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lakeview east recap
We 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.I 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.
It 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!
Art 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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A few photos from the long holiday weekend at the lake. We stayed with my family in the same cozy little cottage we rent every year. We took long boat rides and walks along the water. We lounged on the porch, stayed up late playing card games and made s’mores around the bonfire. There were slow mornings and impromptu trips to the icecream shop in the evenings. I realized getting away was exactly what we needed and it was tough returning to a messy house, and a long list of to do’s!
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studio update | leading up to lakeview arts fest
I 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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happy long weekend
Tomorrow evening I am closing up shop early and we’re hitting the road, heading north to Michigan for Labor Day weekend. Nothing special is on the agenda – just your standard exploring, eating, porch sitting and sun soaking. I refuse to accept that August is almost over. I feel like time is flying by so fast!
After a summer stuck indoors knee deep in house projects I know I’m ready for a little fun in the sun and these images are definitely putting me in the mood for long lingering days at the beach! Enjoy the holiday weekend!
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reims and epernay | france
Before any more time passes, and a new trip takes center stage, I wanted to share these last few photos from our European adventure. We spent the day exploring Reims and Epernay admiring beautiful chateaus and taking tours of underground cellars and most importantly drinking lots of to-die-for champagne.
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