Friday, 25 September 2015

September Challlenge Day 25

It is hard to believe there are only five days left in the Challenge. For the most part I have stayed true to my plan to work on pen & ink pieces for the whole month.

Today's drawing/painting combines a free style flower drawing and a precise rendition of a wall and window - the contrasts were fun!
Sunflower
The other day a friend mentioned that she was surprised that none of my pen & ink cards sold at the recent Art Club Fall Show. I have found over the years that most people seem to prefer color in the art they buy, which is one of the reasons I don't do black & white often. However, my friend's comment got me to thinking. These original pieces are are not just cards! They can easily be turned into wall art just by adding a mat and a frame.
This is today's piece in an 8 x 10 mat:  a group of these cards would make a wonderful and inexpensive display.  I guess I have to make a sign stating "Frame-able Cards" to help people see beyond the obvious.

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  1. Sheila25 September 2015 at 19:25

    This is lovely Val :) Wish I had a giant sunflower outside of my window :)

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    1. Mellowood Gallery25 September 2015 at 23:11

      Thanks Sheila. I don't have any sunflowers as I don't seem to be able to grow them well - they have always been short and spindly when I have tried. I use a photo reference for this.

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  2. Nelvia26 September 2015 at 07:57

    Back at home so getting to take a good look. I do like the color and it is impossible to guess what people will like let alone buy. To me you have to really lead the horse to water and yes most peopel,who aren't artistic need specific direction. Heck, I need specific direction. Hope your show was a success on other fronts even if you didn't sell cards, I did like the scarves and boy I could really use the cool effect as I am not all the time. Just a few more days.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery26 September 2015 at 08:43

      HI Nelvia. I enjoy doing different types of art so I have a lot of different things to offer but I am often surprised by which pieces sell. The art show was a success although I didn't sell much. Have a great day.

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