… then I draw. (Unless I spend time on the computer designing a calendar, a new coloring book, a custom collage drawing, or some cards). But yesterday, I drew.
In 2022, the Gateway Bridge, AKA Pumpkin Hollow Bridge, will be 100 years old. This means there will be some attention on the bridge, which will probably bring about some opportunities to sell images of the bridge. Remember, I am a business person whose product is art, although I often act like an artist trying to figure out the business end of things.
People often confuse my favorite bridge, Oak Grove, with the Gateway Bridge. Let me help you with this:
Oak Grove: single arch, deep canyon of the East Fork of the Kaweah River, 6.5 miles up the Mineral King Road
Gateway Bridge: three arches, shallower canyon of the convergence of the East Fork and Middle Forks of the Kaweah River, just below the entrance to Sequoia National Park on Highway 198
This new pencil drawing is 9×12″, unframed, and I haven’t decided what to do with it yet. That will be a business decision, and yesterday I was focused on being an artist.
P.S. The top view is supposed to look like this:
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I would love to see another calendar! I missed out before. I’m impressed that you’re able to do such beautiful work under duress. Creativity is a marvelous way to take us out of our stresses and worries (I’ve noticed that increasingly over the last 18 months!) Hoping for more positive news on our end of the fire soon.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and encouragement, Marti. If you are subscribed to my newsletter, you will get an announcement when the calendars are available. Otherwise, it will be on the blog.
Subscribed! Thank you.
And thank you!
A 2022 calendar? Yay, sign me up!
And yes, do take advantage of a landmark event, and paint/draw away! Maybe your drawing of the Gateway Bridge could be used on flyers? Or digital announcements of some anniversary event? I’m sure your very creative self will think of something!
Sharon, I will put your name on the list for a calendar; thank you for your enthusiasm!
As far as events for the Gateway Bridge, more will be revealed in the fullness of time.
Thinking of you guys and sending prayers for the safety of your two homes- so scary.
Thank you, Anne. I think 3R will be fine but am a little wobbly on MK. That is not factual information, just nerves.
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