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...and then she said...


 
"...and then she said...," from the "Cherished" series, 7-1/2" x 12", acrylic on museum quality panel, depicting a rottie and shar-pei mix, available for $469 to the first taker.

 
In process views of this painting are updated on the studio's Facebook page. 

 
Inquiries can always come to me!!! And thank you!!
 
 

My To Do List For This Week

 
In addition to painting every day, I wanted to complete the following tasks this week. I'm fairly happy with what I accomplished, given that it technically was only a 4 day work week, and I've still got one day left:

  • Pack paintings for show to hang on Friday.
    • Create signage and other marketing materials
  • Visit new Artists Market and deliver marketing materials
  • Drop paintings at framers
  • Set up database for AirMail Journaling class
    • Process students
    • Email announcement to all students
    • Finalize supplies list for class
    • Proofread lesson plans
  • Plan lesson for next weekend's journal workshop
  • Review and sign contract for ArtPrize
  • Research art therapy and working with Alzheimer's patients
  • Continue planning for Art Marketing talk next week
    • Review handouts and refresh materials
    • Create slides/visuals
  • Followup with outstanding inquiries regarding portrait projects
  • Finish - and deliver - tattoo design
  • Coordinate delivery of new artwork to Mackinac Gallery
  • Find new invoicing solution
  • Prep laptop to go into Apple store for upgrade
  • Follow up on all details related to roll-out of Canine Art Guild's Facebook presence
  • Order new panels
  • Edit book(s)
  • Send out proposal for article on creativity to magazine editors
  • Design next month's desktop calendar
  • Redesign - and order - new vehicle signage
  • Touch base with NY Gallery

Thanks, as always, for following along with my artwork!
Kim 
 

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