mini original watercolor $225.
The morning glories are out in all their glory. They come in so many colors and shades of color and the flower only lasts a day. This one is from this morning when I took a stroll around the garden. It was wrapped around wire that Linda has up. Notice the detail on the wire fencing! But that purple...
I guess its soon time for my annual sunflower paintings.
I have not answered a Question of the Day in a while...
Do you seek out opportunities?
I have to say no. In my early days I searched for exhibits and places to hang my work, tried some Galleries. Looked into grants and teaching seminars. As my client base grew and I did more outdoor shows I was blessed with enough sales to keep me busy. I do not look for opportunities but if one comes my way I consider it. Covid has changed my "normal" so normally I will hang a show in a retirement home, bank or business if asked, limiting it to 2 a year. I still go into schools (again, not right now) to talk for career day, again only 1 a year. If my schedule allows I will talk to organizations/clubs about being an artist. I teach at my studio. I promote my own website, blog, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. I send regular cards and Constant Contacts to clients. OK, Linda does a lot of this, I mostly paint! I really do not need more to do! I think you do more when you are first starting out to help promote your name.
If you have a question you can send an email and I will add it to my list.
Do you seek out opportunities?
I have to say no. In my early days I searched for exhibits and places to hang my work, tried some Galleries. Looked into grants and teaching seminars. As my client base grew and I did more outdoor shows I was blessed with enough sales to keep me busy. I do not look for opportunities but if one comes my way I consider it. Covid has changed my "normal" so normally I will hang a show in a retirement home, bank or business if asked, limiting it to 2 a year. I still go into schools (again, not right now) to talk for career day, again only 1 a year. If my schedule allows I will talk to organizations/clubs about being an artist. I teach at my studio. I promote my own website, blog, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. I send regular cards and Constant Contacts to clients. OK, Linda does a lot of this, I mostly paint! I really do not need more to do! I think you do more when you are first starting out to help promote your name.
If you have a question you can send an email and I will add it to my list.
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