My neighbors’ beloved
Jack Russell terrier, Tasha,
died this week,
and they brought all her “dog things”
over for our dog to have.
Zoie loves everything.
Today, I created this pastel drawing for them.
They love it.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Having a Blast!
I’ve been CRAZY-busy!!
First it was the 30/30 Challenge…
Then it was the 30/30 Art Show…
and the Holiday Market at Heritage Station…
Now it’s shipping orders…
(Of course, I had to decorate the shipping envelopes!!)…
Also I’ve had trips to my printer, Denise, in Ashland…
Resupplying my retailers:
The Red Caboose (in Heritage Station),
Old Main Emporium (on 4th Ave),
The Village Roaster (on 4th Ave),
and Heritage Farm Museum and Village…
Did I mention painting commissions,
cookie orders, and a cookie class??
Now I have to finish
my CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!
btw…
You can still order prints and calendars from me,
but if you want something before Christmas,
you can go to one of the shops!
Thanks for following along,
Linda
My Heart is Full
My FIRST 30/30 Art Show
was FANTASTIC!!!
Pictures (of the event) to be added here when I get one
And it had almost nothing to do with my art…
Well, almost nothing.
You know how at your wedding…
everyone you love is there…
cheering you on.
That’s how it was.
Friends, family, former co-workers, neighbors, and classmates,
new friends, and lovely people who followed my 30/30, or
lovely people who found out about it…
They were there, cheering me on.
And the people that helped me:
Tina for encouraging me to do the show.
Helen, Nancy, Millie, Val, Paula, and my son, Hunter,
tirelessly worked the show,
Aaron-Michael promoted my show on the Downtown Huntington FB page,
and my husband, Rick,
who was in Japan and couldn’t be there,
for his unwavering support of my art.
To you all: I’m forever grateful.
My heart is full.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
btw… my calendars and prints are now available.
“Saturday Night” is Ready for Friday Night
Happy Thanksgiving!
I named this painting…
“Saturday Night”.
I have almost all the paintings back from the framers;
“Saturday night” has a black frame with silver highlights.
It’s perfect.
Michael, Darrell, and the others at
Hobby Lobby’s frame department did a masterful job
on each and every one.
And all the giclee prints are finished;
Packaging and labeling…almost finished.
Here’s a print of “Saturday Night”
beside the original.
8 more days.
I hope you’re coming.
Yes, it’s Thanksgiving Day and
my dining room table has art on it.
We’re having our dinner tomorrow;)
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Preparing for the 30/30 Art Show
“The calendars are here, the calendars are here!!”
I am BEYOND excited!!
If I won the lottery…
Today.
A BIG ONE!…
I would still do what I doing…
Painting and marketing my work.
(But I would make time for buying a new car- mine’s 15 years old,
and a beach house)
Yesterday I went to several places that
I painted in my 30/30 Challenge:
homes, churches, businesses,
and told them, well,
what I had done…
the whole 30 paintings (of Huntington)
and, of course, about the 30/30 Art Show.
I LOVED meeting people…
like Connie who heads a program which provides programs
for children, the elderly, and people with traumatic brain injury…
right in the heart of Guyandotte
at the Historic Guyandotte United Methodist Church!
So, OF COURSE, the proceeds
from the sale of that painting
will go to the church:)
And today,
the CALENDARS CAME!!
They will be available for sale
at my 30/30 Art Show,
and on this website Dec. 5!!
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Getting Ready for the 30/30 Show!!
I LOVED painting for 30 days,
and now I LOVE preparing for the 30/30 Art Show!
Every day I’m involved in the prep…
Yesterday I ordered the calendars,
received the rack cards,
and started distributing them.
(And finished and delivered a cookie order:)
Plus a ton of other things…
Good thing I’m a woman and can multi-task!
I’m taking the day off from The Art Show
and joining Planet Fitness today.
If you’re not exercising, you need to start!!
I walk and do yoga, but a full hour of exercise DAILY is
REALLY IMPORTANT!!
After I hit Kroger and the recycling bins,
I get to come home and PAINT!!
I have a few commissions to get started on
and I can’t wait!!
Thanks for following along,
Linda
If you’re new to my blog…
I decided to paint 30 paintings of Huntington
Here’s #19…one of the most popular on FB
Why did I commit to a grueling painting marathon…
(with laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, dog walking, etc… to add to the equation) ?
To become a better artist.
You know…
the old “Practice, Practice, Practice”,
when you want to become really good at something.
I also blogged here daily and posted EVERY painting…
(that was the hard part!!)
I LOVED drawing and painting every day.
And, course, I loved when FB followers liked a painting.
But the VERY BEST part
was seeing myself grow as an artist.
LEARNING from my work.
TAKING RISKS with my subject matter.
UNDERSTANDING each painting was a learning experience,
not necessarily a masterpiece.
So…
I thought a little celebration in the form of an art exhibit
would be great fun…
I hope you can come.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
#30!!!! in my 30/32 Challenge
∗ Beverly Hills United Methodist Church ∗
My grandparents were founding members of this church.
My dad was raised in this church.
And so was I.
Peri asked me to include it in the 30/30;
she was in my Sunday school class,
and a very sweet, dear friend.
This one’s for you, Peri.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
,
#29 30/32 Challenge
∗ Marshall Hall of Fame Café Restaurant ∗
Just another Huntington spot
that I think is divine.
I love the outdoor space; it’s lovely.
And the interior of the restaurant is fabulous, too.
The menu…yum…
I had salmon and veggies this summer~ perfect.
And it’s right across from Pullman Square.
What more could you ask for?
Thanks for following along,
Linda
#28 30/30 Challenge
I dashed downtown yesterday…
I needed some inspiration,
in the form of 3 more subjects to paint.
I snapped some photos, and
as I drove down 4th Ave towards Marshall,
this little sub shop caught my eye.
Why?
First the inviting outdoor seating area…Love it!
Next there were three bicycles
leaning against the building…
3 bicycles! and it wasn’t even lunch time yet…
AND in the windows the following signs
calling out in orange neon:
SERIOUS DELIVERY
FREE SMELLS
TASTY SUB SHOP.
Sold! to me!
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Yes I only painted one bicycle,
but now I wish I had painted all 3;(