Standing Room Only

"An inconvenience is an

adventure wrongly considered."

~ Gilbert K. Chesterton

It was a rough start to the first in a series of painting demonstrations in New York City yesterday. After our train died somewhere south of Newark, NJ, we eventually had to be rescued by another Amtrak Train which put us over an hour and a half off schedule. There was mostly standing room only as the train we embarked was already 3/4 full. I was pleasantly surprised though about how well most people handled the situation.

So after leaving my house and making reservations with plenty of time to spare, I arrived at the art store over an hour late and proceeded to demonstrate at full throttle. If nothing else, I learned most people handle inconvenience with grace. I also realized that I was taking way too much stuff! I spent the afternoon seriously reorganizing, downsizing and streamlining my YIPPEE 4 YUPO presentation and I am good to go again!

Part of my demo captured on iPhone
by Page from Legion Paper.

Tomorrow  is Number Two of 

Five Spring Demonstrations in New York City

at Dick Blick Art Stores
Sponsored by Legion Paper!

Yesterday's Demo ~ Blooming Cherry Tree
6.5 x 8.8" Watercolor on Translucent Yupo paper

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

As always, your friendship and comments

are most appreciated.

X ♥  O

 

2013 Was A Very Yupo Year

"There is no harm
in repeating a good thing."
~ Plato

I just finished this painting and it is headed up to NYC to be included in

the corporate collection and gallery display of Legion Paper.

You can see snapshots of my trip to Legion Paper

and my Yupo Paper Demonstration on facebook.

See my NYC 2014 Spring Demo Schedule here.

Starry Starry Moonlit Night

11.5" x 14.5" original hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

Signed and certified by Sandy Sandy

Corporate Collection, Legion Paper, NY, NY

• SOLD

Marketing Director, Marc Schotland, liked my "swirl series",

so I did several versions and this is the one he chose.

Looking back, it has been a Very Yupo Year!

I never dreamed that I'd paint over 160 "keeper" watercolors

on the slick synthetic surface in 2013. My success was largely

facilitated by the jump start I got listening to the Leslie's AHA

blog casts and participating in Ms. Saeta's 30 in 30 challenges.

In January 2014, I'll be doing my third

30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge with Leslie Saeta

along with over 200 awesome artists worldwide.

I'm getting a little nervous though, because I'm still not
sure what my next month's theme will be.

In January 2013, I did "Paintings Inspired by Quotes About Trees"

and in September I did, "Legends, Myths and Folktales".

If you've got any ideas or suggestions, I'm all ears!

Follow along, come join in the fun and paint if you have the gumption.
In any case, wish us all luck and stick-to-a-tive-nous!

As always, thanks for stopping by.

Oh, one last thing, I'd really appreciate a small favor tonight.

Please share my work and spread the word about my 

year end studio sale to your family and friends.

It would mean so much to me.

X ♥  O

THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP!

Best Wishes Always to You and Yours

Sizzling HOT-HOT-HOT Painting Demonstration On Yupo Paper

"Don't be too proud to repeat yourself."

~ Robert Levers

For the past two days I've been practicing the subjects that I'll be painting at my sizzling hot painting demo this Thursday, August 15th at 7pm at the Hammonton Arts Center. 

The theme is HOT- HOT- HOT and HAC will host a "Salsa Tasting Contest"! Bring a sample of your favorite homemade salsa … hot, spicy, savory or sweet. Visitors will taste and vote for the "Golden Chip" award. To register call Carm at 609-457-7601. Don't miss out on all the fun and excitement!!

My nice new Robert Wood palette with new Utrecht brushes and paints,
sent to me by Legion Paper as part of next week's NYC demo compensation.
(Utrecht is now one in the same as Dick Blick.) I was VERY impressed with
their watercolor pigments. They are so thick, smooth and creamy! And
the best part is they are made in Cranberry NJ, USA, not far from here!

Last week I uploaded my files to Next Day Flyers for a new card with

YUPO PAINTING TIPS to give out at my demos and classes.

Here's a copy of it for anyone interested in giving Yupo paper a try.

Get Your Free Download Of The 12 Tips Here.

HOT HOT HOT !

5.5" x 7.5" hand painted watercolor on Yupo paper

A.F. Double Mat w/ Backing in sleeve - 8" x 10"
Signed and certified by the artist 
• Sold

One of my favorite affirmations ...
"Repetition is the key to mastery."

Thanks for stopping by.

Your comments and emails are most appreciated.

X ♥  O