Linda…Watercolor, Acrylic, and Pastel Artist
is today BUT
I changed the time due to
the rain forecast.
The new time is 12:00-3:00 TODAY
as long as it’s not raining!!
It’s an opportunity to see
30 original acrylic paintings.
If you want to buy a painting,
you may bid on it here:
For more information on the auction,
click on this link: The Summer Art Auction 2020
Questions: Call me-Linda: 304-633-2841
I hope to see you today!
Two months ago
I committed to painting 30 original paintings!!
Now… looking back…
I think that was pretty crazy,
but I did it…
with help (lots of help!) from Pinterest.
Examples:
Pinterest inspiration photo:
My painting:
Pinterest photo:
My painting:
I’ll show you more in coming days.
And about the Summer Art Show 2020:
due to predicted rain,
I’m just not sure when it will be,
but I’ll let you know!
The Summer Art Auction starts tomorrow,
and the Actual Auction is here.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Today we pulled out
the old garden vines,
and harvested some
winter squash, green beans, kale, etc.
Canning green beans and freezing tomatoes
takes a little time, but I love it.
The bare areas in the garden will be filled in the following days;
for the first time ever,
I started seeds indoors in July
for fall plantings…
[These shelves have squash we harvested today
and seedlings under grow lights for the fall garden.]
And some seeds I’ll sow directly in the soil
like these radish seeds…
One of the many benefits of gardening is growing
varieties of food you won’t find at the grocery store…
Aren’t they so cool!
My Summer Art Show 2020 is in 2 days,
but my weather app predicts 60% chance of rain.
I’m still planning to have it Saturday,
but if it’s rainy between 3:00-6:00
I’ll have it Sunday.
Check with me on FB or here.
Thanks for following along,
LInda
In June I decided I would have
a Summer Art Show 2020 in my yard.
And while I have flowers, I knew I needed (wanted) more…
so I planted more flower seeds (in mid June!)…
(the seed packets told me they’d bloom right on time)…
And they did.
Go here to the see my Summer Art 2020…
all 30 paintings!
Go here to learn about the Summer Art Show 2020, and
the Summer Art Auction 2020 info is here,
Check out the online website where
I’ve set up the Actual Auction
and sign up when you know you want to bid.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
One month ago today
we started digging…
to create my vision in our front yard…
I thought it would be delightful
to have it at least partially finished
for my Summer Art Show 2020,
however, I wasn’t holding my breath
because I know how these things go.
So four weeks later,
here we are…
We have decided on a stamped concrete floor,
but in spite of our best efforts,
we don’t have that yet. Obviously.
I won’t give you the details,
but we are now looking for concrete man (or woman) #3.
Am I panicked, worried, stressed out?
No.
If you were coming to my Summer Art Show 2020
to see my new front yard,
you’ll just have to see it at my Summer Art Show 2021,
but do come to see my art…
and SUNFLOWERS!
Thanks for following along,
Linda
I’m painting florals these days
with the help of Pinterest.
Sometimes, it’s very easy to see…
Inspiration:
Painting:
See what I mean?
Other times, the photo that inspired me
is just a starting point.
Here’s my most recent inspiration photo:
And my painting:
“Summer Time in a Vase” 16 x 20 inches
I’m not the best at photographing my art,
so you must come to my Summer Art Show 2020
to see how really beautiful it is…
plus I have presents for everyone attending
because I want to see you (if you are my friend), and
meet you (if you’re not).
btw… if you think you want to hang my art in your home,
the Summer Art Auction 2020 starts August 22.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Pinterest has been the source
of inspiration
for many of my
Summer Art Show 2020 paintings.
Here’s an example:
Pinterest photo…
My painting…
It’s 18 x 24 inches.
It’s one of 30 paintings
that will be part
of my Summer Art Auction.
You can go directly to the auction
Thanks for following along,
Linda
My neighbor (a new friend & gardener)
challenged me to create a painting
for the Summer Art Show 2020
with chamomile, poppy, and lavender flowers.
She had given me a start of several herbs,
including chamomile,
so how could I refuse?
I painted it several weeks ago,
but it just wasn’t right.
(This photo was taken with a filter
which makes it lighter and pinker than the painting.)
I worked on the flowers many times,
and I was about to paint over the whole thing…
then…
I showed my friend, Val;
she said to change the vase.
I did.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Due to the pandemic and a few other reasons…
I have changed my Summer Art Show 2020!
The event has been divided into two parts:
* The Summer Art Show 2020… (Click on it for details!)
where you can come see my 30 paintings displayed outside, and
see what I’m doing with gardening this summer (if you care;).
AND
* The Summer Art Auction 2020 (Click on it for details!)
I found an online auction company that I really like,
so if you are interested in checking it out,
you can click on the link that I have here,
(that link will be many places;).
The money you spend on a painting
(minus the 5% fee for the auction company,
plus credit card fees)
will support the organization that you choose.
I hope you come to the show;
I’d love to meet you.
And if you love one of my paintings,
I hope you’ll take a chance
and bid on it!
Thanks for following along,
Linda
I can only have 25 people
at my Summer Art Show 2020
which is not a problem if 25 people or less
are planning to come,
but if 50 people want to come
then I have a problem to fix.
Therefore,
I need to get a count.
If you plan to attend, please click on this:
I’m planning to attend the show,
and if you’re planning to bid by phone click on this:
More information coming soon…
and better photos of my art, too!!
Thanks for following along,
Linda