Wednesday, July 30, 2014

2014 Landscape #8

4"x 6" original watercolor
SOLD!!

As you know by now, I am enamored with
Lancaster County farmland.  I love the roll of
our hills, the quilt pattern of the fields and the

wonderful shadows.

I  spent the afternoon packing.
We are headed 
to a show in KY.
The Show:
Pleasant Hill Craft Show
August 2-3
Held on the grounds of the Shaker Village
3501 Lexington Rd.  Harrodsburg, KY
(There is road construction)
Sat. 9:30-5 and Sun. 9:30-4:30 

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

2014 Still Life #4

5"x 5"  Original Watercolor
SOLD!

In anticipation of my upcoming trip to the
Shaker Museum I painted Shaker today.

Linda had 4 cases of glass for me to cut down
this afternoon.   Family dinner and then we took
the tandem out for a 9 mile ride.  Ice cream at
Greco's  and home by 8:30.  A full day!

Monday, July 28, 2014

2014 Lewes

4"x 6" original watercolor

While showing in Lewes DE  I found this
interesting corner.  Love the play of light
dancing against the house.  There are truly
subjects everywhere I look.

Lititz Art Show went well.  It was nice to be close
to home, sleep in my own bed and have off on
Sunday!  Kentucky here we come, heading out on
Thursday to one of my favorite places.  The Shaker
Village in Harrodsburg. (near Lexington)

Monday, July 21, 2014

Check in...

We have had a few days off which is a joy.  I managed
to get a few bike rides in.  Linda has been puttering in
the garden.  But it has not been all play.  All my supplies
were wet from the Penn State show so  I had to unpack
all the tent supplies and the camper and dry everything
off and repack.  Linda has been at her desk.  I saw
frames come in and matts were cut.  I wrote a large check
to the post office for a postcard update.
Linda had me busy painting of another kind, all our
patio furniture was in need of sanding and a fresh coat
of paint.  I sanded most of today.
This is the painting I finished at Penn State...
Framed 17x21  Needs a title...

Reminder... this Saturday is the Lititz Art Show.
Its FREE!  So I hope to see all the locals in my booth
holding paintings!!

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

2014 Night

4"x 6" original watercolor
 $200!

While exhibiting at Penn State we camped
for five nights.  This painting is the full moon
with fellow campers below us.
A bit abstract impressionism...

Today is Linda's birthday... God certainly blessed
me when he had us meet 36 years ago!

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

2014 Homage to Homer Series #1


Original miniature watercolor   6"x 4"
 "Blown Away"  Winslow Homer 1888
interpreted by Andy Smith
 $275.  SOLD!

 At the show in Toledo an artist was interpreting a Vermeer
and I got the idea to pay homage to Homer, my favorite artist.
I was so excited to start this project.  I did not want to copy
it exactly, but to add a bit of my own style.
Below is the original Homer painting...
Blown Away - Winslow Homer - www.winslow-homer.com

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

2014 Landscape #7

 4" x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor
$275.
Another nice landscape...

And another larger painting.

"Berkshires Morning"
$600  14" x 18"


Penn State Art Show info:
Central PA Festival of the Arts
My booth is A1 on Allen Street
Thurs. thru Sat. 10am to 8pm
Sun. noon to 5

Monday, July 7, 2014

2014 Landscape #6

 4" x 6" Miniature Original Watercolor
 $200.

I cannot get enough of Lancaster County farm
land.  This is off Brubaker Valley Rd.


I mentioned that I have been painting larger pieces.
This is one from Cape May... I found it while walking
along the streets.  The sun made this ordinary garage
look exciting.
"Cape May Sunshine"
21x17"  $875.

This weekend is the Penn State Show...
more info tomorrow.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Thursday check in

After five days with our Ohio friends the Woodruffs and
a not so great show in Toledo we are home...for one whole
day!  We have a show on Saturday in Lewes DE.  The
campground required a 3-day minimum so we are heading
out today at noon.  Two days to relax, maybe a trip to the
beach.
The Show:
St. Peters Art Show in Lewes, DE
my booth is #28 on Mulberry St
9am to 3pm   FREE!

We will be home for 2 days then heading out to the big
Penn State show.
Happy 4th everyone!