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Skyline Farm Museum, “Driven” invitation exhibition
I know I talked it up a lot these past few months, but truly and honestly, The Skyline Farm Museum’s 1st exhibition,
“Driven,” was amazing to participate in.
I developed a new body of work dealing with the horse in harness (and a couple mules, and a donkey…), and thoroughly
enjoyed painting things like harness and leather and the sort of bling that goes along with it.
To top things off, my paintings were hung alongside that of my mentors and some well-established artists’ whose
work I’ve been following for quite some time. I also was introduced to several new artists through this show, and know
I will learn much from them as our friendships grow.
The museum staff compiled a catalog, which is also online for a period of time.
I’d like to thank the show’s curator, Kathi Peters, for inviting me to participate, and then also talking me through my initial cold feet.
I’d also like to thank the museum’s staff, especially Pamela Ames, for handling the logistics of lost painting crates and all the other details involved in this wonderful
exhibition.
I’ll give it up after this, but if you are in the area of N Yarmouth, Maine, you really do need to treat yourself
with a visit to this space. Especially if you find yourself there in October, and if this show becomes an annual event –
you are guaranteed to be swimming in eye candy between the fall color and the collection of artwork.
The Community House, Birmingham, MI
I was enormously pleased to get a painting (“Swish,” pictured below) juried into Birmingham’s Community
House 2006 Our Town exhibition. This show continues to represent such a variety of talented artists (I estimate around 200
this year), and never fails to draw a great opening night crowd.
If you were able to make it over to the Community House during the show, you were able to enjoy first hand the varied
and stellar collection of art. And if you made it to the opening, you got to enjoy the art and the food (which mostly was
art in and of itself, especially the dessert bar!).
Polo Player Edition, 21st Annual Sporting Art Collection
My painting "Patience” (pictured below, part of my “Driven” show collection) will be printed as part
of their annual collection of equine art.
Issues should hit newsstands the week of November 13th.
Venture into Giclees
I have issued my first set of giclees (fine artist prints) this past October.
The prints were made from my Larger than Life painting "Chauffeur," pictured below, featuring a vizsla leaning out a
car window.
While the painting is 36” x 48” (and still available for purchase), the prints are a very manageable 11”
x 14”.
Please send any inquiries directly to me at ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com . (as an aside, typically I ship orders weekly,
but will speed things up as necessary during the holidays)
Painting a Dog A Day
For those of you who have missed my newest project, I invite you to take a peek. I’ve pledged to paint one (tiny by my standards) dog each work day for the next year.
Just three weeks into the project I have found it to be entirely motivating. The process of making the painting each
morning sets the stage for a productive day in the studio – especially key this time of year when I’m working
on holiday commissions.
On top of that, I’ve reconnected with many old customers (thank you for emailing and letting me know how much you
are enjoying the paintings), and found some new clients, as well.
I’m nowhere near running out of reference material yet, but am always looking for new models. If you know of a
dog with a particularly appealing face (or maybe even a specific breed you would like to see me try), feel free to drop me
a line (again, ksantini@turtledovedesigns.com ). Provided the photos you send are not taken by a professional photographer,
I can consider them as inspiration for future works.
Sign up using the Google box below (just plug in your email address) if you would like the Dog-a-Day paintings
delivered to your mailbox.
What Does the Future Hold
First off, the future holds a tremendous honor bestowed by the Orion Art Center, who recently announced that I will be
their 2007 Artist of the Year. I am following in the footsteps of some rather hallowed artists.
I will work hard to uphold the art center’s commitment to fostering the artistic growth of our community and nurturing
the creative souls within it.
Sending me off on that journey will be the Snowflake Ball, the art center’s annual fundraiser. I invite you to
join us the evening of February 10th at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Oxford, Michigan. And not just because I have cleaned
all the paint out from under my nails, put on a dress and - gasp! – squeezed my croc-spoiled feet into heels. (hmm,
I wonder how crocs would look with a fancy dress…..)
The Orion Art Center has such a dedicated and talented collection of supporters that the evening promises to be a true
delight. Please contact them directly for ticket information – either Trish or Reggie can be reached at 248-693-4986.
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