This time of social distancing has been a true challenge for artists...we create because it is in our blood, something we must do to stay sane and happy but...we also hope to sell a painting occasionally to somehow justify the enormous amount of time and energy we devote to our craft. I have numerous other responsibilities and jobs, of course.
The Airbnbs that I run bring in somewhat steady money and require attention. But - I’ve made time every day to paint, to read about painting, to listen to podcasts about art, even to attend an online painting session with an artist whose work I admire - Vladislav Yeliseyev...so fun.
I am truly happy to have sold 2 pieced during COVID-19 and a huge batch of custom greeting cards. I’ve had a friend ask to take watercolor lessons - we’ll figure out how to do that if it ever stops raining and we can do it outside! I’ve been asked to donate a piece of art to the Yellow Springs Community Foundation - a wonderful organization that organizes many funds that help people, etc here in our town. I’m happy to give a painting to them...
Please, world, don’t ask me to donate all the time....sometimes, I feel like the ‘Crane Maiden’, a children’s story about a crane that gives back to the farmer who rescued her from a trap by turning into a woman, then pulling the feathers from her back to weave into cloth..for him to sell : ).
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‘Primrose’ Watercolor - 24x18 $750
This painting is in a show ‘Art to Uplift’ at the Winds Cafe thru 9/6/20 |
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| Birdies Dining - SOLD, watercolor |
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| ‘Island Vibe’ Watercolor 16x12 (20x16 framed) $350 |
