2013 Angles #2

2013 Angles #2
4"x6" original watercolor   $225.   SOLD!

So the angle on this one is the open top drawer. 

This is a short week for me... setting up tomorrow at:
Fine Arts Fiesta
Held at Public Square in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Thursday to Saturday: 11am to 8pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm
My space is #28  ~  FREE!

2013 Angles #1

2013 Angles #1
5"x5" original watercolor    $225.

I am always interested in unusual angles.  This is from
walking down stairs looking across a room.

I had a few things on Linda's list that needed done and
then I painted as promised.  It is a short week because
I show at Wilkes-Barre from Thursday through Sunday.


Over the weekend we had a little excitement.
Midnight on Friday night... in the old days we would
have been out dancing.  But these days I am admitting
we were both sound asleep in our hotel bed; only to
be rousted by loud fire alarms.  We had to go outside, in the
heavy rain and stand in our PJ's (yes again, I confess to
PJ's)  Standing there with other strangers in various
assortments of dress and undress for 45 minutes. 
3 firetrucks, lots of fireman and policemen, more heavy rain...
and finally we were allowed back in without ever hearing
what was wrong.  I fell right back to sleep, Linda on the
other hand is not a good sleeper on a good night!

track season over...

My track season has come to an end.
Today was our last track meet.
Leagues,  20 teams.... wait for it...
Our boys took 1st!!! , and our girls 6th.
The whole meet was a thing of beauty.

So now I will focus on painting.
Well, I do have a banquet next week!
I am leaving in the morning for set up
for my weekend show.

Byers Choice Craft Show
Held at 4355 County Line Rd,
Chalfont PA
Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 10-4:30
Excellent quality!

monday...

We returned home last night after a not very

profitable weekend.  Set up was Saturday morning
at 5am.  Yes I said 5AM!  So at 4:45am we were in
line to get our space.  We showed until 7pm, that's a
14 hour day outside.  Back in our hotel by 8pm and
sleeping by 9!  Sunday there was an artist breakfast
(bagels and coffee) at 8am and we showed till
5pm, a long hard pack up, 2 hour drive home walking in
the door by 9pm. While a first year show,  it had
seasoned promoters.  A great set of professional artists
and a good location just no people.  Very low crowds.

I got up early this morning and took a bike ride.  Linda
woke up with an idea of scrubbing the tent and tarps.
I mean scrubbing, front and back with little Mr Clean
scrubbies.  Thankfully our helper Lori was her scrubbing
buddie, they worked 4 solid hours.  My tent never looked
so clean!  Although we may need to chat that a clean tent
does not equal better sales!  When she is frustrated she cleans!!
Guess there could be worse habits...

Meanwhile my farm commission is on hold.
My client has a lot of changes and poor photos
so we are having a meeting this weekend to go
over things.  Track season finishes this week.
I had a meet tonight. Boys and Girls won.
Boys are 6-1 and Girls are 5-2!  Not bad.
Several of my good runners are ineligible due to
grades which is so sad at this time of the season. 
Thursday is our final Leagues meet.

Thursday check in

Last night I framed my commission and I must

say it looks great.  I think my clients are going to
love it.  I just have to show it off one more time.

We are both still coughing and I would say Linda
is only a pinch better.  But the show must go on...
I leave tomorrow for a new show in Rockville, MD
A-RTS Rockville Town Square Arts Festival
May 4 & 5
located on the streets of Rockville Town Square,
Rockville, Maryland
My space is #236 on E. Middle Lane
Saturday, May 4, 2013 11am-7pm
Sunday, May 5, 2013 10am-5pm
FREE!

Finished commission



I brought a bad cold home from my track kids last week
and after being super careful I still gave it to Linda.
We battled it and lost.  So Monday we went to the
doctor for meds.  Day 3 of meds and the cough is still
nasty and Linda sorta has her voice back.  There was a
lot of whispering going on!

Monday I finished my commission.  The frame came
today so I need to cut a mat.  It looks great.  I am very
happy with it.  Today I started my next commission
which is a family farm.  After they approve the drawing
I will share it.

This watercolor is 22x30"  The space is already picked
out where it will hang.

more on the commission...

Still not over this nasty cold and now Linda
is coughing.

I painted till midnight last night, I wanted
to get most of the next shelf completed.
I started with the background washes.  And
worked on the spice box.  The box belongs to
my client so it is important that piece looks
good!

Building the back and starting the plate.

Adding depth, and working on the jug.

commission work...

I really do not know where all my time is going.
Now I am sounding like Linda!  I have had my nose
into this painting every free moment.  It truly is a
slow build.  Meanwhile...
I had a show in NJ on Saturday and worked on a
painting for myself as a demonstration.
I picked up a bad cold from my track kids and still
have it today...5 days
Sunday morning  I painted and in the afternoon
we went antiquing.  Linda was looking for a cabinet
but did not find the perfect one.
Monday I painted, Tuesday I painted and had a track meet.
Both boys and girls won!  Today I painted and had
track practice.  Meanwhile Linda brought her Mom home!
So we are figuring out a whole new schedule with Mom.
I plan to go back to my painting tonight.

This is the middle shelf about half way.

Middle shelf finished! 

shelf completed...

This is the result of painting several hours last night
and this morning...


















The first shelf is completed!

I took a break and planted two shrubs for Linda
while she brought her Mom home for a home
evaluation.  Looks like Mom will be able to come
home next week, with some help.
I have a track meet and a VORP Banquet tonight.

more on the commission...

I painted till late last night and all day today.
Slowly building my colors, wash over wash.
It seems like I should be able to go right to
the color I want but I think that is what makes
my work so different.  My under washes glow
through the top washes giving a depth you cannot
get any other way.  With experience and lots of
practice I know what colors to mix to build up the
values I want.

 

More layers of wash, totally dry between layers.
I am adding the texture to the shelves.

 

 

Deepening the shadows in the corner, and
making the apples look real!

 

Had to stop for track and a quick run
to Esbenshades Greenhouse, Linda wanted to
"look around" at the new plants.
Back to painting tonight.