It’s been an eventful month…
There was the unveiling of “Our Lady of Liberty,” which was quite a momentous occasion, with more press coverage than I had imagined. In addition, I participated in two new Home Shows in Montour and in Bethel Park’s Cool Springs Sports Complex, both of which I’m certain I’ll be returning to next year. I did, however, visit our friends at the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show downtown.
I also led a workshop on business development for fellow artists (pic above). And keeping with tradition, we bought our Girl Scout Cookies. Then this weekend, Tom and I spent an entire day gardening in our backyard, cutting down lots of branches (filling eight large bags!). Of course, this was followed the next day by four inches of snow!
As if that weren’t enough, I’m painting a commission as well as getting ready for cataract surgery on March 31st and April 14th.
I’m sure it will feel weird to be mostly idle while my eyes heal. I hope I’ll be able to get back to painting ASAP because I need to get started on a new piece featuring concertgoers heading into Heinz Hall. I’ve been working on this over the last year, taking photos, and studying the corner of Sixth and Penn in all kinds of weather.
So, let me ask you, which season would you like to see in this painting – Winter with snow glistening? or Summer with flowing dresses and suits in a gentle breeze? I would love to hear your thoughts because I can’t decide!
While you’re thinking about that, I have one more announcement! I have been asked when the painting, “Our Lady of Liberty,” will be available on my website. I can finally say it – this is the week!
There are 250 prints in the limited signed and numbered edition. The 250 is for the Birthday of the Declaration of Independence, and they sell for $175.00. The Artist Proofs, which are also signed, are an edition of 25 and sell for $225.00. For both editions, the size is 18” x 24.”
There are also ornaments, which are a bit larger and a different shape than my regular ones, and they sell for $29.00. The are handmade in aluminum and measure 2.75” x 4.”
With each sale of any of these, I’m donating the proceeds from the sales of any of the Liberty items to the Bethel Park Community Foundation. It was an honor to have been chosen to create this painting, and I hope you enjoy it.
To me, “Our Lady of Liberty” represents the hope and the dreams of everyone who has come to America searching for liberty and justice. It’s a painting about hope for today and the promise of tomorrow.
You’ll find several notable Pittsburghers represented in this painting, including Andrew Carnegie who gave the gift of libraries and music halls; playwright August Wilson, who chronicled the African-American experience in his remarkable plays; and Mister Rogers, who taught generations of children to believe in themselves and take care of one another.
So why not commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America with this celebratory print? Just click here to order.
Ornaments can be found here. Again, proceeds from sales of prints and ornaments go to the Bethel Park Community Foundation.
As I get ready to dive back into painting, I want to wish you a great week and thank you for all your support throughout the year.