A Few Simple Pleasures Still Available
- At March 21, 2016
- By katzp
- In Recent Work, Special Events
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Half of the images in the Simple Pleasures series headed off to new homes during the March 20 Spring Thing Show & Sale. The remaining 13 are still available for purchase, and shown below.
If you missed the show and there is one here that catches your eye – as a treat for yourself or someone else – just drop me a line and claim it for yourself.
The original images are 5×5″ – framed up to 6×6″ – in black,white or espresso stand up frames. Price per image is $70 plus $15 shipping/handling plus taxes for a total of 93.50.
All Set Up & Ready To Roll
- At March 19, 2016
- By katzp
- In Behind The Scenes, Special Events
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It’s been quite a day setting up for tomorrow’s Simple Pleasures Show & Sale, but I think we’re ready to roll.
If you’re visiting the show in person, you’ll also find some additional bonus framed original works on show and offer.
The lemonade will be cold, the treats will be sweet, and the art chat fun.
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Virtual Gallery For Simple Pleasures Art Show Now Open
- At March 16, 2016
- By katzp
- In Special Events, Video
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The Virtual Gallery for the upcoming Simple Pleasures – Small Treasures art show and sale is now open! The ribbon cutting and trumpet fanfare were a sight and sound to behold! Wish you could have seen it for yourself!
This video gallery features 20 of the 25+ works of art that will appear in the live show on the first day of spring – Sunday, March 20th – along with a brief opening commentary about the inspiration for the images.
For those who can’t attend the show on Sunday afternoon, you still have an opportunity between now and then to make your purchase requests from wherever you may be.
This link will take you to the instructions for How to Make A Purchase From The Virtual Gallery.
And, if you find that you will be able to join in person after all, you’ll find everything you need to know in this Simple Pleasures Invitation.
Simple Pleasures Show & Sale – Your Invitation
- At March 13, 2016
- By katzp
- In Special Events
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It’s just 7 days until the first day of spring. To celebrate the change of the season, I’m inviting you to join me at the Simple Pleasures – Small Treasures Art Show & Sale on the afternoon of Sunday, March 20th between 2:00 and 4:00 pm at 315 O’Brien Place in Saskatoon.
This Event Invitation summarizes the details in a jazzed up pdf format.
For those of you who prefer to read online, the info is also included below.
I hope to see you there.
And, if you find it impossible to join us on that day, here are your links with further details about how you can take part and purchase from afar.
- Link to the Simple Pleasures Virtual Gallery which features the 20 works that will be available for purchase from a distance.
- Link to the instructions for How To Make A Purchase From The Virtual Gallery.
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What Will You Find At The Show?
- A series of 25+ 5×5 original ink & watercolor sketches in 6×6 stand up frames. They’re intended to sit on your bookshelf, side table or the corner of your desk or counter – & that’s exactly how you’ll find them displayed during the show.
Why This Theme?
- A lot of attention & energy is directed towards life’s big deals & grand adventures.
- It’s easy to overlook the simple pleasures to be found in the everyday events of our lives. These images remind us that small things can bring great joy.
What’s A Simple Pleasure?
- It’s an everyday experience that lifts your spirit & warms your heart.
- A fine cup of coffee, a blazing fire, a good book, fresh flowers, a friendly visit, a morning walk, & more.
Why March 20th?
- It’s the first day of spring – a time to celebrate beauty, fresh energy & new life.
- It’s also a perfectly timed offering if you’re looking for lo-cal (& local) Easter treats for yourself or others.
Why Small Treasures?
- Many people who collect original art tell me their walls are full, but their desire to acquire still burns strong.
- Most of us can find a corner in our lives for something small, new and affordable that delivers a spark of joy.
What These Are & What They’re Not
Read More»Simple Pleasures Previews
- At March 10, 2016
- By katzp
- In Recent Work, Special Events, Video
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Here’s a preview of a few sketches from the Simple Pleasures – Small Treasures Series. These and more of their friends will be offered as part of the live and virtual ‘Spring Thing’ Show & Sale.
The event is scheduled for the afternoon of March 20th – the first day of spring. Stay tuned for further updates and samples.
Artful Talismans
- At March 02, 2016
- By katzp
- In Behind The Scenes, Video
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Sometimes you need a little extra help to pull you along to the end of a project. I’m calling on the muses in the form of other artists’ works to put the finishing touches on my new art website: www.patkatzart.com. Wish me luck.
Neat? Tidy? No Way?
- At February 20, 2016
- By katzp
- In Behind The Scenes, Thoughts On Art
- 4
Wanna make art? Gotta make a mess! A typical day of fun in the studio!
Diary Of A Painting
- At February 20, 2016
- By katzp
- In Behind The Scenes, Process
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Ever wonder how a painting moves from inspiration to finished work?
Here’s a behind the scenes look at the progression of a recent painting titled Field Trees.
Read More»Watercolor – In The Truest Sense Of The Word
- At February 20, 2016
- By katzp
- In Behind The Scenes, Process
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Artists have always been inspired by what nature has to offer. Some take their inspirations back to the studio; but many take their studio outdoors and work ‘en plein air’ – a French term meaning in the open air.
Painting plein air is not without its challenges. If you’ve spent any time in lake country, you’ll be familiar with many of them.
Changeable weather can bring searing heat, strong winds and pounding rain all in the same day. Horseflies and mosquitoes can take a serious bite out of your concentration. And, squirrels (but hopefully not bears) can be determined to see what your backpack holds by way of lunch.
On a summer visit to lake country, I tempted the plein air fates even further by taking my paints and sketchbook to the water in a kayak. My subject was one of the bungalows at Kapasiwin on Wakesiu Lake.
It’s one thing to set yourself up on land to sketch what interests you. It’s quite another to capture an image that keeps drifting out of sight.
With the action of the waves, I found that every five minutes I had to paddle myself off the shoreline rocks or sandy beach and back to where I’d started sketching. Watching out for other boaters and dealing with the wake of powerboats meant I was eyeing more than the scenery.
Read More»Sketches of Saskatoon
- At February 20, 2016
- By katzp
- In Behind The Scenes, Video
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I hope you enjoy this video intro to my best selling, Sketches of Saskatoon, an artful stroll through my home city featuring over 40 candid works in ink and watercolor.
For more details on the book, and to place orders for copies, visit the book’s Sketches of Saskatoon website.
