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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody






This Hay-bell Turkey  in our neighbors yard is really neat.    This really looks like Thanksgiving so wanted to share with all my friends & is great because I didn't get a Thanksgiving card made.   So much for us to be thankful for in our country .  Happy Thanksgiving ya'll !!!!!!!!
This is the Curator of our Heritage Museum who came to our Big Spring Art Association meeting & gave a very interesting talk about the history of our town. Tammy has written 3 books & shared many photos & lots of history of our area in TX.   Pretty lady was smiling when I lined up photo but I caught her with a frown of concretion (sorry Tammy)  trying to answer all our questions.  Books & jewelry & lots of neat things are available in our museum gift shop.    The necklace Tammy is wearing came from the gift shop in the museum.  Many great shows are coming up at the Museum so hope everyone will drop in for a visit if you happen to be in our area of W. TX..

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

West TX Art Guild Demo Linda Rupard



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Leada gave  the demo for the Big Country Art Show in Colorado City Sat.  She showed how to make stamps .  She was assisted by Grand Daughter  Katie who fetched & carried.   Beautiful show with lots
of good work there.    I know the judge had a hard time judging because there was wonderful work all around the room.       I have been working on  the Old Masters Show for the  Caboose Watercolor Society   show coming up in May at the Heritage Museum .     I also have a Museum show in July so working furiously in my unorganized studio.      Fun to be working on shows.  I think we may get more done that way.
This is a Christmas card I am working on I will put color on my Christmas decorations, not sure if I will just use one color or more.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Betz Gallery in Houston Linda Rupard



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My last 3 paintings are in Huston at the Betz Gallery.   Betz Gallery is located at 2500 Summer Street in the Downtown Arts District.  The show will be up until  end of November.   More Gallery information can be found on their Web page.  Gallery does close at 3:00 but will be open for reception
Saturday.    I can't get back down to Houston for the reception but  hope some of my blog followers will be able  to go see the show & maybe go to the reception on Sat..    We are around 500 miles away so too far to make trip again until we pickup paintings.  

Monday, November 5, 2012

Birthday Party By Linda Rupard

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I did have to work on the door  so the Happy Birthday sign was more visible.
I just have to put many layers of varnish then it will be ready to go to Gallery.  These 3 12 X 12
Paintings were fun,  but lots of time & work went into them.   Even working on 3 at a time with the same colors of papers  takes a lot more work & time then just painting.  But I like to have at least
3 or more  paintings going at a time anyway.   Then I can go to another while one is drying &
study the others that are  lined up where I can see them.   Painting is work but such a joy to be
able to see  a blank place fill up with color & form.  I think whatever you use to make your art is
okay, most of the time anyway.      The most important thing you use is the creativity  to finish the piece.   If you ever wanted to paint or create now is the time to jump in, wonderful workshops &
Classes are out there.   Many art shows, galleries & Museums have art to see , admire & give you inspiration .     There will be an all day art show happening in Colorado City August   17 in the
 Civic Center downtown.  Take paintings to show between 8:30 & 10:00 pick up at 4:30,  If you just want to enter show it will be open for viewing 12 until 4:00.  Not in this area of West TX  just check newspaper or internet there is  something with art going on almost every week or so somewhere maybe  near you.   I have paypal avaible if interested in purchasing  any of my paintings.

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Birthday Party By Linda Rupard



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This is my third painting going to Betz  Gallery in Houston ,  almost finished
Just need  to check it & finish up & varnish.   The  little boy had been looking at the balloons
and when he started to walk away I snapped this photo.  Only the little boy & the balloons were in photo the rest  just happened.  I think the balloons were tied to a trellis at an outdoor cafe,  maybe in MI.    Not the Southwest adobe I added.   If I change anything I will post tomorrow.

Saturday, November 3, 2012

A Real Ham By Linda Rupard



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This happy Pig looks like She is singing so musical notes are coming out of her mouth.
Seems like She is a Ham!   This is a 12 X12 collage on cradle board, with sides matching the front.
This is my second painting going to Betz Gallery in Houston .  small photo is the right side edge where her curled tail & back leg set.  Some words are collaged on the background.     I used an older larger
watercolor painting I had done years ago for my inspiration.     Name of that painting is La La La.   Well,  for some reason I cant find the edge photo maybe the next post I will  be able to post edge photo.



Thursday, November 1, 2012

In The Desert By Linda Rupard




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I think I can call this finished  .    This   collage painting is on  a cradle canvas with   2
inch edges collaged to match the painting, wired and  ready to hang, no frame needed.
  I have 2  more going on   12 X 12  cradle boards.    The small photo is the edge of the
painting shown. These three paintings  are going to Betz Gallery in Houston for their 12X 12
show in Nov.     Wow, it is Nov.  seems like it got here fast this  year.  I hope all my friends
in New York & the East coast are getting through this  terrible weather they are having &
& haven't lost anything to the winds, fires & floods.