April was a pretty busy month art-wise for me. I did something like 6 events in one month. But that's great because it seems I can't get enough of art-related things.
The month started off with a sale, which was a great way to begin the month.
I then did a demonstration of finger painting at my house. Here's the painting that was created with color suggestions by the kids of a friend of ours.
I'd been watching for an opportunity to donate a painting to raise funds for earthquake victims in Japan. I finally got my chance when two women organized a wonderful benefit concert (one is a Japanese violinist with the St. Louis Symphony). The painting "Land of the Rising Sun" raised $150 for Japan Earthquake relief.
I then did a one-night show at a local art walk in Maplewood, Missouri. I had a great time talking to people about my work and watching their expressions of shock every time I explained that all of my paintings are, in fact, finger paintings.
Then, an artist friend of mine who teaches at a local community college asked me to do a finger painting demo for her art class. One student told me after that I'd inspired him to finger paint. I hear that a lot but I never hear back as to the results.
Next on the agenda was a one-day show in which I sold this painting and donated a portion of the proceeds to a local hospice foundation.
And, finally, Jeff and I traveled to Lexington, KY, to take part in the Give Into the Groove benefit concert, organized by our indie rock friend Ellee Ven. It was my first time to show my art outside of St. Louis (not counting the time my art traveled to Lyon but I didn't get to go along). We met some wonderful people in Lexington, I did sell one piece, and it was a trip painting an old door with kiddie finger paints. The door will be auctioned off for charity at next year's event. Here are a few pics from that night.
Repose. Sold.
The door.
Art display.
So that about sums it up for the month of April. I'm happy to have sold 3 pieces this month. More shows coming soon...
The month started off with a sale, which was a great way to begin the month.
I then did a demonstration of finger painting at my house. Here's the painting that was created with color suggestions by the kids of a friend of ours.
I'd been watching for an opportunity to donate a painting to raise funds for earthquake victims in Japan. I finally got my chance when two women organized a wonderful benefit concert (one is a Japanese violinist with the St. Louis Symphony). The painting "Land of the Rising Sun" raised $150 for Japan Earthquake relief.
I then did a one-night show at a local art walk in Maplewood, Missouri. I had a great time talking to people about my work and watching their expressions of shock every time I explained that all of my paintings are, in fact, finger paintings.
Then, an artist friend of mine who teaches at a local community college asked me to do a finger painting demo for her art class. One student told me after that I'd inspired him to finger paint. I hear that a lot but I never hear back as to the results.
Next on the agenda was a one-day show in which I sold this painting and donated a portion of the proceeds to a local hospice foundation.
And, finally, Jeff and I traveled to Lexington, KY, to take part in the Give Into the Groove benefit concert, organized by our indie rock friend Ellee Ven. It was my first time to show my art outside of St. Louis (not counting the time my art traveled to Lyon but I didn't get to go along). We met some wonderful people in Lexington, I did sell one piece, and it was a trip painting an old door with kiddie finger paints. The door will be auctioned off for charity at next year's event. Here are a few pics from that night.
Repose. Sold.
The door.
Art display.
So that about sums it up for the month of April. I'm happy to have sold 3 pieces this month. More shows coming soon...
