24 Days Till Open House

The count down begins...24 days till Open House!
A few minor setbacks today.  First, our supply order
truck broke down and cannot deliver till Thursday.
That puts framing two days behind schedule.  Then
there is a bit of a snag in the printing of the invites,

seems to be a shortage of yellow toner! Hopefully
printing will happen on Wednesday. 
Our mailing house has the addresses, large check to
the Postmaster is written out.  Linda almost has the
menu and grocery list together.  An order of over 100
8x10 frames arrived.  Framing is happening daily.
Meanwhile I am painting.



 

Again, titles are welcome!

This week is my last set of classes, they start
up again in January.  We had 6 windows across
the upper front of the house painted on Monday.

Back to my painting....

Update...

Open House Update:
My new print was delivered and here I am
signing and numbering all 200.

Linda started the framing of these and
they look fantastic.  We are taking orders
but not shipping until after open house.
I saw Linda is searching for new hors d'oeuvres
which is a serious project!

Meanwhile I finished another painting..

This is from Dinkelsbuhl, Germany... I need a title!

30 days till Open House!

Only 30 days till my big Open House.  This will be the 32nd
Annual, I can't believe we have done it so long.
First my painting update.
Here is a little sample, not available until 11/20/15 but you
can put them on your wish list!

Next is Linda's update
1) Several deliveries of supplies are coming through the door...
feels like daily!  (tape, hooks and screws, mattboard,
foamboard, framer points and lots of moulding length)
2) Lots of mat cutting and framing going on.
3) The new print came today so I am numbering
and signing 200! 
4)  Invites and tear sheets were proofed today
We are on schedule!

Meanwhile we went away over the weekend with friends to
the Laurel Highlands of PA.  Linda found a great cottage to
rent. We started with a nice dinner at Moon Shadow Cafe.
Saturday we rode the Western MD Scenic Train.  It was sleeting
when we arrived in Frostburg!  Sunday was our visit to
Fallingwater followed by a slightly spicy but tasty lunch at
Out of the Fire Cafe .  We had a wonderful weekend.

Now we are back home and back to work!!

Friday check in

First, my weekend show info:
Bedford Fall Foliage
October 10-11 From 9am to 5PM
Booth: 174 on Juliana Street
rain or shine or chilly!
Bedford, PA

Next is Open House Update:
Linda is adding three new Holiday mini prints
$15 print with a mat or $35 framed

                   

Open House update

This time of year gets crazy and if you follow my blog you know
Linda follows her printed schedule she designed so everything is
done the same every year on the correct dates!  She does not
get behind, even if it means pulling a few all-nighters to stay
on task!  My only job is to PAINT!  I still am teaching three
classes for the month and we are still showing but I am focused
on painting.  The rest is in Linda basket.  I know for a fact this
has been done.  In case your are thinking of hosting an open
house you can see what goes into it.
1) The new print has been decided on...


2) name picked... "Bellissimo"
meaning beautiful in Italian since this scene is from Italy.
size with frame is 11x22"  great fun shape.
The cost will be $45 print only or $85 framed.
3)  Linda went to the printer (Pemcor) this morning.
4) The sell sheet to go with the print has been designed
and is at the other printer (Miller Printing).
5) Invitations are being designed, Linda works with a local
printer (Miller Printing) to design them.
6) Mats are being cut and back boards for the shrinks are cut.
7) The older prints are being framed so there is a good selection.
8) Our mailing list has been housecleaned.  Over 6500 names!
9) Contact has been made with our mailing house
    (CRW Enterprises)
I am sure there is more Linda has been doing, I find it best to
stay clear and just feed her occasionally!
Save the Date:
32nd Annual Open House
Friday, November 20 thru November 22
If you are in the market for an original, plan to be here
when the doors open at 2pm Friday for the best selection!
No early sales or orders on originals but you can order a
new print!

In addition to all the open house work, there have been
painters and roofers here to give quotes for work that needs
done on the house.  Linda is in full gear since I said no more
traveling till the house is updated!  That made her move fast!
Gotta love it!!

17th Annual Artisians Porchwalk

Friday, Oct. 2 from 10 to 5
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 to 4

Everyone is set up and ready for you tomorrow!
My studio is stop #1!! Featuring my watercolors,
Lydia Dierwechter -­ Repurposed Wool Purses
Leslie Howland & Mary Anderson -­ Functional Stoneware Pottery
Gretchen Smith -­ Handcrafted Jewelry and
 Slates by Sandy Bock

FREE ~ Rain or shine!