Ridge Side Art now at 127 3rd Ave

Oh my I am finally able to let you all know about this wonderful "expansion" of our Art Centro here at 1127 3rd Ave . Her Grand Opening was Sept 24th ( sorry I was not able to let you know sooner - I just returned from holidays ).


Christina Watts is the artist and owner of Ridge Side Art who fills a need she saw in the community for a art supply for budding and established artists. She already had an online business under the same name and represents various Northern Artists  http://www.ridgesideart.com/
But she wanted to take it to the next step and have a storefront. She offers a variety of local artists pieces there as well as paper and supplies. Take a wonder down to see for yourself.
Hours of business are Tuesday to Friday 11-2pm Sat Noon-4pm . There are art demos as well as classes in various art forms so get on her Email List to learn about those. Email submission is on her front page of her Website at the address above.

I am still photographing for sure but you won't find me down there unless we have an appointment just so you know.  If you follow me on INSTAGRAM ( Philomena_Hughes) I've been away all summer.
But I have also been working on a few other projects.The Firemen New Calendar for one which launches Oct 22.  You will see more about it but it will be at the PG GOLF CLUB Pub called Fore Bistro & Patio.

Here is their fb page : prince george fire charitable or follow them on Instagram and watch the behind the scenes I created .

My current project is for the Prince George Community Arts which I am the Vice President of.
We are launching a "InvestLocalBC" fundraising campaign..rather like a GoFundMe but this is a Northern BC Group we are working with. I will link it here when it launches.

Christmas is coming so If you haven't had the chance to have your family portrait updated or you need a gift certificate for Christmas let me know and we will create one for you .

Happy Thanksgiving All.

Summer Time and Family Time

Family Time.Catching the moments we so take for granted.This is what I want to give you back in our family sessions which include a book and a print. Call us and we will go over the details.Just loved working with this family. I have photographed them as their daughters were born .Their youngest was still cruising so catching her holding onto her great grandmother's bureau in her parents bedroom was so precious.Celebrating her Birthday within a few days of the session was also important hence the balloon. The closeness of the family is evident without seeing all their faces.These are the raw files meaning I haven't removed the stool in the family pic!Had a lovey morning doing this session so thanks all of you.

Mothers Day & Razors Edge

Mothers Day

what a great way to celebrate this day

with a gift of hair makeup and photoshoot for two with

Razors Edge and Philomena.

Limited sessions so book yours .Incl 1 8x10  = 1 5x7 print

Available through Razors Edge at  120 - 1437 Commercial Drive

(Behind Starbucks on Central) Prince George

250 562-1239

 

March = Mexico April = Open (house)

MARCH IN MEXICO
Tough eh! I hadn't been down since 2014 so have to say I sure missed the break and getting down there. The weather had changed and the waves were very high all over which is fine as I walk the beach and take photos .

I have been working on the new space which will be open to the public again as we closed for the winter months at the gallery/studio. We are always accessible by phone for appointments .
So just to celebrate we are having an Open House April 1st ( thought it would be a good day to open ....as we have NOT been open to the Public.) So come join us .5pm -8pm . White Goose will have a few goodies for us and there will be a cash bar and of course art work for sale. We have a new line of art cards so come on by and say hi. Love to see you.

56 Today Feb 5th DO IT!

Thought this might be a good day to blog about trying something new and yes scary..like having your "picture taken". Yes even for me it can be nerve wracking as one who has their "vision" of what they look like, then reality comes a knocking and then you have to realize that the two may not entirely line up quite the same. Now I know that it takes a great photographer to really get it together - the angle,lens,lighting and the ability to make one relaxed to get something even close to our "ideal self"  but i know that you have to "let go" to really enjoy the whole experience to truly get inside of a person.Jen Rozenbaum was the photographer I went to last summer when I went to New York for the first time and asked her for a boudoir session. Hair and Makeup was done there in the same room as the shoot - a daylight session that lasted about an hour.
The Main point I want to share with you is  "do it" what ever that "it" is. Don't put it off when I......whatever.
Yes I wish I was a slim trim thing but I am not nor probably ever will be but at the moment I am who I am and love that .  So whether that is a Family portrait or business or boudoir or beauty session call your photographer and book it. And if that happens to be me you do this with I will make sure you shine and have a positive experience which let's you look back and have an image you would be proud to say really let's your soul shine and truly looks like you!!

A New Year...The New Adventure Continues Jan 2016

Well our year has begun with a change of location within the walls of our space at 1127 3rd Ave.
Melanie Desjardines is coming upstairs with GROOP GALLERY and I am taking my studio -Philomena Hughes Photography downstairs.
We are always open by a simple phone call but won't be reopening our doors until April 1st ( kind of a play on the fact it will be April Fool's Day and not a joke that we will be open).

Both of us have many endeavors coming up that we are a part of.
TANGLED .. on Feb 5th Tickets are going quickly so cash only at Nancy O's $15 each.
( see you there ps it is my birthday that day too!!)

Feb 13th we will both be at 11 am - 5pm
Northern Lights Estate Winery 
 Northern Lights Winter Wine Festival 

Northern Lights Estate Winery would like to welcome you to a new event that will take place during the “Prince George Winter Festival”.  “The Northern Lights Winter Wine Festival” will be Saturday February 13th, 2016 from 11 am to 5 pm.
This will be our 1st Mulled Wine Contest with Teams participating from The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Ohh Chocolate and The City of Prince George just to name a few.  The mulled wine event is a ticketed event costing $20.00  with two time periods to choose, either 12-2 or 2-4, with partial proceeds going to the Railway Museum.
White Goose Bistro will be onsite as well as seven of Prince George’s well known Artisan’s selling their products during the day.

Tickets will be on Sale Feb 2nd at Northern Lights Estate Winery, Ohh Chocolate and the Railway Museum.

Please call 250-564-1112 for more information.

HOPE WE SEE YOU AT ONE OR BOTH OF THESE EVENTS!!

Open House Dec 12th Gallery Studio 1127 3rd Ave

While You are doing your Shopping and strolling around downtown before or after Farmer's Market come check out the Gallery Studio . We are sharing the Christmas Cheer so come eat drink and be Merry and see some of our new gift ideas. I am introducing a  New  Mini Art Line that can be used as a card but I think they are more than that...come see for yourself!

We are extending Our Hours for the holidays...Dec 17 & 18 ( Thursday/Friday) noon - 6pm
                                                                           Dec 19th Saturday 9-3pm
                                               Christmas Week  Dec 22 Tuesday noon -6pm
                                                                           Dec 23 Wednesday noon -3pm
                                                Christmas Eve   Christmas Day Closed

                                                 Boxing Day     Dec 26 Saturday noon -3pm
                                   Closed for January to public .Available by Appt only.

We are going to be offering a short class for those of you wanting to learn more about photography
so stayed tuned for those announcements.
Have your self a Merry Little Christmas now.               philomena