com/events/4-the-love-of-virginia-opening-reception-4-25-2026-210448 View the artwork\, meet the artist\, and enjoy wine and light refreshments at this free event.Artist Talk & Live Demonstration: Saturday\, May 9\, 2-4 PMAbout the ExhibitFor over a decade\, plein air artist Christine Raymond has found endless inspiration in the great outdoors. Her upcoming solo exhibition\, 4 the Love of Virginia\, is a visual love letter to the diverse landscapes of her adopted home state. \nDrawing upon more than two years of exploration across Virginia’s five distinct geographic regions—the Coastal Plain (Tidewater)\, Piedmont\, Blue Ridge Mountains\, Valley and Ridge\, and Appalachian Plateau—this body of work captures the spirit and diversity of the state’s natural beauty. Each region\, with its own character and charm\, has uniquely shaped the artist’s creative vision. \nApproximately 75% of the works in 4 the Love of Virginia were painted on location\, allowing viewers to experience the immediacy and authenticity of plein air artistry. The remaining 25% are larger\, more expressionistic pieces in oil and cold wax\, developed from plein air studies. These studio works convey the artist’s emotional and interpretive response to the landscapes that have moved her most deeply. \n4 the Love of Virginia is more than an exhibition—it is an invitation to explore\, reflect\, and fall in love with Virginia’s rich and varied terrain. Through her art\, Christine Raymond hopes to inspire others to discover the state’s natural wonders and share in the profound sense of place that has shaped her life and work. \n\nContact ARTfactory\, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org 9419 Battle St\, Manassas\, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm)\, Sunday (12-5 pm) VirginiaARTfactory.org 
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/4-the-love-of-va/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery,Homepage Event
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk & Live Demo with Christine Raymond\, "4 the Love of Virginia"
DESCRIPTION:“4 the Love of Virginia” Christine RaymondExhibit dates: April 22\, 2026-May 31\, 2026Artist Talk & Live Demonstration: Saturday\, May 9\, 2-4 PMWitness the artist in action and learn more about the inspiration for her newest collection of work “4 the Love of Virginia”.About the ExhibitFor over a decade\, plein air artist Christine Raymond has found endless inspiration in the great outdoors. Her upcoming solo exhibition\, 4 the Love of Virginia\, is a visual love letter to the diverse landscapes of her adopted home state. \nDrawing upon more than two years of exploration across Virginia’s five distinct geographic regions—the Coastal Plain (Tidewater)\, Piedmont\, Blue Ridge Mountains\, Valley and Ridge\, and Appalachian Plateau—this body of work captures the spirit and diversity of the state’s natural beauty. Each region\, with its own character and charm\, has uniquely shaped the artist’s creative vision. \nApproximately 75% of the works in 4 the Love of Virginia were painted on location\, allowing viewers to experience the immediacy and authenticity of plein air artistry. The remaining 25% are larger\, more expressionistic pieces in oil and cold wax\, developed from plein air studies. These studio works convey the artist’s emotional and interpretive response to the landscapes that have moved her most deeply. \n4 the Love of Virginia is more than an exhibition—it is an invitation to explore\, reflect\, and fall in love with Virginia’s rich and varied terrain. Through her art\, Christine Raymond hopes to inspire others to discover the state’s natural wonders and share in the profound sense of place that has shaped her life and work. \n\nContact ARTfactory\, Gallery Director: Jordan Exum | jexum@VirginiaARTfactory.org 9419 Battle St\, Manassas\, VA 20110 | 703-330-2787 Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday (10 am-5 pm)\, Sunday (12-5 pm) VirginiaARTfactory.org 
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/4-the-love-of-artist-talk/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mastering the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Have a vacation photo or favorite locale you want to paint and don’t know how to start? Bring a photo from your favorite location and paint your own painting! \nLearn how to create luminous\, atmospheric landscapes.Inspired by her ‘4 the Love of Virginia’ solo show\, this special workshop pulls back the curtain on how Christine designs compositions\, simplifies complex scenes\, and uses light and color to create glowing\, expressive landscapes. \nYou’ll learn the exact methods she uses in her own paintings—and create a piece in that same lyrical\, light-filled style. \nPlease note that aside from a 9×12 canvas supplies WILL NOT be provided for this workshop! A link to the necessary supplies can be found here. \nAges 13+ \nSaturday\, May 30th \n11:30 am – 4:30 pm \nClass Fee: $150    Canvas Fee: $5
URL:https://virginiaartfactory.org/event/mastering-the-landscape/
LOCATION:ARTfactory\, 9419 Battle Street\, Manassas\, VA\, 20110\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Classes,Featured Class,Gallery
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