Saturday, April 28, 2012

Friday, April 27, 2012

I started the large commission this week. It's been fun and relaxing in the midst of working in the pieces for the June show. However, I soon realized I've outgrown trying to use my house as a studio. I guess it's time to look for warehouse space:-) here's a couple of photos as the canvases stand this morning.

Monday, April 23, 2012

New commission and Acworth Artfest update

The Acworth Artfest was a great time! The weather was nice for spring in Georgia. The temps were warm but not hideous and there was a pleasant breeze. Luckily I was on the shady side of the street since I heard that the folks on the other side and upper level were roasting in the afternoons.
Sales for me were very nice and I sold several pieces for children's rooms which makes me smile all sorts of warm inside. One couple bought the goat king and the painting of Bailey. Another bought the odd shaped yellow and blue horse piece.
The highlight of the weekend was a couple who commissioned me to paint a pair of large birch tree paintings for their great room. I've already started and can't wait to see this beautiful stripe running the length of their 15' wall.
I met a sweet gal, Katie Bush, who writes a blog, www.thedailytelecraft.com. I took a look at it and it's really nicely done. Go over there and check it out. I could certainly learn a thing or 10 from her for sure!!
Time to get back to work painting. Tah for now:-)

National Collage Society

How awesome! The horse sculpture, "grazing along some distant day" was selected as part of the National Collage Society's annual exhibit. The show is the summer up InPennsylvania. He's currently residing at his new owner's home keeping Deacon, the English sheep dog, company:-)

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Artsy Me Studios Workshop

April 17&19. $150 6-9
Sign up with a partner and recieve a 10% discount. Here is another example of what you can do in the house portrait painting class. This piece actually combines parts of several buildings that are all on the same block. The third floor does not exist in reality and we added it from a bldg on the corner that has nice architecture. The studio on the side is across the street in reality and is an unused warehouse. The sky is the limit with collage!

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Acworth Arts festival

April 14-15 in Atlanta. I'm looking forward to another weekend w/Splash Festivals. Francis and Cindy do such a nice job running their shows and there is always an enthusiastic crowd on hand. We made new shelves for the booth today and I can't wait to see the new miniature ponies perched up there for sale. You can see a preview in my etsy shop...www.etsy.com/staciswider.

Monday, April 2, 2012

Art for Public Spaces

the 3 large bird paintings from my January show are now looking for their forever home. They would look great in a large vestibule or entrance to an office building, reception area, etc. I'll post better pics as soon as I get back to my office.