An exciting new opportunity has just been made available by artist Mia DeLode.  Collectors can watch a painting come to life by going to Mia’s new Facebook Fan page and becoming a fan!  She is downloading an image of a painting’s progress after each painting session.

     Fans have been adding comments and title suggestions as they watch the first sketch develop in stages and then into the finished product.  “I love doing “Quick Draws”, says Mia, “and this is a bit like that  except I  get   so   involved 

with the process that I’m still having to remind myself to get that image taken after the painting session.”  She is just getting started on this venture and, knowing how Mia works to make dreams come true, it is bound to become a very popular page.

   I’m having fun with this,” confesses Mia.  “The responses have been wonderfully positive and I’m thrilled, humbled, and eager to get more paint on the canvas”.

     To check this out for yourself, go to  www.facebook.com/mia.delode become a fan, and enjoy!

Breaking News!

Mia’s painting titled “Savoring the Winter Sun” was selected to be included in the 2nd annual Western Master’s Off the Wall Auction during art week in Great Falls, MT!   Follow the link to check out which paintings are now available in cost effective reproductions at  www.fineartamerica.com/profiles/mia-delode.html    Three of her paintings, “Comparing Notes”, “Catch Me If You Can”, and “The Unredeemables” were selected for the Empire 100 show in Tucson, AZ from January through March.   And,  “Spirit Dancer” was included in the annual spring Art Auction held by the Yellowstone Art Museum..

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The last working fire horses in the U.S. is the subject of this painting titled “1890’s First Responders” by Mia DeLode.  Rex and Dewey were a team of grey geldings that pulled horse drawn fire fighting equipment in Great Falls, Montana until modern engines forced their retirement.  The team was heralded nationwide in the New York Times citing their retirement as the end of an era.    This painting depicts the bold excitement that marked the team’s popularity.

Spring 2012 Edition

   Mia’s original painting titled “Prickly Path” was accepted in November into the Mountain Oyster Club Annual Show and Sale in Tucson, Arizona!   Mia attended the opening reception in the historic club and was wowed by the facilities, staff, and, of course, all the fabulous artwork by nationally recognized artists.  “ To be included in this group of extraordinary artists is one heck of an honor”, exclaims Mia!

     The local Oyster Club members were intrigued by the Montana artist and brought attention to her painting featuring the purple cactus from the area.   The painting sold during the reception making it one of the 25 % that did.  Well done Mia!

Woo  Hoo  !!!!!