Embarrassed

"Winter Window"
16" x 11.75"
(watercolor on aquabord)
Sold

Every time I take a little haitus from blogging (and it's usually unintentional - I just get busy) I always feel a little embarrassed coming back.  I know that sounds crazy, but the longer I'm away, the more self-conscious I get and the harder it is to post.  Do you ever feel like that?  Anyway . . . I'm back.  It's been a while as I've been busy with painting and preparing for my art show/reception at the Palmer Public Library, painting and designing.  So there's lots of news to tell.

First up:  I am very grateful to my friend and fellow artist, Jennifer Kahn Barlow for featuring me on her beautiful blog.  You can read the interview here.  If you've never visited Jen's site, you MUST . . . she is a fantastic oil painter as demonstrated in one of her paintings below.

"Sliced Tomatoes" by Jennifer Kahn Barlow
12" x 16"
oil
$275 - click here to purchase

Next:  I had a wonderful reception at the Palmer Public Library on December 3rd.  Unfortunately I don't have many photos of the evening, but that's because I was very busy greeting the many friends, family and collectors who all came out to support me.  I can't even begin to explain how grateful and appreciative I am.  I'm very blessed.

The exhibit will be extended through January, so hopefully if you are in the area you will have time after the holidays to take a peek . . . if not before . . . art can make a lovely gift!  :)

My dear, college friend Kristen and I.  She surprised me!  

reception food!

I am excited to report I've had many sales this month, including two from the Randy Higbee Show in California.  "July Geraniums" is still up for sale, and if you're interested in purchasing you can do so through this DailyBrushwork link.  The painting is framed floating in the black and gold frame as indicated below.  I'm sure it looks lovely as Randy Higbee always does a beautiful job framing.  

"July Geraniums"
6" x 6"
(watercolor on aquabord)
$425
click here to purchase

Sold:  "New Braintree Winter" and "Provincetown Path"
 Thank you so much to my generous collectors.

Lastly . . . I have gift certificates available for that artist or art-lover in your life.  The amount is up to you . . . and can go toward a purchase or class.  Contact me at kkoz517@charter.net if you are interested.

. . . and I have ordered calendars . . . finally!  They should be in this week.  I have designed both a Fisher Price desk calendar and a traditional wall calendar.  I will be creating a Paypal link tonight and will post tomorrow.

Whew!  Lots of news!  Thank you for stopping by.  Hope you are enjoying this holiday season.

Behind The Scenes

Remember these?  "Big Grapes" - detail
(STILL a work in progress)

Oh boy!  I have so much to share.  Even though I haven't posted in a few days, I've been very busy:  doing lots of "behind-the-scenes" work as well as a little painting, even tackling some old ones.  My Backroads Studio Tour Open House is fast approaching, so I've been busy designing my calendar, notecards and some very exciting new products that I can't wait to share with you!

This year I've designed two calendars -- a wall and desk and are on order.  The desk calendar is a Little People calendar that I'm very excited about.  I think it will be great for kids or kid-like adults (like me - tee hee) who want something to smile about while at work.  And the wall is a collection of mostly new, 2015 paintings or details of paintings.  I'll have pricing and ordering details within the next few weeks.  Here's a preview of both:

And the desk calendar: 

So stay tuned for lots of NEW stuff in the next few weeks and months.  I am planning to take part in Leslie Saeta's 30 paintings in 30 days challenge again in September.  I've been busy taking photos and planning my paintings.  I'm very excited. 

I'll leave you for now, with this image of "Big Grapes" in case you forgot what the heck it looked like.  :)

(don't mind the colors, I didn't have time to adjust)