Koi

I had a pile of mats to cut (since our helper is on vacation)

then two cases of glass to cut, that kept me in the studio

all morning.   I painted in the afternoon till now. 
This painting has so many layers to it. 
Click over the photo to enlarge.


 

Koi

We are back from a whirl wind trip, putting over
1000 miles on the van!  We added a short trip to our
friends in Cleveland OH and got home 6:30 Tuesday
night.  Today was spent with an early morning

23 mile bike ride, empty the van, a visit to my Mom,
mow, picked up a big frame order, a supply order was
delivered, Linda spent some time at her desk and in
the garden, lots of laundry, a family dinner... and
I have a bike tire to repair when this is written!

So... again, Linda put in a painting request. I have learned
that while I usually put up a bit of a fuss when I get into
it I enjoy myself. This is koi from a pond in Ladew Gardens.
I am going to show you the progress.  The paper size is
23x19" so it is pretty large for me.  I started with a pencil
drawing, you can see the lines. I really took my time on
the drawing. Next I painted one fish and I am dabbing
in the rocks and plants under the water. This is only the top
part, there is more to the whole painting.  I already have 2 full
paintings days into this so it takes time. I like to remind
everyone who is painting to slow down and learn to enjoy
the process, not hurry to finish a painting!

 

This is all underpainting.  Washes to build the color.

More tomorrow!

2013 Landscape #3

6"x 4" original watercolor
$225.00

This was my view as I was riding bike earlier
this week.   Just a little homage to Lancaster County!

This Saturday is...
Lititz 46th Annual Outdoor Fine Art Show
Held at Lititz Spring Park, Route 501 in Lititz, PA
9am to 5pm  ~  rain or shine ~   FREE!

Booth: B153 back of the park, in front of the pavillion
Stop in and say hello

2013 Still Life #17

4"x 6" original watercolor
SOLD!

A packed miniature painting; feed bin,
wood rake and I am not sure what is hanging
on the wall...  Shaker at its best!

I pretty much spent all day on this little painting.
Now I need to go out and mow...

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.