2017 Still Life #3

5"x 5"  Original Watercolor - A Painting A Day

Still Life #3
$225.

Just working on my rendering... a bowl and
a copper pail.

My first show of the season is over.  It went
well.  This Saturday finds me in NJ at Christian
Brothers Academy in Lincroft.  For 30 years I
did their fantastic art show which no longer
exists.  Last year I tried their craft show and
many of my past clients found me!  Trying again
this year but I warn you it is a very crafty
craft show.  More info later in the week.

It has been an interesting week.  First this...

I received an email informing me that I was chosen to be included in the top 60 Watercolor Blogs.  I have no idea how they found me but I am listed as #6!  Just click the link below, a few moments after it comes up a screen asks you to log in, you do NOT need to, just click on the X in the top right corner and then you can scroll down.

Top 60 Watercolor Blogs And Websites For Watercolor Painting Artists

Then yesterday I was contacted by a fine art appraiser wanting information on six paintings that a notable private collector purchased back in 1988-1992.  They are being donated as part of a collection to Longwood University in Farmville, VA.

It all just makes me stop and ponder!

2017 Still Life #2

 4"x 6"  Original Watercolor - A Painting A Day

Still Life #2

 $250.

Back to my sweet spot... a Shaker still life.

Finished my classes for the week. Squeezed in a
bike ride.  Helped Linda in the garden for an hour.
Packed the van for my first show of the season.

Hey Delaware, come see me this weekend...

2017 Iceland #1

6"x 4"  Original Watercolor - A Painting A Day

Iceland #1

$225.

I went back to my Iceland photos for inspiration
today.   A little landscape with a Nordic feel.

What a weekend, beautiful weather and I took
full advantage and rode my bike all three days.
Classes started today and I painted.

2017 Still Life #1

6"x 4"  Original Watercolor - A Painting A Day

Still Life #1

$225.

Temporarily putting the islands on hold to work
on some still life paintings.  This is actually from
my house, a wood antique shoe form that is sitting
on my shelf with part of a crock and part of a plate.

This is our last free weekend and then my show
season begins!   We are attending Fire and Ice
in Lititz.  Other than that not sure what are plans
are.  Have a great weekend.

2017 Islands #10

6"x 4"  Original Watercolor - A Painting A Day

Islands #10

$225.  SOLD

I keep saying this is my last Island painting and end up
painting just one more!  I also think they look so much
better than they show up on screen...

Only 7 days left on my mini print sale... get your order in!

My show season starts next week!  
If you are close to Hockessin DE, save the date!
February 24 to 26
Check my show schedule for other shows.

Tuesday

18x24" titles welcome!

This is a room in St. Nicolas Abbey, a plantation in Barbados.  I changed the view out the window to pay homage to the sugarcane and the windmills on the island.

Happy Valentines Day to everyone!

Monday...

14x18"  waiting for a title!
This is from Bathsheba Beach in Barbados
They have giant rocks sticking up in the water.

I am finishing up one more large piece and then I am caught up.  Three classes to teach this week. Linda is busy getting orders shipped from the special we ran last week.  You have till the 22nd to place an order!

Mini Print Sale

Andy Smith’s Mini Print blow out sale!!
Regular price: $15 each or 2 for $25
My “open edition mini prints” that fit into any 8x10 frame

Now on sale     ~   offer  good till 2/22

$2.50 print only (no mat, you do your own framing) $7.50  or  2 for $12.50 ~ print with a double mat ready for your 8x10 frame with 4 mat choices:   white outside/sliver of black inside,  cream/rust,   cream/green,   cream/black

#1

  

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

  

#7

#8

#9

#10

#11

#12

#13

#14

#15

#16

#17

#18

The images are different sizes but all fit into an 8x10 custom mat

which fits into your 8x10 frame.

How to order… send me a reply email
(or call 717-627-3383)
1) Print # and quantity you want
2) print only or matted?  If matted, mat choice
3) Ship (small fee to ship – I will only charge what the Post Office charges) or pick up at the studio
4) Name, address and phone #
5) payment options: I can send a PayPal request, you can use a charge card, check or cash!

PS. You may share this offer with family and friends!

2017 Island #9

SOLD!
4"x 6"  Original Watercolor - A Painting A Day

Islands #9

$100 unframed   (value framed: $225.)

Available to the 1st person to email 
(PA sales tax, $35 if you want me to frame it, $8 ship)

The sun kissing the ocean...

How I apply to shows continued:    Other things to consider when applying to a show; number of exhibitors,  inside or outside (weather), number of days the show runs (1-4 is normal), hours of the show (some shows run into the evening), when is set up (the morning of the show or the day before (this has bearing on the number of nights in a motel), type of show (crafty or high end art).  Once Linda has set the schedule and applied we wait to see if I am accepted.  I have had my share of rejections!  Next is paying the booth fees.  You purchase your 10x10 plot of land for anywhere  from $100 to $800.  The money all due well in advance of the show!  I already applied and paid for shows in September and October!  You need a good cash flow. I hope you found this interesting and you have a greater understanding when I say "Linda is reading show apps" for the fourth day in a row!  There is so much more to it than meets the eye.