SabbaticalWhere has the sabbatical gone? Before I became 100% involved with Pocket Sketching, I painted in oil and watercolor, had several big shows and competed nationally. The inventory grew. In about 2010 I switched into Pocket Sketching and teaching. The inventory and supplies have been waiting. Some of you understand, as you also have a huge supply of art stuff. So, I have been relearning oil painting and hope to give painting in oil and watercolor another ‘go’ as the Brits say. As my late brother would say, “We’ll see.” AnnouncementMy question became “Is it possible to achieve a steady income from selling original sketches and original paintings plus reproductions online?” Susan, our very dedicated assistant, has done a huge amount of work to set up a website/gallery at Art Storefronts. Please go look, see if the site is interesting, navigable, worthy and let me know your reaction, good or bad. The new website is: art.pocketsketching.com where you can view both my Fine Art and my Pocket Sketches. Please share your experience with me - your input in the past was extremely helpful: [email protected]. Monthly TipHere’s a very important tip. When you have a sketch you absolutely love, consider keeping the original where it is not exposed to light. Scan it into your computer or take a photo for reproduction. The ink line is fugitive. That means if it is exposed to light on the wall it will fade…over time a lot! There is no black water-soluble pen yet that is archival. India ink is archival but very hard to work with. You’ll see my reaction in Season Four of Pocket Sketching Fundraising for Season 4And where are we on fundraising for Season Four? We are now at $14,700, all thanks to you! That leaves $11,300 for me to figure out. If you still want to send a donation for 2024 (or 2025) click the button below OR phone 866-948-8727. And a giant thank you for all your support!
Happy Sketching and a Very Happy New Year! MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANNUKAH, WHATEVER: TAKE A STEP BACK AND ENJOY FRIENDS, MUSIC, CHILDREN, COOKIES, NONSENSE
Tucson is short on Christmas decorations. So I joined Michelle, a dear friend, who has decorated for a party. The deer was on her mantle. Sketch material may come from very small places. Watch for little inspirations. (And that’s my tip this time. It works for me.) Our current travels are sparse. We went to Savannah, Georgia for Thanksgiving as my son flies from there (a pilot). The granddaughters and a delightful friend were all visiting. A wonderful family time.! Old Savannah is gorgeous with architecture, moss-covered huge live oaks, small parks with statues or fountains everywhere. It’s a major commercial ocean port so huge ships pass by on the waterfront of the Savannah River. The J.W. Marriott has a Smithsonian-quality mineral and fossil display including a full-sized brontosaurus hung below the ceiling for most of the distance of the immense lobby. I was too awestruck to even take pictures! Don’t miss it if you go there.
I’ve been on sabbatical with the intent of oil painting as I have a huge stash of unused supplies and the weather has been good to work outdoors (no studio). A whopping two paintings are finished. And I miss students. Here’s the plan:
Dale has insisted on offering Pocket Sketching® Mugs for sale on our website. I told him they's never sell. The went on the website yesterday. One sold this morning. Dale is gloating!!!! Order yours here.
Finally, THE FUNDRAISER TO BRING YOU PBS POCKET SKETCHING SEASON 4. You have corrected my sketches to a total of $13,300 earned. We have $13,900 to go. It is almost year’s end. It’s a great time for a tax-deferred donation to WGVU (a 501-c-3) and to get your name on the permanent credits for the show, as in “This show is brought to you by Jean and Thomas Doe”. Any donation of $500.00 or more will be on the main credits and smaller donations will be listed. Sort of fun to be seen as donating giants of PBS! The people who already sent gifts of $500 or more to alter my sketches will be on the main list. And Thank You All for supporting the release of Season Four. It is loaded with gems you’ll enjoy. Happy sketching!  |
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