Friday, October 21, 2016
Mini break
Mini break
Ive been on a mini painting break but really in the mood to get back in. First I have to get through my first demo in more years than I can count. Its in support of World Pediatric Project sponsored by Bon Air Artists Association.
Saturday night I did my live demo at the stunning University of Richmond Epson Alumni Center. Got it done in under 2 hours in my tucks no less - I did have a very cool black apron tho. No paint on my fancy tucks, did that a bit later....what can I say:=)
The snapper is the very talented pastel and oil painter Betsy Kellum - my makeshift LED lighting worked well.
Vermilion 24x24 oil on linen (2-28-2016 canvas 1026)
"Vermilion" was raffled off Sunday afternoon. The winning ticket received a framed Koi swimming in very wet paint for their kind generosity - proceeds went to benefit World Pediatrics project.
SOME GOOD NEWS!
A few days ago "On a Clear Day" was accepted into the OPA - 25the Annual Exhibition of Traditional Oils. The party will be in Dallas this year. Now I need an airline ticket, frame and a "BIG SHIPPING BOX" from Airfloat. Airfloat makes the best reusable shipping containers for paintings!
On A Clear Day 56x48 oil on linen
On another note: An artist I started to collect, David Cheifetz did a very clever thing again - selling an online educational video....using a variable price-line (name your own price). He also did a solo invitational exhibit online event last year....very well done I might add. Hes built a significant online network with his news letters and a basket full of other clever ideas like those above. Now hes in hyper drive with his traveling art classes and art openings. You gotta love high energy guys like David......they just get things done.Available link for download
