2013 Doorway

4"x 6" original watercolor
$225.00

A simple doorway...
My workshop went well on Saturday.  I think all
students were pleased, I was fortunate to work
with some great people.  Their paintings will be
on the student blog by tomorrow.
Yesterday we went to Ladew Gardens in Monkton, MD
I enjoyed it very much but Linda thought the end of May
would be a better time to go with blooming
azaleas and rhododendron.  Great topiary and some
very nice waterlilies.

Here I am trying to get that perfect waterlily shot!

Thursday Check In

We had two weeks of traveling and got home Monday
night.  It feels good to be home.  Really good!
Linda wanted desperately to play in the garden and it has
been to hot and dry, so she is sneaking in some reading time! 
We had a few great family meals, we celebrated Linda's
birthday which I may not mention!
I did maintenance on my bikes and of course there is work
getting done.  Linda has been seen at her desk and I finished
two paintings I started at each of the shows.

 I am concentrating on my painting workshop which is on
Saturday.   There is still room in the class for anyone to join
me in Hershey.  Details are listed on 7/10 post.

My latest paintings, not yet framed or titled!

Watercolor Workshop

This class works for beginners to advanced... Join me for a nice day
of painting.

"Realism in Watercolors" Workshop for Adults
Instructor: Andy Smith
One Day Workshop on Saturday, July, 20, 2013 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Description/Schedule
9:00 am. Decisions before Painting
A lecture about what to paint, sizes, the value of sketching, handling washes, when it is
finished. Questions, if time allows. Andy will continue to lecture and take questions
while students paint.
10:00 am to 1:00 pm Still Life
Andy will furnish a still life and students will draw and paint.

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Lunch (and/or continue working!)

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Students will have the option of finishing their still life or move to landscape.
Landscape
Andy will furnish a landscape and students will draw and paint.
Hands on help, demonstrations
Fee: $100.00

Andy reminds students to bring your own watercolor supplies and make sure that you have 2 sheets of watercolor paper. Also, pack a lunch and drinks!

http://www.hersheyareaartassociation.com/documents/STUDENT%20REGISTRATION%20FORM-1.pdf

To sign up, complete the Student Registration Form at the top of this page, send by email to andy@andysmithartist.com or mail the Student Registration Form and payment to Andy Smith, 4 North Spruce Street, Lititz, PA 17543-1409

Tuesday check in

I have been painting a large piece over the weekends and

finishing them in the studio.  Just adding to my pile but
I finally framed  4 new ones to take to Penn State.

 

 

"Upstate" 23x20  $1600.

                                                           "The Whisk"  24x18  $1450.

                                                             " Cellar Light"  17x21  $975.

                                               "Sun Dried"  18x14   $600

Penn State Art Festival
Downtown State College
Thursday July 11 to Saturday July 13 10 AM to 8 PMSunday July 14 Noon to 5:00 PM
I am back in my old space: A01
The first one on Allen St.
FREE!

my portrait

I am privileged to have artist Kanchana paint my
portrait as a surprise.   I think she did a wonderful
job and it definitely looks like me!

 



I got home from the Berkshires last night.
It was HOT and full of mosquitoes!
So today was spent unpacking part of the van,
laundry, some framing, repacking, mow, groceries,
bank, family dinner...

this week:
Penn State Art Festival
Downtown State College
Thursday July 11 to Saturday July 13 10 AM to 8 PMSunday July 14 Noon to 5:00 PM
I am back in my old space: A01
The first one on Allen St.
FREE!

2013 Waterlily #9

6"x 4" original watercolor
$250.

Linda requested a yellow lily so here it is.

2013 Waterlily #8

4"x 6" original watercolor
$225.00

This has been such good practice.  I enjoy the
contemporary looser style to the painting of
water and flowers.  You may not see it but I
feel it!   The lilies that did not sell were framed
today and they look so good.  I get a little
thrill seeing the new work framed.

We are off this weekend. 
Planning to visit Abbey and Ben in DC.
Maybe go to Longs Park Concert on Sunday.

2013 Waterlily #7

5"x 5" original watercolor
$125. available until Thursday, 6/27 at 8PM
Goes to the first person to call or email!
SOLD!

Took long to draw this with all the petals.
Nice strong color.

2013 Waterlily #6

4"x 6" original watercolor
$100. available until Thursday, 6/27 at 8PM
Goes to the first person to call or email!
SOLD!
I plan to continue the waterlily series this week!

2013 Waterlily #5

4"x 6" original watercolor
$225.
I am enjoying myself with these waterlilies.

Getting ready for Manayunk this weekend:
Manayunk Arts  Festival
June 22-23
Held on Main Street, Manayunk, PA
Rain or Shine!
My space is #203 near Roxborough StreetSaturday: 11am to 7pm
Sunday: 11am to 6pm
Check the link for parking info