CAZENOVIA — On April 10, the Cazenovia Public Library (CPL) will present “Paint Cupcakes!” a virtual installment of the popular Art for Kids program series.
Cazenovia-based artist Jennifer Hooley will introduce children ages 8-14 to the art of Wayne Thiebaud and instruct them on how to paint a cupcake in his style.
Thiebaud is a California-based American artist known for his use of bold color and thick paint and for his depictions of every-day objects, such as paint cans, lipsticks and ice cream cones.
Participants will create their cupcakes on canvas using acrylic paint, palette paper and a variety of brushes.
“Wayne Thiebaud is one of my favorite artists,” said Hooley. “I love his [style], and what’s not to love about his subject matter — pies, gumballs and cupcakes?”
The live Zoom presentation will begin at 1 p.m.
Spaces are limited. To register, visit the library website, call 315-655-9322, or stop by the circulation desk.
All registered participants will receive a Zoom invitation via email. Take home kits of supplies can be picked up at the library prior to April 10.
Hooley is primarily an oil painter with a focus on the light-hearted and whimsy of still life and landscape.
The artist, who holds degrees in business and fine art, started her business, froghappy!, in Washington DC in 2000 to provide decorative painting and art for children’s rooms.
She previously ran The Gallery of CNY, a regional art gallery in Cazenovia, and now has a working studio at the historic Atwell Mill.
In Nov. 2020, Hooley and part-time Cazenovia resident Valerie Clarke released their book, “Gift of Tennis,” on Amazon.
Illustrated and designed by Hooley, the book uses about 15 simple pencil illustrations and about 35 whimsical “doodles” to illustrate different tennis concepts.
According to her website, Hooley’s mission is to create artwork that engages children’s imaginations and sparks their curiosity for fine art.
“I love our library and am in awe of all that they do for our community,” Hooley said. “Their commitment to providing programs throughout the pandemic was inspiring, and I’m honored to be part of what they do.”
The artist previously presented programs for children and adults as part of CPL’s 2020 Warming Up To Winter series.
“Both programs were extremely well received, and we are delighted to have her back,” said Art for Kids co-coordinator Pat Hill.
All CPL events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit cazenoviapubliclibrary.org. To learn more about Hooley and her work, visit artworkarchive.com or froghappy.com.
