2014 Pumpkin #2

6"x 4" original watercolor
 $225  SOLD!

A pumpkin setting on a porch.

Thank you Gerry for helping Linda fix
her computer issue.  He was here and gone
in under 30 minutes!  Thank you Joan for
visiting and taking Linda out of the house!
Other than that... nothing new.

2014 Sunflower #3

5"x 5" Original Watercolor ~ SOLD!

A different variety of sunflower, smaller
flower but still stands tall and has great color.
Linda thought they may be called
Velvet Queen...

Today was filled with painting, errands,
a bike ride, dinner followed by more painting.

Open House Update:
The bill for postage just came in...
over $2000.  Just for postage on the invitation.
About now Linda gets a little hyper... some days
a lot hyper!

Oh... anyone living in Lititz really good with the
program Access?  We use it for my mailing list
database.   Linda screwed something up and
does not know how to fix it.  Requires a house call!
It was a "lot hyper" day!!

2014 Pumpkin

5"x 5" Original Watercolor   SOLD!

Just a nice pumpkin in the sunshine.
This comes unframed but you have the option
to have me frame it.

Two classes yesterday, two classes today and
painting in between.

Open House Update:
Invites are ready to print.  Mailing House is on
alert.  More mat cutting and framing going
on in the studio.  Supplies everywhere, I saw
two cases of glass for me to cut down...

2014 Sunflower #2

5"x 5" Original Watercolor ~ SOLD!!

I am going to try to get some blog paintings
done this week. Concentrating on fall.

Open House Update:
Linda is proofing the invitation and the tear
sheets, she made a few corrections this morning.
She goes back tomorrow for final approval.
We use a local printing company for this, Miller
Printing.  We like to support local.
I went to Pemcore Printing to check the next phase
of the print printing, they are looking good. Another
supply order comes tomorrow.  We plan on having
5-6 of each older print framed and ready for Open
House. That requires a lot of frames, glass and
matt board.  I also saw the folder with hors d'oeuvres
laying on the table, this is a big deal for Linda.
She puts lots of planning into your snacks!

Open House Update

 It's time... the work on my 31st Annual Open House starts
now... actually it started the first of October.  My painting
madness is in full swing so I can offer fabulous new
original paintings.  I will start teasing you with them and
you can pick your favorite but no early sales!

Meanwhile, the new prints were picked:

"Heritage"

framed 20x22 $115

"Misty Morning"

framed 20x22 $115

They are at the printer now but I have seen the proofs and

they are looking great.  You will be able to email and place
an order but no deliveries till Open House.
Linda has been in the studio working round the clock.
Invites are almost designed, copy for the tear sheets is
finished, frames and supply orders are placed.  Mats
are being cut, extra prints are being framed.  I was told we
are on target! More to come...

On another note... Linda's Mom made all kinds of cards
and Linda is looking for a couple of special places to
donate them.  Any ideas other than Nursing homes are
welcome!

Wednesday check-in

I have not blogged in ages, not because I was not

working but because time was tight.
Porchwalk went well, I am sharing the hay bale
sofa we made in the back yard.  Clients enjoyed it.

Classes are going well, we mounted a student exhibit
at United Zion Retirement Home (in Lititz) for the
month of October. Also you can check out my
Students Blog to see the latest works.

This weekend is my last outdoor show:
Crafts in the Meadow
Held at Tyler State Park, Richboro, PA
Saturday and Sunday 10 to 5
there is a discount coupon on their website
this is a very nice show!!

And... save this date:
Andy Smith's 31st Annual Open House
November 21-23
You don;t want to miss it!!