Veron Ennis Artist News

Official Blog for Veron Ennis, American Abstract Painter and Sculptor. Featured in British Vogue, ARTDISTRICTS, Portfolio, and House of Coco Magazine. Exhibited in London, New York, Miami. Represented by HW Gallery, Naples FL

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Color inspiration from the plant nursery! When I was a teen, I worked at a beautiful nursery in the foothills of Virginia with my best friend @petalsandhedges. Then years and years later, I had the miraculous opportunity to work with her in floral design. Though I’m an artist as my main career, any opportunity to flex my creative muscles is exciting and fresh! These special parts of my past developed my love for flowers and plants and now they serve as powerful inspirations for me. I chose these beauties for my front flower beds that get just enough sun through the trees to give our home a splash of vibrant color. Happy Easter and Happy Spring everyone!! #inspiredbynature #outsidemystudio #gardens #thankfulformyfriends #heuchera #plum #coral #lime #impatiens #floralinspirations #art #mood😍 #wv #harpersferry #mountainliving #inthewoods #painting (at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/veronennis/p/Bw6wr-cl5Fn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fz72rv7oj9vs

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The misty mountain mornings or even hazy afternoons can produce a slight mint tone to the distant foliage. As if the blue sky were a tinted lens over the green leaves of far off trees. This was the inspiration for the minty color mixed for ‘Guardians East’, my most recent cube. (Link in bio) #blueridgemountains #inspired #appalachian_explorers #mint #mountains https://www.instagram.com/p/BpE45GAhfpi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i7uoc6qawyqf

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Here is my promised write-up on ‘Guardians East.’ Thank you for your curiosity! Inspired by the nurturing majesty of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, Guardians East is a summation of how it feels to be in and amongst these ancient ranges. My family home is situated on a ridge-line bordering the Harpers Ferry National Park and backs up the Appalachian Trail. Our commutes take us over and through these mountains from West Virginia to Maryland to Northern Virginia. We drive down to the Shenandoah and Potomac River and up over Keyes Gap almost daily. What I’ve remembered from childhood, returned to, and rediscovered is the deep healing as well as the opportunity to thrive found in these hills. My process with this cube began with translating the feeling of living, in the full sense of the word, here in these mountains and valleys. Starting with layers of a Spring pink and a bright mint, the symbolic skies took form. This is how I breath the energetic air that is so clean and crisp. Representative topographic map forms were drawn next, overlaying the skyscape. Grounded with a stone gray, I pulled smooth paint forming the silhouettes of the mountain range sections. I gilded the ridge lines on each panel with 23k gold leaf to emphasize the many paths in, through, and around these mountains. The tops of each topographic elevation is gilded with a geometric form, slightly rubbed away, symbolic of the ancient age of each mountaintop. Finally, hand-drawn symbols, simple and familiar, were drawn floating in the foreground as if marking a path. There are several metaphors for life found in this work. Notably the undulating silhouettes of the mountains. Life has its peaks and valleys. Even at the top, small dips can be experienced, and at the lowest points in life, there can be small rises, enough to keep our chin up. The rock or foundation that keeps us steady, even in the harshest of storms, in my case- my faith, is symbolized by the steadfast, solid, mountain my house is built on. The parable of the man who built his house on shifting sand versus the man who build upon the rock is exemplified in my life both spiritually and in actuality. (Continued in comments) (at Veron Ennis Artist Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BosIea4B40q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f8bw4nysw967

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HERE IT IS!!! Titled “Guardians East,” this cube is officially out there. Silhouettes of the ancient Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountains are gilded with 23k gold leaf. Familiar shapes of topographic maps rise into a minty sky. Hand drawn symbols mark each panel. I could go on and on. 😊 I’ll be posting the open version of this cube soon and more on its inspiration. Thanks everyone for a great First Friday!!! (at Leesburg Historic District) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bok0AwhhV4d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=197zxal0iydnv

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Upcoming Ft Lauderdale Show! #Repost @macfineart ・・・ Women Who Paint. 12 artists, 12 styles. Join us and meet the the artists for a champagne reception celebrating women artists . Featured artists: Veron Ennis (pictured), Bette Ridgeway, Alex Nunez, Sara Conca, Twyla Gettert, Liz Ghitta Segall, Ellen Forbes, Jacqueline Holland-Berkley, Rene Romero Schuler, Gudrun Newman, Elena Bond, & Brenda Heim . MAC Jupiter June 8th & 9th . MAC Ft. Lauderdale June 30th . #artists #artist #womenempowerment #womenartists #painting #macfineart #macartgalleries #jupiterflorida #fortlauderdaleflorida #buyart #loveyourartgallery #luxuryart #veronennis #artgallery #gallery #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiordesigners #interiorart #artopening (at MAC FINE ART)

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#ARTSHOW This #Friday ✨ The studio is open from 5-9pm to the public for First Fridays in Historic Downtown Leesburg, VA! My work is hanging in harmony with guest artist Luke Greer in our show titled “Unconventional Landscapes.” We are across from @thewinekitchen . #almostfriday🙌 #loudouncounty Upstairs with our friends @petalsandhedges @osborneevents @alittleweddingstudio ✨🌼 (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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✨SHOW TONIGHT!!!✨ 5-9pm Downtown Leesburg, VA Veron Ennis Artist Studio 10 S King St Across from @thewinekitchen Artists: @lukegreerphoto @veronennis Sponsors: @petalsandhedges @osborneevents People who love art: @yournamehere 😁🤣💕 Please introduce yourself tonight so we can know our neighbors! #loudoun #artshow #visitleesburg (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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Tetra 36x42 inches Acrylic, spray paint, ink, pencil, on raw canvas. Can’t wait to show this on Friday!!! @petalsandhedges is graciously adorning our show with spring flowers 🌸 surrounding color with color!! Show starts at 5pm during First Friday, 10 S King St, Downtown Leesburg, VA (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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I 💗 ART It’s Spring and art shows abound. This Friday there are at least three shows within walking distance of my show w/ @lukegreerphoto at 10 S King St in Downtown Leesburg, VA! ‘Tis the season!!! What art exhibits have you been to lately that were great? I know @anarendich posted about a show at the Hirshhorn that I will definitely not miss. #dcarea #artseason #artcollector (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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This is #snow appropriate for today. 😂❄️ This is “Upper Air”, a 36”x72” diptych (two panels) on canvas. I can’t wait to show this painting at the show! If you are in the #DC area, come out to beautiful #downtown #historic #leesburg on April 6th and 7th for my studio show with #photographer #LukeGreer 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻Swipe for when and where. Like this painting? Click link in bio for pre-purchase availability or visit VeronEnnis.com #snowcoveredmountains #crispandclear #bluesky (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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This is #snow appropriate for today. 😂❄️ This is “Upper Air”, a 36”x72” diptych (two panels) on canvas. I can’t wait to show this painting at the show! If you are in the #DC area, come out to beautiful #downtown #historic #leesburg on April 6th and 7th for my studio show with #photographer #LukeGreer 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻Swipe for when and where. Like this painting? Click link in bio for pre-purchase availability or visit VeronEnnis.com #snowcoveredmountains #crispandclear #bluesky (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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Love this pair on the wall with these architectural angles. Close ups of these paintings in prior posts and more info and purchase options through link in bio. 😄🖼 #artonthewall #paintingpairs #contemporaryart (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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Just floating along with this one! 😄 Another brand new painting, titled “Afloat”, 6x6” on wood panel. Yes, there’s two!! Follow link in profile for more info. #newwork #contemporarypainting #showonapril6th (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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Just gliding along here. 😄 This brand new painting, “Adrift”, is 6x6” on wood panel. Follow link in profile for more info. #newwork #contemporarypainting #showonapril6th (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)

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Loudoun has spoken! My studio is located in its favorite tourist destination AND on its favorite street!! Gonna be giving my neighbors some insta-high-fives today. @petalsandhedges @osborneevents @windycityredhots. @thewinekitchen #bestofloudoun #kingst #downtownleesburg

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Guess what! ・・・ ART EXHIBIT IN DOWNTOWN LEESBURG FEATURES RETURNED ARTISTS What: Art Exhibit, Two Opening Receptions When: April 6th Friday Opening Reception 5-9pm and April 7th Saturday Brunch Reception 11am-2pm Who: Luke R Greer and Veron Ennis Where: Veron Ennis Artist Studio, 10 S King St, Suite G, Leesburg, VA, 20175 VeronEnnis.com Lukegreerphotography.com This event is sponsored by floral event and gardening experts, Petals & Hedges as well as Osborne Events. All are welcome and the artists will be present. #loudouncountyart #firstfriday #virginiaartist #leesburg #leesburgva #petalsandhedgesflorals #osborneevents #lukegreer #veronennis #loudoun #loudouncounty #fineart #artshow #virginia #kingstreet #april #event #interiordesign #modernistpainting #washingtondc #heritagephotography #abstractpainting #brittishvogue #portfoliomagazine #abstractpainting #cube #cubesculpture #civilwar #historic #lifestyle (at Historic Downtown Leesburg)