My new 2019 calendar is printed and here’s a sneak preview. With one exception, the paintings I’ve chosen were created within the past year (not counting an inset of artwork I did at age 7). That’s more painting than I’ve done in recent history, hoorah! Most of my newest paintings have been horizontal so they fit my calendar format perfectly. For the past few years my calendars have found a great following, so now I have a challenge to fill twelve months with new artwork each year. It’s a tough job, but I love it!
This calendar illustrates a variety of artwork, including watercolors, acrylics, and scratchboard paintings. Some are very realistic, others are representational but with vibrant colors. I even managed to get my newest cow painting into the layout just before sending it off for printing. Off course, my “star” painting this year – Eat Chicken – graces the cover. My calendars make great gifts – treat yourself, family and friends.
Each calendar retails for $15. I can ship orders in a rip-proof tyvec envelope via first class USPS, with $4 added for shipping one or two calendars, and $5.50 to ship three. Sorry, I am not set up to take credit cards, just cash or checks.
Painting has always been my “moonlighting” job, and this year I’ve managed to free up more time to devote to this passion. I’ve abandoned several other interests that normally occupy my discretionary non-work hours – at least temporarily. I didn’t plant a vegetable garden this year, although I still get my hands dirty with my many gardens of perennial flowers and veggies (like asparagus), herbs, berries, and wildflowers. The Farm Stand at our nearby Mennonite Community sells a huge variety of gorgeous produce and they are just 5 miles from me, so that’s satisfying my fresh veggie needs very well. I’ve ignored my fiddle and banjo, with no local fund-raiser performances, no jamming, and not even any practice time. My food blog has been put on the back burner (sorry followers), although I’m constantly cooking, baking, and developing my own recipes. Last but not least, my husband Rick has been doing his own extra-curricular activities, devoting time to our local Sheriff’s Office. So more painting time for me.
I’ll start working on the 2020 calendar now!
