Art, Paintings, Hemingway Cats and more!

I did this painting for my sister of her sweet kitty, Iggy!  I love him to death.  As you may notice, Iggy has a  few too many toes.  I had never heard of Hemingway Cats before my family got Iggy.  Hemingway acquired his first cat from a ship's captain in Key West, Florida, where he made his home for a number of years. This cat, which may have been a Maine Coon, had extra toes (technically known as polydactyl, latin for "many digits"). Today, approximately 60 cats, half of them polydactyl, make their home in the Ernest Hemingway Museum and Home, in Key West, protected by the terms of his will.

The cats of the Hemingway Museum are so popular and so well-known, that the nickname "Hemingway Cats" has often been given to polydactyls.

Iggy is getting up in years, but he still has a nice disposition and is very loving.  My sis also has another cat named Harley who is young and crazy!  I promised her a painting of him next Christmas!

You can get a print of 'Iggy' on Fine Art America!  He is too cute to pass up :)

Merry Christmas - It's almost award show season!

OMG - I can't believe that it has been since Oct 30 that I posted here - Yikes! I will go on to give an explanation though. But first, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Now for what has been keeping me away from the blogosphere.  Thanks to a wonderful group on Facebook called The Indie Exhibit, I have been busily creating items for the gift lounge at the Golden Globes and for The Sundance Film Festival.  How Cool is that!

Shannon and Nikki from the Indie Exhibit will do their best to get your display item photograhed with a celebrity and they also assemble the bags and hand them out at the awards gift lounges. 

Both shows are in January and with Christmas activities as well, time has been a blur around here!

This is a peek at what I am sending to Sundance.  I ordered a tie with my artwork from Zazzle as my display piece and have prints of some of my ACEO's in frame cards with envelopes to go in the gift bags - each with a Certificate of Authenticity and a business cards, of course!

For the Goldent Globes I an including a 5x7 print with a green border to make 8x10 in the gift bags.  I choose my Vancouver painting hoping that some of the celebs will have filmed there and recognize it.

For my display piece I matted and framed my Fuschia print because it is more eye catching!

I shipped them off before I thought to take a photo of the lot.  It has been so much fun working with this group and we will see if anything comes of it.  Just another marketing tool in the vast arsenal on the World Wide Web!

Art display for your frig! Fine art magnets!

I think that this is a great idea!  With the economy as it is you can still dsplay fine art at a very affordable price!  I found this treasury on Etsy full of fine art magnets incuding my 'Spanish Courtyard' magnet. 

Turn your refrigerator into an art gallery!

'No more wall space? Collect FINE ART MAGNETS!' by KayLarch

....So many beautiful paintings...so little space.... I just had an idea! I want to start a fabulous collection of FINE ART MAGNETS!

Fridge Magnet from ... artbyLucie $4.99	Giant 4 x 6 Refrige... silkartisan $3.99	Albert Einstein Art... KayLarch $5.75
Fridge Magnet from ... artbyLucie $5.25	FRIDA THRU THE PEEP... AnnasDreamsbyL... $13.00	Large Magnet from O... FancyFolkArt $6.00
Magnet - ACEO Art P... poppycat $3.25	Spanish Courtyard M... artbylmr $4.50	ACEO Magnet - Summe... budanART $8.00
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What's on the Easel? A new watercolor and a new acrylic!

Thought I would give a sneak peek at what is in the works!~  The left side is an new acrylic painting I am doing.  I just love the window reflections - they are little paintings themselves!  The top two are done, but I am still working on the other 4.  There are also some pretty flowers that I need to add the the flower box.   I am really enjoying this one :)

The right is a new watercolor still life.  I have decided that I really like doing still life watercolor paintings rather than landscapes.  Trees are really not my thing in watercolor.  I am still fighting with the doily, but other than that just a little more tweeking. 

Let me know what you think.  I would love to hear from you.  Also feel free to comment on what you would like to see me paint.  I may just take you up on it! 

In the presence of greatness - Joan Baez

No, I am not just showing off - 3 posts in as many days! 

I had the pleasure of seeing Joan Baez in concert last night.  It was a nice venue with stadium seating so the view of the stage was great!  This was a stripped down show with just Joan and one other musician. 

As she admitted, her voice has lowered an octave, but after 50 years in the business some changes are expected.    I will admit that my husband is the Joan fan more than I am, but you have to respect anyone that has been in the world of music for 50 years and still has her convictions.

She will be 70 in January and still does about 75 shows a year  - again, gotta respect that!

My first exposure to Joan's music was on my Woodstock '69 soundtrack.  Her voice was undeniable and hard to ignore!  Then in the 70's she had her biggest hit - 'The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down'.  I bought the 45 rpm record of that and still have it on my juke box.

The crowd was very quiet when she was performing, but showed their appreciation between songs.  No sign of the stray flash here and there since flash photos were not allowed.  I have to admit that I am a sucker for story songs so I was occasionally tearing up listening to her moving lyrics.  Songs like that will be around for a very long time.

It was a wonderful evening and I hope she passes our way again soon!

The great Wellesley Island paint out!

This is the wonderful view that I was greeted with when I arrived on Wellesley Island.  My Tuesday night painting group include a couple of members with camps on the Island.  They were so nice to invite us all for the weekend to paint. sight see and socialize.  Guess what got the least attention - painting, of course, but we did get to it eventually!

Wellesley Island lies between the US and Canada via the 1000 Islands Bridge in Upstate NY. 

This is Phyllis our boat captain.  She took us out on her pontoon boat for a tour of the islands.  There is so much to see in the area.

  We got up close and personal with Boldt's Castle.  There is a very romantic story surrounding the castle on Heart Island.  Boldt Castle in the 1000 Islands Region of the St. Lawrence River stands as a remembrance of the magnificence of a bygone era… a monument of love on Heart Island of George C. Boldt for his wife Louise.

We checked out many of the Islands in the area. 

 

Even though we weren't painting, we were gathering some great reference photos to use later.  We visited the very picturesque village of Thousand Island Park (not a park, but a community - go figure).  There are only a few year round residents there, but it is bustling in the summer months!

These are some of the 'painted ladies' in the village - beautiful Victorian houses painted in vibrant colors! 

It wouldn't be a trip the TI Park without stopping at the Guzzle for ice cream!  It was their last weekend, but we still found something yummy!

And , yes we did find some time to paint.  We all liked the view from the porch at one of the camps and decided to all work there.

 And as the sun started to set so ended our great island paint out weekend on Wellesley Island! I don't have anything to show yet from the trip, because plein air painting is not my favorite, but I hope there is something in all the photos that I want to paint.

Gearing up for the Holidays!

I noticed that my poor blog really needed some love. I have been very busy getting items ready for a wonderful Holiday House sale event coming up next month. Our local Art center dresses up with lots of artisan wares all for sale.

I am really enjoying painting some small canvases that sit on little easels. What a great way to get original artwork for a very affordable price. I am hoping they will stir up some interest at the sale.

I plan to package them in clear cellophane with a nice ribbon on top. This way they are all ready for gift giving and to display right out of the wrapping.

I have packaged up all of my hand painted scrabble tile pendants and my hand painted silhouette pendants for the sale too! I also have finished a couple new ones for the event. I still hope to get more done if time permits :0

I think that the silhouettes would also make great car art -hanging on the rear view mirror.   What do you think?

We have a winner of the 250 die cut business cards!

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( I didn't count a couple of comments that weren't really entries)


We have a winner of the 250 die cut business cards! Congratulations to Criscreates and boy does she ever!  Visit her Etsy shop for custom pet portraits and other goodies.

Random.org picked #7 as the winning comment number. I will pass Cris's info on to Uprinting and she can create and upload her design for her personalized cards!

Thanks to everyone that entered! Special thanks to Uprinting and Giveaway Blogs for providing the prize~!

Keep watch for more great giveaways!

250 Die Cut Business Cards Giveaway!



 I am offering another great Giveaway sponsored by Giveaway blogs and Uprinting.com.

Designer Cards, blogger cards and so much more… From marketing materials to personal cards, business cards have developed from the plain boring to a more modern and rounded corners, square cards and slim cards.

I have ordered great business cards from Uprinting before and they are top notch!

I am an independent artist so it is important to take charge of my own promotion. I want to help other indy art and crafters so I offer these giveaways to let you promote without breaking the bank!

Giveaway Prize:

250 Die Cut Business Cards for One (1) Winner

2 x 3.5”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.75 x 3.5” (slim card)

Die cutting options available: Rounded Corners, Leaf, Rounded One-Corner, Half-Circle Side, Circle

Paper Type: 14pt Cardstock Gloss, Matte, or High Gloss; 13pt Cardstock Uncoated

Color: 4Color Front, Blank Back; 4Color Front, Black Back; 4Color Both Sides

Limited to US residents only 18 years old and above

I don't know about you but I go through a lot of business cards and thankfully I also get 250 Die Cut Business Cards from UPrinting.com for hosting this giveaway.

Contest ends 11:59pm on Thursday, Sept. 23rd! Get those comments in! You have multiple ways to win! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post that includes your name and email address. Your address will not be used for anything other than allowing Uprinting to contact you if you win the prize.

You can also blog about this giveaway, linking back here to this post. Leave another comment that you did so to get another entry and/or Tweet about the giveaway and leave a separate comment that you did so!

If you would like to receive my newsletter, please sign up to the right and leave a comment that you did so to get another entry. I offer certain sales and specials only to subscribers!

If you are the lucky winner I will pass your info on to Uprinting and they will contact you directly.

Thanks again to Uprinting and Giveaway Blogs for providing the prize~!

Giveaway Blogs

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VIsit my Art Opening via Photos!

Last night was the opening for my solo show at the Rome Art and Community Center.  I was in the intimate library gallery which I really love!  I wasn't even nervous at all which really surprised me.  So many friend came out to support me that I felt very blessed! 

I thought I would give a virtual look at the show to those that couldn't attend.

Me - many people commented on my dressing up - don't have much call for that anymore.

It was a small show - only 16 pieces, but it decorated the library gallery nicely.  I took most of these photos before guests started arriving.  Unfortunately, after that I was so busy visiting with people that I forgot to take more photos! 

Thanks for visiting my virtual show!  Yo can find prints of all these works at Fine Art America .

You are invited!

You are invited!  My solo show is fast approaching!  I am sending out postcards today.  I just finished up labeling and packing up my artwork and boy are my walls bare :) 

'A Visual Emergence'  with Lynne Reichhart

September 2-24, 2010

Opening reception September 2, 6-8 pm

Rome Art and Community Center

308 West Bloomfield Street

Rome, NY 13440

  If you are in the area, please stop in.  There are two other shows as well so there will be lots of good food and great art!

Get a free art print of my Vancouver BC painting!

You can get this print free!!!!  I created this print for the 2010 Emmy gift lounge.  I created some extra prints to share with you!  This print has a green border (no mat needed) so it is ready to frame in an 8 x 10 frame.  I will include the COA for the Emmys too.  The original painting is acrylic on canvas and has sold.

Certificate of Authenticity
62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, August 29, 2010

Artist: Lynne Reichhart
Title: ‘ Vancouver B.C.’
Date: Copyright 2007
Limited Edition Archival Reproduction of only 250
Size: 5 x 7 inches without the special green border
Signed: Yes

This image has been processed to the highest traditional archival standards using only the highest quality traditional material. The print is created on Kodak Professional Endura Matte paper and printed with Epson Ultrachrome Professional Archival Inks.

All rights are the property of the artist.

Signed: ___________________________________ Date: _________________________

Each print is signed and numbered from a limited edition of 250!

OK,  How to get this you may ask.  All you have to do is purchase at least $10 worth of merchandise from my Etsy shop and you get this for free!  Just put 'Emmy print' in the note to seller when you pay.  The first FIVE (5) people to purchase from my shop will get the print.


Hurry while supplies last!

We have a winner of the custom vinyl banner!

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We have a winner of the Custom vinyl banner giveaway!  Congratulations, to Pat Griffith of  The Wreath Witch.

 Random.org picked #6 as the winning comment number. I will pass her info on to Online Poster Printing and she can create and upload her design for her personalized banner!

Thanks to everyone that entered! Special thanks to Online Poster Printing and Giveaway Blogs for providing the prize~!

Keep watch for more great giveaways!

Chance to Win a Vinyl Banner with your design just by leaving a comment!

I am offering another great Giveaway sponsored by Giveaway blogs and Online Poster Printing!  This month I have a vinyl  banner customized with YOUR text/image.

These discount banner prints are great and have so many uses.  Perfect for party decor, craft booths and  much more!  Personalize it for the birthday boy/girl or the retiree.  You get the idea! 

Giveaway Prize:
24x36 Vinyl Banner w/ Grommets
Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above

I have never offered this item before so be sure to enter! I even get one for hosting the giveaway!

Contest ends 11:59pm on Monday, July 26th! Get those comments in! You have multiple ways to win! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post that includes your name and email address. Your address will not be used for anything other than allowing Online Poster Printing to contact you if you win the prize.

You can also blog about this giveaway, linking back here to this post.   Leave another comment that you did so to get another entry and/or Tweet about the giveaway and leave a separate comment that you did so!

If you would like to receive my newsletter, please sign up to the right and leave a comment that you did so to get another entry. I offer certain sales and specials only to subscribers!

If you are the lucky winner I will pass your info on to Online Poster Printing and they will contact you directly.

Thanks again to Online Poster Printing and Giveaway Blogs for providing the prize~!

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GOOD LUCK!

I love this colorful jelly bean treasury!

I always get so excited when I am in a new treasury on ETSY.  Treasuries are items curated by Etsy members.  They can include similiar colors, common theme or just be someones favorites!  There are so many items on Etsy that I am always honored to be selected for a treasury.

This was created by lifePOINTimages.  Thanks you!

Heritage Days and Fireworks!

Every year our tiny Hamlet has a celebration called Heritage Days!  It is quite the to-do.   It begins with a grand fireworks display.  Gotta love the fireworks setting on my Canon camera!

Westernville was one home to General William Floyd - signer of the Declaration of Independence extraordinaire.  Who is he you might ask?  Well, William Floyd, was the first delegate from New York that signed the Declaration of Independence.  He was appointment as a delegate from New-York to the first Continental Congress, which met in Philadelphia on the fifth of September, 1774.  You can read more on this historic figure here.

The General's home is a Historical Landmark and has been carefully restored.  It provides the center for Heritage Days.

Westernville was, until recently, also home to a 5th generation descendant of William Floyd.  This was a 2nd home that William Floyd never lived in.  Sadly, this home and contents were actioned off  just a week ago.  The home was in the family for  hundreds of years.  I had the pleasure of going through the house and it was like stepping back in time to colonial days.  There were items owned by William Floyd and newspaper clippings carefully framed that referenced the death of George Washington and so many more hidden treasures.

Getting back to Heritage Days,  It is a weekend celebration of our history and where we came from.  There is an encampment, reenactments, demonstrations and more!

We had visitors from Minnesota who commented on the old buildings in the area.  That drove it home to me how lucky I am to live in New York ( except for the taxes :) .  Here, we have so many reminders of the birth of our nation.  Battles were fought here.   Lives were built here that date back to our first freedoms.  So we, here in our little hamlet, will continue to celebrate Heritage Days!