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ARTober | custom artwork sale

artist kate zitzer artier custom artwork sale | palettes and passports blogCustom orders are a lot of fun. They push me out of my comfort zone and give me a chance to try new things – from a bowl of fruit to an antique car or a mural in your child’s bedroom, I am open to try anything!

How does it work? Once you contact me, we will discuss your desired order – exchange ideas, discuss colors, sizes, materials, etc. I do appreciate some art direction – photos, fabric swatches, magazine clippings or anything at all. These things help me visualize while I’m painting and will inspire your custom piece. Then I will give you a price quote which will include a shipping estimate if necessary. I do charge a small fee for custom work, this fee is otherwise known as a commission. This covers any additional material costs and the extra time it takes to plan, sketch and paint a custom order – I really try my best to deliver exactly what you want! If the quote works for you, I will set up a custom listing in my Etsy shop, and once I receive payment, I will begin working on your piece. I have a full time job so I work on my art in the evenings and on the weekends. Custom paintings usually take anywhere from two to six weeks to complete. If you have a deadline, let me know. I am happy to work with you if I can. During the process I will send one or two progress images to give you an idea how your order is taking shape, and I will make any desired changes at this time. Once your piece is complete, I will wrap, package and ship it to you. If you’re local, we can arrange a pick up.

So now through the end of October I am offering a 15% discount on all custom orders. Already see something you like? I’m also offering 10% on all paintings available in my shop – including prints! Use coupon code “artobersale” at checkout. Custom artwork can be seen on my kate zitzer art board on Pinterest. I also offer custom colors and custom sizes on any of my paintings. Interested in working together? Contact me at kzbykatezitzer[at]gmail.com for more information.

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lakeview east recap

artist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogartist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogartist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogWe spent the weekend at the 10th annual Lakeview East Festival of the Arts – thank you so very much to everyone who came to the fair, to those who gave my art a new home and to those who sent an encouraging note from afar. It is so appreciated. My heart is full and I am so grateful for all my friends, family, followers and supporters!

If you’re reading this after seeing my booth at the fest, hello I’m so happy you’re here! Please feel free to order from my Etsy shop, and I’m also available for custom paintings or local pick up so just shoot me an email or comment below if you’re interested.artist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogartist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogartist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogI did over 55 transactions throughout the weekend. Over half of my paintings were purchased including my second largest piece to date a 36×36 three panel abstract painting named Blues Fest. It was great to see all the Love You So and Be Sharp paintings go so quickly on Saturday. I am also happy to report that my new favorite and most recent painting Mountains sold on Sunday. Other items that were a big hit were the 12×24 city paintings – I had Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.

artist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogartist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogIt was really nice to have so many friends and family visit and keep me company. I especially want to thank everyone who pitched in to help this weekend. These fairs are definitely a team effort! Sunday night we broke down my booth, packed up and went out for a celebratory dinner. I was exhausted, but so happy!

artist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogartist kate zitzer lakeview east festival of the arts | palettes and passports blogArt festival season is over now until next spring when we will do it all over again. Art fairs take up a lot of time, money and effort but I really think it’s worth it to take advantage of the opportunity to get out there and show my art. I am still recovering from the long weekend but I’m slowly starting to clean up, get organized and take photos of my new pieces. There will be a big shop update soon and more to come in a few weeks on the ARTober custom artwork sale.

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chicago’s lakeview east festival of the arts this weekend

lakeview east festival of the arts this weekend | palettes and passports blogLakeview East Festival of the Arts is here this weekend, Saturday, September 13th from 10-6 through Sunday, September 14th from 10-5 along Broadway between Belmont and Hawthorne. Check out all the fest details here! I’m booth 90 so stop by and say hello! I will have – Chicago inspired art, Home, Happy Hour and Beachside paintings and prints, abstract paintings in a variety of sizes, nursery art and several city paintings including New York City, Washington DC, San Francisco and Seattle.

We’ve been busy all week with show prep which means lots of painting, printing and packaging over here. For anyone who can’t come to the fest, I’ll be listing new items online soon. I’ll also be posting photos over on Instagram if you want to see more/follow along. Hope to see you there!

studio update | leading up to lakeview arts fest

leading up to lakeview east arts fest | palettes and passports blogI am busy gearing up for Lakeview East Festival of the Arts which is happening this weekend! I can’t believe it’s going to be my 4th year at this show! It crept up fast – it feels like only a few weeks ago I was taking down my booth for Wells. All summer I was up to my eyeballs in house projects but lately I’ve been working hard to complete a few new paintings (like Whole World above) and get ready for the fest. I don’t think, personally and professionally, I’ve ever had this much on my plate. I have to keep reminding myself that I always get stuff done and I always finish my projects. Friday afternoon is set up for the big show!

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eye candy 05 | fruity and floral

This week I am dreaming in pink and yellow with a touch of teal. I love the mix of fruity prints with graphic elements and floral artworks like Emily Ferretti’s Planted Falls or Alicia Galer’s Potted Garden. Here are the images that inspired me this week –

eye candy fruity and floral | palettes and passports blogferretti | solis | taylor | vermeiren | mccombie | bravo | paganini | galer