It's that time of year again--one of my favorite times, though very busy! Since I have delved into the world of professional art, I have come to settle in a schedule: there are times when I get more work done and others where I have to focus on other details.
Summer. Summertime is very difficult to get much work done. As I still juggle teaching as does my husband, one would think that during the summer months I would have more time for art. Not so! Summer is a time for workshops and planned travel and this summer was no exception. It was made more difficult as our house flooded in late May, and I had a children's book I had been working on come back to me for editing. As far as I can gather the author, is being given different information each time the book is reviewed causing it to be sent back for edits of things that were before deemed as good. But I suppose, so is the way of illustrating! I shipped that work off the first week of August and have not heard anything, so hopefully it is done. I can hardly wait to see it published. I will update when I know of a release date. Another book contract wrapped up the summer and I had the sketches in before the start of school.
Now show season is upon me. This is a time that is enjoyable (reliant upon having been accepted to some shows of caliber--which this year I did). Entries were completed back in the spring and early summer and the results this year are: 3 pieces in the Bosque Art Classic, 2 pieces in the Pearce Museum's "A New Look at the West", and several pieces in "The Best of the Best" in Breckenridge, Texas. I have to travel a little to deliver work on the weekends but other than that, I get to sit down and work on some commission work that has built up: several portraits and a book cover for a client's self published work. The highlights will of course be the show receptions to be held in September and October. Nights of good art, good food, and the chance to visit with others with a passion of art. I will also admit, I cannot help but love attending events where I feel appreciated--something that is sadly lacking in education today. When did teachers become so hated?
That aside, if you have never attended a western art show, it is definitely a treat. And fun. Seeing so many patrons and artists show up in their cowboy hats and boots--I like to wear a nice evening dress with a pair of stylish western boots--is always a treat. In fact, my husband has gotten to where he has become anxious to know the jurying results as he wants to know which receptions we get to attend.
This year, I invite you to come to the Bosque Art Center for their open house day--which is free- on Sunday, September 14th and to the Pearce Museum on October 25th. Also, during the day for "A New Look at the West" I will be doing a demonstration of scratchboard techniques. So stop on by!
Summer. Summertime is very difficult to get much work done. As I still juggle teaching as does my husband, one would think that during the summer months I would have more time for art. Not so! Summer is a time for workshops and planned travel and this summer was no exception. It was made more difficult as our house flooded in late May, and I had a children's book I had been working on come back to me for editing. As far as I can gather the author, is being given different information each time the book is reviewed causing it to be sent back for edits of things that were before deemed as good. But I suppose, so is the way of illustrating! I shipped that work off the first week of August and have not heard anything, so hopefully it is done. I can hardly wait to see it published. I will update when I know of a release date. Another book contract wrapped up the summer and I had the sketches in before the start of school.
Now show season is upon me. This is a time that is enjoyable (reliant upon having been accepted to some shows of caliber--which this year I did). Entries were completed back in the spring and early summer and the results this year are: 3 pieces in the Bosque Art Classic, 2 pieces in the Pearce Museum's "A New Look at the West", and several pieces in "The Best of the Best" in Breckenridge, Texas. I have to travel a little to deliver work on the weekends but other than that, I get to sit down and work on some commission work that has built up: several portraits and a book cover for a client's self published work. The highlights will of course be the show receptions to be held in September and October. Nights of good art, good food, and the chance to visit with others with a passion of art. I will also admit, I cannot help but love attending events where I feel appreciated--something that is sadly lacking in education today. When did teachers become so hated?
That aside, if you have never attended a western art show, it is definitely a treat. And fun. Seeing so many patrons and artists show up in their cowboy hats and boots--I like to wear a nice evening dress with a pair of stylish western boots--is always a treat. In fact, my husband has gotten to where he has become anxious to know the jurying results as he wants to know which receptions we get to attend.
This year, I invite you to come to the Bosque Art Center for their open house day--which is free- on Sunday, September 14th and to the Pearce Museum on October 25th. Also, during the day for "A New Look at the West" I will be doing a demonstration of scratchboard techniques. So stop on by!