tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21962190836365714052024-03-19T06:14:35.645-04:00Annie Strack newsFine Art and Art Instruction from International Master Artist Annie StrackAnnie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.comBlogger434125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-17788722339070543512024-03-07T11:32:00.005-05:002024-03-10T17:47:48.166-04:00All About Paper, Part II - Sizing<p> All About Paper -- Part II – Sizing</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sizing is an additive to watercolor paper to make it a more
durable surface for painting. It reduces absorbency and adds stiffness to
paper. Without sizing, it would be like painting on a paper towel – the
moisture would soak in and spread throughout the paper. Sizing can be added to
the pulp vat for internal sizing, or it can be applied to the surface of the
paper, or both – some papers have sizing added to the surface and also internally.
There are two common products that are used for sizing, and there are pros and
cons to each of them. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbnew4RTQit-IC65qisH5MUQKJgEZQY06Itq6qec76Il2BLrQZxbrOj4_lsvx_u3dmgG3o9eVEW09kqHmzv54UCL4dvZZsQFfcLjXDbt037guyHjXx8kkQEGaY7mNaGOhIbT_MLezvcRaNykvmS58SQIVEz0BPOWJmaoTQxGujGFNbUmmxzBbZpJdUfo/s4624/20230505_161446.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFbnew4RTQit-IC65qisH5MUQKJgEZQY06Itq6qec76Il2BLrQZxbrOj4_lsvx_u3dmgG3o9eVEW09kqHmzv54UCL4dvZZsQFfcLjXDbt037guyHjXx8kkQEGaY7mNaGOhIbT_MLezvcRaNykvmS58SQIVEz0BPOWJmaoTQxGujGFNbUmmxzBbZpJdUfo/s320/20230505_161446.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Collection, Watercolor Paper by Hahnemuehle</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Vegetable sizing is STARCH, and animal sizing is GELATIN.
Think of a vegetable starch, like a cornstarch -- it can be easily and quickly
dissolved in cold water. Gelatin, on the other hand, is much harder to dissolve
and requires boiling water and a lot of effort. That's why it is also used as a
glue and as a surface preparation for oil painting (in it's form of rabbit skin
glue), as well. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aT1YKYIGKG3O0uL5pErHcm86cEubtPVojzXxiXoRsMUKW3RE6qWbdTyUUNDAnw2K20yyN1CpjaUXss3h9alQyGjhh3VNEbEIW_DYbF6f2AINmkaBMm5EPCI8WG5AGNNLCOFelHzM7GmZZcT2XdqDOYY0FY9ljPGKfuxrPYv5rRaeW9H7gqdHnT2ZduM/s1536/Annie%20Strack,%20fabriano.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4aT1YKYIGKG3O0uL5pErHcm86cEubtPVojzXxiXoRsMUKW3RE6qWbdTyUUNDAnw2K20yyN1CpjaUXss3h9alQyGjhh3VNEbEIW_DYbF6f2AINmkaBMm5EPCI8WG5AGNNLCOFelHzM7GmZZcT2XdqDOYY0FY9ljPGKfuxrPYv5rRaeW9H7gqdHnT2ZduM/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20fabriano.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Annie Strack pulling handmade watercolor paper in Fabriano, Italy</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">When dried, the starch products are easily reconstituted but
the gelatin products require much more effort to reverse or dissolve. So, as a
paper sizing, vegetable sizing will not hold up to a lot of "abuse"
-- scrubbing, multiple layers, lifting, masking, over-working, etc., whereas
traditional gelatin sizing is much more durable. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7Lcx1uCgOEWdkC5S8_SNPKK_SzSfetLespbJ8z8hVPIA6dWDxrWL9VvfwwGIfh_xor-THmTAKZkppKHyTNBhI9vud8FGk-UOPoeTntGbPqtDAyLwkPdPXpcO3bM6IUSMczTZR_RRP5tTz6PFByo-IPPJ4DRRR0mamjbqRoYqxtmqWQkOhs1PfAtta2M/s4608/DSCN0932.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG7Lcx1uCgOEWdkC5S8_SNPKK_SzSfetLespbJ8z8hVPIA6dWDxrWL9VvfwwGIfh_xor-THmTAKZkppKHyTNBhI9vud8FGk-UOPoeTntGbPqtDAyLwkPdPXpcO3bM6IUSMczTZR_RRP5tTz6PFByo-IPPJ4DRRR0mamjbqRoYqxtmqWQkOhs1PfAtta2M/s320/DSCN0932.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">testing different mediums on a paper</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Vegetable sizing is much brighter,
whiter and doesn't discolor, while gelatin sizing often causes a warmer tint.
Gelatin is a byproduct of meat production (animal hides, usually bovine) so
vegans and some religious doctrines avoid it. These are the pros and cons to
consider for each, and it’s up to the individual artist to decide which is best
for them. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Read the other articles in this series: <a href="https://anniestrack.blogspot.com/2024/01/all-about-paper-part-i-surface-textures.html">All About Paper - Part I - Surface Textures</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">###</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Annie Strack is an industry trained expert in the uses and properties of artist materials. She is a Brand Ambassador for Hahnemuehle Paper and several other companies, and teaches at art centers, art supply stores, and workshops around the world. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-51706208845427188262024-03-06T19:07:00.000-05:002024-03-06T19:07:25.419-05:00new car old car After weeks of online research and shopping, we finally bought a new car this week. This is Brian's new ride -- not quite as nice as his old car, but it's new and he likes it, so we're happy. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaW8R4goZMKlRWPbTT96OmaYOl5APkgI-dCEF-vgzxlBEIPgtbC8bDlznaf4yg_gKB0awprhKLVmuNRJQbnwQWnOfJ74HzEFIf7wxKidhf25uAeiW5eF2oS9PmsluCMyq5fjKvGbH0W5huLM2gYGqyLZNzYUZowM8tnucO8ElhdOIOK-FVMmV3X9OTLsE/s3464/20240304_153641.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3464" data-original-width="3464" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaW8R4goZMKlRWPbTT96OmaYOl5APkgI-dCEF-vgzxlBEIPgtbC8bDlznaf4yg_gKB0awprhKLVmuNRJQbnwQWnOfJ74HzEFIf7wxKidhf25uAeiW5eF2oS9PmsluCMyq5fjKvGbH0W5huLM2gYGqyLZNzYUZowM8tnucO8ElhdOIOK-FVMmV3X9OTLsE/s320/20240304_153641.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It's replaces the lovely silver Mercedes that I bought eons ago. That car would have lasted forever if he hadn't wrecked it. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSMFLfODuzP61RDIGJrJcsbJcFPhJqvAHtfk2JEAg333InvZfJEGnK-2xLwljWTMnAOwPRKl_ym2dr5lsTNFBsO1YPiYjlamy2X9oBnkZVBlZO9xCtbPxgRYqe_vlVwPXiJLhyJsQSQxeKr2PeNOdCdX-h3mJw3q6XEN0vJzDV5qeLSm-Navdq4V7Ok8/s4175/20240215_085930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2750" data-original-width="4175" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiSMFLfODuzP61RDIGJrJcsbJcFPhJqvAHtfk2JEAg333InvZfJEGnK-2xLwljWTMnAOwPRKl_ym2dr5lsTNFBsO1YPiYjlamy2X9oBnkZVBlZO9xCtbPxgRYqe_vlVwPXiJLhyJsQSQxeKr2PeNOdCdX-h3mJw3q6XEN0vJzDV5qeLSm-Navdq4V7Ok8/s320/20240215_085930.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>In other news, my dryer quit right in the middle of washing sheets. It's been raining steady for weeks, so I had to hand the sheets up in the garage to dry until Brian could order the parts and fix it. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzRJpDpwAE_rlooH4N8olX9xK4RZPwSYJwct8T9A4pP4UC9MMCDOEt4A0tYbr-zLkiVYe5xTuIccU7XLxte0175WPaLVde7qLwFaCWTT5veDMyxiwGXY_V3ZbMpGZscwLgPkr6ws7KhuE0s6TkWY4AzqbxEIb-GJVqUJi2D3WH1QWTPxA26pvI0vqCuk/s4624/20240229_164644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzRJpDpwAE_rlooH4N8olX9xK4RZPwSYJwct8T9A4pP4UC9MMCDOEt4A0tYbr-zLkiVYe5xTuIccU7XLxte0175WPaLVde7qLwFaCWTT5veDMyxiwGXY_V3ZbMpGZscwLgPkr6ws7KhuE0s6TkWY4AzqbxEIb-GJVqUJi2D3WH1QWTPxA26pvI0vqCuk/s320/20240229_164644.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The laundry was piling up and I was happy when the parts came and he was able to put it back together again. <br /><div><br /></div></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-85999974023235659172024-02-24T19:32:00.000-05:002024-02-24T19:32:40.191-05:00More juried exhibits<p>I shipped off my painting "Sharing Secrets" that was juried into the Arizona Watercolor Association National Juried Show, earning my Signature Status in AWA! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_wigN9Djaxr32ZALioDK4bq4zvhqBSh2Wg_B6a9DtuyKr2pUUuJ2pR5gLixdbNQniHz-XJYylgnXmNIIwxQBpf5ousGL3B9UewnY_ZToya1rzXweAzs5agiTQG0nsJkJi5S7yjV8y5NtvMjrZOoE8ChxceL7GDND0V5ApGpbpnF_Kjq3gpmk8DMmn6Q/s4026/Annie%20Strack,%20Sharing%20Secrets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3007" data-original-width="4026" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI_wigN9Djaxr32ZALioDK4bq4zvhqBSh2Wg_B6a9DtuyKr2pUUuJ2pR5gLixdbNQniHz-XJYylgnXmNIIwxQBpf5ousGL3B9UewnY_ZToya1rzXweAzs5agiTQG0nsJkJi5S7yjV8y5NtvMjrZOoE8ChxceL7GDND0V5ApGpbpnF_Kjq3gpmk8DMmn6Q/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20Sharing%20Secrets.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sharing Secrets, 12x16 wc by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I'm totally thrilled to learn that my painting "Shallow Dance" juried into the Georgia Watercolor Society 45th National Exhibition, earning my Signature Status with GWS -- this is the 30th Signature that I've earned! </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4QWtpSwnqrxu6iSnoAMGPsD0eKneB8TPU-DVv3vD2Vc-YMC6kzZwbBy2D_mDkkn22OH864zuEjYgxhuEBoskjRLVQxZhjzztiiROd7qn1TBdQLP1a5GWKzs67yZ8ahiNyaf8FNMvIhyPWlVfOGVtU4kd17nUg1x_BSqiaUIszn7btmZlW8ptgFC9qQQ/s2572/Shallow%20Dance,,%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1944" data-original-width="2572" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp4QWtpSwnqrxu6iSnoAMGPsD0eKneB8TPU-DVv3vD2Vc-YMC6kzZwbBy2D_mDkkn22OH864zuEjYgxhuEBoskjRLVQxZhjzztiiROd7qn1TBdQLP1a5GWKzs67yZ8ahiNyaf8FNMvIhyPWlVfOGVtU4kd17nUg1x_BSqiaUIszn7btmZlW8ptgFC9qQQ/s320/Shallow%20Dance,,%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shallow Dance, 12x16 wc by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Both of these paintings were painted with my favorite art supplies; Sennelier watercolors and Dynasty Brushes on Hahnemuhle paper, because it takes great art supplies to make great art. </p>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-40857623019073207182024-02-13T12:31:00.010-05:002024-02-13T14:45:31.305-05:00Proper cropping for entry to juried exhibits<p class="MsoNormal">The entry period for the National Watercolor Society's Member Exhibition is in full swing, and as the Exhibition Director I see all the entries - both the good and the bad. Some entries won't proceed past the initial vetting process and are culled for various reasons, such as being outdated, concerns over originality, or the payment of fees. The most common problem that is encountered is the insufficient cropping of the photograph. It is absolutely imperative that the photo shows only the painting, with no background, frame, mat, or other distractions. </p><p class="MsoNormal">I've posted a few examples here to help other artists understand the difference between what is acceptable, and what is not. </p><p class="MsoNormal">This first
photo needs cropping on the right side - you can see a sliver of background on
the top right. Although it's small, the juror will see it and will score this
painting lower. The sliver of background is dark and this will show terribly if
it is printed in an exhibit catalog. This image is unacceptable as an entry,
and will declined if entered into a juried exhibit. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXssXFz4IO3W_HjSkOPgfXDfLolZGHmdhmRh76BXYcp4CivrHOhg41QvOlU3b-LO7uB-ppZbPSo1l2pbKJni80cBGC9J5RBu1DUz-5uculWbDsQQSUe1kn-wOinXUttoD5E1YtVhIWSAdeor2lOIcXRWZ0ZyMJR2Z3y4t2MSCwRl2NLJYsPnemCxScVdA/s4460/Annie%20Strack,%20Wait%20for%20me.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3105" data-original-width="4460" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXssXFz4IO3W_HjSkOPgfXDfLolZGHmdhmRh76BXYcp4CivrHOhg41QvOlU3b-LO7uB-ppZbPSo1l2pbKJni80cBGC9J5RBu1DUz-5uculWbDsQQSUe1kn-wOinXUttoD5E1YtVhIWSAdeor2lOIcXRWZ0ZyMJR2Z3y4t2MSCwRl2NLJYsPnemCxScVdA/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20Wait%20for%20me.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Needs cropping, upper right</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">The next photo is cropped correctly, and ready to enter. <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Uae7HORSc0Dtr_6lJHHuRltpcatIVJ2yI_OsfKcKbkPONyg34p-LdX3CENYw0QK95SFCZ0XsKfv45iVoSTtdAhMfeoPm-mV4LPRNq4L3Ebuc0fW7XaP4q7zLkv_XxhR9tSMii1zniha2bWqJSwE6pW1mjG8YPQS9j9uElNsuSra0oNksUOEcxmotKJY/s2383/Annie%20Strack,%20Wait%20for%20me_e.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1675" data-original-width="2383" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5Uae7HORSc0Dtr_6lJHHuRltpcatIVJ2yI_OsfKcKbkPONyg34p-LdX3CENYw0QK95SFCZ0XsKfv45iVoSTtdAhMfeoPm-mV4LPRNq4L3Ebuc0fW7XaP4q7zLkv_XxhR9tSMii1zniha2bWqJSwE6pW1mjG8YPQS9j9uElNsuSra0oNksUOEcxmotKJY/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20Wait%20for%20me_e.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">properly cropped and ready to enter</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">Another example: This photo below needs to be cropped on the
top edge. It is lighter, and might not be noticeable against a light page, but
it will be glaringly obvious against a dark background. Again, this photo can
not be accepted for entry to any art exhibit. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5CCnjdCfn0KRki2MmD5E8Ak25cME4QnnqsjUsPnv5oyuunPZ-VW9MZZJDtl1vad2obKIMiqPVyBOvQ1QzMFktUE0Z9xVVzijngP2cUGjWpZqp8YbQW0MG0DEWM5WnU8gPN1ujypLYg_qMwjJVUND-CtEuvM4IDmfciYaAG7opefQZ62C1FdC5aU16MI/s2297/Annie%20Strack,%20beach%20figure%20w%20dog.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1741" data-original-width="2297" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5CCnjdCfn0KRki2MmD5E8Ak25cME4QnnqsjUsPnv5oyuunPZ-VW9MZZJDtl1vad2obKIMiqPVyBOvQ1QzMFktUE0Z9xVVzijngP2cUGjWpZqp8YbQW0MG0DEWM5WnU8gPN1ujypLYg_qMwjJVUND-CtEuvM4IDmfciYaAG7opefQZ62C1FdC5aU16MI/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20beach%20figure%20w%20dog.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">needs cropping on top edge</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">The bottom photo is cropped correctly, and ready to enter. <o:p></o:p></p><div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI5ENoUw_0_NRMmMH3anbMU62ry3_EjLWU7R7ju7VtiXBqcepNFET4gL1KblaNrL_KYjYGrCq6xlnt2-hxr94HsszHUDD-rShbJmgvaYudDWkDq1dYqZoy3vmouId7T_UT6wvBUuYqXUuLLtT6btkGW4M8uK1fZpvIl9qW6UT5YszaxWAZkUceofLgDE/s2297/Annie%20Strack,%20beach%20figure%20w%20dog_edited.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1718" data-original-width="2297" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI5ENoUw_0_NRMmMH3anbMU62ry3_EjLWU7R7ju7VtiXBqcepNFET4gL1KblaNrL_KYjYGrCq6xlnt2-hxr94HsszHUDD-rShbJmgvaYudDWkDq1dYqZoy3vmouId7T_UT6wvBUuYqXUuLLtT6btkGW4M8uK1fZpvIl9qW6UT5YszaxWAZkUceofLgDE/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20beach%20figure%20w%20dog_edited.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">properly cropped and ready to enter</td></tr></tbody></table><p class="MsoNormal">Proper cropping of images is a screen-out element for almost
every juried exhibit. It is the most common reason for entries being declined.
An imperfect edge might not be that noticeable, but curators and jurors will
notice it and decline the entry. </p></div></div></div></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-54461341776046187932024-02-01T10:33:00.003-05:002024-02-01T14:48:01.265-05:00Free Online Demo - how to mount paper onto boards!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_s8RFlnZtVWOL3THwv5P49bnZa-DUJlk0uyPHAcnoZALAt5ecH_3p7r8erf7gSJb4oymzjOg25qy-ZbJePRV7wT4IWeYLCOQ5x01mdC1VJ7ei9YXZeE76b4ZW6KZBGxyxnW-v5OlnG35MIkVfWEExh0PUxSxlNNRKBUMwuWyq-CN9a6Z5zGMYZJd91A/s2048/Annie%20Strack%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia_s8RFlnZtVWOL3THwv5P49bnZa-DUJlk0uyPHAcnoZALAt5ecH_3p7r8erf7gSJb4oymzjOg25qy-ZbJePRV7wT4IWeYLCOQ5x01mdC1VJ7ei9YXZeE76b4ZW6KZBGxyxnW-v5OlnG35MIkVfWEExh0PUxSxlNNRKBUMwuWyq-CN9a6Z5zGMYZJd91A/s320/Annie%20Strack%204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I'll be demonstrating how to mount watercolor paper/painting onto boards and framing them in my next online demo for Art Chat. The demo will include how to adhere the paper to the board, seal it, and frame it. This technique can be done with finished watercolor paintings on paper, and also with blank watercolor paper that can be painted after it's been mounted. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-u8qERCfhN9D96N8aYrJpIhBnNV321K4Af7saYTuAFJjgA4NUza6BuddmKpYhfGsXywUcKADB2wmRyEv4Kn8TMf9G3-024GNzveaFLnM7V70F2wplN8ppVBnNx2zrXizMZcONpx868wVtJZmw14_PqO3tL8-42cl6Pgekz1JvCtv-QVHe25tP3HvJME/s3468/20240113_125148.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-u8qERCfhN9D96N8aYrJpIhBnNV321K4Af7saYTuAFJjgA4NUza6BuddmKpYhfGsXywUcKADB2wmRyEv4Kn8TMf9G3-024GNzveaFLnM7V70F2wplN8ppVBnNx2zrXizMZcONpx868wVtJZmw14_PqO3tL8-42cl6Pgekz1JvCtv-QVHe25tP3HvJME/s320/20240113_125148.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I mastered this technique many decades ago, long before it became popular. As an experienced and trained Art Materials Expert, I can explain why certain materials are used, and why some materials should NOT be used in this process. Many untrained artists have been teaching improper methods, and I will dispel some of the myths and demonstrate the correct procedures to produce archival results. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggk7B7-wsXiovZSK1-SM1q8V43hmxZ6_yhVvmY9b_-DkN7gqKbfoGbYPXjNAAhxXwA29OfU3x2IQbuZr-zS3mOzZPRbgH_B3A3ekB7Nx0yOzMrNwSZWruHMF-buzhXSQrVIfWskvh20qxqlMIsyRZzt2wU0tsM70iRItOVxBpHaSAm58uIXlRyztzN0Gc/s2304/CCCFeb8AnnieandLinda.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2304" data-original-width="1728" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggk7B7-wsXiovZSK1-SM1q8V43hmxZ6_yhVvmY9b_-DkN7gqKbfoGbYPXjNAAhxXwA29OfU3x2IQbuZr-zS3mOzZPRbgH_B3A3ekB7Nx0yOzMrNwSZWruHMF-buzhXSQrVIfWskvh20qxqlMIsyRZzt2wU0tsM70iRItOVxBpHaSAm58uIXlRyztzN0Gc/w300-h400/CCCFeb8AnnieandLinda.png" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>To attend this free online demo, <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsd-2rrDMuGtAkMrByPAiOu1qJiA_1zF8B#/registration">click HERE to register</a> and get the link. The demo will be recorded but will not be public - only people who have registered may watch the recording. You won't want to miss this exciting and informative demo -- I hope I see you there! Feb 8th, 7 pm Eastern Time. <div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuisaLJLoQ4BjDDBhP5u6yjOB7psqyigT8aqrvVI_akOHfF4wnBgLkgw24LTr9gtl5HvwFW0zoWIW6HuKm_Pv98kMNCqGV4s2eY5E2UviDpqu1ViwOjnZyC8yuWT5ReTVIk6UCgZBYLxO8Ej7OcBa0IH1QjhreKh7RnqKgozuR276xVRPIzv3Ynj-wIqE/s4419/20240115_153448.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3315" data-original-width="4419" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuisaLJLoQ4BjDDBhP5u6yjOB7psqyigT8aqrvVI_akOHfF4wnBgLkgw24LTr9gtl5HvwFW0zoWIW6HuKm_Pv98kMNCqGV4s2eY5E2UviDpqu1ViwOjnZyC8yuWT5ReTVIk6UCgZBYLxO8Ej7OcBa0IH1QjhreKh7RnqKgozuR276xVRPIzv3Ynj-wIqE/s320/20240115_153448.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Listen to Me, 12x16 wc, Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>And in other news, this is my most recent painting. I demonstrated how I painted the background in the live online demo that I did for Cazenovia Watercolor Society, and then while that dried I moved on to a different painting of seagulls to demonstrate my techniques for painting the birds. This has been a fun series of demos, and paintings! <br /><p><br /></p></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-33781677512231727242024-01-12T14:03:00.000-05:002024-01-12T14:03:48.751-05:00New painting and another boat!<p> My online watercolor demo for the Cazenovia Watercolor Society was a great success, although we were only about halfway through it when the power went out due to the storm. The lights had been flickering, so I warned everyone that we would continue the demo at the same time, on the next evening. Thankfully, the power came back on the next afternoon and I was able to resume my demo on time! It lated just long enough for my demo, however, and went off again early the next morning. It's back on again now, but more extreme weather is forecast tonight and again next week, Well, at least this one is done! Painted with Sennelier Watercolors and Dynasty Brushes on Hahnemuhle paper. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaJPfEZMLdmuAJb5nMZb86gu2yQn-tHHexnCNlWXrFqEqQniB-u_6OxD5ehlKPj4bTz_v1Z63wq9yeK5Sib6J7ZBGTFiUW3Y0WXWFkXkkBs121db1puzeuGaHJ3pYkz1O88iQA5Gdlwxz8N4fjcBGnmyWyLt9_7isI5uyfdH7rLAc4HnbqpJGFduL7xg/s2250/three%20faces%20of%20Annie,%20Annie%20Strack,.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="2250" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaJPfEZMLdmuAJb5nMZb86gu2yQn-tHHexnCNlWXrFqEqQniB-u_6OxD5ehlKPj4bTz_v1Z63wq9yeK5Sib6J7ZBGTFiUW3Y0WXWFkXkkBs121db1puzeuGaHJ3pYkz1O88iQA5Gdlwxz8N4fjcBGnmyWyLt9_7isI5uyfdH7rLAc4HnbqpJGFduL7xg/s320/three%20faces%20of%20Annie,%20Annie%20Strack,.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">three faces of Annie, 14x20 watercolor</td></tr></tbody></table><div><p>While I was waiting for the power to be restored, I went out shopping. I got this really nice kayak at the Goodwill store for just 19.95! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrnqf6wLbgy1b42SEF7nPhEf4C7rmYo18Zx37h9ydMUDYD6N-StrGAp1vxj6DznOKNXWzleEMWLBZuBYnypY6ao6GKG8IZ5rz0Ce5CkN5r5VZPUM6HkerfMGLaB0SN5Ba8hhT9SPgdlHzEyvGG-qq1mcWQyYnSOIwZPF96DCEGC4ktOcgSecgu0A16Ac/s4624/20240110_152841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCrnqf6wLbgy1b42SEF7nPhEf4C7rmYo18Zx37h9ydMUDYD6N-StrGAp1vxj6DznOKNXWzleEMWLBZuBYnypY6ao6GKG8IZ5rz0Ce5CkN5r5VZPUM6HkerfMGLaB0SN5Ba8hhT9SPgdlHzEyvGG-qq1mcWQyYnSOIwZPF96DCEGC4ktOcgSecgu0A16Ac/w240-h320/20240110_152841.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>There are several places to put in and paddle around here, and it's light enough for me to pick up and load it onto my car by myself. </p></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-28796271683446347472024-01-09T12:20:00.003-05:002024-03-10T17:52:30.010-04:00All about paper. Part I - Surface Textures<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Everything you need to know about watercolor paper. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Part I - Surface Textures</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Watercolor paper comes in three basic surfaces: Hot pressed,
cold pressed, and rough. Rough has the most surface texture and hot pressed is
the smoothest, with cold pressed providing a surface that is in between the
two. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hot pressed paper is pressed with heat, which steams away much
of the moisture in the pressing process and results in a paper that is not only
smoother, but also denser because the fibers are more compacted. The paper will
be stiffer and thinner from this action, as well as smoother. This results in a
surface that is less absorbent, allowing the paint to dry on the surface and
soak in less. Because it is the least absorbent of papers, it is fairly easy to
lift and remove paint from the surface even after it has dried. The smooth
surface allows for more precise and finer details when drawing and painting. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyz3m46c4Gp-6_4Zk0_CuwVuY-j0jamx_mFrtjN0qJlHqFuEygFnIHNxdaoYd9cy93-im7l3nOjSH-gLt6DkrR36BW94LeIL242w8X-UwWikHVsEgdhDaeTgjUxWr3jqlYQv2FmpVzaa8fRaZIHgL2zDtdlOuUSYb4kxIyk8GkNiOG55AbefaIzuNbupY/s2843/Cezanne%20HP.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2843" data-original-width="2127" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyz3m46c4Gp-6_4Zk0_CuwVuY-j0jamx_mFrtjN0qJlHqFuEygFnIHNxdaoYd9cy93-im7l3nOjSH-gLt6DkrR36BW94LeIL242w8X-UwWikHVsEgdhDaeTgjUxWr3jqlYQv2FmpVzaa8fRaZIHgL2zDtdlOuUSYb4kxIyk8GkNiOG55AbefaIzuNbupY/s320/Cezanne%20HP.jpg" width="239" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watercolor on Hot Pressed Paper, by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><o:p></o:p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnY6asvFvRRGnqn129nYQmJaN_9iHe7k0kUW8jBy-NdioQyyN4MCqSH9VVevNZx1zsTsjCSDTzIJqySPJu6ueafdZHM_SeUDriwmkMlqbph2gDKV6WKOjWID92HydBAXXt2lBDpzLo8DDhyphenhyphen3ZOxo-fKa2SpP9gVWrwvq1bZfsKC6-puS1D5QIaJOwueSo/s3080/Harmony%20HP.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3080" data-original-width="2276" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnY6asvFvRRGnqn129nYQmJaN_9iHe7k0kUW8jBy-NdioQyyN4MCqSH9VVevNZx1zsTsjCSDTzIJqySPJu6ueafdZHM_SeUDriwmkMlqbph2gDKV6WKOjWID92HydBAXXt2lBDpzLo8DDhyphenhyphen3ZOxo-fKa2SpP9gVWrwvq1bZfsKC6-puS1D5QIaJOwueSo/s320/Harmony%20HP.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watercolor on Hot Pressed Paper, Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Cold pressed paper is pressed without heat, so it’s not as
compacted nor as smooth as hot pressed paper. As a result, it has a bit of
surface texture and is more absorbent than hot pressed paper, but no where near
as absorbent as rough paper. It is the most widely used paper because it is a
useful compromise between the extremes of the hot pressed and the rough papers. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8TjNhX882QsnYpExeeEaRtRQwI95sVBG1fWsT1YABbVSapjS_Wz8xwLBthMMTFYWv9lg1g5HHdnfYNeny8VfqN7Bhu7Pu_4TuUH9EHIAhYVK7MAzRjZugDPAGpyomHQwUy4fsWtpqYcDkP6_AXQfo3kfh1JwxjN-9G_S3weVaBwwFvp3FLFid_zrTPQ/s4149/Harmony%20CP.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4149" data-original-width="3073" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8TjNhX882QsnYpExeeEaRtRQwI95sVBG1fWsT1YABbVSapjS_Wz8xwLBthMMTFYWv9lg1g5HHdnfYNeny8VfqN7Bhu7Pu_4TuUH9EHIAhYVK7MAzRjZugDPAGpyomHQwUy4fsWtpqYcDkP6_AXQfo3kfh1JwxjN-9G_S3weVaBwwFvp3FLFid_zrTPQ/s320/Harmony%20CP.jpg" width="237" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper, Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><o:p></o:p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnc83X5E29_cB28MafZv0l23njh9rs-V-OCPkhN4_6eCzH0xDtPm5yGl5AZZ1vBCV4NbeULZKzpiLfZBXKM3kVrGWnAAHbHbHpIFqE15NLwby2EBmXwDE_5PNPY0bQEaz_9FBG_x2QJYjfAj5xztjkKPUbdye9hmNFQC149zHUSAvLI0SchiMLGJ5GdQ/s3129/Cezanne%20CP.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3129" data-original-width="2329" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnc83X5E29_cB28MafZv0l23njh9rs-V-OCPkhN4_6eCzH0xDtPm5yGl5AZZ1vBCV4NbeULZKzpiLfZBXKM3kVrGWnAAHbHbHpIFqE15NLwby2EBmXwDE_5PNPY0bQEaz_9FBG_x2QJYjfAj5xztjkKPUbdye9hmNFQC149zHUSAvLI0SchiMLGJ5GdQ/s320/Cezanne%20CP.jpg" width="238" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watercolor on Cold Pressed Paper by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Rough paper is made without the extreme pressure of the
press – just enough to remove the excess water. It is dried more naturally,
which results in a paper with heavy texture and maximum absorbency. This
absorbency means that lifting or removing of paint is more difficult and can even
be impossible. The texture makes it difficult to paint small details, but on
the other hand, it is prized for the tendency to let more of the paper show
through a painting when a light touch of brushstroke leaves paint on only the
high spots of the texture -- leaving sparkles of white paper showing through
the paint. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pQF80W43oxSIcgFVaJl4MhWG6Soeed7_Msdl7issjdNNGDCnlWfJJWhh-jdzxfWBS1WjcaxJXcQid4IKuQd1f16ySqGP8HMpw_nUT5uBlA6ABaaU-QvedQ0ftCMZo5Wgw71qrbpdcGU7VFvGaUGyAfNv-uX0k8Q6Plmis7q7gLg_A_YgK46rK9ji5K0/s2933/Rough%20handmade,%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2933" data-original-width="2181" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pQF80W43oxSIcgFVaJl4MhWG6Soeed7_Msdl7issjdNNGDCnlWfJJWhh-jdzxfWBS1WjcaxJXcQid4IKuQd1f16ySqGP8HMpw_nUT5uBlA6ABaaU-QvedQ0ftCMZo5Wgw71qrbpdcGU7VFvGaUGyAfNv-uX0k8Q6Plmis7q7gLg_A_YgK46rK9ji5K0/s320/Rough%20handmade,%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" width="238" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watercolor on Handmade Rough Paper, Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDbigaAD20jcnWo4qmQG0aez9CKy1imDnKu_RZBlVNyWl1HFBZXoj7eU8ll_5snD6Nf2ZGicReb49Qqg-r4JASljzBWeIp6KxTZ-7Ga70vfm30IJoV5aTsBtPNO40dz2p6bSGXLyAlD3lxGkV2Njf6pAlC7eUuwETSGyArdavczMI4uRNrFgwVnI-Sv0/s4009/Cezanne%20Rough.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4009" data-original-width="2805" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguDbigaAD20jcnWo4qmQG0aez9CKy1imDnKu_RZBlVNyWl1HFBZXoj7eU8ll_5snD6Nf2ZGicReb49Qqg-r4JASljzBWeIp6KxTZ-7Ga70vfm30IJoV5aTsBtPNO40dz2p6bSGXLyAlD3lxGkV2Njf6pAlC7eUuwETSGyArdavczMI4uRNrFgwVnI-Sv0/s320/Cezanne%20Rough.jpg" width="224" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watercolor on Rough Paper, Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p class="MsoNormal">To fully illustrate, imagine ironing a shirt. If your iron
is hot, you will get the smoothest, stiffest, and most compact surface. If the
iron is cold, your shirt will not get as stiff and smooth, and if you hang the
shirt up with out ironing at all then your shirt will be even softer and more
wrinkled or “textured.” <o:p></o:p></p><p>
<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">There are pros and cons to each of these
surfaces and it’s up to the individual artist to choose the correct paper that
will work with whatever techniques she wishes to employ on a specific painting. </span></span></p><p>read the next article in the series: <a href="https://anniestrack.blogspot.com/2024/03/all-about-paper-part-ii-sizing.html">All About Paper - Part II -- Sizing Matters</a> </p><p style="text-align: center;">###</p><p style="text-align: left;">Annie Strack is an industry trained expect in the uses and properties of artist materials, and is an Artist Ambassador for Hahnemuehle paper and many other companies. She travels around the world to teach in art centers, schools, and artist supplies stores. </p>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-58438559100485826282024-01-04T12:15:00.000-05:002024-01-04T12:15:36.181-05:00More online painting demos!<p> Here's my painting from yesterday's demonstration for the Delaware Watercolor Society, painted with Sennelier watercolor and Dynasty Brushes on Hahnemuehle paper. I haven't chosen a title for it yet, so let me know if you have any suggestions! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7Faq63_1q4XlYs8cbdQaX5ieqJOFTkjTYQYOfK-a1TiDbbpyiYfnv8shNtOHy0bnL4dC3eS3obZ9MegB8jz8WrDFwpCvGl7bMyf2qlq-Nasjr17H6y8-4qX7qJsUNBEALo23hCVlVNoymYD7VEC7wMI5hDvHI5KhfsXKHa61PtU4m-BhOgTifnQz5Ws/s4456/20240103_153836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3342" data-original-width="4456" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7Faq63_1q4XlYs8cbdQaX5ieqJOFTkjTYQYOfK-a1TiDbbpyiYfnv8shNtOHy0bnL4dC3eS3obZ9MegB8jz8WrDFwpCvGl7bMyf2qlq-Nasjr17H6y8-4qX7qJsUNBEALo23hCVlVNoymYD7VEC7wMI5hDvHI5KhfsXKHa61PtU4m-BhOgTifnQz5Ws/s320/20240103_153836.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>My next painting demonstration is Tuesday at 7 pm for the Casenovia Watercolor Society. I'll be doing something similar, showing new techniques again and painting with Sennelier watercolor and Dynasty Brushes on Hahnemuehle paper. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OoeCB6KNZoser3Pku1tWOYMzGBhJcB36prgnV002VVqEeNmBK25AEU_JPkuuCuyagVdqRYUDpB-In3wcJ-pETFgv7QPPYHL9dgDQ8pgimmBU2bScmGsZInPsKeeE_ENUWCCcXUYbD9fhfP163axuJAcPWja15EHjtYBNuVw7erJT161fwlOVeKrsyuA/s4624/20240104_112905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-OoeCB6KNZoser3Pku1tWOYMzGBhJcB36prgnV002VVqEeNmBK25AEU_JPkuuCuyagVdqRYUDpB-In3wcJ-pETFgv7QPPYHL9dgDQ8pgimmBU2bScmGsZInPsKeeE_ENUWCCcXUYbD9fhfP163axuJAcPWja15EHjtYBNuVw7erJT161fwlOVeKrsyuA/s320/20240104_112905.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>And in other news, the annual National Watercolor Society Members 2024 Exhibit is now open for entry! Check it out at <a href="https://www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org">https://www.nationalwatercolorsociety.org</a> </p><p>You must be a NWS member to enter, but you still have time to join for 2024. I'm thrilled to be the Exhibition Director for National Watercolor Society and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's entries! </p><p><br /></p>Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392176605854571937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-66764501833483994912023-12-29T15:37:00.001-05:002023-12-29T15:37:37.664-05:00Live Online Painting Demo<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: 10.95pt; tab-stops: 209.2pt 257.1pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">I'm demonstrating painting LIVE online at the Delaware Watercolor Society on Monday, with Sennelier watercolors and Dynasty brushes on Hahnemuehle paper. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: 10.95pt; tab-stops: 209.2pt 257.1pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKj_yZSUMjCWjiFxggwQF7RfNoD2o8Fr9tp1E85Ar2C8RB2ssff4lRviKpg8_hGzubNu1Ctpy5VLcf5528jnB23xgWLmLVhGDRCWt5W9qunIRQRHuVBexcLhfUIJaWI4ByDuk64gxqT08NnQQjJy9v9hWs29psjI9sG62KxmVGsj70Da94KtQ4g2arQFI/s4624/20231229_151404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKj_yZSUMjCWjiFxggwQF7RfNoD2o8Fr9tp1E85Ar2C8RB2ssff4lRviKpg8_hGzubNu1Ctpy5VLcf5528jnB23xgWLmLVhGDRCWt5W9qunIRQRHuVBexcLhfUIJaWI4ByDuk64gxqT08NnQQjJy9v9hWs29psjI9sG62KxmVGsj70Da94KtQ4g2arQFI/s320/20231229_151404.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;">I'll be showing some NEW techniques, so you won't want to miss it! DWS will be sending out the link to members before the event on Monday. </span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-left: 10.95pt; tab-stops: 209.2pt 257.1pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><br /></span></span></p>Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392176605854571937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-74054183630827842032023-12-07T21:21:00.003-05:002023-12-07T21:21:57.959-05:00demo painting<p> My finished painting from tonight's demo and paint along. Painted with Sennelier watercolor and Dynasty brushes on Hahnemühle waterocolor paper. Linda will send the link to the recording in a few days to all participants, so you can take your time to watch the video and paint along. Thank you all for coming tonight! It was wonderful to see so many old friends! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyKo_EMTQtuMzgnvY8lRci3cFhKtRrnwEb-uqFq8k85SL9mOdlA4JfjO17IBL8MCh4-KuWfzcdNEB8OFeVCgTzko-8rXg8WLCR9IG0XYVqUCEPzfLttUOv1_vcmjPMUWl787TbcvD7E_2atqP5OhnUb-vcRt9hSAmRccZ9WdhC8DV6s_9aGruN2wJOQU/s3267/20231207_204814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3267" data-original-width="3267" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyKo_EMTQtuMzgnvY8lRci3cFhKtRrnwEb-uqFq8k85SL9mOdlA4JfjO17IBL8MCh4-KuWfzcdNEB8OFeVCgTzko-8rXg8WLCR9IG0XYVqUCEPzfLttUOv1_vcmjPMUWl787TbcvD7E_2atqP5OhnUb-vcRt9hSAmRccZ9WdhC8DV6s_9aGruN2wJOQU/s320/20231207_204814.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Junior, 6x6 watercolor</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-55114393743712379962023-12-02T15:36:00.004-05:002024-01-10T16:11:52.402-05:00Tis the season<p> It hardly feels like December with the temperatures in the fifties today and more rain in the forecast. It would have been a great day to be outside painting! I would normally be going out every week to compete in plein air events this time of year, but I need to get caught up on my work as webmaster at the National Watercolor Society so I'm staying indoors and doing computer work for the next few weeks. </p><p>On Thursday I will be doing a LIVE demo on online, starting at 7pm eastern time. Be sure to register for this free event so you can tune in and paint along with me! In addition, I will be giving away a set of Sennelier Aqua Mini watercolors as a door prize during the event, so you don't want to miss it! Details are in the previous blog post, so just scroll down and to see it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8uwxYqcNCg5VhareWpafGj5JM65CKtv_cfDkkQ26LjDI8M-XYdAEH2QVL6mFScQejdMVrIQjmCQBUnK9N5cO_GxVAsnMNpdk8UUF2UvzW6WExJqbt0UjqUg0YT6XywGgL-8MJOeUwGA-_U3sikPmAzijqLc8p94q6SR4Nb8jqKvlwcCgbcgZhTZTzBo/s995/sennelier-french-artists-watercolor-mini-set-half-pan-8_edited.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="995" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8uwxYqcNCg5VhareWpafGj5JM65CKtv_cfDkkQ26LjDI8M-XYdAEH2QVL6mFScQejdMVrIQjmCQBUnK9N5cO_GxVAsnMNpdk8UUF2UvzW6WExJqbt0UjqUg0YT6XywGgL-8MJOeUwGA-_U3sikPmAzijqLc8p94q6SR4Nb8jqKvlwcCgbcgZhTZTzBo/s320/sennelier-french-artists-watercolor-mini-set-half-pan-8_edited.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>And in other news, I'm thrilled to get this lovely certificate of Signature Status from the Northeast Watercolor Society! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrTUTRKuZPjnOJ8LuWHz-zGWuOxd-q68Z0CgCt37S8k0MkPFmDnI7qXeUD5eGCjHQibnF64aOzGOZrhjB1buq1knJ1SG-3izlrAP0qkuQAfuRAwSSCYKzXKtUVS9AbGyTGEOMqDsbtCHlQ-93DbAfJu5dzEgLc2But7D8RDXateBMJAYkTJddmmZaNqo/s4276/20231127_114656.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3423" data-original-width="4276" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrTUTRKuZPjnOJ8LuWHz-zGWuOxd-q68Z0CgCt37S8k0MkPFmDnI7qXeUD5eGCjHQibnF64aOzGOZrhjB1buq1knJ1SG-3izlrAP0qkuQAfuRAwSSCYKzXKtUVS9AbGyTGEOMqDsbtCHlQ-93DbAfJu5dzEgLc2But7D8RDXateBMJAYkTJddmmZaNqo/s320/20231127_114656.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>In addition to the online demo on Thursday, I have a few more online demos coming up in January. If you're a member of the Delaware Watercolor Society, be sure to watch my LIVE online demo on January 3rd, 1 pm eastern time. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHO0FWqrAvfJj7UTervjxKO7FC6_FIdlnobphvHYKhvxQrH5RK-KB9eDXN_YquDl-jZ0JqXHlWjRBncQJMUIjvJuY5j5ncKatV7ea3v_zshXh60G7XszPlerIwDxAqPQJ7s5K97_87Niv9EVXf4Sq8vmnnAhy1wpcx75dMDA0u0MGojzn7T7QY3C1xYU/s2816/Dynasty%20Brush.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2112" data-original-width="2816" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHO0FWqrAvfJj7UTervjxKO7FC6_FIdlnobphvHYKhvxQrH5RK-KB9eDXN_YquDl-jZ0JqXHlWjRBncQJMUIjvJuY5j5ncKatV7ea3v_zshXh60G7XszPlerIwDxAqPQJ7s5K97_87Niv9EVXf4Sq8vmnnAhy1wpcx75dMDA0u0MGojzn7T7QY3C1xYU/s320/Dynasty%20Brush.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And if you're a member of the Casenovia Watercolor Society, I'll see you when I so a LIVE online demo on January 9th, at 7 pm eastern time. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgbi2L8xnW60y6ZcLjEZkgZEKFgD834OyTq1ssRFA2XSVUNgeAskec4kuA7AHndJgjXfiH3Gfg0NE9EinYMSXz50lHBoe_yPqUnS3rnkLpCp9qIsMa0fkuzBXxle4DvsUTkTQF1Kmprm4v9mnTG58KZr59UXg5TRQsr6hKS-THZtPrXA143uuq0lHnxg/s1958/HWS%202022%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1469" data-original-width="1958" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfgbi2L8xnW60y6ZcLjEZkgZEKFgD834OyTq1ssRFA2XSVUNgeAskec4kuA7AHndJgjXfiH3Gfg0NE9EinYMSXz50lHBoe_yPqUnS3rnkLpCp9qIsMa0fkuzBXxle4DvsUTkTQF1Kmprm4v9mnTG58KZr59UXg5TRQsr6hKS-THZtPrXA143uuq0lHnxg/s320/HWS%202022%204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-64721374290590971062023-11-20T13:47:00.003-05:002023-11-21T12:22:34.713-05:00plein air and more<p> I had a wonderful time painting en plein air at Winterthur during the Wine Tour and sold several paintings while enjoying perfect weather for painting. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1kSCRkTGY9Rm0NLzn-deBC895BXsZP-hoGx6GYUA2SanzZTOh03LLYwcD8Jkh80mJOnvm875jT5O28hfE8VA6dyuBonYmmFgTsVrPjcwpYPEwvAUUo1d2aQyfwvZsONOLRR_6GrTbuFrgRtrHQVxtsiS0yLWo9kMzY5V5joIMEWsWEs7kT762bI9MoQ/s1170/400054192_324396246977787_8113187826765528261_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1170" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ1kSCRkTGY9Rm0NLzn-deBC895BXsZP-hoGx6GYUA2SanzZTOh03LLYwcD8Jkh80mJOnvm875jT5O28hfE8VA6dyuBonYmmFgTsVrPjcwpYPEwvAUUo1d2aQyfwvZsONOLRR_6GrTbuFrgRtrHQVxtsiS0yLWo9kMzY5V5joIMEWsWEs7kT762bI9MoQ/s320/400054192_324396246977787_8113187826765528261_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpVQ7slljXPWhreb4kATj_cdIP5JsGFWujgiREm-O9XYmiD9TAE2yvvVnILylIhf1Y7dAQ1j9zVH5aLNsxi8oyq0qiz6HsDbE82JffhLEsIh0SVid7j1icXvjnbqhB5a8bQI0Vt9NI9h2Fi_1I7IlbLspLIt6zCGaHYYa35JF0xVcJ_V4MJZsto6UJ2k/s4624/20231118_142937.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjpVQ7slljXPWhreb4kATj_cdIP5JsGFWujgiREm-O9XYmiD9TAE2yvvVnILylIhf1Y7dAQ1j9zVH5aLNsxi8oyq0qiz6HsDbE82JffhLEsIh0SVid7j1icXvjnbqhB5a8bQI0Vt9NI9h2Fi_1I7IlbLspLIt6zCGaHYYa35JF0xVcJ_V4MJZsto6UJ2k/s320/20231118_142937.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3293" data-original-width="4387" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkAWK651CBorJOiUwWl-jdxLhkDVVJRAk1QpBVKyEnGct3aUlH_t-k3F8EzGXPhyphenhyphenRV95OEEAvAAPBhmXibt0HcvbPZQhHN4J23T6Ol1LEMEAnLJfhm847pc8U1w6E00Nwi-MYqF1IbqrS0JRnfZjmfqKFSBtKAnx0AEjkyK527ecWv1-ijNci0pZWJBTM/s320/koi,%20annie%20strack.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Koi, 12x16 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>And in other news, I'm thrilled to learn that my painting "Tug at my Heart" juried into the Missouri Watercolor Society International Exhibition, and earned Signature Status for me in MOWS -- which makes it the 28th Signature that I've earned! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo30s1aV22h_CgXPoIT6djbHr0kBZri1jvcwYW2SUtqEIw94R2jrNmd-oSGwpvC2KxxBPlpYHsPICJY3vGYlHZh8d9-K552UgfQKfJTFUV2MaQdgfAihO2Ze7jBva1SzIe0r2XXChhCS0n2qN2WOCo5XyO6VS9rryoi8qGLFBr96MkjDLW_HhcOEB2uPI/s1800/StrackA.aTugAtMyHeart.20x14.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1262" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo30s1aV22h_CgXPoIT6djbHr0kBZri1jvcwYW2SUtqEIw94R2jrNmd-oSGwpvC2KxxBPlpYHsPICJY3vGYlHZh8d9-K552UgfQKfJTFUV2MaQdgfAihO2Ze7jBva1SzIe0r2XXChhCS0n2qN2WOCo5XyO6VS9rryoi8qGLFBr96MkjDLW_HhcOEB2uPI/w280-h400/StrackA.aTugAtMyHeart.20x14.jpg" width="280" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tug at my Heart, 20x14 Watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392176605854571937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-90956946663149700292023-11-11T12:07:00.001-05:002023-11-14T16:09:12.927-05:00Online Painting Demo<p> I'm demonstrating watercolor painting online on Thursday, December 7th, at 7 pm Eastern Time. This will be on Art Chat, hosted by Linda Fisler of <a href="https://artisticharmoniesassoc.com/">Artistic Harmonies Association</a>. I will painting this sailboat, live, and you are all welcome to paint along with me! You can download the reference photo and copy or trace my drawing to get started. </p><p>Sign up for this free paint-along demo <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcu2oqz8iHteERyJ5B9UeTn97C8YYVF5s?fbclid=IwAR1MAqT2n3a9va_k9QTzq40hRnzu2vlJYzN1Qay1NMHzcy9fRGVdBTXyp3A#/registration">HERE!</a></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVlr6_p2mtxt95lpWCfIXNbAKx35UDVI3sTCv_2XJxJ1xlfYHUhuZVWECLqxqb6X-Ujazfs31o0j_sJ4dfcVeXvUANXK4PzSq4kIXjCOD9dt_b_vuQVgrO8mWh-Od0X_VUpm9xWOGBa3qtnbsHZhApBFJHKDV0O-xEWMzXfvNk1SUjaVZqHmR24nUsr4/s3324/Junior.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3324" data-original-width="3288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVlr6_p2mtxt95lpWCfIXNbAKx35UDVI3sTCv_2XJxJ1xlfYHUhuZVWECLqxqb6X-Ujazfs31o0j_sJ4dfcVeXvUANXK4PzSq4kIXjCOD9dt_b_vuQVgrO8mWh-Od0X_VUpm9xWOGBa3qtnbsHZhApBFJHKDV0O-xEWMzXfvNk1SUjaVZqHmR24nUsr4/s320/Junior.jpg" width="317" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My drawing on 6x6 watercolor paper</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDz2PhTSiq0dZL0KPdtKHxPZzHfKxjKBjQNpmcXzbsgkm2-Laj6iIR7sQ1NCC2Uo3KmlgeLF-4Y6E_9Ei5RA24agl-CW455QnlUAy8QKXaOaSeTeiKYuWFJkhxfa9a2NxfGM0ujj7l_kKivRgi6yjnzkYb83DzUNenrlH-ZAjy8KJmwIMZcXXckHp6Ag/s2552/Junior,%20ref%20photo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2551" data-original-width="2552" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDz2PhTSiq0dZL0KPdtKHxPZzHfKxjKBjQNpmcXzbsgkm2-Laj6iIR7sQ1NCC2Uo3KmlgeLF-4Y6E_9Ei5RA24agl-CW455QnlUAy8QKXaOaSeTeiKYuWFJkhxfa9a2NxfGM0ujj7l_kKivRgi6yjnzkYb83DzUNenrlH-ZAjy8KJmwIMZcXXckHp6Ag/s320/Junior,%20ref%20photo.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">reference photo</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>I'll be applying masking fluid and letting it dry before I start my online demo. This is a small painting, just 6"x6", so I'll be using some very small brushes -- #4 or #6 round, a tiny round for the details, and maybe a small mop for the background. </p><p>I'll also be giving away a door prize to one lucky participant! Register in advance and be sure to be present to win a set of <a href="http://www.sennelier-colors.com/">Sennelier </a>Aqua Mini Watercolor Half-Pans! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9cEPQ_xcSq2c69jueO88ZKh7PshCbr4cE6qOrutu2L221mHgf2fzaxt5iJ1sbylQBPwcHn9OmTFf370VN4p5VIFKX6YRBFflnResEuopnAwGgBEGt9jTf5HvhTHxSVpgCJtcKSAqJOQpXvN5Waj42xKDLu8RCqmP-2p8qxxAGN8227UjvrfWGJCSOKc/s1050/sennelier-french-artists-watercolor-mini-set-half-pan-8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1050" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9cEPQ_xcSq2c69jueO88ZKh7PshCbr4cE6qOrutu2L221mHgf2fzaxt5iJ1sbylQBPwcHn9OmTFf370VN4p5VIFKX6YRBFflnResEuopnAwGgBEGt9jTf5HvhTHxSVpgCJtcKSAqJOQpXvN5Waj42xKDLu8RCqmP-2p8qxxAGN8227UjvrfWGJCSOKc/s320/sennelier-french-artists-watercolor-mini-set-half-pan-8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNzp4kOt__p9Ko_ZFDvSSje-FfTJgfYRbbxQEW1Onhhyphenhyphennr7JWUpWT9ky80iWFyi99UqDOWcFSP0-FAufllDZ6QE9SJ5nodiQLdZ2vs0yIDrddZUbkSMprnnEe2OzXhRhgRuPg4C_RIoWTnKAPpMgPiNUAy9d-b_uHnGw503q-WRkGZ-FfvXsUOogw8dM/s1200/sennelier-french-artists-watercolor-mini-set-half-pan-8%20b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguNzp4kOt__p9Ko_ZFDvSSje-FfTJgfYRbbxQEW1Onhhyphenhyphennr7JWUpWT9ky80iWFyi99UqDOWcFSP0-FAufllDZ6QE9SJ5nodiQLdZ2vs0yIDrddZUbkSMprnnEe2OzXhRhgRuPg4C_RIoWTnKAPpMgPiNUAy9d-b_uHnGw503q-WRkGZ-FfvXsUOogw8dM/s320/sennelier-french-artists-watercolor-mini-set-half-pan-8%20b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I'm using my favorite art supplies for this painting -- <a href="http://www.sennelier-colors.com/">Sennelier</a> watercolors, <a href="https://dynastybrush.com/">Dynasty Brushes</a>, and <a href="https://www.hahnemuehle.com/en/artist-papers/the-collection/the-collection-watercolour.html">Hahnemuhle</a> paper! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RwECvWTErKK7MQknvkaEEHPNIxl-WZfw58gGEpwCD5nsc2yEdNPWdsffOr3ccAHbdBdd3nxKthJoBn_XWn_5UrTUDO7JFBbHs3objX6kbdR8Vud842445KM6RGBP8zeMCRTtI-ynaxigejfb_fNogAiHmVeidSGapKF4tvOg5i-t_ooBp5ERjafCQPs/s4624/20231111_115525.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RwECvWTErKK7MQknvkaEEHPNIxl-WZfw58gGEpwCD5nsc2yEdNPWdsffOr3ccAHbdBdd3nxKthJoBn_XWn_5UrTUDO7JFBbHs3objX6kbdR8Vud842445KM6RGBP8zeMCRTtI-ynaxigejfb_fNogAiHmVeidSGapKF4tvOg5i-t_ooBp5ERjafCQPs/w300-h400/20231111_115525.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-59317817718926086632023-11-04T11:19:00.003-04:002023-11-12T12:30:20.463-05:00shows and awards<p> I'll be exhibiting new plein air paintings for sale at the annual Unionville Art Gala at the Unionville High School November 17 - 18. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKwFZVqaNagr6PuAWWwMv2yCxDuIdbmQjbfSUP3onyDiUQM3yhiDpMtbNCEOFVvFDw2sDyeQbqlDapdOvliQ39iHJGbYQKl6UdctE0nWPIVGqX9G93-gMkCjpXUsYBUFyWFNaY30Km5Agx1MuA2PXrDWdt-gtrmPgsO7demWaOL-aS_o7D2dQ_I5z7tY/s2179/2023%20UHS%20Art%20Gala%20Postcard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1579" data-original-width="2179" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTKwFZVqaNagr6PuAWWwMv2yCxDuIdbmQjbfSUP3onyDiUQM3yhiDpMtbNCEOFVvFDw2sDyeQbqlDapdOvliQ39iHJGbYQKl6UdctE0nWPIVGqX9G93-gMkCjpXUsYBUFyWFNaY30Km5Agx1MuA2PXrDWdt-gtrmPgsO7demWaOL-aS_o7D2dQ_I5z7tY/s320/2023%20UHS%20Art%20Gala%20Postcard.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'll also be painting en plein air at Winterthur for the annual Wine Trail event on Saturday, November 18. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYN5IYZnkAp_yOXumm5nvh0NIcIc8LBJSoPbjnOUIMhZsLkRoQcJw2zeAWqHYT6TlWw3VqgAaL1ENpXDM_yHq1sHNvUexZXsx_tVD8FwMIUFfbzI3_oyu8QfUlbxs53e1ZGEB86hOTFihMRNLdo8oSI1L_IdUaKvX1jKZCBrnUeZHyn6ESyxlNLIx_6A/s4032/Annie%20Strack,%20plein%20air%20painting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMYN5IYZnkAp_yOXumm5nvh0NIcIc8LBJSoPbjnOUIMhZsLkRoQcJw2zeAWqHYT6TlWw3VqgAaL1ENpXDM_yHq1sHNvUexZXsx_tVD8FwMIUFfbzI3_oyu8QfUlbxs53e1ZGEB86hOTFihMRNLdo8oSI1L_IdUaKvX1jKZCBrnUeZHyn6ESyxlNLIx_6A/w300-h400/Annie%20Strack,%20plein%20air%20painting.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>I'm thrilled to learn that I won Merit Awards for my paintings in the Montana Watercolor Society 41st National Exhibit and the Kentucky Watercolor Society 48th National Exhibit. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsa6XsY3BQu7cFPdi3Ps2qTxR1TbyZ5Nq6mELMx0jCQrPrt_AWolGI3HS-GqT8RqkN05c-k-pDOZQkV8X_Qjj03pnaAdhUFrTOVLZCP2Rts_DaaozJD7-fxzTqc7zhRjXT7-oNMUDCZVdJmR9k-TgFTYFziqqOHMZPlp7ShsLk608byzQy4_3RiXjYW9k/s3468/20231031_144757.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3208" data-original-width="3468" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsa6XsY3BQu7cFPdi3Ps2qTxR1TbyZ5Nq6mELMx0jCQrPrt_AWolGI3HS-GqT8RqkN05c-k-pDOZQkV8X_Qjj03pnaAdhUFrTOVLZCP2Rts_DaaozJD7-fxzTqc7zhRjXT7-oNMUDCZVdJmR9k-TgFTYFziqqOHMZPlp7ShsLk608byzQy4_3RiXjYW9k/s320/20231031_144757.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGOCAwHtH9STL2mC3GwXlaQKKjG_6hT0lRoao-IIWsECD8FNvEzIlQal3gIjoJHEQCmVRFsmXVBOwkJyPFHDxHK6CKC5xtTTxPdSJOEAiGrF6YtI-k7BWzeGeeT-EOJa11wh-XY8uTmG3YXue9AooAahP7vZHBv90dAs1vceKCn2-Ap4JTxd18_NpyTU/s3310/20230924_111052.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3192" data-original-width="3310" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXGOCAwHtH9STL2mC3GwXlaQKKjG_6hT0lRoao-IIWsECD8FNvEzIlQal3gIjoJHEQCmVRFsmXVBOwkJyPFHDxHK6CKC5xtTTxPdSJOEAiGrF6YtI-k7BWzeGeeT-EOJa11wh-XY8uTmG3YXue9AooAahP7vZHBv90dAs1vceKCn2-Ap4JTxd18_NpyTU/s320/20230924_111052.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Last week I went out to paint en plein air with the Philadelphia Watercolor Society at Grace Vineyard in Pennsylvania. I had a lovely time painting with friends, and afterwards I gave my painting to the owners of the vineyard to thank them for their hospitality. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_nK30qMrp9aIg54a2lsBJ1qGiGs8VhbNmRaGGDOF_twnsv4nSFFvKslZRM3LC32sxKf58YBzhWocdxlFNIIRbLtpbz8GWbX1FVsvD-qKORabNQPhxQOlqNb1ypVeweNeW4iYgpfFM5bnA_gcAr9Il_EdgKpSu2QjTIlRQYvpIXzvrC6zKZcAOIpJULw/s4624/20231019_123204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_nK30qMrp9aIg54a2lsBJ1qGiGs8VhbNmRaGGDOF_twnsv4nSFFvKslZRM3LC32sxKf58YBzhWocdxlFNIIRbLtpbz8GWbX1FVsvD-qKORabNQPhxQOlqNb1ypVeweNeW4iYgpfFM5bnA_gcAr9Il_EdgKpSu2QjTIlRQYvpIXzvrC6zKZcAOIpJULw/s320/20231019_123204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>In other news, I'm getting a LOT of inquiries about where I'm going to take artists to paint in Europe next summer. I'm thrilled that everyone wants to travel with me, but I have to tell you that I'm taking the year off - 2024 - of international travel, so I can devote more time to my work as Exhibition Director of the National Watercolor Society. I will be planning a trip for 2025 soon, and I will probably go back to France (unless I can find a tour operator for the Caribbean) -- so just hold your horses for a year and stay tuned for details ;) </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNuupvis3W8FbwcDI8EyAKLz_EbjuHN7f1VSZE2ukQ7fypAMS7QkQlWj4ockMuR3mUaUQ9DrOaQsH_t6tp97irxZyIN7XdM6CmifD7QFucHLtbESdbGEXZuyvxwV-hwUBXLDZMqe1hLqndKzvOUp_SSTPgCWSoNYD8evAI0HGlD73lojGYVIveYqIB0o/s3264/Annie%20Strack%20plein%20air%20Spain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNuupvis3W8FbwcDI8EyAKLz_EbjuHN7f1VSZE2ukQ7fypAMS7QkQlWj4ockMuR3mUaUQ9DrOaQsH_t6tp97irxZyIN7XdM6CmifD7QFucHLtbESdbGEXZuyvxwV-hwUBXLDZMqe1hLqndKzvOUp_SSTPgCWSoNYD8evAI0HGlD73lojGYVIveYqIB0o/s320/Annie%20Strack%20plein%20air%20Spain.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-81371181961937095332023-10-20T11:57:00.001-04:002023-10-20T16:03:42.348-04:00USCG art exhibits<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh my! What an exciting letter! </span></span></p><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Dear Coast Guard Artist,</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You are receiving this email because some of your outstanding artwork is featured in two exhibitions at major museums. Your painting "Repairing the Light" is at the GulfQuest National Maritime Museum in Mobile, Ala., and your paintings "ATN Ft Macon, NC" and "Rescue Swimmer, Lake Pontchartrain" are at the the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle, Wash. These exhibitions, showing a total of nearly 75 works, have been on <a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer;" tabindex="-1"></a>view for several months and will continue. For both exhibitions, Coast Guard District Public Affairs Officers arranged demonstrations of selected Coast Guard missions and for several Coast Guard speakers to address audiences and be on hand to answer questions. In the case of the exhibition at Mobile, this included presentations by Sector Mobile, the Aviation Training Center, Station Dauphin Island, Recruiting in Mobile and the District 8 Public Affairs Office. In addition to a demonstration, the Seattle exhibition featured CAPT Olav Saboe, former chief of staff for District 13, who addressed visitors with a talk and slide presentation and was available for questions. These presentations and demonstrations were highly successful, very well attended and covered by local media."</span></div><div dir="auto"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35b7KAf_FCYfC_gh_3C1cB7Gcv3PkQofaiaIGM7WzBbFvxS2e9UVbgtekcrlcLZQQamE_IRbA6ybQvVp3Z13GQmDpDkjGqCKDGPJVnpUyWGn_qCRvPx_0BWRmwQqez1ufedud2Q1IhkQWteeeRE0htj21md8NWK7rZL4xD4jd1g6VO9IbLj88dYFxhGI/s2832/USCG%20rescue%20swimmer%20on%20Lake%20Pontchartrain.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2832" data-original-width="2056" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35b7KAf_FCYfC_gh_3C1cB7Gcv3PkQofaiaIGM7WzBbFvxS2e9UVbgtekcrlcLZQQamE_IRbA6ybQvVp3Z13GQmDpDkjGqCKDGPJVnpUyWGn_qCRvPx_0BWRmwQqez1ufedud2Q1IhkQWteeeRE0htj21md8NWK7rZL4xD4jd1g6VO9IbLj88dYFxhGI/s320/USCG%20rescue%20swimmer%20on%20Lake%20Pontchartrain.jpg" width="232" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rescue Swimmer on Lake Pontchartrain by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHInOQlbNRIBzPL93BEKzEPXMGyyRJHHXztp7XYj3BNZZo1osao4_uTz21uS69oPKQCpNlU3pLv2aDQJQ2GB8wca5AV9AtNzXWW5qWb-7jK61BkhrAhwj7_LHajmAfvVzPIQSvUafTbKNsIikR9gf4sP6eA76v5aq8Am5KkzgNO8bdbT8whQsey_20OGc/s2384/USCG%20Cape%20Lookout%20by%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2384" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHInOQlbNRIBzPL93BEKzEPXMGyyRJHHXztp7XYj3BNZZo1osao4_uTz21uS69oPKQCpNlU3pLv2aDQJQ2GB8wca5AV9AtNzXWW5qWb-7jK61BkhrAhwj7_LHajmAfvVzPIQSvUafTbKNsIikR9gf4sP6eA76v5aq8Am5KkzgNO8bdbT8whQsey_20OGc/s320/USCG%20Cape%20Lookout%20by%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ATN Ft Macon, NC by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76ZacBT_0MpOdEnhYBMHozJVc3kp7JHkKd-Dz92pRhZRKtNA2EUfL63RpvPUTx4oEgc_BYVA5pt51cLEe8nuagIqMDOVnYyskLCQ69nQSMoo-gXZalQXTpaxHVxARfCcnKCnCxz-VEp_grv1B9m-URnGnIPoztj8JO28e-MEn4IN3oNHxoiW713JDdD4/s2448/Repairing%20The%20Light%20USCG.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="1840" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76ZacBT_0MpOdEnhYBMHozJVc3kp7JHkKd-Dz92pRhZRKtNA2EUfL63RpvPUTx4oEgc_BYVA5pt51cLEe8nuagIqMDOVnYyskLCQ69nQSMoo-gXZalQXTpaxHVxARfCcnKCnCxz-VEp_grv1B9m-URnGnIPoztj8JO28e-MEn4IN3oNHxoiW713JDdD4/s320/Repairing%20The%20Light%20USCG.jpg" width="241" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Repairing the Light by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div dir="auto">In other news, yesterday I had a lovely day painting en plein air with the Philadelphia Watercolor Society at Grace Winery in Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsdhUzGbtw85YFEXdUTgkdD8rSsK6UZ6o9lPvgufavJp86qNgcDqdJa2g2c2LbRY7wj2MiLMDTJeDbHkxa26qqRtnJsvncHXqal5KmAD-BWDpsTj2wy4NHHQZ4APewq-EtWtxMlItqss_wkDllHPpnrt6PitWV0_2Q2J4VtDRb2_rARdSwQPDlHDGmEzs/s2126/-3724632762184176607.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2126" data-original-width="1196" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsdhUzGbtw85YFEXdUTgkdD8rSsK6UZ6o9lPvgufavJp86qNgcDqdJa2g2c2LbRY7wj2MiLMDTJeDbHkxa26qqRtnJsvncHXqal5KmAD-BWDpsTj2wy4NHHQZ4APewq-EtWtxMlItqss_wkDllHPpnrt6PitWV0_2Q2J4VtDRb2_rARdSwQPDlHDGmEzs/w225-h400/-3724632762184176607.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I gave my finished painting to the owners of the winery to thank them for their hospitality. </div><div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdAv5VSPoQ9GidKb8I6Cc4MsneDJ2ofmgrGVUeDMSZGlwaC5Q8nARPJFjKDx74zQPg2wvYvOGRytsMrjCgegohyFJwpQGSXu95IXMqYFo166N6bvoG2eaezNm0bU3ratqoj4D_MQQS2fS9BPsZYHUjHNaccfQQ5fljRumkoW6SIk-OeOQxYrpv4PXgfI/s4624/20231019_123204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdAv5VSPoQ9GidKb8I6Cc4MsneDJ2ofmgrGVUeDMSZGlwaC5Q8nARPJFjKDx74zQPg2wvYvOGRytsMrjCgegohyFJwpQGSXu95IXMqYFo166N6bvoG2eaezNm0bU3ratqoj4D_MQQS2fS9BPsZYHUjHNaccfQQ5fljRumkoW6SIk-OeOQxYrpv4PXgfI/s320/20231019_123204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto">Last week I was in San Pedro, California, for the National Watercolor Society Annual Business Meeting and the opening of the 103rd International Exhibition at our NWS gallery. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4pw7bc7pM8oXCX-x_lJZl_M6qa3xD5BP8fhsugoG638ol3LytOsyuQ4alqQgM0gJzWhehq5L6iZyftRIth-1V9b2m8zcMGhLKvZ00iodvjwG839C5QcUKAREIWNB3VcYWaVRs4VeciZANhocH6zgOzpYKZe2s78fa3yvFm2AsAmE5LjsV4PoRA1rgXU/s6000/DSC_2573.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo4pw7bc7pM8oXCX-x_lJZl_M6qa3xD5BP8fhsugoG638ol3LytOsyuQ4alqQgM0gJzWhehq5L6iZyftRIth-1V9b2m8zcMGhLKvZ00iodvjwG839C5QcUKAREIWNB3VcYWaVRs4VeciZANhocH6zgOzpYKZe2s78fa3yvFm2AsAmE5LjsV4PoRA1rgXU/s320/DSC_2573.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Annie Strack manning the registration table with another volunteer</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0EtREeBhL4AyKWC2HFwWDF5JZhzF1KzdimttIg90P7PpTseDH9OSI0RgoJFMMuNV0LUIzj_AeM2tKusv-0MQdPDVfkS1vG42fimELT15ID-imou3udxmGgl2J9_RNjSCxFqye9cVOCrlWTfBFpbti3UMpKD6M3Wqegjnd8NFINEm663aObbtxH_8goM/s6000/DSC_2483.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0EtREeBhL4AyKWC2HFwWDF5JZhzF1KzdimttIg90P7PpTseDH9OSI0RgoJFMMuNV0LUIzj_AeM2tKusv-0MQdPDVfkS1vG42fimELT15ID-imou3udxmGgl2J9_RNjSCxFqye9cVOCrlWTfBFpbti3UMpKD6M3Wqegjnd8NFINEm663aObbtxH_8goM/s320/DSC_2483.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NWS 103rd exhibition reception</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div dir="auto">And I drove down to Milton, Delaware, last week to judge an exhibition at the <a href="https://www.capegazette.com/article/milton-arts-guild-exhibit-reception-set-oct-15/265468">Milton Art Guild.</a> <br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></div>Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392176605854571937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-70946730438775646022023-10-06T18:19:00.000-04:002023-10-06T18:19:09.479-04:00Plein air at Winterthur<p> I had another great day demonstrating plein air painting at Winterthur last weekend during the "Discover Winterthur" event. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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You can see my progress of my first painting in these photos...<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGU112QfL8-p0Kd1AhgL7Be69vjFEQcAeCG4egeE5_2o7E5WHibQIDtE5EzKHFfjjI9jlpO9NNMO0k9ahDLNu2TyvuaEKXPlrYsjf4Rkfh5XEJ4zx0wkOnP5aJ3JR5an6tJg03ETdlJ-fK8e2mz9IVfQZLAPNQXI0q-WNDChVuiyvYKgEzlPN_vHHc3g/s4624/20230930_102955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGU112QfL8-p0Kd1AhgL7Be69vjFEQcAeCG4egeE5_2o7E5WHibQIDtE5EzKHFfjjI9jlpO9NNMO0k9ahDLNu2TyvuaEKXPlrYsjf4Rkfh5XEJ4zx0wkOnP5aJ3JR5an6tJg03ETdlJ-fK8e2mz9IVfQZLAPNQXI0q-WNDChVuiyvYKgEzlPN_vHHc3g/s320/20230930_102955.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFOSFPkJ6e_KTA_7SvKiK3PnNW0xTiwm87tJ-pjZY8jLf7HUgX6TYYYT1PJdTGFcpcB7JN9dVndizAAF642aYp7v3Cngqg-wcXW3XkY-oLl2plaQ-DytQeUOIVvVpaY9lc-CEOPVdPwKHtID78nJrEOZfru89CWo72ljvh1Hh6nsjS7GtirwV0Q-yHVU/s4624/20230930_115343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFOSFPkJ6e_KTA_7SvKiK3PnNW0xTiwm87tJ-pjZY8jLf7HUgX6TYYYT1PJdTGFcpcB7JN9dVndizAAF642aYp7v3Cngqg-wcXW3XkY-oLl2plaQ-DytQeUOIVvVpaY9lc-CEOPVdPwKHtID78nJrEOZfru89CWo72ljvh1Hh6nsjS7GtirwV0Q-yHVU/s320/20230930_115343.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvsvwftNiuF65KPQNLwB5gZKS1AU0ly9GihoHRKOFew91FCJjoa-S-wxCxfy0nJt78Pxh3SibHiA1QmxK-rDpTOaid5u5nTjX-2PNOm7ZLlqsBLC73lACiUC6Oq1S4sH8Wz3-9XKuv7XX2zfZ4m5CR0_FNnqs2sKNvVQ1ZzdYFFBja0-QHfFTN36lp6M/s4624/20230930_133417%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnvsvwftNiuF65KPQNLwB5gZKS1AU0ly9GihoHRKOFew91FCJjoa-S-wxCxfy0nJt78Pxh3SibHiA1QmxK-rDpTOaid5u5nTjX-2PNOm7ZLlqsBLC73lACiUC6Oq1S4sH8Wz3-9XKuv7XX2zfZ4m5CR0_FNnqs2sKNvVQ1ZzdYFFBja0-QHfFTN36lp6M/s320/20230930_133417%20(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEsr9XMxRESJsdY_W04hvjv4r8pyplDOB3H-4oR_wcDc9gep-WlLnrb9Nky55_4LxlDfjep__dKfWvdxYeVvef99DFiBDWnGCB39xlZprL6Rm84KdyFYp6JjjnN1-gAAw89yHrd7UjWoyu4njTKbpdJ_zWKjDh95YDzwoXD4KxjfrTugDQsz9-rMbuac/s4624/20230930_133417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEsr9XMxRESJsdY_W04hvjv4r8pyplDOB3H-4oR_wcDc9gep-WlLnrb9Nky55_4LxlDfjep__dKfWvdxYeVvef99DFiBDWnGCB39xlZprL6Rm84KdyFYp6JjjnN1-gAAw89yHrd7UjWoyu4njTKbpdJ_zWKjDh95YDzwoXD4KxjfrTugDQsz9-rMbuac/s320/20230930_133417.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8KjlcbRpzOYSZrR9xyWraolivzSwLO8kFHHyfkeBrrM9wdnI0p1TvBWS6ISB5Rl4CjiC9WpjSoiYJBBQXxQcNoTrDlOhJVftGbzq__Csv0bRT-FS6AfkPLqKMywODaMTXcgfcwyreZ_B3VTRZ6i0kXko91TF5aujQ2b4K2i_33GYp4qoukvhswL-Y88/s4479/20231002_091522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3380" data-original-width="4479" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8KjlcbRpzOYSZrR9xyWraolivzSwLO8kFHHyfkeBrrM9wdnI0p1TvBWS6ISB5Rl4CjiC9WpjSoiYJBBQXxQcNoTrDlOhJVftGbzq__Csv0bRT-FS6AfkPLqKMywODaMTXcgfcwyreZ_B3VTRZ6i0kXko91TF5aujQ2b4K2i_33GYp4qoukvhswL-Y88/s320/20231002_091522.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Any Which Way, 12x16 wc by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Next week I'm off to sunny southern California to attend the National Watercolor Society annual meeting and exhibition in San Pedro. Although I've been a volunteer for a few years, I'm still rather new on the Board of Directors and this is my first attendance. I look forward to seeing everyone in person!</p></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-82333869751317116172023-09-26T13:37:00.001-04:002023-09-28T11:52:31.746-04:00Worchester plein air<p> Last week I drove down to Maryland to paint in the Worchester Plein Air. I painted these at Assateague National Seashore, using Sennelier watercolors and Dynasty brushes on Hahnemuehle paper mounted on board. I forgot to take a photo before I framed them, so some of the gilt plein air framing shows in these photos!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYB2rLHWwQRSX-hWKjeYTNpAvtaixcIX8PfT9wUfNlpDYkAQoqAaxCs8Sh_tT31lyF2b5u3Z_Det6tEPwA1F5OSUZ8Nwz8ExzYhKNggDlo8BuQ9AboR3QPF10EvSEFkz73SXKuBMQ-VakGxnhgwF7qpO95V9Ys7vKSkA3wMwzxzHSespdRwamWxiQmwIE/s4462/20230922_105326.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3417" data-original-width="4462" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYB2rLHWwQRSX-hWKjeYTNpAvtaixcIX8PfT9wUfNlpDYkAQoqAaxCs8Sh_tT31lyF2b5u3Z_Det6tEPwA1F5OSUZ8Nwz8ExzYhKNggDlo8BuQ9AboR3QPF10EvSEFkz73SXKuBMQ-VakGxnhgwF7qpO95V9Ys7vKSkA3wMwzxzHSespdRwamWxiQmwIE/s320/20230922_105326.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">beach, 12x16 wc on board</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcMXU9VVIS_eHLo62HC_z0wIhUNfnjSixzzYJJQagVpqMUhPEYOsV75U5HXe1kMq7NjGboRjW0kKG-qKGxqhVhdnJpKIvJTYbI-Wtj-KTK_7rQE0cyMmlrHPOYp2lQ9CYm2nrAoPtZy24UGQrsVKIfXgcfNuJC7GA_KAPIJonUGn-N3XU8pUsfPC5kWI/s4237/20230922_105206.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3417" data-original-width="4237" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWcMXU9VVIS_eHLo62HC_z0wIhUNfnjSixzzYJJQagVpqMUhPEYOsV75U5HXe1kMq7NjGboRjW0kKG-qKGxqhVhdnJpKIvJTYbI-Wtj-KTK_7rQE0cyMmlrHPOYp2lQ9CYm2nrAoPtZy24UGQrsVKIfXgcfNuJC7GA_KAPIJonUGn-N3XU8pUsfPC5kWI/s320/20230922_105206.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surf's up, 16x20 wc on board</td></tr></tbody></table><p>After turning my my plein air paintings in Maryland, I hurried up to Delaware to demonstrate plein air painting at the Mixers & Elixirs cocktail party at Winterthur Friday evening. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GNUurOQhL-bViFrRvNAUBbV9ZAZIAN7uO3CxXcXN176iVWbjZLzcYuuK_FXWMUC1lwa4fR67PbSRAQHJoy5nHH4-PFID7qifeECCodEZBmUb9CQJqW0BVMRHoSgLJDzavcSJ4y3yLskLdyr81fpPU6q2N4x_maugTe695Bws7Vfur0d6UMqXuY4bWkc/s3264/20230922_185117.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GNUurOQhL-bViFrRvNAUBbV9ZAZIAN7uO3CxXcXN176iVWbjZLzcYuuK_FXWMUC1lwa4fR67PbSRAQHJoy5nHH4-PFID7qifeECCodEZBmUb9CQJqW0BVMRHoSgLJDzavcSJ4y3yLskLdyr81fpPU6q2N4x_maugTe695Bws7Vfur0d6UMqXuY4bWkc/s320/20230922_185117.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Annie Strack painting at Winterthur</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I was thrilled to open this award from the Kentucky Watercolor Society when I returned!<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWtKU8dRqARSI0VCwhCbOVcAZI0LT3Lp9f4chbO4T_XAJSCEMwFBam1AT6JV8C5tXtaWhqEWUFV3vUzpjUub2r0pFboPQvJOPyUrjz6QEphKddV-g43ptQ870NLV5y9KNS8L2oKcSaq5Mb7_pKLB5TyUKwwlI1abCHPQ-iu8sfxOAv9YNM-_dFKvr7go/s4624/20230924_111119.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVWtKU8dRqARSI0VCwhCbOVcAZI0LT3Lp9f4chbO4T_XAJSCEMwFBam1AT6JV8C5tXtaWhqEWUFV3vUzpjUub2r0pFboPQvJOPyUrjz6QEphKddV-g43ptQ870NLV5y9KNS8L2oKcSaq5Mb7_pKLB5TyUKwwlI1abCHPQ-iu8sfxOAv9YNM-_dFKvr7go/s320/20230924_111119.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>And I just had time to ship off this painting that was just accepted into the Society of Watercolor Artists National Exhibit in Texas. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lTJgkPLsXEtjoVCWdhj7XpUZ2WK_sn75ZQ3-EH34sfLpzu7l34Te6_JZkfUimSe3JPr98FQ11t9V6tzvegzA0MxTQOSY34MgR084_BQkqBLTsZ7dMT0L70GHgvqwddfUo-4Tt0nQj1MjjLZkv-CvljcCk-cd-_wXSnKfkCmV56ylOousxVvo7D5MAOY/s1900/Seen%20Better%20Days,%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="1349" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_lTJgkPLsXEtjoVCWdhj7XpUZ2WK_sn75ZQ3-EH34sfLpzu7l34Te6_JZkfUimSe3JPr98FQ11t9V6tzvegzA0MxTQOSY34MgR084_BQkqBLTsZ7dMT0L70GHgvqwddfUo-4Tt0nQj1MjjLZkv-CvljcCk-cd-_wXSnKfkCmV56ylOousxVvo7D5MAOY/w284-h400/Seen%20Better%20Days,%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" width="284" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seen Better Day, 20x14 wc by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Also this week, the 51st edition of The Art of Watercolor is published and it includes an interview with me as the winner of their Artists Competition. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGDCm-kFWWbPgVXb-BNzusp8yvYks9Dl0diIgo4lGcLClmFdYtDHlWYDbmJ-GC0wT4hp_OYP-J06mRxJlVf5lpIfeuMAwmd9b5i2qJixiIfljMeJ6mun5Kfct5PumFBi52ATCmZd8MNJZukTFfHdP6mUF5tZqxLSLkb7__0D7fc--RhQfIVLnX6XqegE/s1574/TAOW%2051.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1574" data-original-width="1015" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGDCm-kFWWbPgVXb-BNzusp8yvYks9Dl0diIgo4lGcLClmFdYtDHlWYDbmJ-GC0wT4hp_OYP-J06mRxJlVf5lpIfeuMAwmd9b5i2qJixiIfljMeJ6mun5Kfct5PumFBi52ATCmZd8MNJZukTFfHdP6mUF5tZqxLSLkb7__0D7fc--RhQfIVLnX6XqegE/w413-h640/TAOW%2051.png" width="413" /></a></div><br /><div>I'll be at Winterthur again this Saturday from 9 - 3, demonstrating plein air painting. Be sure to come out and see me! </div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-32230275153613891542023-09-16T16:33:00.002-04:002023-09-16T19:11:49.591-04:00painting at Winterthur<p> I had a marvelous time demonstrating plein air painting at Winterthur last night, during the cocktail event next to the reflecting pool. </p><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJ0g8HSRXMmGF-oZF9p_1P3QoubG9iz81oolD5M9hfMdqX2Aw72L71ABaVp1LdZ3CYx715TEHxthjFXDbWi_SE_L4DSEvhG8AP2Oz6EoW-qTLFX1mRY0D998arcLM9MvFMqvW2NT-SH4wGSGH7MZ2vZ1ts-w58BhciWaHDld2087Na4SYfxd5Dj-mgZc/s4032/Annie%20Strack,%20winterthur,.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJ0g8HSRXMmGF-oZF9p_1P3QoubG9iz81oolD5M9hfMdqX2Aw72L71ABaVp1LdZ3CYx715TEHxthjFXDbWi_SE_L4DSEvhG8AP2Oz6EoW-qTLFX1mRY0D998arcLM9MvFMqvW2NT-SH4wGSGH7MZ2vZ1ts-w58BhciWaHDld2087Na4SYfxd5Dj-mgZc/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20winterthur,.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Annie Strack painting en plein at Winterthur</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>I painted until about 8 pm, until I realized that sun had gone done and I was having a hard time seeing my palette. I looked at my finished painting in the light of day this morning and I'm happy with the results. I just entered it in the Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 49th Juried Exhibition -- wish me luck! <div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGh0_WYCLaHt0FbRUWsOH8JD-ZRG7oaSmoDcHfiTr7MbGJcMhbuoANgqyOJQMUvzc0Usp08ppuvKuZCMUHh_JERqRIw42iF113DeLD6j28E4cjyQX5favGU7DOaUMQbaOeYFnEkhVLzy0K1vFdPEttyZRSVw75IRMUTDEY5vnExva3iIIOoSgK-hE-HmA/s3000/old%20friends,%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2250" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGh0_WYCLaHt0FbRUWsOH8JD-ZRG7oaSmoDcHfiTr7MbGJcMhbuoANgqyOJQMUvzc0Usp08ppuvKuZCMUHh_JERqRIw42iF113DeLD6j28E4cjyQX5favGU7DOaUMQbaOeYFnEkhVLzy0K1vFdPEttyZRSVw75IRMUTDEY5vnExva3iIIOoSgK-hE-HmA/w300-h400/old%20friends,%20Annie%20Strack.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Friends, 16x12 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Tomorrow I'm going down to Assateague to paint in the Worchester County Plein Air. I like that event because it includes the State and National Parks with the wild ponies, beaches, marshes, marinas, and so much more. It's a plein air painter's dream. <br /><p><br /></p></div></div><br /><br />Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-76979623248257622472023-09-03T19:51:00.000-04:002023-09-03T19:51:09.991-04:00Northeast watercolor society<p> I'm thrilled to learn that my painting "le Grande Amore" juried into the North East Watercolor Society 47th International Exhibit. This acceptance earns Signature Membership for me in NEWS, and it marks the 27th Signature that I've earned! </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdlT_QNZjtGD17AcV8r9h_MZw0KubALndWu7xzBKrVdSMG2-RLjQ5e0B7TzWgp6mYuqUaSG7cJgjK4_5-VmbYB5e-isOkCMk1Rdrjkt6_yR8d6MyWecaNTyBwyRoLqYguice0Xsc37Ajv0ObEVY5rWXhxiWqq6mAfZgm72THYepyczvgBtcqWYj4AlTA/s1200/Strack1,.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="1200" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdlT_QNZjtGD17AcV8r9h_MZw0KubALndWu7xzBKrVdSMG2-RLjQ5e0B7TzWgp6mYuqUaSG7cJgjK4_5-VmbYB5e-isOkCMk1Rdrjkt6_yR8d6MyWecaNTyBwyRoLqYguice0Xsc37Ajv0ObEVY5rWXhxiWqq6mAfZgm72THYepyczvgBtcqWYj4AlTA/s320/Strack1,.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">le Grande Amore, 12x16 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Next Friday I'll be painting en plein air at the Reflecting Pool at Winterthur during the cocktail party. Be sure to come out and see me if you're in the area! The following week, I'll be driving down to southern Maryland to paint in the Berlin plein air, and you'll probably find me painting on the beach or in the marshes at Assateague. That week also ends with a plein air event at Winterthur on Friday, this time the party will be at the greenhouses. <br /><p><br /></p></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-88768243753952948862023-08-21T12:31:00.001-04:002023-08-21T12:31:08.050-04:00more plein air and awards<p> This past weekend I went to New Jersey to paint in the Cohansey River Plein Air event. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUiUxxewUohSJYC9e88Yo71PxxArydkhqhuaFlvItzoMAVQH_lu14FKuyVA7nCBthMoxAAAU2mMO1nbTw6I7Ztm7f_HTh8f2m8283OEqhRLKX7_yiOwbE8YThHFUYoqQgBTTCHnyFEonoO6AWttCl33WTaqmAFV4gDGrutyeCTM7VGfxMyBBwuKsvCr8/s4624/20230819_095705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUiUxxewUohSJYC9e88Yo71PxxArydkhqhuaFlvItzoMAVQH_lu14FKuyVA7nCBthMoxAAAU2mMO1nbTw6I7Ztm7f_HTh8f2m8283OEqhRLKX7_yiOwbE8YThHFUYoqQgBTTCHnyFEonoO6AWttCl33WTaqmAFV4gDGrutyeCTM7VGfxMyBBwuKsvCr8/s320/20230819_095705.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I painted two 9x12 watercolors on panels, the first one at Hancock Harbor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65C2eX3aN1wMRFQcOwH3UrlC4F3Lh1MHum2uT_ZxuHaOcNZ4l5QqYsHad6A8aKkBPVhCcanodkL8wBDMSeNvBSddXKhtS1t_ZdO9EtNKYzQN969NxpkQIJ8lIstMbI_ECLHVGwTH52ma_D2iqlNgl3pVzpjRPUbE2WBpBGf5qt6qSQvJXrMdUBXhlrTU/s4624/20230819_133743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65C2eX3aN1wMRFQcOwH3UrlC4F3Lh1MHum2uT_ZxuHaOcNZ4l5QqYsHad6A8aKkBPVhCcanodkL8wBDMSeNvBSddXKhtS1t_ZdO9EtNKYzQN969NxpkQIJ8lIstMbI_ECLHVGwTH52ma_D2iqlNgl3pVzpjRPUbE2WBpBGf5qt6qSQvJXrMdUBXhlrTU/s320/20230819_133743.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>and for my second painting I went to the Greenwich Marina to paint the view of the river. Both paintings are on display during the month of September at Gallery 50 in Bridgeton, New Jersey. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VfTQJoPSPYkHwgBYgLh9TY1mQXb3ENgfLMfpG4xIuQS9myWRWxZoaXNXhZaaSJws8-05OLqLPanFs9XofyiI6mGwdrrvWawM9SFj69lNplq9Rx05BO1Wxja-O7EdzO5gWsBTNLDFKgC8HgAIAJYGf1eH8ZXAgRlUeNALn0SPvFiLaWkYuT_rwIpNlGM/s2246/AnnieStrack1TheTeacher14x20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1575" data-original-width="2246" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VfTQJoPSPYkHwgBYgLh9TY1mQXb3ENgfLMfpG4xIuQS9myWRWxZoaXNXhZaaSJws8-05OLqLPanFs9XofyiI6mGwdrrvWawM9SFj69lNplq9Rx05BO1Wxja-O7EdzO5gWsBTNLDFKgC8HgAIAJYGf1eH8ZXAgRlUeNALn0SPvFiLaWkYuT_rwIpNlGM/s320/AnnieStrack1TheTeacher14x20.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Teacher, 14x20 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>In other news, my painting "The Teacher" was juried into the Arizona Watercolor Society Exhibit and shipped off this morning. And my painting "the Seagull" juried into the National Watercolor Society / Scottish Royal Painters in Watercolor International Exchange online exhibit. </div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleChgsCw1MStJsGlvvIeEElLQv3qH3Xu8u3TLbWGKWg6n9JYfj84nvCHkdFbrrWYyX9MGwW8VWXLj8n-EJes7D-Pu0J8CNwKIj8-wQMefAP6LZd5ejfOIKUVtqKDVlsBWxJt8VqvU3j4XCY7wSqAEDslxCPQdBMDb_FNqsIwUVnwirw8PR-EzFrpJ-eQ/s3278/Annie%20Strack,%20the%20seagull.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3278" data-original-width="3265" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleChgsCw1MStJsGlvvIeEElLQv3qH3Xu8u3TLbWGKWg6n9JYfj84nvCHkdFbrrWYyX9MGwW8VWXLj8n-EJes7D-Pu0J8CNwKIj8-wQMefAP6LZd5ejfOIKUVtqKDVlsBWxJt8VqvU3j4XCY7wSqAEDslxCPQdBMDb_FNqsIwUVnwirw8PR-EzFrpJ-eQ/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20the%20seagull.jpg" width="319" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Seagull, 8x8 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><p>I'm thrilled to announce that my painting "Point Guard" won a Merit Award in the Kentucky Watercolor Society international juried exhibit.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25U9Que5ON4jPA20kQLSm_tMo6Xy1JjoyeFAtYf5oHEsQcrhpNRSEuPX5uncdWLeliOn2kOT7zlOTFSnQNlwYl1gfBuW-ha0dJE8urexvZOagdMFkFLAnLD0NQD0hVb_fB1IeMzeCrXVkS_CRcfwNVqnx63HvArAtak38Yl74gK8dFQ0cRZ8ZFahqVIE/s2037/Point%20Guard,.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2037" data-original-width="1416" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg25U9Que5ON4jPA20kQLSm_tMo6Xy1JjoyeFAtYf5oHEsQcrhpNRSEuPX5uncdWLeliOn2kOT7zlOTFSnQNlwYl1gfBuW-ha0dJE8urexvZOagdMFkFLAnLD0NQD0hVb_fB1IeMzeCrXVkS_CRcfwNVqnx63HvArAtak38Yl74gK8dFQ0cRZ8ZFahqVIE/s320/Point%20Guard,.jpg" width="222" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Point Guard, 20x14 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-4607191136793414602023-08-05T19:47:00.002-04:002023-08-06T09:00:58.876-04:00Solo Show!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHnVLBrNCYnXFcZxa3OevDS4bINeyPzIficALjoDkbu1oVjnjSpAcSDGK5iym8pcbI7OhogXCC89jFtlczy22A1i8BexJmlA-EUzOcY_Y_AYRNUhnoSyXi8aWWgLlFYxVgjkaUZVLtC0FYE7qo3f_5qa3ISbeQnVHtuTEBLutD5C_Xn1seldhetQfxGo/s1650/solo%20show%202023.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHnVLBrNCYnXFcZxa3OevDS4bINeyPzIficALjoDkbu1oVjnjSpAcSDGK5iym8pcbI7OhogXCC89jFtlczy22A1i8BexJmlA-EUzOcY_Y_AYRNUhnoSyXi8aWWgLlFYxVgjkaUZVLtC0FYE7qo3f_5qa3ISbeQnVHtuTEBLutD5C_Xn1seldhetQfxGo/w309-h400/solo%20show%202023.png" width="309" /></a></div><p> My solo exhibition is now up in the Hollingsworth Gallery at the Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge Research Center in Laurel, Maryland! Be sure to stop in and check it out, there are thirty new watercolor paintings in this exhibit. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpgsdg5UDj0Pt0yjyJQEIBFdf0j80AnmyfwqGlGkzd8IhCqyfj7AWgg8W9KUyUI0GFaojIw4PUbZKhBoOWp6lKxpEvRiaMU6dSx0CmzHG57JbsuSUvbbyRxENpvi2Tx7Z8J476BSps1VSiz07rz9FQwqopp_eM0PaYgFVDQKDbMfIUqeO6xdvoGMJ-h0/s4624/20230801_110654.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpgsdg5UDj0Pt0yjyJQEIBFdf0j80AnmyfwqGlGkzd8IhCqyfj7AWgg8W9KUyUI0GFaojIw4PUbZKhBoOWp6lKxpEvRiaMU6dSx0CmzHG57JbsuSUvbbyRxENpvi2Tx7Z8J476BSps1VSiz07rz9FQwqopp_eM0PaYgFVDQKDbMfIUqeO6xdvoGMJ-h0/s320/20230801_110654.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhFmH-RM7vpiSVTH5WuGD6LmzPRGd1lt6l43xbv01GuCJfhBFQy9XNUE70Sm6Zme47HGQ49gfgNXgqInugaDgApx7rVQxjP60d0nHDe8wfRrph2PV0SBDtyBCmtXh8INkk5vWWw5RDpGWlEra9WRRLctt7SFblBd8j3v95xlGC71ftMkPC8y-Z8qppRM/s4624/20230801_110628.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhFmH-RM7vpiSVTH5WuGD6LmzPRGd1lt6l43xbv01GuCJfhBFQy9XNUE70Sm6Zme47HGQ49gfgNXgqInugaDgApx7rVQxjP60d0nHDe8wfRrph2PV0SBDtyBCmtXh8INkk5vWWw5RDpGWlEra9WRRLctt7SFblBd8j3v95xlGC71ftMkPC8y-Z8qppRM/s320/20230801_110628.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also discovered the load capacity for packing framed watercolor paintings in the back of my car! haha! I could have fit a few more in there, I think. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLhRxZPLtrNGK2-85ol8tpOoTSvp8x3iEjgg3BjbFH20x7LwOip2ccBUpctb3vFRP9S7n0WSmUoMks37FRffcT4NNRuwAaHDgFrvOayYgeFi-Cqm20ghKYILiu-HY1TZZGF-bBsr007sGvOQe0r2FOuvQ_xBDIeR2y5WI3EVfXIHEVZzk9dUQKH91Pe8/s4624/20230731_171345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLhRxZPLtrNGK2-85ol8tpOoTSvp8x3iEjgg3BjbFH20x7LwOip2ccBUpctb3vFRP9S7n0WSmUoMks37FRffcT4NNRuwAaHDgFrvOayYgeFi-Cqm20ghKYILiu-HY1TZZGF-bBsr007sGvOQe0r2FOuvQ_xBDIeR2y5WI3EVfXIHEVZzk9dUQKH91Pe8/s320/20230731_171345.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>And, speaking of wildlife... Our resident fox had a litter of three kits this summer. Here's one of them hanging out under the maple tree.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NArmoscUm3Q" width="320" youtube-src-id="NArmoscUm3Q"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10392176605854571937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-74993544577067450452023-07-23T08:37:00.001-04:002023-07-23T09:54:20.606-04:00plein air easton<p> Yesterday I spent the day in Easton, Maryland, for the Plein Air Easton 2023 Quick Draw competition. This 2-hour event attracts usually attracts about 200 artists from all over the country, but this year the weather was good and about 250 artists took part in the competition, including artists from as far away as Italy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvNy0opJz9ivjRrmvIbGxe3W__0SEu6RsMEnJutOyEFgJwd5B3SIhYL-Ku_-7tUeulvbqp9etpNvPJMi0sx86axflqMEHmu17majShBYb6K5RDD-U07lI21nQ6grZPUnUHznvH60DCS95Eqj93V7jWwFbLlKeDXFGlIiWCGMkClqKHIdCMn5vUZcTLK8/s1440/F1rFsedX0AA86my.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvNy0opJz9ivjRrmvIbGxe3W__0SEu6RsMEnJutOyEFgJwd5B3SIhYL-Ku_-7tUeulvbqp9etpNvPJMi0sx86axflqMEHmu17majShBYb6K5RDD-U07lI21nQ6grZPUnUHznvH60DCS95Eqj93V7jWwFbLlKeDXFGlIiWCGMkClqKHIdCMn5vUZcTLK8/s320/F1rFsedX0AA86my.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I chose a spot that was within a few feet of where I parked my car, and had a great view of this dilapidated house and a cafe garden filled with umbrella tables. A loud horn blew at 10 am, to signal to the artists that they could then start their paintings. <div> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWEL7ks3bamJvTY6lsnfvsDTpHoCQz-hgBmauG8qLh20msifmkdnnrBhstuFw2EKdla7LoUZImxfXNCIiiRl2oGya7-RR33ZbUGKahQFY3GR-T9ZJZssN3pXVmfO9O7jPoSOj4aoRikO0dI6YcnHbWekmEM4sCXcu0CVRINAb6cBqZDqdLv9_AIfLaik/s2048/quick%20draw%202023%20PAE.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMWEL7ks3bamJvTY6lsnfvsDTpHoCQz-hgBmauG8qLh20msifmkdnnrBhstuFw2EKdla7LoUZImxfXNCIiiRl2oGya7-RR33ZbUGKahQFY3GR-T9ZJZssN3pXVmfO9O7jPoSOj4aoRikO0dI6YcnHbWekmEM4sCXcu0CVRINAb6cBqZDqdLv9_AIfLaik/s320/quick%20draw%202023%20PAE.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One Way, 12x16 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>My finished painting, framed and on the easel at the show and sale at 12 noon. Painted with my favorite art supplies -- Sennelier watercolor paints and Dynasty brushes on Hahnemuehle paper. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsFdT_pjHqZdxZCq4RHROB-InJZIEGane9SIxuuMOqv4mWI4yRKU1REg5FTKkQCKBTMYJspqabk09ZRAAVXrzulPqr3bbAXVsZYmSDc6HIb6Ge0u8HVt8yHQMpylxDIdtkNEB1n5X9GARvJpwCxSAlxpGZe_aRjKOsMRok_YsK49xayOF_cbV1vGstOs/s2048/Annie%20Strack%20PAE%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsFdT_pjHqZdxZCq4RHROB-InJZIEGane9SIxuuMOqv4mWI4yRKU1REg5FTKkQCKBTMYJspqabk09ZRAAVXrzulPqr3bbAXVsZYmSDc6HIb6Ge0u8HVt8yHQMpylxDIdtkNEB1n5X9GARvJpwCxSAlxpGZe_aRjKOsMRok_YsK49xayOF_cbV1vGstOs/s320/Annie%20Strack%20PAE%202023.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>My friend and fellow artist Winifred Wray shot this photo of me at the PAE 2023 quick draw show and sale. <br /><p>In other news, I just shipped off this painting to the Georgia Watercolor Society annual juried members show. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddX7xfdm8D_81ljO2PkrdB2SbTcSLzBD8KDkr4GNBbxUBhO1g9Z4LyPG5v1R80irhJX85BxKwrJxrKRA4raWi_evG4aBazc_rhLRCjZyFpIa4LukkN3J12jPiL3DSYFJmwAXbKJv6aQnboItnsnkz1IWCxwyR5S8z7XXAXAFQN6RL7wb-oJaxR9P9l34/s3048/watch%20your%20step.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2286" data-original-width="3048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddX7xfdm8D_81ljO2PkrdB2SbTcSLzBD8KDkr4GNBbxUBhO1g9Z4LyPG5v1R80irhJX85BxKwrJxrKRA4raWi_evG4aBazc_rhLRCjZyFpIa4LukkN3J12jPiL3DSYFJmwAXbKJv6aQnboItnsnkz1IWCxwyR5S8z7XXAXAFQN6RL7wb-oJaxR9P9l34/s320/watch%20your%20step.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watch your Step, 9x12 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>And this painting is on it's way to the Kentucky Watercolor Society 46th National Juried Show. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dNm05iG6yPBPSNuohSjLok7r1EroXJ7tgemds8ugAjDQTcbDguRbCbGJKk2tqVzui-YZ2xsPF5JzMS95JM9WvEbvuWWYFmbI13ZrYUy9SI6ycUqZpjb4MwQWrPKk3IP0UfTR2b83BC7dHrTxVj1RvBQbCMqNEC7P1CJ3mnCdUskdzaUNn14bFzbtwmM/s2290/Annie%20Strack,%20point%20guard%20a.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2290" data-original-width="1591" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dNm05iG6yPBPSNuohSjLok7r1EroXJ7tgemds8ugAjDQTcbDguRbCbGJKk2tqVzui-YZ2xsPF5JzMS95JM9WvEbvuWWYFmbI13ZrYUy9SI6ycUqZpjb4MwQWrPKk3IP0UfTR2b83BC7dHrTxVj1RvBQbCMqNEC7P1CJ3mnCdUskdzaUNn14bFzbtwmM/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20point%20guard%20a.jpg" width="222" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Point Guard, 20x14 watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Up next, I have a Solo Exhibition in Laurel, Maryland, in the gallery of the Patuxent River National Wildlife Refuge. It will be on display for the month of August, and feature several of my paintings of coastal shorebirds and their habitats. <br /><p><br /></p></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-62494240127655152882023-07-04T11:18:00.002-04:002023-07-09T18:34:12.147-04:00happy holiday! more from Italy<p> More happy news! I just found out that my painting "Ever Decreasing Circles" juried into the Rocky Mountain Watermedia Exhibition! I'm framing and shipping this off today. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3Wt-QtbdVuLHHYcbDMWfDlslzaxEyTo4YC4C-dFYMYPDzVhoqWguWFJvNEIna5JHgoI-dzSMFWGmslR_hM-iQvvGrwjTzjgAroVHUm7PgW807m4f6yLhAQv8sp32M887DacNic51K8yvJ9yQ45DPi5nyl4WU_XYjH4Y3CXBaTpN3Mj4xHdgQJwcQg6s/s3640/Annie%20Strack,%20Ever%20Decreasing%20Circles.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2718" data-original-width="3640" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ3Wt-QtbdVuLHHYcbDMWfDlslzaxEyTo4YC4C-dFYMYPDzVhoqWguWFJvNEIna5JHgoI-dzSMFWGmslR_hM-iQvvGrwjTzjgAroVHUm7PgW807m4f6yLhAQv8sp32M887DacNic51K8yvJ9yQ45DPi5nyl4WU_XYjH4Y3CXBaTpN3Mj4xHdgQJwcQg6s/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20Ever%20Decreasing%20Circles.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ever Decreasing Circles by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>As promised, here's some more pictures of my painting workshop in Italy...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbK1o-m5EhhASmcd4irpZtgtmhtU__eSnaXtZhVvlWtzB-XQd0iQLi1k77ZnmFdSFPbu6LIDyTDNyeb902q0B1c-P38tnt3o1CwrfBPQfByIskr9thIStGuk6ey2WSft9icocz1774LI8Y6TsskuP1ZBI9dVucq8vJR5ueEml2ahl6wznKOL3LZy7yGOg/s4624/20230619_151805.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbK1o-m5EhhASmcd4irpZtgtmhtU__eSnaXtZhVvlWtzB-XQd0iQLi1k77ZnmFdSFPbu6LIDyTDNyeb902q0B1c-P38tnt3o1CwrfBPQfByIskr9thIStGuk6ey2WSft9icocz1774LI8Y6TsskuP1ZBI9dVucq8vJR5ueEml2ahl6wznKOL3LZy7yGOg/w300-h400/20230619_151805.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making paint at A. Gallo in Assisi, Italy. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHS7W3cvPygSuDvfvwpiyeNHMQh_xU_tpl2jyBUKug6lzSLmkyQFWu5jVubBzmU8FdudZx9cJjDqAKyLYdI5ohwbcVxV-Dowlezu-4-l9e_piRO_hrGDqQHNl9SV0yDge6iCjsFicx5pnb3bxFrH482dXKbG2IjWlX2pPoCqzHiEPH-NZuZF5ESmSr98c/s4624/20230622_155027.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHS7W3cvPygSuDvfvwpiyeNHMQh_xU_tpl2jyBUKug6lzSLmkyQFWu5jVubBzmU8FdudZx9cJjDqAKyLYdI5ohwbcVxV-Dowlezu-4-l9e_piRO_hrGDqQHNl9SV0yDge6iCjsFicx5pnb3bxFrH482dXKbG2IjWlX2pPoCqzHiEPH-NZuZF5ESmSr98c/s320/20230622_155027.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My group of artists with me in Rimini, Italy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQMqc6EXZ6A0gARI4WGD65kSo0VW_WC8U89F08FRyevsqcq00KFgyAz_ZJZ3YTgojz3ykbkm1Nf4fqrGlRlG2zF2i2Ko1BB1GZxKN70HH3SCPHcpKg3k5iLEQoZos6qF1PBGBwVZAavIaG_dz6LRqPfLv2ihrQmKEV76xiDCzyvGt-g8uhz5llNR6sdM/s4624/20230621_121351.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQMqc6EXZ6A0gARI4WGD65kSo0VW_WC8U89F08FRyevsqcq00KFgyAz_ZJZ3YTgojz3ykbkm1Nf4fqrGlRlG2zF2i2Ko1BB1GZxKN70HH3SCPHcpKg3k5iLEQoZos6qF1PBGBwVZAavIaG_dz6LRqPfLv2ihrQmKEV76xiDCzyvGt-g8uhz5llNR6sdM/s320/20230621_121351.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">selection of cured meats at a deli in Fabriano, Italy.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6t1vGcHT7G9tiIOJf1sgZlmYl1Ma0wGzM1HSszvwXQqdNQ_AUNrvpa7Y46Nz-k-lswU2LfrtRGl7sPS8pPyQ2A-wA_iFN6dH4DZxe2v0DzHdLQMzJ3EuMtgGLF8smF8kzirIoI5dNr3VPohpiFuiJVpzEjml_FyMd8BbnYFI2nTNHvjyWX5Q0MrhOwc/s4624/20230622_125010.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6t1vGcHT7G9tiIOJf1sgZlmYl1Ma0wGzM1HSszvwXQqdNQ_AUNrvpa7Y46Nz-k-lswU2LfrtRGl7sPS8pPyQ2A-wA_iFN6dH4DZxe2v0DzHdLQMzJ3EuMtgGLF8smF8kzirIoI5dNr3VPohpiFuiJVpzEjml_FyMd8BbnYFI2nTNHvjyWX5Q0MrhOwc/s320/20230622_125010.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the view down the mountain from San Marino.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9Bti43K7zCSPWAeAEtqYOzROLA1qk81F3VO86yWqJSoVBsoA1zlyIaS3H2ZJK-N-D5XqoSSZOCLE5VOnnyff3r-Uibn8vSmhCtZpZI5V7ARddM2n3PPFzJw8kgfa5GFNf2OM-CMxtzIjkWbW1zIISGNQmX8NBKpGB6V8LXo7S6gouSnA3Ymu4mVFxqs/s4624/20230619_172146.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9Bti43K7zCSPWAeAEtqYOzROLA1qk81F3VO86yWqJSoVBsoA1zlyIaS3H2ZJK-N-D5XqoSSZOCLE5VOnnyff3r-Uibn8vSmhCtZpZI5V7ARddM2n3PPFzJw8kgfa5GFNf2OM-CMxtzIjkWbW1zIISGNQmX8NBKpGB6V8LXo7S6gouSnA3Ymu4mVFxqs/s320/20230619_172146.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shopping for art supplies with Alina Gallo at the A. Gallo flagship store in Assisi, Italy. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaImVZpYWGYmvAnz8oteES8S2CbBBDxuTKlgw6YSZe11blDs8jzDH5rBzD0cob8_6A0o1IZi8LyrX63UsRU99uV4lqz2TkJYf7p-pVVHNuHIcbVRhTddpfTorzEQ82gle8SkJHUReuhPbarl-HhqyQrv1RbIOJkbIIvKCEhxH0qs7_qcLnPG4N0khgxbI/s4624/20230620_185209.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaImVZpYWGYmvAnz8oteES8S2CbBBDxuTKlgw6YSZe11blDs8jzDH5rBzD0cob8_6A0o1IZi8LyrX63UsRU99uV4lqz2TkJYf7p-pVVHNuHIcbVRhTddpfTorzEQ82gle8SkJHUReuhPbarl-HhqyQrv1RbIOJkbIIvKCEhxH0qs7_qcLnPG4N0khgxbI/s320/20230620_185209.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A typical alley facade in Italy.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUSo1vWPhLjSNHx5k3Gjna1jOU0kYH2LAh3GYJ7bD7BjG2s5lWAvA-bBNH8Np9kx0ljCKwbxPMcup0qLKpW-shPiYwA0nBRC9vdLdOvZtkl5yHZOG2xyZf8SoRy2qNHgajNfFmPMjI-OWOMHudT_BaIh52_ltnEhe0pPbOnhRoS2_n7EmRZr11-EbLFBU/s4624/20230615_113042.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUSo1vWPhLjSNHx5k3Gjna1jOU0kYH2LAh3GYJ7bD7BjG2s5lWAvA-bBNH8Np9kx0ljCKwbxPMcup0qLKpW-shPiYwA0nBRC9vdLdOvZtkl5yHZOG2xyZf8SoRy2qNHgajNfFmPMjI-OWOMHudT_BaIh52_ltnEhe0pPbOnhRoS2_n7EmRZr11-EbLFBU/w300-h400/20230615_113042.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">marble sidewalks in Bologna, Italy</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWaIgCXARjekIaU-zQFNn1rWSLIl9cik1lVg_aZXU03UQ9eIjuReIihzklWZQX_PxOknl-WD_QI1O65ZmaQgub4yokMWPx_Sx_m_NV8VRizwfqoe2NMyymsCe5OQQvvjB9OInQHc5jLkYBHAlaS7A2VEm8xLftws7UNhGAZutaJWTcD8mkvO4CsMN8T4/s4624/20230615_121926.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWaIgCXARjekIaU-zQFNn1rWSLIl9cik1lVg_aZXU03UQ9eIjuReIihzklWZQX_PxOknl-WD_QI1O65ZmaQgub4yokMWPx_Sx_m_NV8VRizwfqoe2NMyymsCe5OQQvvjB9OInQHc5jLkYBHAlaS7A2VEm8xLftws7UNhGAZutaJWTcD8mkvO4CsMN8T4/w300-h400/20230615_121926.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frescoes above the marble sidewalks of Bologna. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n0paedPjALAgesFgfrsIzfy50ZGXdDRk64uGz9EfzhjyQ25tZ41DdQr36BFez_Bm28RnG-BaPOgUj5rHMKf6sJQoEP3PRuiMwqHXjComA4G5txg8aGCfACP0mch_VgUI1W_xy8-ZZaZrWtHOQpTNBL150lZ36pcQNnLK6sulT9GYtm6woLin6zdwp2s/s4624/20230619_112234.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2n0paedPjALAgesFgfrsIzfy50ZGXdDRk64uGz9EfzhjyQ25tZ41DdQr36BFez_Bm28RnG-BaPOgUj5rHMKf6sJQoEP3PRuiMwqHXjComA4G5txg8aGCfACP0mch_VgUI1W_xy8-ZZaZrWtHOQpTNBL150lZ36pcQNnLK6sulT9GYtm6woLin6zdwp2s/w300-h400/20230619_112234.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ecclesial garments for sale in many shops in Assisi. </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0VOFPMdoLDuABua4mM-h56X7-PIev7HaPzREq0EJqgTg0pRF6uCknWKHWnTl7YH63miZmy53WMdt2cWQzMYV-xQK0FwZiDsyno5rapN3DS7_aXWf8iFkj0XC24wtH-Gt4jacyoqtxLUfT0QPyjf-233VKvV1DZqSrFXVWXIwQCX6bKwgfqKyAoZXV-U/s4624/20230620_080506.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV0VOFPMdoLDuABua4mM-h56X7-PIev7HaPzREq0EJqgTg0pRF6uCknWKHWnTl7YH63miZmy53WMdt2cWQzMYV-xQK0FwZiDsyno5rapN3DS7_aXWf8iFkj0XC24wtH-Gt4jacyoqtxLUfT0QPyjf-233VKvV1DZqSrFXVWXIwQCX6bKwgfqKyAoZXV-U/s320/20230620_080506.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast in the vaulted dining room of the Parco Ducale.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0OQKhFzCorE1eGdVjltBCLCcExmS8uh6Z1Yr3P2xBAThxwtcWvkhv-fvlB2DFWw46VGe8G7iMRB4WC-mQqSZxZXAzX7bVBWAEU9o53MRzvKOsJFkt31QheMutfDxy0hT-XTwN2CwNPER52qbfWmHfdPXHH47-K5hjgvVCTPhs-VVKn0R_wIj_B1sFAM/s4000/20230619_111554.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0OQKhFzCorE1eGdVjltBCLCcExmS8uh6Z1Yr3P2xBAThxwtcWvkhv-fvlB2DFWw46VGe8G7iMRB4WC-mQqSZxZXAzX7bVBWAEU9o53MRzvKOsJFkt31QheMutfDxy0hT-XTwN2CwNPER52qbfWmHfdPXHH47-K5hjgvVCTPhs-VVKn0R_wIj_B1sFAM/s320/20230619_111554.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the large public squares in Assisi </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQo5nQzHD4PRDGnMHZKBKblB8F8yXKWPYz0Dd91q3Q7N_UoXRaKrs7RvTAuvomYAXDq5SXQqjZkwJtOn3iufLYPf7o77ML2zw9x6dOMZP9RwteALZLdHehIletlkmQQV8PFdVWax5oiLVas3Igv7jcTJl-Ldip6fXPI2YT6R-xCTq12AqTuDZSj2ALOBs/s4624/20230619_111314.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQo5nQzHD4PRDGnMHZKBKblB8F8yXKWPYz0Dd91q3Q7N_UoXRaKrs7RvTAuvomYAXDq5SXQqjZkwJtOn3iufLYPf7o77ML2zw9x6dOMZP9RwteALZLdHehIletlkmQQV8PFdVWax5oiLVas3Igv7jcTJl-Ldip6fXPI2YT6R-xCTq12AqTuDZSj2ALOBs/w300-h400/20230619_111314.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Assisi, Italy</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-80580749476835249382023-06-26T13:24:00.001-04:002023-06-27T15:14:30.806-04:00Italy! <p> I'm back! My trip to Italy was fast paced and exciting. I took my artists to Fabriano to make their own paper, to Assisi to make their own watercolor paint with Alina Gallo, to San Marino to see the specatular views, to Rimini to see the Adriatic sea, and many other beautiful locations throughout Italy. We ate, we drank, we painted, and then we ate and drank some more. Our tour guide for this trip was Piero of Italiana Tours, and we stayed in a beautifully restored medieval farmhouse at the lavish Parco Ducal in Urbania. Here's a few photos from the trip...</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI-_eA9KseznIPgqLCGjekl8vWyotuvN0hRNO34DswYkLZqsUMVX5lInHM4l8gFmJIs3iUzoEp8wYRtpCvkFzvoD17dXHdnsyvubIFUeFyYzCGkNx7XJEnvo0O9Dtg0YMSCzZeOmk-3SB9qA81Oy8MzKUMExWIIGCK9F1xqGkQUPStOYTToZHyi3I748/s4624/20230623_110650.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiI-_eA9KseznIPgqLCGjekl8vWyotuvN0hRNO34DswYkLZqsUMVX5lInHM4l8gFmJIs3iUzoEp8wYRtpCvkFzvoD17dXHdnsyvubIFUeFyYzCGkNx7XJEnvo0O9Dtg0YMSCzZeOmk-3SB9qA81Oy8MzKUMExWIIGCK9F1xqGkQUPStOYTToZHyi3I748/s320/20230623_110650.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">our farmhouse b&b in Urbania, with the ducal palace in the background</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW255A4DskJcJI3Dhrgh1aE1z7WxkLPJUUbqroQgT_NrFK8MtlQmvTDLTNffWyD8OV5mRe9nq6RXuTwsULKiUe6Nvirp6WZ208Ue0lcWlbeUf-rqyxNHkGwH3mKxVsao0-1LW7xDV2on8mjEMuoowNiyyeWA-Ja8ZV3nXEMpxVdbHb6JhMzSQoNOueODg/s4624/20230622_121504.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW255A4DskJcJI3Dhrgh1aE1z7WxkLPJUUbqroQgT_NrFK8MtlQmvTDLTNffWyD8OV5mRe9nq6RXuTwsULKiUe6Nvirp6WZ208Ue0lcWlbeUf-rqyxNHkGwH3mKxVsao0-1LW7xDV2on8mjEMuoowNiyyeWA-Ja8ZV3nXEMpxVdbHb6JhMzSQoNOueODg/s320/20230622_121504.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the local police in the republic of San Marino.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzXf0BjERNLNNm69jlatWZ00-pmjUdpa2kHV4dIDbqEPS3UGEHUr4WTZCnaZVbEuA8npVGhhvECbTLCoOmEJY_ZfRiN4YHhyRRZYyXTRVrHZsEkFsfWIlOrg9nXOH3Ji33SCDB1Okuhex0jM1oIqvHLS4QsstB8J_k1uG2VJYP7GV7wgHkH4QBjmMZWE/s4624/20230621_115301.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzXf0BjERNLNNm69jlatWZ00-pmjUdpa2kHV4dIDbqEPS3UGEHUr4WTZCnaZVbEuA8npVGhhvECbTLCoOmEJY_ZfRiN4YHhyRRZYyXTRVrHZsEkFsfWIlOrg9nXOH3Ji33SCDB1Okuhex0jM1oIqvHLS4QsstB8J_k1uG2VJYP7GV7wgHkH4QBjmMZWE/s320/20230621_115301.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">at the paper making workshop in Fabriano with Anna Massimina and Sandro Tigliano</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4XBoxMvyhZt1zhjM0OCsJBPC6ZDIm7sFd_zdvRerKTZq9ZFJZlFlPyH30WS7844j1G4sbkcG3iZy4JWVU8eCScy0GXEs-B62RJojrSNPNDkASiIs-FJXouXrOn5DHw0t11rESVqioRRy9wLSsKK6RCj05gIlcvr6SP1UqmC9kEs8pzQ6Jo_7l3pvxjI/s4624/20230620_184536.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ4XBoxMvyhZt1zhjM0OCsJBPC6ZDIm7sFd_zdvRerKTZq9ZFJZlFlPyH30WS7844j1G4sbkcG3iZy4JWVU8eCScy0GXEs-B62RJojrSNPNDkASiIs-FJXouXrOn5DHw0t11rESVqioRRy9wLSsKK6RCj05gIlcvr6SP1UqmC9kEs8pzQ6Jo_7l3pvxjI/s320/20230620_184536.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Urbania, Italy</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilibZGrbruGky56X4zPD7rhGzqxK7R4WBKSKmepCnyHq-TQK5dOGeCWqR1xwpeMLG0C8lFnHCOtBfW0pTxUVkgFXxbmkdR11Yw4iv843NbTA77qhX-Ne250ymcjqffS0sv5wrYZZZukQSXOzABmE-ZYqLohF6U5tWbCzt5Bik1kJfVSQCwIOlJlErOhJ8/s4624/20230621_125116.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilibZGrbruGky56X4zPD7rhGzqxK7R4WBKSKmepCnyHq-TQK5dOGeCWqR1xwpeMLG0C8lFnHCOtBfW0pTxUVkgFXxbmkdR11Yw4iv843NbTA77qhX-Ne250ymcjqffS0sv5wrYZZZukQSXOzABmE-ZYqLohF6U5tWbCzt5Bik1kJfVSQCwIOlJlErOhJ8/s320/20230621_125116.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">an antipasta course of meats and cheeses</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofwPGuBCXBHyMXbu5Okt8dha-BExkVC99RWsG8KpGy1jG2sGX8trSXUwoWSpwKJPURvM2Zj3w1vLVmBxeRO4t5v7G0hcsn6Y4j3MieKbnx26Xhnq3O7oq5_9S4pwkMCB8PpWRUVKbZBpvd9ffmT8f-MAzvGyg03g3gV4Hf67L6p8bZlUM1-YnIJhz0Ho/s4624/20230621_150650.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdGgkdANLAcYyjCj23sbwvJG07DFzwWnGQ5jnPxwY7XviJMVtobfS9hRlCdp58N3eAc0XzpJZqs7392MT7vWhQIkx0X84O4bDYo_Yc11rEfp0qjL_FZG0zaPJs6Qm71ZPgCVtFKoxb6jgL2kXRej64kUwq4y4U34_Ey0MNk5B94SjyxDsTicZ4u7uNJU/s320/20230622_122810.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fabulous views from atop the mountain at San Marino</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsMxzVjqsCY-rz8JEDSMB10t9gbP_MhZ-aEk7SbILZnOfYDlUHdyPoxLFRs7yZMmcMfVR0sOzb6Xi2b9CmDgpLcE9N-HwfPzxB7G4mUjDsL9UfYA7L3brMCAoA8g0Z1SWB53AeR1Vlqnt4S70yyLym_OvHgMPl7Ql_jaZeGKxP_DxO4CqM4Tmnzsl6uw/s4624/20230621_214234.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-P0wRov2T52fs_X_KfsTkdoHuKl_kEKvwUHI9WxzYCm14VtDzWNCNJRyMOjLiYlobDhETorWmO_S_uG0us-BDRALOuFCt9jnhJOKquO0M5Pc1PgtjXaQOZhcVY7BEIvi7r0O8yYQcm78xGQrt9DSK0a1tIIguglgTz7fsyuxxT7Cnf2QBvdYAtE73xKU/s320/20230621_171101.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">cobblestone alleyways lead to more adventures</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhRHGRbqjqsNI2pDqEo9syNPKUyaSQVroMkSpWyEqsaggM3e_Aa9ss9MpE989z1LlbVgm6W_5F2xDb9zOx3vhwPsTpiXdbferFqLBPnVUT_dnaw2vB0g3gDYDyv0VW3C3dakCftF9WJAvT1GMIYaBqDnwR_-fgEZwHNa3KeXe0-i6zLsrGjCdPkUv_5Q/s4624/20230620_183117.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4624" data-original-width="3468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHhRHGRbqjqsNI2pDqEo9syNPKUyaSQVroMkSpWyEqsaggM3e_Aa9ss9MpE989z1LlbVgm6W_5F2xDb9zOx3vhwPsTpiXdbferFqLBPnVUT_dnaw2vB0g3gDYDyv0VW3C3dakCftF9WJAvT1GMIYaBqDnwR_-fgEZwHNa3KeXe0-i6zLsrGjCdPkUv_5Q/s320/20230620_183117.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">charming letter box on the side of ancient building</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>I'll be posting more photos next week, so stay tuned! In other news, I'm totally thrilled to report that my painting Serious Side Eye is juried into the the Montana Watercolor Society 40th National Exhibit. This is my 3rd acceptance, earning my Signature Status with MTWS, which is now the 26th Signature that I've earned. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK94K9k8zxgkQfiSHTvUYTmba7alDzEJvzrgxGnh8QleLxq1Qzxi873gZpVL1uaO3V2wFIC13uNqOoM0lYmdR7TMukejbdDwmOwTX8IT_P5P7VnTFTOOxI7EPMCW1npVGutHT3s2TSM5QHGDhvHzz9BcQuedspuwjLerWdehjgvuuinzFP5RQU2UaXANc/s2360/Annie%20Strack,%20Serious%20Side%20Eye%20c.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1763" data-original-width="2360" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK94K9k8zxgkQfiSHTvUYTmba7alDzEJvzrgxGnh8QleLxq1Qzxi873gZpVL1uaO3V2wFIC13uNqOoM0lYmdR7TMukejbdDwmOwTX8IT_P5P7VnTFTOOxI7EPMCW1npVGutHT3s2TSM5QHGDhvHzz9BcQuedspuwjLerWdehjgvuuinzFP5RQU2UaXANc/s320/Annie%20Strack,%20Serious%20Side%20Eye%20c.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Serious Side Eye, 12x16 Watercolor by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>and I also just found out that I won The Art of Watercolour magazine's competition, resulting in a feature interview that will be published in the 51st edition coming out in September. <br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2196219083636571405.post-50172075082038004742023-06-04T21:08:00.001-04:002023-06-04T21:08:46.840-04:00new paintings and events<p> I painted en plein air during the Bourbon and Bluegrass event at Winterthur, Delaware. It was a lovely day and a great event next to Clenny Run creek, with fabulous music and perfect weather. </p><p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyW7Na8PQSDtNwP01HGt8KAl1j17HNs5mVShbOU10O0TpYc72YFB1QSFPZ_PJUDwE3-0ze01jCXmWY42T8p7maIE-GeFo6ATPHXu90AnvUHWVlPHdR0a6IuQuHUvJ0xghnfKj00N-XrpnenT5i2IhJfanPNhST7zGdqhrMfzRziKpczGh18Fop0dC/s4624/20230512_193548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisyW7Na8PQSDtNwP01HGt8KAl1j17HNs5mVShbOU10O0TpYc72YFB1QSFPZ_PJUDwE3-0ze01jCXmWY42T8p7maIE-GeFo6ATPHXu90AnvUHWVlPHdR0a6IuQuHUvJ0xghnfKj00N-XrpnenT5i2IhJfanPNhST7zGdqhrMfzRziKpczGh18Fop0dC/s320/20230512_193548.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clenny Run, 9x12 watercolor on panel, in progress</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFED0fOnnkmApMiTKju-im0IiOZhR0zQNChTI3Df4c4SX6KkPLsvo5-FAe5tHT5PAkZtYCeliiNrmGLBXrAEIjJbG3xs2ew39BlMKmWbYtUicuL0QHHWTq4x0ZsCwYGsYQJXfNpNwjIbnUkWUvA-tW3phVyeBTuq436Gn-R9Dd5KWOuCBp4La_O09f/s4322/20230513_104113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3241" data-original-width="4322" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFED0fOnnkmApMiTKju-im0IiOZhR0zQNChTI3Df4c4SX6KkPLsvo5-FAe5tHT5PAkZtYCeliiNrmGLBXrAEIjJbG3xs2ew39BlMKmWbYtUicuL0QHHWTq4x0ZsCwYGsYQJXfNpNwjIbnUkWUvA-tW3phVyeBTuq436Gn-R9Dd5KWOuCBp4La_O09f/s320/20230513_104113.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clenny Run, 9x12 watercolor (sold)</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Yesterday I painted in the plein air competition at the Old Stone House park in New Jersey. We are having wonderful weather this Spring and the location was fun to paint. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhzJoCz5tZCr1puuO9Q0WsGZe2cfzuBUjrgS5RqAdvxt__UX4ui_fjzbH7qy9pnCuvzAKuXLkC4xdrOLBxM-ych14R94AOFXQDWkud8x2knq6o-c8NuftP6lUgqvugvqju1sXy6JaZwdRvFRBaMMKID75yrghmTQEAVLp1ntd6qXq98NPAowCxljj/s4624/20230603_111153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhzJoCz5tZCr1puuO9Q0WsGZe2cfzuBUjrgS5RqAdvxt__UX4ui_fjzbH7qy9pnCuvzAKuXLkC4xdrOLBxM-ych14R94AOFXQDWkud8x2knq6o-c8NuftP6lUgqvugvqju1sXy6JaZwdRvFRBaMMKID75yrghmTQEAVLp1ntd6qXq98NPAowCxljj/s320/20230603_111153.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Stone House, 8x10 oil in progress</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7aBPwTiduJBugj-Oy8-jAKTwPLNAt1EL6R5LFNs9BTZhI7BO2Pox605aSaKA8Z4dwABYgBdGGxLfxEaRHGtn-3CXMdIWh5oXr4AosQWI86xXhBnxKXlQwvumH49rdzH3epWVfMpwbYE7BdOx28OSMkmdeSMWXmdDMeyezf0e8ckmnRnxRwe2RR2t/s4624/20230603_145936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7aBPwTiduJBugj-Oy8-jAKTwPLNAt1EL6R5LFNs9BTZhI7BO2Pox605aSaKA8Z4dwABYgBdGGxLfxEaRHGtn-3CXMdIWh5oXr4AosQWI86xXhBnxKXlQwvumH49rdzH3epWVfMpwbYE7BdOx28OSMkmdeSMWXmdDMeyezf0e8ckmnRnxRwe2RR2t/s320/20230603_145936.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Stone House, 8x10 oil on panel</td></tr></tbody></table><br />We had a great turnout for the Open Studio Tour in May. Paintings were flying off the walls!<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqIzLwUdbZQqqGBoQ12v_IM7lPDhMPWq9KR0Wl2NKaNrGjNMJQZbY_1xyk65Tq7R7VgP8cXKoxLysdETpDzBzZTaScQ2fPIJpSr_synWePoFzMydtHaFxFDl9o69VsT9rfSx0ngKF77rzz8BPSSCdrbpfwnryHzbUlG6HOQ_WZEl3-XsFTU2NdOsJ/s4624/20230520_094047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPqIzLwUdbZQqqGBoQ12v_IM7lPDhMPWq9KR0Wl2NKaNrGjNMJQZbY_1xyk65Tq7R7VgP8cXKoxLysdETpDzBzZTaScQ2fPIJpSr_synWePoFzMydtHaFxFDl9o69VsT9rfSx0ngKF77rzz8BPSSCdrbpfwnryHzbUlG6HOQ_WZEl3-XsFTU2NdOsJ/s320/20230520_094047.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">assortment of plein air paintings by Annie Strack</td></tr></tbody></table></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCg56YfNaIcI7AsuxNF9CnMfF_grGxFSbUienlHUOz5wZwYKGnaXrWdpWiBmiECz_eeLdbsoCLLtuR06jGkol7E5oJUOQ0Acu2rfuXN2_eff34yC4sDP0heO560jS_dqq3OfQ_ziv_E48CSDPYfpDClUFwysiNrPhOTm8inUmdVhSzc5CZmn15uIDA/s4624/20230520_094106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCg56YfNaIcI7AsuxNF9CnMfF_grGxFSbUienlHUOz5wZwYKGnaXrWdpWiBmiECz_eeLdbsoCLLtuR06jGkol7E5oJUOQ0Acu2rfuXN2_eff34yC4sDP0heO560jS_dqq3OfQ_ziv_E48CSDPYfpDClUFwysiNrPhOTm8inUmdVhSzc5CZmn15uIDA/s320/20230520_094106.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">view of my studio</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhah9MSjR9yFisUMm4ZEd0_jyAcxuOeeOM41G7P7QqYpJJJlqdQjp8pDIXH_UrYf42nZff6qnc-pUq6MPK4_YsZq4WIWK5yqiasehAMBiSOkVRzXTtVGOURB3FtCYbmVgePfyKmLFDyl1t7kMZ2SiHqYKGMIMz174v34-8NA6Sil46z3GCDks50zTz8/s4624/20230520_094124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhah9MSjR9yFisUMm4ZEd0_jyAcxuOeeOM41G7P7QqYpJJJlqdQjp8pDIXH_UrYf42nZff6qnc-pUq6MPK4_YsZq4WIWK5yqiasehAMBiSOkVRzXTtVGOURB3FtCYbmVgePfyKmLFDyl1t7kMZ2SiHqYKGMIMz174v34-8NA6Sil46z3GCDks50zTz8/s320/20230520_094124.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">more studio</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9Lu3rGB5-V8uoJMu7MU2e9nsX9hyR010Kc2791dodpZLNqaWeiRdzvCx9qr8LQXI5ohVHFfX1niu17lWcyptMeweg0Sxnu3nMBmwZSdGlVus8st-3RkdUTgVkh-0_rGlANMeLLuSwdYMr-TR6-99Kx1VqJdVzPCFQ-WcD-UDeVeFVwoPKRcsFnth/s4624/20230517_151256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9Lu3rGB5-V8uoJMu7MU2e9nsX9hyR010Kc2791dodpZLNqaWeiRdzvCx9qr8LQXI5ohVHFfX1niu17lWcyptMeweg0Sxnu3nMBmwZSdGlVus8st-3RkdUTgVkh-0_rGlANMeLLuSwdYMr-TR6-99Kx1VqJdVzPCFQ-WcD-UDeVeFVwoPKRcsFnth/s320/20230517_151256.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mosiac art by Carol Apicella</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtX5WjS3KnlFZZMKukWr_7hh7KKSg6IG255rVocqOiBUD6cschLG4JR2-uH6NSgre0c9Trc4eI-C1Y2cpb8UpkIO2tIINQP9wEPMCrTwYdSS7i416x8SnsBHB1_ZKf8fSxQIsioSrZKkGC1BPeBuY2pkgATP1V0T74veeLQYoolwDA56w-5wj5PWq/s4624/20230520_094711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtX5WjS3KnlFZZMKukWr_7hh7KKSg6IG255rVocqOiBUD6cschLG4JR2-uH6NSgre0c9Trc4eI-C1Y2cpb8UpkIO2tIINQP9wEPMCrTwYdSS7i416x8SnsBHB1_ZKf8fSxQIsioSrZKkGC1BPeBuY2pkgATP1V0T74veeLQYoolwDA56w-5wj5PWq/s320/20230520_094711.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen Fratalli and her paintings</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIvJPjNk98caDFAgcl_8C6FbWA821jjQ4rU6jXv1yMHUm4QolOiswoFP3I3Ki3dsxZI1W85UQ4n-RI1kbaDGYY76W6OWirzIaJl0DU4tHSwzfhKX3Vq92BrhLa6K8us82aULqBsqlUdpOW4nkKQFOEFMwIdyb868XSHuXTfCCPEM7JmG9vErPATnF/s4624/20230520_094750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXIvJPjNk98caDFAgcl_8C6FbWA821jjQ4rU6jXv1yMHUm4QolOiswoFP3I3Ki3dsxZI1W85UQ4n-RI1kbaDGYY76W6OWirzIaJl0DU4tHSwzfhKX3Vq92BrhLa6K8us82aULqBsqlUdpOW4nkKQFOEFMwIdyb868XSHuXTfCCPEM7JmG9vErPATnF/s320/20230520_094750.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Art Glass by Patsy Keller, Sunroom Studios</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRg8bvcrxh9kUii6oBUjS2tVm42D_07ifpCWjS7J5ewMxVjf9UeUZP95KYEsuRir6UxFUSiCKcV50bVg2DkH3hmGKmOVgNpq8Jqi3YODy9_cnjq-1X0mELQJY8MVAD_rEuH2ZYkmj7hOh5gIi2SLtqpHiGUPs1OYXInWgJaBz6yaR2Fal4cPYn_GJJ/s4624/20230520_094924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="4624" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRg8bvcrxh9kUii6oBUjS2tVm42D_07ifpCWjS7J5ewMxVjf9UeUZP95KYEsuRir6UxFUSiCKcV50bVg2DkH3hmGKmOVgNpq8Jqi3YODy9_cnjq-1X0mELQJY8MVAD_rEuH2ZYkmj7hOh5gIi2SLtqpHiGUPs1OYXInWgJaBz6yaR2Fal4cPYn_GJJ/s320/20230520_094924.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paintings by Nicki Wandersee and Barbara Tlush in booths</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Next week I'm traveling to Italy! I'm taking a group of artists to paint, eat, drink, and shop. I have a lot of great activities planned for this trip, including making our own paper in Fabriano, making our own watercolor paint at the A. Gallo paint factory in Assisi, visiting the birthplace of Raphael in Urbino, and visiting the tiny mountaintop country of San Marino. <div><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kuqeJL51pFYawIx_xnntSZpBzrQ7eRcPcJlGkicyyTVNGv8BUDcIfgbobDIjp7WcE3P9uT7OIXPhIPG0ToZbHlNquMWSw_5CFaCHdFMnJO2kBTF84z696eXMnKlKIZDr8Ou4YnVRzJDnyaCqsBJXSSU_sXzjR85mY_XzE7yLZlYq0r8V8rfZmPg2/s3603/20230511_200558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="3603" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kuqeJL51pFYawIx_xnntSZpBzrQ7eRcPcJlGkicyyTVNGv8BUDcIfgbobDIjp7WcE3P9uT7OIXPhIPG0ToZbHlNquMWSw_5CFaCHdFMnJO2kBTF84z696eXMnKlKIZDr8Ou4YnVRzJDnyaCqsBJXSSU_sXzjR85mY_XzE7yLZlYq0r8V8rfZmPg2/s320/20230511_200558.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each artist received a block of Hahnemuhle paper and dozens of Dynasty Brushes!</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div>As a Brand Ambassador for Hahnemuhle paper and Dynasty Brush, I'm thrilled to be able to pass along some of these fabulous products to the artists accompanying me on this trip. Each artist received a block of the Hahnemuhle Collection watercolor paper, and a HUGE assortment of brushes from Dynasty Brush! I'll be posting photos from Italy soon, so stay tuned!</div></div>Annie Strackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14564091385498359240noreply@blogger.com0