Alamo Kiwanis Western Art Show

Well, I just got home from the Alamo Kiwanis Club Western Art Show in San Antonio. This is one of the Alamo Kiwanis Club's two big fundraisers for the year. There were lots of people in attendance @ $100/person. However, there were not a lot of buyers. This was my first year, so I don't have anything to compare to, but I heard about how wonderful this show was in '08, and how bad '09 was. Well, I guess '10 followed suit with '09. I did sell one small painting, Road in the Hills. This is from some sketches I did near Blanco, TX. The other painting, Cactus Flowers, was also in the show. I got lots of compliments, but just the one sale. I am thankful for it, and it is for the benefit of a good cause. I enjoyed it, and got to spend some time with some great friends!

New 30x40 landscape

Hi!

This is my first attempt at blogging. I am a part time artist, but very serious about it. I hope to post my new paintings as they come along, and just generally comment on the things that inspire me artistically. I just completed a 30x40 which I've attached. Let me know what you think, and share your work as well.

Also, I wanted to share that I recently received the latest Sorolla book, called simply Joaquin Sorolla (1863-1923) edited by Jose Luis Diez and Javier Baron. It is fantastic! It is the catalog for a show that is currently at the Prado in Madrid. All of his major work is being exhibited, including the panels for the 'Vision of Spain' which had never been exhibited in Spain. The show is up thru September 13th. If I had all the money, I'd be there. I have to settle for the book, which is very good.