Saturday check in...

I took a "Judges Choice Award" at the
Lititz Art Show today, for my painting
"Two Stools" The photo with the ribbon
had a bad glare so I am showing them
separately...

We have been up since 6am so we're getting a
pizza and watching a movie.

2010 Pottery #4

4"x6" Watercolor ~ $225.00 ~ Contact the Studio

I like pottery. There are thousands of glazes
and shapes and I get a kick out of painting
them. Nice strong blue with a good reflection.

Below is my latest larger painting. I have
been working on it for two weeks.

Framed 18"x14" ~ Not titled or priced as of yet...
Turned out great. I wouldn't change a thing!
The apple study is on 7/15 and is also available!
This will be on display at the Lititz Art Show.
Saturday 7/31 in the Lititz Springs Park.
Hope your coming early!

2010 Pottery #3

6"x 4" Watercolor ~ $225.00 ~ Contact the Studio

It looks like I put this pottery
away! All stacked on top and
inside of pieces... that could be
what drew me to it!

Below is my latest ribbon and the

painting that won. Out of all the
paintings I had on display it was an
odd choice but you don't question a
judge. It came with $50. which was
another reason to keep quiet!

This "winner" is available.
Talmont sur Gironde #3 $225.
8x10 framed

The Lititz Art Show is this Saturday,
July 31 Everyone should plan on
stopping by to see me!!

Hale Farm at Dusk

6"x 4" Watercolor ~ SOLD
I told you I had a lot of material from
this farm in Ohio. Totally enjoyed myself.
I walked all over these grounds.
Great little landscape that could be almost
anywhere, unless you know the regional
differences in barn shapes!

I am packed and ready to leave tomorrow.
The plan is to camp close to the show so
I do not need to get up any earlier than
necessary!
The show:
Lavallette Art & Craft Show
Sunday ~ July 25
Held at Philadelphia Ave and Bay Blvd
in Lavallette, NJ! 9-5:30

FYI... I will NOT be at Seaside Park, NJ
this year so you need to see me here!

Antiques Glass Jars

6"x4" Watercolor ~ SOLD

More antiques from Hale Farm.

I painted all day while keeping an eye
of the Tour de France. Did a little yard
work after dinner and after getting my
blog on I am going back to painting the
apples.

I have a one day beach show on Sunday.
Lavallette Art & Craft Show
held at Philadelphia Avenue and
Bay Blvd. 9 to 5:30

Flowers on a Table

4"x 6" Original Watercolor
$200.00 ~ SOLD!

I am still working on my Hale Farm
subjects. I found these flowers on
an old worn kitchen table. Liked the
idea of freshly picked flowers against
the old stained table.

You may always stop in to see any of the
blog paintings, they always look better in
person. Also when they are listed on eBay
you do not need to pay on line. Bid, win and
then email me about payment, I can take
cash, checks or MasterCard/Visa. Flexible!!
Its nice to see bids on the two that are on
eBay. Keep bidding!

I listed my fall watercolor classes on my
website...
Easy, no pressure, demonstrations, hands
on guidance, everyone paints their own subjects
at their own speed and level...
I am a pretty good teacher so give it a try!

Bottles

4" x 6" Original Watercolor
SOLD

These bottles were found on the shelf
below the pottery I painted earlier.
I was interested in their color and
the reflections in the glass.

I am running short on time today.
I took Linda to the market, the store and
the Library. By then it was noon! I then
did a little gutter maintenance since it is to
rain, this required a trip to the hardware
store. Finally I started painting and it was
time to stop for dinner. Back to my painting
and then I am interrupted by my buddy Joe,
enticing me to chat, so I am finishing a
painting at almost 11pm...
still counts for today!

Picket Fence & Hollyhocks

4"x 6" Original Watercolor
SOLD

Another scene from the Hale Farm
in Ohio. I like the way the hollyhocks
were peaking over the fence. Their
color made even stronger with the
yellow house in the background.

I got up early to ride and it was storming.
So I went back to bed till 7! I pretty much
was painting until just now. Juggling the
blog painting, a commission and my larger
apple painting. I did stop for dinner.

Sunday check in...

Framed: 24"x 18" ~ Made by Hand ~ $1800.

This painting turned out great.
Six crocks in a variety of colors.
They look like you could pick them
right off the shelf.


I did a little framing work to free up
Linda who spent the day at her desk.
Also did some maintenance on my bikes
and now we are going to watch the movie
Rome (2nd season #1).

Saturday check in

14x18 ~ Untitled ~ $475

I actually finished this at the Penn State Show.
Turned out well. I liked the light across
the pot. Title suggestions are welcome!

Last night I took Linda to Sunnybrook for
a 70's dance. 4 Hours of Disco...
We got our groove on! Had a great time.
Today I sketched my commission, I want
to wait till Monday for the client to OK the
drawing before going any farther on it.
I started my apple painting, It will be 14x18
I have the drawing and the first washes on
the apples. At 5pm I went out for a bike ride.
We are now getting a pizza and watch a movie.
Thats my Saturday. It feels nice having a break
from a weekend show.

Apples

4"x 6" Watercolor ~ $175.

This is a study for a larger painting I
am starting tomorrow. I wanted a
change from still life. I concentrated
on getting the feel of the apples. To work
out the colors and pattern. They were
hanging on a tree but I did not finish
the leaves, just gave the impression of a
background.

I also have a commission to start so I
will not get a blog done tomorrow.
It is Linda's birthday, she is spending
tomorrow with her Mom and then I
am taking her out dancing (at Sunnybrook)
in the evening. Music from the 70's...
Never did master The Hustle!

Chair

4"x 6" Watercolor ~ $250.

Another still life from the Hale Farm
Museum in Ohio. Wonderful 1800's
antiques that I enjoy.

The rain kept me in the studio all day!

2010 Pottery #2

4"x6" Watercolor ~ $225.00

This is a study for a larger painting I
am working on. I found the pottery
at the Hale Farm in Ohio on my recent visit.

I am finally home for a week. No show
this weekend which is nice. Penn State
went well. Linda now needs to put in a
supply order and get some framing done.
I need to replace the originals I sold which
is a good problem. Even though we are
home I plan to paint, paint and paint some

more and I have another commission to
start.

A HOT Friday check in from Penn State...

Here is a photo of my booth here in State College.
You can find me on Allen Street ~ Booth #1
Friday until 8pm ~ Sat. from 10-8 and Sun. noon - 5
great selection of original paintings and prints.
I am demonstrating...stop out and see me!

Tuesday check in...

Packed and ready to leave in the morning.
Planning to be on the road by 8:30am.
Set up the camper first then go to the show
and set up my display. Pretty much takes
the whole day.

The Show:
July 8-11
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Held in State College, PA
This is the famous Penn State Show!
My space is A01 - on Allen Street
(one block from Beaver Ave.)
Thursday to Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: noon -5
FREE!! Rain or Shine or Heat!!

Monday check in...

The show in the Berkshires went very
well. I sold several paintings which
felt like the old days! I finished this
painting of a bench. The painting is
actually more grey but photoed with more
yellow. I tried several takes and just
cannot get it. So you will need to trust me
when I tell you it looks great.

No title... $575.00 14x18 framed....
We got home today at 5PM, unpacked
the van, did a few house chores while
Linda did 3 loads of laundry. We leave
again on Wednesday for the Penn State
show. So tomorrow will be filled with
chores. Small blog paintings are on hold!