Thursday, February 26, 2015

Lunch for Two | Watercolor Revised

After looking at "Lunch for Two" for nearly a month and bringing it to my watercolor critique group, they confirmed my thoughts on how to make it a stronger painting - cut it in half. It's a nice painting the way it was, but I really want to improve my art and bring it up a notch. And it looked like two different paintings to me; the tree and horses both demanding to be the focus. I'm so much more happier about it now.

The new cropping:



"Lunch for Two"
2015
Watercolor 14" x 20"


Here it is as it was originally. I'm sorry that the colors are off, and I worked on the tree more after I cropped it.







22" x 30"

Yes, I ripped it into two. :-)

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Featured Artist at AntFarm!

This month I am the featured artist at AntFarm in Sandy, Oregon.

It's a great little learning center, cafe and bakery in downtown Sandy. I am actually their first featured artist; yes, they are that new!

Please enjoy some of the photos I took of the show's opening night! And if you're in the area, drop by because they have the best hot cocoa (I heard the lattes are really good, too, but I don't drink coffee).











Saturday, January 31, 2015

Lunch for Two | Watercolor

Remember those marker sketches I did? Well, I've been hard at work and finally completed the painting!

I hope you enjoy my first painting of 2015!





"Lunch for Two" 
22" x 30" 
Watercolor 2015


Saturday, January 24, 2015

Mulling it Over

So, I've been thinking a lot lately about having an art booth at events to have my work available to purchase. Last year for the St. Paul Rodeo I borrowed a friend and bronze sculpture's old panels made by Pro Panel. They are lightweight and easy to put up. I can even do it by myself! Unfortunately, there aren't enough panels to fill up and entire 10' x 10' booth space. I think I did quite well "making due" with my set up, especially since it was my first time at a large equine event. I made a profit even with it being really slow and super hot. And now I have a better idea on what to paint for this year and print and greeting card selections.

Well, I can't infinitely borrow the panels, plus my husband needs to move them for me in his little Toyota Tacoma and I need my car to transport the art. So, I've been researching the possibility of purchasing my own panel booth set up and it's gonna cost a pretty penny. Plus, I need to get some paper bags for sold items and signage. Also, a couple years ago, a prolific collector of my art suggested that I should do a Kickstarter. Yes, I thought of doing it, but there was never a project that I though was worthy enough, but this is it! It's totally possible with help from YOU!

The next couple weeks I need to crunch numbers, shoot some footage (Kickstarters almost always have a little video to promote the project), and get the thing up online! I already have some ideas for the rewards backers will get.

Will you back me?