There are 4863 square miles in Tulare County. Really! I read it on the internet, so it must be correct, right? Although a great deal of it is un-roaded mountains, there are many roads to explore. And, there are roads to re-explore, because I forget stuff. This summer I’ve made 4 trips to Kings Canyon […]
Over And Out
The show, Images of Home, is over, and I’m out of these paintings. The museum tells me that was a very good response. If you feel disappointed because your heart was set on one of these, I can paint any of them over again. Won’t be exactly the same, but it will be close. (There […]
Images of Home
Better hurry, they’re going fast! I’ve been reading lots of articles on marketing art. Some say to create urgency for greater sales. Hmmmm, sounds pushy. Others say to just be conversational and make friends, and the sales will come. Now that sounds far more natural. Guess I’ll just do what comes naturally to me – […]
Irish Collage
Ever notice the word “collage” is the word “cottage” minus the t-crossing? I confused myself with my sloppy handwriting and couldn’t figure out what my notes meant – collage drawing or cottage drawing! Here is the Cottage Collage for Mrs. Bob in its current state of development: And, for the sake of Mr. Google, this […]
That Wisconsin Art Show
Remember I posted about entering a competition – juried and judged art show in Wisconsin? My 2 pieces are now in the show. They did not place, but they were juried in and look great on the site! This is the piece that is in the exhibit book but not in the show (go figure. […]
Orange You Glad!
I am, because I got an order for 12 paintings of oranges. There are a couple of realtors who specialize in ag property. Whenever they sell an orange grove, the buyer receives one of my paintings. Isn’t that just the best idea? Thank you, Diana, for thinking of it and suggesting it to Matt, and […]
Images of Home, #4
Mineral King may just be the jewel in the crown of Tulare County. It certainly is for this California artist! Eagle Lake Trail, 16×20″, oil on wrapped canvas, $350 Not meaning to taunt you – just want to show you what summer looks like in Mineral King, should it ever arrive. Aspens IV, 16×20″, oil […]
Odd Job revisited
I hate to say it but “Here I go again”. The window looked brighter with the paint side toward the wall, but of course it hid the detail of the poppies. Now I am repainting it on the side that will be out. Live and learn, live and learn. (If I’m going to repeat the […]
Morning walk in Three Rivers
Kind of handy to be able to combine exercise with gathering inspiration for new work, wouldn’t you say? Here are some of my usual scenes and thoughts (although I’ve been told my thoughts are rather unusual, and occasionally downright weird.) The beautiful wooden garage doors, the arched gate and the odd coincidence of star jasmine […]
The Show Opened and It Is Good
Images of Home Tulare Historical Museum Tulare County art (oil paintings) by a California artist There is a level of apprehension to a show opening. It may be a regular occurrence for all artists, or it may just be unique to me. Some of the unreasonable thought that go through my head sound like this: […]