Commissions, and helping the victims of Sandy

Quiet Place, 2012, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on canvas, 8x10, sold.

 

It's been a couple of busy weeks, mostly working on commissions.  They are always stressful for me, as the reality of creating another person's vision gives me fits.  Still, The challenge and the income makes it worthwhile, so I do most of what's asked in the hopes of artistic growth.  The small painting above is one of a pair that will be traveling soon, and be placed on either side of a fireplace, reminding their owner of the joys of visiting Marco Island.

 

David and Carol Marine, at Daily Paintworks are doing a Hurricane Sandy Artists Challenge, and the proceeds of the art sale will go to the victims of the dreadful storm.  My first painting sold, so I'm putting in a second painting.  You can bid on Gull, or another painting to help the storm victims here.  

 

 

Gull, 2012, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on board, 7"x5"

 

Hope to see you at the Art Center's reception for the show America the Beautiful tomorrow, Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30.  There will be refreshments and its, free.  See if you are beginning to recognize the local artists without peeking at the labels!   

 





ArtWalk and a Gull

Gull, 2012, Jo-Ann Sanborn

acrylic on canvas, 7"x5"

 

Artist Colony's Last Last Wendesday ArtWalk to night

5-8 pm.

Bittersweet, it's creating quite a buzz. 

Will you be there?

 

 

The gull makes me think of the birds.  I don't think gulls migrate, but Marco Island, Florida, is on the path of two migration flyways.  Flyways are paths that birds follow seasonally as they move from one location to another.    

 

If you are aware of nature around you, you'll see more birds in the sky as flocks pass through on their way to winter homes.  There will be more birds in our area because some of them will stay for the season.  

 

Because the birds must travel very long distances, they need places to rest along the way.  That's why we discourage people or kids from chasing birds on our beaches.  Marco Island's northern shore is one of very few such places on the southern Florida coast just right for the birds.  The birds need every bit of food and rest they can get here for a successful migration. 

 

You can learn more about our bird migration here. 

My little post jumped before it's time yesterday. Blank. I hate it when that happens. Sorry!