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Craig's Canvases, LLC
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Visual Artist

- Original Artwork: Variety of Media, Styles, & Sizes by Craig S. Bomberger [he/him/his]
- Lessons: Acrylic Sip & Paints, Collage & Hand-Painting on Silk
- Social Media & Web: @craigscanvases
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Weekly Wednesday Wisdom!
#artwork #mixedmedia #silkscarves #silkscarfdesign #exhibition #exhibitionart #gallery #galleryart #galleryopening #openingreception #carlisleartslearningcenter #carlislepa #wednesdaywisdom #christamcauliffe #artiststatement #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
We're starting off our 2026 Wednesday series with the quote, "I touch the future, I teach;" from Christa McAuliffe. This year will mark the fortieth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster [which occurred in 1986]; but, her notion that educators shape tomorrow by guiding students today continues on as part of her legacy. This sentiment is also being carried through the "I Touch the Future" Exhibition occurring at Carlisle Arts Learning Center [38 W Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013] which opens this Friday, January 09, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This show features one of our original artworks ["Sun's In My Eye," a 20x16" Mixed Media on Canvas from August 2024], and eight of our hand-painted scarves! Artist's Statement / Backstory: When I first heard the show was being called "I Touch the Future" my gut reaction was cringy and gross. In taking a moment to pause and reflect on the sentiment of the quote, I realized it was beautiful and not as I'd initially thought it to be! My submissions for this show are the one mixed media composition and eight completely new scarf designs. As I've worked more and more with my acrylics on the silks over the past few years I've been watching how the colors bleed, move, mingle or separate, and can be layered with drying time. This grouping contains a few of my favorite designs to date; which hopefully means there are even more amazing things ​on the horizon in 2026! Hope to see you Friday at the Opening or be sure to check out this exhibition at CALC before the end of the month!
January 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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New Year - New Venue!

#newyear #newyear2026 #newyearnewvenue #artwork #acrylic #acrylicpainting #hibernal #reflections #winter #exhibition #artexhibit #artexhibition #dillsburgarts #dillsburgartscouncil #dillsburgart #dillsburg #dillsburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
We're always seeking new opportunities to share our artwork, teach a class [instruct a Sip & Paint], and expand Craig's Canvases in new directions and venues! One such opportunity just happened to align with the commencing of this New Year and we're happy to be sharing that with all of you today! Our artwork, "The Winds Howl as Night Falls" a 15x30" Acrylic on Canvas is part of the 'Hibernal Reflections' Exhibition at the Dillsburg Cultural Arts Center. This is our first time showing in their space located at 32 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, PA 17019. 2026 is only just starting and we don't know just yet what the year holds for us; but, this is definitely an exciting new start! It presents us with additional opportunities to hold classes and workshops to reach a new audience and display our work as well! If you're local and/or in the area be sure to stop by and check out all the interesting ways artists interpreted the wintery theme of hibernation! The exhibition is on-display through the beginning of March 2026!
January 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Worship & Wisdom Wednesday -

#art #newartwork #mixedmedia #mixedmediaart #mixedmediaartwork #restonus #maverickcitymusic #upperroom #artiststatement #propheticarts #creativearts #worship #praiseandworship #thejourneychurch #harrisburg #harrisburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
"Fire and wind, come and do it again Open up the gates, let Heaven on in Come rest on us Come rest on us" - From 'Rest On Us' by Maverick City Music and UPPERROOM The artwork we're sharing today is titled from the snippet above, "Fire & Wind, Come And Do It Again," a 24x18" Mixed Media on ​Paper from October 2025. To purchase the original artwork; ​p​lease go to: https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/fire-wind-come-and-do-it-again This artwork was created at the 11:00 AM Worship Service at The Journey Church when we served as part of our Creative Arts Ministry. We're scheduled again for the last weekend in January 2026 if you'd like to join us! Artist's Statement / Backstory: In going through things, to wrap-up the end of the year, I realized that this artwork didn't get shared with everyone! The notions of 'fire and wind' seem like the perfect way to encapsulate the closing of one year and the opening of a new one! With this piece the linear quality of the watercolor in the background was intentionally in juxtaposition to the swirling/spiraling colors of oil pastels placed over them. Attempting to encapsulate the ways in which God can calm the storms in our lives sometimes more easily and other times only through the intervention of divine fire and/or wind.
December 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Chaos and Confusion
#cocktailsandcanvases #acrylicpainting #paintevent #artnight #paintnight #sipandpaint #sipandpaintparty #unique #oneofakind #january #arctic #affectionate #giftcertificate #giftcerticates #giftcertificatesale #thebrownstonelounge #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
One week ago we posted the awesome artwork created at our December Cocktails & Canvases event with an error; so, we apologize for the chaos and confusion it created! Corrected information should read as follows: The next Cocktails & Canvases will be held on SUNDAY, January 11, 2026 starting at 3:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. If you're still reading this, then go ahead and get pre-registered now as registration for the event is currently discounted to $25!!!! Purchase tickets for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/01-11-cocktails-and-canvases Our January theme will be "Arctic & Affectionate;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for wintertime, a loved one, or whatever else you might dream up! \ Final thought for the evening is you can also 'gift' someone their registration to Cocktails & Canvases by purchasing a 2026 Gift Certificate @ https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/2026-gift-certificate. They are currently discounted to $25 as well; so, you can buy now to save money in the New Year!
December 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Hand-Painted Holiday Happiness!

#cocktailsandcanvases #artwork #acrylicpainting #paintevent #artnight #paintnight #sipandpaint #sipandpaintparty #unique #oneofakind #december #happiestholiday #january #arctic #affectionate #thebrownstonelounge #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
We are sharing the artwork created one week ago, by some hard working artists, at our December 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're so happy to continue being Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink night where we look forward ​to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics​ each month!!! We had three of our artworks on hand as inspiration; some chose to find inspiration from ours with others chose to seek inspiration elsewhere. At the end of the night each person put their own aesthetics and imagination to work in creating artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on SUNDAY, January 11, 2026 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted to $25 and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/01-11-cocktails-and-canvases Our January theme will be "Arctic & Affectionate;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for wintertime, a loved one, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!! We are sharing the artwork created one week ago, by some hard working artists, at our December 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're so happy to continue being Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink night where we look forward ​to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics​ each month!!! We had three of our artworks on hand as inspiration; some chose to find inspiration from ours with others chose to seek inspiration elsewhere. At the end of the night each person put their own aesthetics and imagination to work in creating artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on SUNDAY, January 11, 2026 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted to $25 and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/01-11-cocktails-and-canvases Our January theme will be "Arctic & Affectionate;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for wintertime, a loved one, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!! We are sharing the artwork created one week ago, by some hard working artists, at our December 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're so happy to continue being Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink night where we look forward ​to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics​ each month!!! We had three of our artworks on hand as inspiration; some chose to find inspiration from ours with others chose to seek inspiration elsewhere. At the end of the night each person put their own aesthetics and imagination to work in creating artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on SUNDAY, January 11, 2026 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted to $25 and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/01-11-cocktails-and-canvases Our January theme will be "Arctic & Affectionate;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for wintertime, a loved one, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!!
December 23, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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SnowPeople Series Showcased!

#artwork #holidayseason #holidayornament #holidayornaments2025 #snowpeople #snowpeoplefamily #snowpeopleofinstagram #snowpeopleseries #yearlyornament #yearlyornaments #ornament #ornaments #harrisburg #harrisburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
Hopefully you've decked your halls, trimmed your tree, and are doing all things festive and fun this holiday season. We wanted to share with you a photo we received from one of our customers showcasing their SnowPeople Series Ornaments adorning their tree! It warmed our heart to receive this photo with a message stating how much they enjoy them and how they're already looking forward to 2026's installment! If you're in need of a last minute gift [that a wonderful fits inside a stocking] you can grab one of these today or one of our mini-masterpieces. We have things available and are happy to help you with any last minute gifts you need this holiday season! Reach out, comment, or visit the shop on our website! If you're done with all your shopping and enjoying something you purchased [or were gifted] from us; be sure to share your photo! We'd love to see how you've incorporated our original artworks and/or products featuring them into all the places and spaces you inhabit!
December 22, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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Happiest Holiday Happenings -

#cocktailsandcanvases #canvases #artwork #acrylic #acrylicpainting #paintevent #artnight #paintnight #sipandpaint #sipandpaintparty #unique #oneofakind #december #happiest #happiestholiday #holiday #thebrownstonelounge #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
We've had several people already pre-register and are on their way [or will soon be] to this evening's Cocktails & Canvases! If you didn't and are in need of some holiday cheer; please join us! Tickets are currently available at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/12-16-cocktails-and-canvases or you can also show up and we'll take care of your admission at the event! We'll be getting things started at about 7:00 PM tonight: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 in The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. The theme for our featured artworks this month is "Happiest Holiday;" however, you can use your creativity to create an artwork truly your own as we mix alcohol and acrylics! As always, everyone is welcome; which includes everyone's skill set! Painting experience isn’t required for this event; so, come learn, have fun, a couple drinks, and leave with your own original artwork! If you don't want to come by yourself, you can always invite a friend and/or buy a ticket for them!! We can't wait to see what everyone paints tonight!!
December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Oopsy Poopsy!

#cocktails #cocktailsandcanvases #canvases #artwork #acrylic #acrylicpainting #paintevent #artnight #paintnight #sipandpaint #sipandpaintparty #unique #oneofakind #december #happiest #happiestholiday #holiday #thebrownstonelounge #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
We forgot to put out our one week reminder for Cocktails & Canvases; so, you can save $5 on us today instead! You read correctly: If you register before midnight tonight, Thursday, December 11, 2025 for our upcoming Cocktails & Canvases your registration will be $25 instead of $30! To get you [and your crew] in on the savings visit: https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/12-16-cocktails-and-canvases Everyone's favorite mixing of alcohol and acrylics will be getting underway on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM! We will be featuring our "Happiest Holiday" artworks; however, you can use your creativity to create any artwork you like that's truly your own! As always, everyone is welcome; which includes everyone's skill set! Painting experience isn’t required for this event; so, come learn, have fun, a couple drinks, and leave with your own original artwork!! Get signed up today to save and we'll see you there next week!!!
December 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Wednesday Wisdom -

#artwork #newartwork #acrylic #BobHope #bobhopequotes #quotes #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #artfortheholidays #holidayseason #carlisleartslearningcenter #carlisle #carlislepa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
“When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things, not the great occasions, give off the greatest glow of happiness.” -Bob Hope Our featured artwork today recalls the tradition of stringing together cranberries and popcorn to adorn an evergreen tree. Entitled: "Christmas Classic: Corn & Cranberries" this 9x12" Acrylic on Canvas Pad from November 2024 is currently exhibited at the Carlisle Art Learning Center. Stop in now through Christmas Eve [Wednesday, December 24, 2025] to check out "Art for the Holidays" an artisan marketplace full of amazing items for all your gift-giving needs! Artist's Statement / Backstory: I've worked hard to collect, display, and enjoy the memories of Christmases past to decorate our home. I love scouring thrift store and antique markets to find the unusual and unique items displayed throughout the year; but, Christmas is always the most special. When thinking about my artwork, I realized that it wasn't reflecting my love for things of the past at the holiday time and I began painting to solve that problem! This is one of several artworks I've created showcasing a Christmas past that hopefully brings a smile to your face and a fond memory to the forefront of your mind. Blessings, Peace, and Abundant Love this Holiday Season to you and yours ~
December 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Winter Wonderland -

#notecards #greetingcards #prints #scarves #silkscarves #handpainted #oneofakind #magnets #minimasterpiece #ornaments #bookmarks #winterwonderland #holidaymarket #penncumberlandgardenclub #camphill #camphillpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigschoice #craigscanvases
This is going to be a BUSY week and we'll be sharing more about that really soon... Getting things going first thing this morning, we're in a "Winter Wonderland" with our booth at Penn Cumberland Garden Club's 56th Annual Holiday Market and Luncheon. The Market is being held today, Monday, December 01, 2025 and will be open from 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center located at 1150 Camp Hill Byp, Camp Hill, PA 17011. We're excited to bring to the club members and attendees an awesome selection of everything we offer: our original artworks, originals as art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)]. We're continuing our Craig's Choice; so, you can still stock up on our cards as they're 4 for $40; where you can mix and match any four boxes of our blank note / greeting cards for just $40!!
December 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Weekly Wednesday Wisdom -

#newartwork #mixedmedia #stfrancisofassisi #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #thevigil #firstfriday #firstfridays #zoetropoliscinemastillhouse #lancaster #lancasterpa #lancasterartnetwork #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
Weekly Wednesday Wisdom - “All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." ― St. Francis Of Assisi, The Little Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi Today's quote was used in the naming of our featured artwork, "Darkness Cannot Extinguish The Light" a 5x3" Mixed Media on Wood Panel from November 2025. This artwork was created to be part of "The Vigil" Exhibition being held by the Lancaster ART Network at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse. Over forty artists received the same 3x5" Panel to create an artwork of a candle in their own style and media. Our piece features hand-painted tissue papers and paper towels some of which were embellished with glitter and is available for sale at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/darkness-cannot-extinguish-the-light Artist's Statement / Backstory: I knew I wanted to create a mixed media / collage type of artwork on my panel so that my candle wax appeared to be dripping / running. When I picked up my panel at Zoetropolis I realized the area the exhibition would be held in would be lower lighting than a traditional gallery setting; so, I immediately began to ponder ways to make my piece flicker like a candle in that setting. Driving home it occurred to me that if I used glitter on some of the papers it may give my piece that spark [or sparkle if you will] of a burning candle. Moving the piece from brighter light to a lower light situation definitely changes this piece and we can't wait to see it installed! To see our artwork and what everyone's created for the exhibition: Check out "The Vigil" during December 2025 [official opening as part of First Friday] at 112 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603!
November 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Tuesday Talent!

#cocktailsandcanvases #paintevent #artnight #paintnight #sipandpaint #sipandpaintparty #unique #oneofakind #november #fallandfestive #fall #festive #december #happiest #happiestholiday #holiday #thebrownstonelounge #brownstonelounge #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
Tuesday Talent! We are sharing the artwork created last week by our hardworking group of artists at our November 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're so happy to continue being Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink nig​ht where we look forward ​to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics​ each month!!! We had four of our artworks on hand as inspiration; but, everyone chose to seek inspiration elsewhere as they used their imagination to create artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! At the end of the night​, everyone had an artwork they should be very proud of for their dedicated efforts ​i​n what they created! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted to $25 and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/12-16-cocktails-and-canvases Our November theme will be "Happiest Holiday;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for the holiday season, wintertime, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!! Tuesday Talent! We are sharing the artwork created last week by our hardworking group of artists at our November 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're so happy to continue being Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink nig​ht where we look forward ​to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics​ each month!!! We had four of our artworks on hand as inspiration; but, everyone chose to seek inspiration elsewhere as they used their imagination to create artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! At the end of the night​, everyone had an artwork they should be very proud of for their dedicated efforts ​i​n what they created! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted to $25 and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/12-16-cocktails-and-canvases Our November theme will be "Happiest Holiday;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for the holiday season, wintertime, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!! Tuesday Talent! We are sharing the artwork created last week by our hardworking group of artists at our November 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're so happy to continue being Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink nig​ht where we look forward ​to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics​ each month!!! We had four of our artworks on hand as inspiration; but, everyone chose to seek inspiration elsewhere as they used their imagination to create artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! At the end of the night​, everyone had an artwork they should be very proud of for their dedicated efforts ​i​n what they created! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted to $25 and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/12-16-cocktails-and-canvases Our November theme will be "Happiest Holiday;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for the holiday season, wintertime, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!!
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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#craftshowseason #artwork #notecards #greetingcards #prints #scarves #silkscarves #handpainted #earrings #oneofakind #magnets #minimasterpiece #ornaments #bookmark #bookmarks #holidaymagic #centraldauphineast #cdeasthigh #shopsmall #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigschoice #craigscanvases
Needing Some Holiday Magic? You're in luck as the CD East High Holiday Magic Craft Fair is happening today, Saturday, November 22, 2025 until 3:00 PM! We are Booth# C51 in the Cafeteria of CD East High School located at 626 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109. More information is available @ https://www.facebook.com/events/884690880296830 We have a great selection of everything we offer - our original artworks, originals as art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)]. Remember it's a great time to stock up on our cards as they're 4 for $40; where you can mix and match any four boxes of our blank note / greeting cards for just $40!! See you soon! Needing Some Holiday Magic? You're in luck as the CD East High Holiday Magic Craft Fair is happening today, Saturday, November 22, 2025 until 3:00 PM! We are Booth# C51 in the Cafeteria of CD East High School located at 626 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109. More information is available @ https://www.facebook.com/events/884690880296830 We have a great selection of everything we offer - our original artworks, originals as art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)]. Remember it's a great time to stock up on our cards as they're 4 for $40; where you can mix and match any four boxes of our blank note / greeting cards for just $40!! See you soon! Needing Some Holiday Magic? You're in luck as the CD East High Holiday Magic Craft Fair is happening today, Saturday, November 22, 2025 until 3:00 PM! We are Booth# C51 in the Cafeteria of CD East High School located at 626 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109. More information is available @ https://www.facebook.com/events/884690880296830 We have a great selection of everything we offer - our original artworks, originals as art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)]. Remember it's a great time to stock up on our cards as they're 4 for $40; where you can mix and match any four boxes of our blank note / greeting cards for just $40!! See you soon!
November 22, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Silk Scarf Superstars!

#artwork #acrylic #acrylicpainting #silkscarves #silkscarf #silkscarfdesign #handpainted #oneofakind #scarves #scarf #scarfseason #artclass #artclasses #november #artcenter #mechanicsburg #mechanicsburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
Two weeks ago on Thursday, November 06, 2025 we held one of our "Sensational Silk Scarf" Classes. We had several people join us at The Art Center School and Galleries to create awesome looking hand-painted silk scarves. It's always amazing to see the ways in which class begins with blank white scarves and what amazing creations everyone ends up with at the end of the evening! Unfortunately we missed out on getting the "finished" scarves from many of the participants [as we were a little busy]; but, we have a lot of great in-progress photos to share with all of you! If you're thinking you missed out on the fun we want you to know that you didn't! We're offering one more class before the end of 2025 and you can get all the details at www.craigscanvases.com/classes Enjoy the photos and hopefully we'll see you in one of our sessions soon! Two weeks ago on Thursday, November 06, 2025 we held one of our "Sensational Silk Scarf" Classes. We had several people join us at The Art Center School and Galleries to create awesome looking hand-painted silk scarves. It's always amazing to see the ways in which class begins with blank white scarves and what amazing creations everyone ends up with at the end of the evening! Unfortunately we missed out on getting the "finished" scarves from many of the participants [as we were a little busy]; but, we have a lot of great in-progress photos to share with all of you! If you're thinking you missed out on the fun we want you to know that you didn't! We're offering one more class before the end of 2025 and you can get all the details at www.craigscanvases.com/classes Enjoy the photos and hopefully we'll see you in one of our sessions soon! Two weeks ago on Thursday, November 06, 2025 we held one of our "Sensational Silk Scarf" Classes. We had several people join us at The Art Center School and Galleries to create awesome looking hand-painted silk scarves. It's always amazing to see the ways in which class begins with blank white scarves and what amazing creations everyone ends up with at the end of the evening! Unfortunately we missed out on getting the "finished" scarves from many of the participants [as we were a little busy]; but, we have a lot of great in-progress photos to share with all of you! If you're thinking you missed out on the fun we want you to know that you didn't! We're offering one more class before the end of 2025 and you can get all the details at www.craigscanvases.com/classes Enjoy the photos and hopefully we'll see you in one of our sessions soon! Two weeks ago on Thursday, November 06, 2025 we held one of our "Sensational Silk Scarf" Classes. We had several people join us at The Art Center School and Galleries to create awesome looking hand-painted silk scarves. It's always amazing to see the ways in which class begins with blank white scarves and what amazing creations everyone ends up with at the end of the evening! Unfortunately we missed out on getting the "finished" scarves from many of the participants [as we were a little busy]; but, we have a lot of great in-progress photos to share with all of you! If you're thinking you missed out on the fun we want you to know that you didn't! We're offering one more class before the end of 2025 and you can get all the details at www.craigscanvases.com/classes Enjoy the photos and hopefully we'll see you in one of our sessions soon!
November 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Simultaneous Showings!

#artwork #newartwork #queenanneslace #batik #fiber #fiberart #fiberartist #wallhanging #juriedartshow #galleryart #galleryopening #artfortheholidays #holidayseason #carlisleartslearningcenter #carlisle #carlislepa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
Tonight we attended two Opening Receptions at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center! Upstairs in the “Unraveled” Juried Fibers Exhibit is our original artwork, "Daucus Carota: Queen Anne's Lace," acrylic on canvas [using the Batik process], 48" high by 28" long from July 2025. This exhibition also features several of our hand-painted silk scarves and an array of other artists who employ fibers as a means of creating their art! Downstairs in "Art for the Holidays" are several of our original artworks; many of which have been discounted for your holiday shopping! Also included are more of our scarves, our cards, ornaments, and an amazing selection of artist work for everyone on your list! Both exhibitions will remain on-display through Wednesday, December 24, 2025! Plan your trip(s) to Carlisle Arts Learning Center located at 38 West Pomfret Street in Carlisle, PA to see everything we mentioned and so much more! Tonight we attended two Opening Receptions at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center! Upstairs in the “Unraveled” Juried Fibers Exhibit is our original artwork, "Daucus Carota: Queen Anne's Lace," acrylic on canvas [using the Batik process], 48" high by 28" long from July 2025. This exhibition also features several of our hand-painted silk scarves and an array of other artists who employ fibers as a means of creating their art! Downstairs in "Art for the Holidays" are several of our original artworks; many of which have been discounted for your holiday shopping! Also included are more of our scarves, our cards, ornaments, and an amazing selection of artist work for everyone on your list! Both exhibitions will remain on-display through Wednesday, December 24, 2025! Plan your trip(s) to Carlisle Arts Learning Center located at 38 West Pomfret Street in Carlisle, PA to see everything we mentioned and so much more! Tonight we attended two Opening Receptions at the Carlisle Arts Learning Center! Upstairs in the “Unraveled” Juried Fibers Exhibit is our original artwork, "Daucus Carota: Queen Anne's Lace," acrylic on canvas [using the Batik process], 48" high by 28" long from July 2025. This exhibition also features several of our hand-painted silk scarves and an array of other artists who employ fibers as a means of creating their art! Downstairs in "Art for the Holidays" are several of our original artworks; many of which have been discounted for your holiday shopping! Also included are more of our scarves, our cards, ornaments, and an amazing selection of artist work for everyone on your list! Both exhibitions will remain on-display through Wednesday, December 24, 2025! Plan your trip(s) to Carlisle Arts Learning Center located at 38 West Pomfret Street in Carlisle, PA to see everything we mentioned and so much more!
November 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Scarf Season -

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Sensational Silk Scarves | theartcenter
Create your very own one-of-a-kind wearable artwork at our "Sensational Silk Scarves" Workshop. No prior experience is necessary; you'll be guided step-by-step through the process of painting directly...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Annie -

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Today we're sharing our most recently completed commission: "Gracious Gal: Annie," a 4x6" Mixed Media on Paper completed in October 2025. We were contacted by a customer who requested we create an artwork for a friend who'd lost their four-legged companion. [If you're interested in a custom artwork, you can get more information and then get started at www.craigscanvases.com/commissions] They provided us with a photograph and an approximate size and we worked to create a realistic representation of Annie. Artist's Statement / Backstory: I know both the customer and recipient[s] of the artwork well; so, I felt extra pressure [although I always put pressure on myself] to accurately capture Annie. I will say the best thing happened after the artwork was gifted, I got a note that reads, "Thank you for the painting of Annie. You definitely captured her." It meant the world to me to receive such praise and made me proud of the artwork I had created! Final Thought: When I was trying to create a title for the piece I decided to search what Annie meant and learned of its origins in Hebrew, a diminutive of Ann or Anne [from Hannah], and it means 'grace' or 'favor.' That quick read determined the title of the piece and we're pleased to have happy customers, pleases recipients, and then to be able to share it with all of you -
November 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Stop, Shop, & Support! On this Election Day: Tuesday, November 04, 2025, we hope we don't need to remind you to vote; but, here it is in writing just in case. If you need to take care of that; you're excused, please do ​that and then return to finish reading our post... ​T​hank you to everyone who made your voice heard ​b​y cast​ing their ballot today! Just as important as your vote - is where and how you spend your money! Are you seeking small businesses to support today​, throughout the holiday season ahead of us​, and into 2026? This is your friendly reminder [​to start or continue to] shop from, eat at, and/or lend your support to a small business(es) now so they'll be around in the future - The photo we're sharing was taken at Mellow Minded Café where we stopped in for lunch ​yesterday. They have been ​very supportive of Craig's Canvases​ by allowing us to share countless artworks and we'​re always happy to be able to support them in return! Thank​ YOU so much to​ each and e​very one of you who continue to show up and support our small business!!!
November 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Holiday Harbinger!

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Holiday Craft Show Season has officially started with the Holy Name of Jesus Craft Show today: Saturday, November 01, 2025 until 2:00 PM. We're Booth #14 in the Holy Name of Jesus School's Gymnasium located at 6190 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Stop by today to get a head start on everything holiday you need to make your season merry! We have a selection of everything we offer: our original artworks, art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)]. See you soon! Holiday Craft Show Season has officially started with the Holy Name of Jesus Craft Show today: Saturday, November 01, 2025 until 2:00 PM. We're Booth #14 in the Holy Name of Jesus School's Gymnasium located at 6190 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg, PA 17112. Stop by today to get a head start on everything holiday you need to make your season merry! We have a selection of everything we offer: our original artworks, art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)]. See you soon!
November 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Coming to Class Next Week?

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Our next "Sensational Silk Scarf Class" will be held on Thursday, November 06, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at The Art Center School and Galleries. If you've thought about creating a silk scarf for yourself or someone else; now is the time! Scarves make great gifts or you can gift the class to someone as their holiday treat [no wrapping required]!!! The classes are always a fun time of learning and creating; so, come join us! If you're interested you can see more information and register at https://www.theartcenterschoolandgalleries.com/product-page/textile-workshop We have had some pre-registrations for the class; but, there is still time for you [and your crew] to get registered! We'll be there every step of the way, sharing with you the way in which we create our scarves so you can create your very own one-of-a-kind wearable or decorative artwork(s)!
October 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Awesome Autumnal Artists -

#cocktailsandcanvases #artwork #acrylic #paintevent #artnight #paintnight #sipandpaint #sipandpaintparty #october #autumnalallure #autumn #autumnal #november #fallandfestive #fall #festive #thebrownstonelounge #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
We are sharing the artwork created last week by our hardworking group of artists at our October 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're proud to be 'Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink night' and we look forward each month to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics!!! We had three of our artworks on hand as inspiration; some of the participants used them as inspiration while the others used their imagination to create artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! At the end of the night​, everyone had an artwork they should be very proud of for their dedicated efforts ​i​n what they created! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/11-18-cocktails-and-canvases Our November theme will be "Fall & Festive;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for Autumn / Fall, the upcoming holiday season, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!! We are sharing the artwork created last week by our hardworking group of artists at our October 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're proud to be 'Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink night' and we look forward each month to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics!!! We had three of our artworks on hand as inspiration; some of the participants used them as inspiration while the others used their imagination to create artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! At the end of the night​, everyone had an artwork they should be very proud of for their dedicated efforts ​i​n what they created! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/11-18-cocktails-and-canvases Our November theme will be "Fall & Festive;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for Autumn / Fall, the upcoming holiday season, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!! We are sharing the artwork created last week by our hardworking group of artists at our October 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're proud to be 'Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink night' and we look forward each month to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics!!! We had three of our artworks on hand as inspiration; some of the participants used them as inspiration while the others used their imagination to create artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! At the end of the night​, everyone had an artwork they should be very proud of for their dedicated efforts ​i​n what they created! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/11-18-cocktails-and-canvases Our November theme will be "Fall & Festive;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for Autumn / Fall, the upcoming holiday season, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!! We are sharing the artwork created last week by our hardworking group of artists at our October 2025 Cocktails & Canvases held in The Brownstone Lounge!! We're proud to be 'Harrisburg's gayest paint & drink night' and we look forward each month to embarking on our adventures in alcohol and acrylics!!! We had three of our artworks on hand as inspiration; some of the participants used them as inspiration while the others used their imagination to create artworks that were each one-of-a-kind!!! At the end of the night​, everyone had an artwork they should be very proud of for their dedicated efforts ​i​n what they created! Mark your calendars to join us for the next Cocktails & Canvases; to be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM at The Brownstone Lounge [412 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17102]. Registration for the event is currently discounted and available to be purchased for you and your crew at http://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/11-18-cocktails-and-canvases Our November theme will be "Fall & Festive;" we hope you'll be ready to paint something for Autumn / Fall, the upcoming holiday season, or whatever else you might dream up! We'll see you there!!
October 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Fall Family Fun!

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Today, Saturday, October 25, 2025 until 3:00 PM is Fall Fest 2025 being held at Capital Area Intermediate Unit [55 Miller St, Enola, PA 17025]. We are Booth #24 and the Skeleton Stop on scavenger hunt during today's event! To get all the details on Fall Fest, be sure to check out Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/events/1383498626222737 or online @ https://www.caiu.org/.../opportunities-for-everyone/fallfest While at our booth today you'll be able to shop a limited selection of: our original artworks, art cards, prints, blank note/ greeting cards, ceramic ornaments, hand-painted scarves [including some with earring pairings featuring earrings by Peg Belcastro], one-of-a-kind BOOkmarks, and 2x2" mini-masterpieces [magnets, pins, ornaments, or canvases (mini-easels also available)]. Gather your family, come out for fun, and we'll see you soon!
October 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Hastening Halloween!

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Today's the final day to enter for our October 2025 Compliments of Craig; so, be sure to share 'Halloween' before midnight tonight: Friday, October 24, 2025! You're still eligible to enter by commenting on this post, emailing craigscanvases@gmail.com, text / direct messaging, or somehow sending us your favorite 'Halloween' photo, meme, gif, emoji, bitmoji, etc. [Note: Post reactions do not count toward the prize drawing; but, please know we appreciate them] Remember it's whatever 'Halloween' [a favorite costume from your childhood, a spooky / scary story or book, an amazing carved jack-o-lantern, a little person out for Trick-or-Treat, your prized pail of candy and goodies, a beloved memento/decoration] is or looks like to you - get it to us! All entries must be received before midnight tonight, Friday, October 24, 2025. Each person who sends something will receive a confirmation that their entry was received. We'll get in contact with the winner to get them their October winnings, Compliments of Craig, before announcing it across our social media on Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025!!
October 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Worship & Wisdom Wednesday!

#mixedmediaart #worshipwednesday #wednesdayworship #restonus #maverickcitymusic #upperroom #wisdomquotes #wisdomoftheday #wednesdaywisdom #artiststatement #propheticarts #creativearts #thejourneychurch #harrisburgpa #harrisburgartist #controlledchaos #craigscanvases
his past Sunday at The Journey Church the worship team opened with, 'Rest On Us' by Maverick City Music and UPPERROOM. The opening to that song is: "As the Spirit was moving over the waters Spirit, come move over us Come rest on us Come rest on us​..." Those opening lyrics quickly confirmed we were on the right track for the artwork we were being nudged to create [please see more about that below]. Today we're sharing the piece that was created during the 9:00 AM Worship Service, "Spirit Was Moving Over The Waters," an 18x24" Mixed Media on ​Paper from October 2025. To purchase the original artwork; ​p​lease go to: https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/spirit-was-moving-over-the-waters Artist's Statement / Backstory: I felt those Spirit nudges that I needed to create an artwork with water; but, I also kept feeling chaos. I decided to ​'​Sit In The Spirit;' attempt​ing to focus and determine if it was chaos that was inside of me, was something external, like ​I was picking up the chaotic energy inside the room, or if I just wasn't focused on the right thing. Sitting in stillness, I quickly realized I could shut the chaos of my own life and what was seeping in around me, while in God's presence, and I knew that's what I needed to capture in an ​artwork. I ​was compelled to show the way in which God's Spirit takes chaos and calms everything down to calmness. ​A​s I've found to be the norm in creating art as part of worship, I was faced with a combination and juxtaposition simultaneously. I put all those thoughts out of my head and allowed myself to create in the Spirit; in doing so, I feel this piece embodies ​everything I set out to capture and portray in a simple yet powerful and straightforward way.
October 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Wednesday Worship & Wisdom!

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Two weeks ago we shared with you the mini-masterpieces based on our original artwork: "A Sea Of Glass Glowing With Fire," a 24x18" Acrylic on Canvas from September 2025. We'd not officially shared our actual artwork with all of you and are happy to be doing that today! [The original artwork is available for purchase at https://www.craigscanvases.com/shop/p/a-sea-of-glass-glowing-with-fire]. The title comes from snippet from the 'Seven Angels with Seven Plagues' Story in Revelation 15:2, "And I saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had been victorious over the beast and its image and over the number of its name." [as translated in the NIV of The Bible] Artist's Statement / Backstory: Although the worship songs, message, and worship service in its entirety was moving that week; it didn't capture what I was receiving from the Spirit. I continued to be nudged toward the notion of a glassy [which I interpreted as icy] sea being smooth and then beginning to morph as it burst forth into flames. Although the entire canvas is heavily textured, the lower areas and right side of the canvas were layered with pigments to make them appear as smoothly frozen ice with depth and almost a chill to contrast what's breaking forth above it. Fun Fact: Adding the gloss varnish to this piece really concretes the notion of a glassy sea; so, be on the lookout for a video of this at some point in the future!
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM