Jamaica Plain Open Studios 2012

What a weekend!

The weather was perfect, the crowd was engaging, and I couldn't be happier with my first JP Open Studios.





I was so lucky to secure a spot at the Eliot School. The whole event was very well organized and ran so smoothly. It was great to get to know some of the other instructors there as the screen printing class I will be teaching is swiftly approaching.

The response to my work was positive and I had some wonderful discussions with a few local art-appreciators.



These birds got a lot of attention (most folks tried their hand at IDing each species) and the Arboretum tree was popular as well (a young couple recognized it as the place they had recently taken their engagement photos!).

This was my view of the event:


During both days I painted while sitting behind my table. I had a few kids come by and ask if they were "real paints" and I chatted with them about their own art adventures.

I can't wait for next year and have plans to bring more cards featuring my watercolors (the animal postcards were a big hit) and maybe a few more 'product-y' items (stationery, animal toys, another calendar).



Thank you JP Arts Council and everyone who came out!

xo
Sarah

Paint & Clouds

WORK. My busiest month of 2012 is swiftly approaching. I'm so excited. Since taking this year off from participating in fairs, I've had a lot more time to focus on painting and finding a little more direction - for now.





I think this is finally the year I make a calendar. I've been wanting to make one for years and years and it always gets to be October and I haven't started it yet. I wanted to make a small collection of related paintings to bring to Open Studios and 12 is a nice round number so the calendar will finally be realized. The 2013 Nature in New England calendar will hopefully be done before the end of September. Fingers crossed. (Above are four of the months' illustrations.)

And now some clouds.







Aside from the calendar and getting my ducks in a row for Open Studios, I think I've finally found a direction for my Washington Street Art Center show. Our theme is about process and the passage of time. I'm going to be focusing on medicinal plants.

Rose Hips - WIP

So much to do. I love it all.

xo
Sarah

p.s. The cats are super cool.

IT'S OFFICIAL

I'm registered!

September 22nd & 23rd, 2012 from noon - 6pm! Jamaica Plain Open Studios!

Since my 'studio' is in our tiny home, I'm participating in a group space. I'm so excited. I will be at the Eliot School showing my stuff! I hope you'll come and see me.
It's a ways off but I have so much to do to get ready. Stay tuned for one million updates along the way.

xo Sarah