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Francisco's Farm Arts Festival at Midway College Newsletter |
March 2009
in this issue
Artist Profile ~ Debbie Graviss
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Issue No. 14 |
~ Mark Your Calendar ~ The 6th annual Festival is June 27 & 28, 2009 ~
For the third time in three years, AmericanStyle Magazine has named
Francisco's Farm among the Top Ten Art Fairs in the country!
Each week between now and the Festival, we'll introduce you to one of the 150 artists from 17 states who will be coming to Midway in June. If you enjoy the newsletter consider using the 'Forward Email' link to share with friends and help us grow!
First up, a local favorite - Debbie Graviss ~ Pastel Artist
 Born and raised in the beautiful Bluegrass countryside of Lexington, Debbie grew up surrounded by horse farms and animals. Encouraged by her parents, she developed an interest in art early in her childhood, drawing her horses and pets.
Graviss attended the University of Kentucky, earning a BA in Interior Design. Later she returned to college receiving a BFA from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Wanting to help the plight of the homeless animals, Debbie joined the Woodford Humane Society as a volunteer, where she has served on the Board for many years. 
When Chrisman Mill Vineyards, located in Jessamine County, created The Whine Club-Unleashed featuring limited edition bottles with labels created by talented, animal loving local artists, they selected Graviss to create their first label.
Debbie loves the spontaneity and fresh, bold colors the pastel medium allows her. Things have come full circle as Debbie enjoys her fine art career creating paintings of domestic and farm animals, equines, landscapes, cityscapes, interiors and still lifes. She is especially recognized for her ability to capture the spirit and personality of the animals she paints.
Her artwork can be seen in Lexington at Artique Gallery, Gallery B, and Mulberry & Lime.
Debbie and her husband, Joe, live on their own little piece of paradise in Woodford County with their two dogs, three cats and a plethora of wild life. Come to Francisco's Farm Arts Festival at Midway College and meet Debbie in person!
Thanks for your support! Talk to you next week!
Marcie Christensen
Event Coordinator / Imagineer
PS - New ~ Order a Kroger Gift Card ~ Win FarmBucks! ~
 When you order a Gift Card we'll put your name in the FarmBucks Drawing. One lucky winner, drawn at the beginning of June, will receive $100 in FarmBucks to spend on art at the Festival. AND every time your recharges total $500, we'll put your name in the drawing again!
Order your Gift Card from us today! Mail a check for $5 and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Francisco's Farm at the address below, and I'll send your card (preloaded with $5) and complete instructions. Each time you recharge (add money to) the card, Kroger will donate cash to the Festival.
Questions about how the Gift Cards work? Click here for the Answers!
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