As promised on May 24, here is the first peek at the commissioned oil painting spoken of in two previous blog posts. Cowboy Bert told me he has a shirt that color. I said, “It’s called wheat”. He said, “That don’t look like wheat to me.” I said “It is wheat as viewed from the […]
Interview with California Artist about Commissioned Oil Painting
The process of executing a commissioned oil painting is an exciting event to watch. In this second interview with myself, you may find yourself on the edge of your seat. The interviewer will be in boring black, because the California Artist prefers teal. A lighter teal this time. Pretty, isn’t it? How’s that commissioned oil painting […]
In Which The Artist Interviews Herself About a Commission
The California artist will be discussing an upcoming oil painting commission. The interviewer will be black, and The Artist will be teal, because it is her favorite color and this is her blog. What are you working on these days? Oh I’m so glad you asked that question! A friend/student/customer/client/all of the preceding titles told […]
Should I paint this?
There is a small waterfall on a trail not far from my house in Three Rivers. If I want to go far on that trail, I drive the first mile. If I don’t want to go further than 4 or 5 miles, I walk up to the trailhead. The stream that makes the falls is […]
6 Answers to Where Do You Sell Your Work?
In addition to my studio, website, and at various shows, I sell my work in 6 places in Tulare County. Each one has its own hours, style and personality. (The area code is 559 for all these places.) The Mural Gallery is a little Exeter gallery showing and selling the work of the mural artists. […]
Great Poppy Year
The year was 2008, and the California poppies were stunningly abundant in Three Rivers. People still talk about it. This is one of my photos from that most memorable year. My postman brought me some photos he took, and I painted from them. You saw the results of one such painting here. I promised to show […]
Redbud Festival in the Olden Days
This past Redbud Festival in Three Rivers got me reminiscing. (I love that song by the Little River Band. I love the Little River Band.) The very first one I ever participated in was in 1987. I shared a space with my friend Katie. She sold silk-screened tee shirts with a Redbud logo of her […]
Redbud Festival Report, Day Two
The Redbud Festival was well attended on Sunday. Those organizers do a swell job, and there were some high quality exhibitors with great merchandise. I only saw things briefly as I raced to and fro on quick errands. This is some of the hilarity shared at the Arts Alliance Booth, those amazing volunteers who put […]
Redbud Report, Day One
Redbud, the arts and crafts festival in Three Rivers, not the flower, was a 2 day event over the past weekend. It was hot. I’m not complaining, just stating a fact. Because this is a local event, it is a blend of meeting new folks and reconnecting with old friends. Here is a list of […]
Private Studio Tour
For nine years my studio was also a gallery, open to the public in downtown Exeter. When I closed that space and built a studio at home, people weren’t sure when or how to see my work. The answer – – – By appointment! Just call or email and we can set a time. You […]