The Picture, "She just had to have."

It was Saturday morning at the Ocala Art Festival, the first of two judges had entered my booth. Suddenly my attention switched, from answering visitor's questions to the judge's. Judges only spend between one to two minutes at each booth. There isn't much time to explain your process and vision. Suddenly, I felt someone tapping me on my shoulder. I turned to see this lady pointing at one of my latest pictures, "Monkey Key." She told me, "I want that picture."  I replied "Just a minute," then turning back to the judge. I now know this lady was Mrs. Street. Mrs. Street then walks over to my wife who was standing the entrance of the booth and told her, " I don't think he understood me, I want that picture!" You should have seen Mrs. Street's face when my wife told her we couldn't sell it to her. In transit, it received as a couple of small scratches on the side of the frame, and that was the reason we wouldn't sell it to her. After showing Mrs. Street, she understood. I explained that I would make another limited-edition print, delivered it to her home and hang it for her.

Afterward, we all had a good laugh. I can only imagine what went through Mrs. Street's mind that day. She had found a picture that excited her, then the photographer ignores her, and to top it off his assistance(my wife) wouldn't sell it to her. It's hard for me to write this without cracking up.  I don't think I will ever forget Mrs. Street and the picture "She just had to have."

Ocala Arts Festival, FAFO

Just wanted to thank all who stop by to view my work at the Ocala Art Festival this past weekend and special thanks to those who purchased from me. For those of you who wasn't there, it was two beautiful fall days,  cool at night and warming nicely throughout the day. The people were very friendly and very interested in my work. Sales were good for both days. The judges were very pleased with my work and the presentation. We took home an "Award of Distinction", which included some nice prize money. 

Our next show will be the "Junior League of Clearwater-Dunedin Art Festival", on November 5th & 6th. We have a weekend off to replenish pictures sold and to deliver a couple of special orders. We also have a day trip planned to explore another area for photographs, maybe in your area. 

I am trying to post a one new image per week if time permits of the past summer's work and other gems that were overlooked from previous trips. I hope to see some of you at my next show. Until then, enjoying and help protect the beautiful state in which we chose to live. 

ArtoberFest

It's amazing how quickly time passes, that is when you're having fun. It's already been a year since the last ArtoberFest in the city of Winter Springs. It was only our second show ever. Now that we've done a half dozen or so, we are just as excited as then. We hope to see some familiar faces again and look forward to meeting new ones. We will be showing a few new prints along with some of our most popular pieces. We also have two new larger sizes to choose from. With the addition of a new printer, we're able to print up to 44 inches wide. In landscape size does matter.

If you have time come out and enjoy some amazing art at the show and make sure you stop by and say hello. We will be at booth 110 near the entrance. The show is Saturday 17th and Sunday the 18th. Click the link below for details.  

 See you there!

http://www.wsfota.org/

St. John's River Festival of the Arts

The first day of the "St. John's River Festival of the Arts" turned out to be unbelievable. We could not have asked for better weather. Sales were better than anticipated.

And to top off the afternoon, I received an "Award of Distinction". Needless to say, we were very happy.

We will be there today from 10 am to 5 pm. Stop by for a visit. This will be our last show until October.

St. John's River Festival of the Arts

Please come out and see us at our last show this Spring. I call this "Summer Break". If you live here you'll understand. It's just too hot to enjoy this type of activity.

On the other hand, it's the best time to search out new photo opportunities. You can count on dramatic skies almost every afternoon until late September. We plan on being very busy this Summer.

The weekend's forecast is calling for beautiful clear skies, low humidity and temps in the mid 80's. Hope to see you there. 

Click this link for location and times:

Little Econ 2

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"Little Econ 2" is my latest addition. By the way, Econ is short for "Econlockhatchee." Numerous endeavors were made to capture it in the best possible light. It wasn't until a couple weeks ago that it all came together. The quality is amazing when you have good light, prefect environmental conditions, and correct camera setting.

Uptown Art Expo

“What an awesome Show!”

The Uptown Art Expo was as awesome as the weather. We would like to thank all who purchased our art and all who extended many amazing complements.

We sold many prints, but the one that touched us the most, was from a young couple who visited our booth. They left without purchasing anything. Just as the show was closing, they returned. After spending the better part of the afternoon visiting other artist. They returned to purchase one of our large limited edition pieces.

They commented, "This is our first true piece of art."

This was very special to us. Gratifying doesn't begin to explain how they made us feel. 

ArtoberFest

Last weekend, the city of Winter Springs hosted ARToberFEST. We were truly blessed with gorgeous skies and mild temperatures. Floridians refer to this as classic fall weather.

We thank all who purchased from us and all who visited our booth. November 16th & 17th we will be in Kissimmee, Florida. See you there!

"Art Under the Stars"

Our inaugural exhibit at “Art Under the Stars” festival was a success. Thanks to all who stopped by to view our photographs. To patrons who were first to acquire our work, we thank you.

For the most part, the weather was nice. A few rain showers did little to hinder the activities, but instead offered reprieve from the heat.

The most visited picture “Reflecting Palms” drew quite the audience. I captured it during a weekend camping trip on the St. Johns River.