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The Clearing

    

 Greetings and welcome to my blog, which is all about "harmonious blends and other artistic musings."

If you've found me, most likely it's because we've already met at an art fair or gallery recently and you signed my guest book, indicating you are interested in my art. If that is indeed you, then thank you! Some of you have already purchased an art piece from me. If that's you, then thank you, thank you!!

       Now that the show season is basically over for the year and the weather is cooling down, I have returned to the studio and have lit the fire in the wood stove. This is an inspiring time for me, a time to be warmed by the fire, reflect on the past year of art shows, and think about what's next. 

So far, here's what I've got planned:

By popular demand, My painting entitled "The Clearing" is now available as a print! I made the decision to print based on the interest in this piece. At one show this past summer, I had The Clearing leaning up against my sales counter. A young boy, probably 3 or 4 years old, walked up to it, as if he was entering it. That was a great compliment to me. After all, that's my intent with my art- to offer a place of solace that you can just walk into.

The original piece is acrylic on canvas and is 30 x 36. The border is a painted frame. In addition, it is framed with my signature wood frame. 

It is available in my shop for $1225, and includes free shipping. Interested? Check it out here



               The print is now available in the shop!

Prints are a limited edition,  20 x 24, and printed on archival paper.  Prints will arrive in a mailing cylinder. They are not matted or framed. 


Would you be interested in a print of The Clearing? 
If so, you can order here. Please allow 3 weeks for your order.

I would love to hear your thoughts, ideas and suggestions. I'm hoping this will be the first of several prints of the "Of the Woods" series. Feel free to comment here with your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you!





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