Yes! Today was a lovely fall day! Sky blue, temperatures mild, calm winds. That means time to go outside and do another “Drawing Talent” piece! Armed with stool, paint tool box, paper, water, sunscreen, hat…etc, OFF I GO! It was late morning on a Sunday. Certainly there will be no one around and I can draw and paint in peace.* Well, no. There we a lot of people at the Downtowne Coffee House! YES! For the first time, one of my paintings is going to California! My painting “Just Sayin’ …V8b” has been accepted into the California Watercolor Association‘s 45th National Exhibition in Pleasanton, CA. Right before Watercolor Society of Oregon convention weekend (see previous post “Painting Size Matters – WSO Conventions Lessons Learned”), I took some time to do another “Drawing Talent” piece. It was late afternoon. You could say rush hour, but we don’t have a rush hour in Talent, OR. I had intended to paint the bus stop that is in front of the gas station (to the left of my drawing), but it was in complete shadow. Instead, I sat down and examined a view of gas pumps and square pillars.Hanging Art Shows: Tips and Plans
Introduction
My purpose today is to share some tips and ideas about hanging art shows outside the home or studio. Planning and preparation are key to an efficient and smooth operation.
Recently, I was talking to one of my sisters about hanging art shows. My sister has hung art shows in her home, but not in a gallery type venue. She is getting ready to hang a show of my Father’s artwork in Albuquerque this November. As I started sharing tips, it occurred to me that this might be something to share with others. Downtowne Coffee House, Drawing Talent Series
Time To Draw
Going to California – Just Sayin’…
Show Time
Drawing Talent: The Gas Station
Bus Stop or Gas Station?
Margaret Stermer-Cox
Abstract Watercolor Painter