Wette Painte

Just finished a 2-day, 2-event art display. Yesterday I participated in the Best of BoerneFest Art show, which was well attended, and I had a great time meeting folks and getting my name out. Today I did the first ever Boerne Art Waddle - an event that highlighted some of the artist who live in the "Flats" and several other artists that were hosted in different homes. It was a blast - I finished 1 painting Saturday, and completed 2 on Sunday. I took my easel to both events and painted and talked to people.

I am coming to understand art is a lot about joy. It brings me joy ( and satisfaction, peace, and relaxation) to paint. I enjoy it, other people enjoy it, and sometimes they buy it. I was able to let a few people take the pallet knife, and contribute to my painting. Whenever someone asks how difficult it is to paint with a knife, I hand them the knife and let them put paint on the surface...it's that easy, and I get to show someone they can do it too.

I'm happy, they're happy - Er-body's happy.

Here's my unsigned paintings from the weekend - still drying...

Oak on a hill, Oil on board, 8" x 8"

Spring Verbena, oil on canvas board, 8" x 10"

Spring Verbena #2, oil on canvas, 4" x 5"

Reasons I love to paint

There are so many reasons I love to paint, but one of the main reasons is to give something of myself to someone else. For many years, I didn't want to sell my art because it is just so personal, and each painting has meaning, emotion, and part of my soul. It wasn't until this year I actually wanted to sell anything I did. Before that if I wanted someone to have my art, I would just give it to them. I still do a bit of that, because I can think of nothing else that I could give to someone that is a more tangible part of me. I really dig it when someone likes something enough to actually PAY me for it. Sure, it takes some work, time, and skill; but I enjoy painting and drawing so much, that it always blows my mind that someone would actually pay me for something I had so much fun doing.
But my greatest joy is when I paint something especially for someone I care about, just to give it away. I painted this because my daughter loves butterflies, and I love my daughter. And I guess I love to paint butterflies. This was a quick painting I did when she was here last weekend. I guess I'll share it with you. Thanks for coming by today...

"Light Landing" Acrylic on canvas, 4" x 5" - yep, I gave it away