Since 2010, the Silver City Store has been selling my oil paintings. It began as a tentative experiment, with no confidence that visitors up that rough road would want to spend their hard-earned dollars on original oil paintings rather than (or in addition to) tee shirts and post cards. The highest number of paintings that sold […]
Pencil Drawing Commissions
My commissioning customer/old family friend told me in our correspondence that she was interested in a pencil drawing of the gas pump at the Silver City Store. If you have seen it, you might understand. If you haven’t, you might consider this peculiar. What I consider peculiar is that earlier this summer, while delivering some more […]
Painting With Distractions
There are a few small fall shows coming up beginning in October, and I don’t have any small paintings for these venues. I have large Mineral King paintings, but this is not what typical customers are seeking at boutiques, festivals and fairs. Hence, I pulled out some photos and began planning new small oil paintings. […]
New Beginning
Isn’t that title redundant? Probably. Every time I begin, it is on a new project. A thoughtful mom bought a painting of an iris for her daughter named Iris. She has another daughter named Camille and requested a camellia for her. Luckily, I have a good photo of a camellia in bloom, remembered the month […]
A Good Idea
About 2 weeks ago, I took the brave leap into admitting that I have unsold drawings and that it bothers me. I also admitted publicly that those drawings were heading to the shredder if unsold for another month. This is not something many artists are willing to discuss, but I am not normal. (Thank you […]
Tough Decision, Part Two
There are many seasoned artists who freely share their experience with other artists. One of the nuggets I’ve gleaned through the years is “Get rid of your junk”. There is no reason to keep things around that do not sell or do not represent your best work. The Cabins of Mineral King represented my best […]
Fancy Pants Studio
A year ago fake wood replaced painted concrete flooring in my studio, and I repainted the door. In the spring, the dilapidated board and batten siding was replaced with shingles for amazing cuteness. Last week the red Adirondack chair moved outside and this recently reupholstered old chair moved in. Now when I have visitors, […]
Sawtooth on a Saw Blade in a Situation
The Silver City Store/Resort has gotten quite elegant. I feel honored to be able to sell there and to now be part of their decor. Let’s take a tour. Now let’s return to the front counter. HEY! THERE IT IS!! THANK YOU, HANNAH, HANNAH, AND MICHAEL FOR CHOOSING MY ART.
Sold Mineral King Oil Paintings
Mineral King oil paintings have been selling steadily this summer at the Silver City Store/Resort. The popularity of subjects has changed a bit. The Honeymoon Cabin is this year’s favorite, the Crowley cabin/Farewell Gap (view from the bridge at the end of the road) is second, and only one Sawtooth painting has sold. All the […]
Pushing Through For Good Customers
Recently, I’ve focused on my weaknesses in drawing and painting. If I can’t see it, it might not be possible for me to draw or paint the thing. But, if I push through and have help and take lots of time, sometimes I can succeed. If these weren’t commissioned pieces with a paycheck at the end, […]