Remember this word? It means “an order for something to be produced such as a work of art”. Indeed! A friend of a long-time customer contacted me with a request to draw a house. The photos came next-day type post and had to be signed for. There were three and they had obviously been peeled […]
Learn, Schmearn
That is what Drawing Student Megan said in response to 2 possible solutions to a drawing problem. Still makes me smile! When figuring out a path for my business of art, it seems that I am constantly learning, whether or not I want to. Take these Christmas ornaments for example: last year I was so […]
Sequoia Paintings
Because my website is still non-functional and there are folks who might want to see which paintings are available, this posting will consist entirely of paintings of The Big Trees, Sequoia Gigantea, Redwoods. Just the facts: A few little tidbits about all the names: “The Big Trees” was how we referred to them when I […]
Final thoughts on the Green Apple
This was a new experience in several ways: 1. Green apples are a brand new subject. 2. Instead of having a photo on paper, I worked from the photograph on my computer screen. 3. The real apple was present so I could check the accuracy of the color.
Stocking Stuffer Boutique
This is where I will be for December First Saturday:
The Elephant
Those of you who have shared your eddress with me received an email with the subject line reading “Have you seen the elephant?” If you live in Three Rivers, you know of him. If not, here are a few paintings in which he is sort of visible on the side of Alta Peak in snow. […]
Little Green Apples
Kind of weird how that shadow made a slash through the beginning painting – yeah, I know it is ugly at this stage, but a slash?? If the nice lady with impeccable taste wants a green apple painting, perhaps others of similarly impeccable taste might want a green apple painting. Besides, if I’m going to […]
Green apple
At the show over the weekend, a nice lady (with impeccable taste, of course) asked me to paint a little green apple to accompany her pomegranate and orange paintings. (I mean the painting is little – not to be confused with the Roger Miller song!) I was eager to begin, so I went to the […]
Presentation is Everything
Having just finished another weekend show and sale, I’ve been thinking about the truism “presentation is everything”. During set-up, I was done quickly so I had time to help Ginny Wilson, photographer extraordinaire. She brings so much inventory to shows that it takes 2 vehicles to transport all her support materials and the merchandise. Together, […]
Another Perfect Gift Boutique for the Record Books!
Janene lives in Three Rivers and makes all this wonderful natural skin care stuff. Ja Nene Natural Body Products – for the whole family Nikki is a Master Weaver who also makes soy candles – and she draws beautifully too! Handweaving by Nikki Marn sold poppy seeds for the Three Rivers Arts Alliance. Arts Alliance […]