Small Business Saturday...

"Twas the Nite" mini print
Print in a mat $15
8x10 Framed $35

My studio is open on Saturday from 10am to 8pm
at 4 N Spruce St in Historic Lititz, PA
Support your favorite artist and my small business
on "Shop small business Saturday"

Lots of prints framed and unframed are available and
plenty of original watercolors in all price ranges.
If you missed my Open House last week you can still
stop in this weekend. You missed out on the wine and
great snacks but there is still some spiced cider and
pretzels and paintings!  Can't make it... check my website
and I would be happy to ship!  See an original painting
not quite in the budget, talk to me about a layaway plan!

Open House went very well, not much time to catch
our breath and turn around and be open all this
weekend.   I had a question about my Open House set up.
We move the furniture in the first floor of the house and
I use my show panels with nice covers to hang the paintings.
Use my indoor display lights and Linda makes nice labels
and like magic its a great show display!!

And we are ready...

I do not think anymore can be done. I declare us ready! 

Linda on the other hand is still puttering around, finding
little things to do.

To keep it fair to everyone, on Friday, we will open the
doors promptly at 2:00 (not earlier)   We will not answer the
phone before 2:00 to keep it fair to anyone calling
with an order.   I have no problem if you walk in with your
own marker to write SOLD on a painting in case I am
to busy to help you!!  In fact you may take as many originals
as you want!!

A small peek at what is waiting for you.
See you all at 2:00!

2 More days to get things done...

Spring
Framed: 13x24
Available on Friday at 2PM!

This is the last painting I am doing for
Open House.  This was Linda's request
and I think it turned out really good.
I am off to give a lecture to the Hershey
Art Association.  Linda is staying home
to make truffles!

Open House Update:
Framing totally finished.  Studio is set up.
Labels are printed.  I went to market for the
final groceries.  Cleaning almost finished.
It rained this morning which foiled my plans
to gather leaves so just overlook them please!

3 more days till Open House



We are down to a few days.  Linda is still pretty
calm... makes me worried!  Framing will be finished
in the morning.  All the panels are up and most
originals are hung.  An email invite went out to
every email we have.  I think tonight we are going
to get groceries.  I am finished painting and working
off my honey do list!

The cat got out for the 2nd time...
an unhappy Linda or maybe...
the boss getting some fresh air.

 Linda call in extra help!  Here is Lori putting in
screws and wire.  It is still looking pretty messy!

Stacy putting glass in a frame.
Tomorrow is a cleaning day.

7 Days till Open House

Untitled Original Watercolor
Framed 17x21
Available on Friday, 11/16 at 2:00pm

I set up tomorrow for my weekend show:
PA Guild Fine Craft Show
November 10 & 11
Sat. 10-6 and Sun. 10-5
Held at the Lancaster Convention Center
25 S Queen St.  Lancaster  PA
This is a great quality show.
($1 off admission coupon on their website)

Open House Update:
I finished all my glass cutting and then
I went for a haircut... it is very important to
look well groomed!  Linda spent the day in the
studio with matboard.  We also scrubbed the
porch floor and laid a carpet.  Went on a hunt
for inexpensive small pumpkins for the top of
our fence, the others are a pile of mush!  I have
a painting I want to finish tonight.
Linda is a little panicky since there are still a lot
of clients who did not receive their invitation.
They were all mailed 10/29...10 days ago.
If you want a more detailed idea of how we get
ready for open house go to November blogs
from past years.  Prep is the same each year.

8 days till Open House

Another 11x22 watercolor

Untitled and not priced....

 

Open House Update

I got the canopy up around the porch yesterday.
In time for the bad weather tonight, my heart goes
out to all my clients and friends in New Jersey, I
cannot imagine snow on top of all the mess you have.

Linda finished her menu and grocery list.
Today we picked up glass and took a few
hours to visit our friend Joan.  Home by
5:30 and now I am cutting the glass. 
I have 105 pieces to cut... it will be a long
night.

10 days till Open House...

untitled Original Watercolor
Framed 11x22

It is fun creating paintings to fit in this
unusual shape. 
This will be available next Friday!

Open House Update:
I am still painting.
Linda has the panels up in the living room
and some paintings hanging.  Our framing supplies
come from New Jersey and today is their first
day in the office so we will be able to get glass on
Wednesday.  I am doing a survey on who has
received their invitations.  I am thinking outside of
PA has not received them as of yet. Shoot me an email
or post on facebook and let me know. I am a little
worried... The post office is less than satisfying.
Linda has the table filled with recipes for hors devours
while she is planning the menu.  More thought goes
into this than I think is necessary!!  It is good you
are not relying on me for snacks.  I am sticking to
painting!

Family News...
We have been telling everyone who will stop and
listen, can't help it we are so proud.
Our son-in-law Ben Hunter passed the NY Bar!
Yes, passed the first time around.
Very proud.

14 days to Open House!

5"x 5" miniature original watercolor

This apple was a class demonstration.  I added
more detail after class.  I have been studying
oil painting backgrounds and working on
a similar style only with watercolor.  It is hard
because the approach is much different.
Click over apple for a better view.


Oops...  I am having website issues.  You currently
cannot order from the website.  You can send an
email and tell me all the info and I can send you a
paypal invoice or arrange other payment.  Waiting
for the webmaster to work on it.  Never happens at
a slow time!

Open House Update:
Mats are mostly cut.  Frame order is placed,
glass order comes Wednesday.  Linda has the
rooms all torn up, moving furniture around.
Lights on a pile.  The new framed originals have
pieces of paper taped to the glass with the price
and then I write a few title suggestions.

I am still painting!

Invites in your mailbox...

Watch your mail for your invitation!

Please note: Open House is Nov. 16-18.
I am simply opening the studio to the public over
Thanksgiving weekend!

Also I am officially taking orders for my
new print "Harvest Finished"
Print: $50.
Framed (17x21")  $100.

This painting wordlessly sums up the season.
An empty bucket and bare trees clearly tells us
that autumn is passing and winter is close behind.
There is a peaceful feeling, quiet and soothing,
the world entering a phase of rest.
This is a classic Andy Smith
You can order on the website or
call the studio ~ 717-627-3383

16 Days till Open House

untitled watercolor
framed 22x12
Available at open house!

My heart goes out to all my NJ and NY clients who
may have had losses in the storm.   I know your Smith
paintings and prints may be the last thing on your mind
but if you need replacements or values for insurance
let me know.


Open House Update
My mailers are at the post office...  hopefully they arrive
in your mailbox dry!  Linda has been glued to her desk
making 250 corrections to the mailing addresses that
were returned from the mailing house.  Who knew so
many people move in a year! Today I picked up the new
print and now they all need numbered and signed. 
I do a stack of 50 at a time so my had does not get tooo
tired.
Tomorrow is scheduled for matting and framing.  I was
asked to vacate the studio!   I will be painting for one more
week and then it will be time to clean and set up.  I saw
Linda's folder with hors d'oeuvres so I think she is quietly
thinking what to serve you.

I had a question...Anonymous said...
First of all I would like to say awesome blog! I had a
quick question which I'd like to ask if you don't mind.
I was interested to know how you center yourself and
clear your head before writing. I have had trouble
clearing my thoughts in getting my thoughts out there.
I truly do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first
10 to 15 minutes are usually lost just trying to figure
out how to begin. Any recommendations or tips? Thanks!
My blog is simply an extension of my day.  It is just like
I am talking to someone in front of me, giving a quick
rundown of my day.  I don't think to hard about it,
I simply share. There is a general plan.  A photo of my
newest painting.  Info about this new painting.
Then my day, who is doing what in the studio.  My next show.
Any info I think I need to share.
Linda and I talk all day so by the time it comes to the blog we
already know what to say,  she types faster so she often
types it for me.  I rarely have a day with nothing to say!!
So relax and just chat!