daily paint, September 28th, 2007

Hello,

What a beautiful day, wow! The sun is shining, the leaves are just starting to color, AND not too many of them are laying on the sidewalk yet :) (otherwise known as a no-rake-necessary-day) We live on a street with way more than it's fair share of trees, so don't worry, our rakes will get a workout eventually.

Today's painting comes from a session with my painting friends at the Pearson Lakes Art Center. Most of the work on this one got done there, only a few finish-up details after I brought it home. We're going to call it 'Comfort Zone Sprawl'. It's an acrylic painting, 20 x 20 inches, on a gallery wrapped canvas. Thanks for looking!

Cooper

ps. available for your continual viewing pleasure on my website @

http://karencooperpaintings.com/

Daily Painting (er, whining)

Hello,

This week brought an interesting change of circumstances. I am on jury duty and I do NOT mean jurying art for a lovely art show. I mean go to the courthouse and listen to people talk. And talk. And talk. I find that it leaves me with an overwhelming sense of nonaccomplishment. Whining time is now over.

I was at Clear Lake Art Sail this past Saturday. Wayne went with me, and we had a great time. We sold several paintings that I was pleased with! I always enjoy when a patron comes by that feels about a painting just as I do.

I have a painting for you to see. It's currently available at Arts On Grand. (Their contact info is linked at the side of this page) Give them a call if you love it!

Later, Cooper

Krasl Art Fair On The Bluff, A.R.T.

Hello and happy spring!

So I lie a little---there's white stuff falling and blowing outside my window as we speak. Heavy sigh. But the robins are here in full force, so give us a day or two and we'll be able to wear shorts and tshirts instead of wool.

Yes, I have been painting, but somethings up, because I seem to be in an unusual pattern; that of working on several pieces in the same time span. I just signed one of them however, another study from Thursday night studio, so maybe you'll get to see it posted here eventually.

Other news: I am going to be participating in the A.R.T. this fall, also known as artisan's road trip. That would be a self guided tour around northwest Iowa of various artist's studios. Yes, you may put that on your calendar for October 13th and 14th.

Also on my exhibit calendar, we've added Krasl Art Fair On The Bluff, one of my most favorite of outdoor summer art shows. It's held in St. Joseph, Michigan the second weekend in July, which I believe is July 15th and 16th, in a beautiful park overlooking Lake Michigan.

As it is still snowing, I think it's time to bake cookies. I promise to post that painting after a bit.

Later, Karen

ps. The posted study is on a 20 inch square canvas. We are still waiting for a title?