Monday, December 13, 2010

Rooster

I picked up my very first set of prints today of a colorful rooster painting I have been working on over the past semester. It was an interesting experience. I chose Creative Color on rt 2, which was the most expensive printing business but the only one that specialized in artwork. I had to wait a week longer than I was first told, got passed around between several different people, and had to pay a bit more than what I was quoted, but I will certainly be giving them a second chance. The people there were really very nice. I'm only sad I couldn't afford the Giclees!

I am marking these as limited edition out of 50, and have less than 40 available still. They are 11x14 in size and I will be selling them unmatted/unframed at $30 a piece. The originial 16x20 oil painting is still available as well. The colors of the prints are as vibrant as the original, but I'm still pretty happy with them. :)

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Citizen of the Year

About 3 weeks ago Ed King recommended me to the March of Dimes as an artist to create a painting for Dr. Jane Ingall, the recipient of this year's Citizen of the Year award. I presented the painting to Dr. Ingall this morning at a ceremony at UMW's University Hall. I have to admit that at first it was all about how awesome I am for getting to do something that spiffy, but after the ceremony I really have to say that I am honored to been able to do a little something for such an amazing and deserving individual.