Sunday Sketchout

This Sunday I went to a local park with a sketchbook, pencil, food and drink.  It was a fruitful afternoon, resulting in several sketches that I may use someday.  There were joggers and walkers, and I did not copy them directly, but they inspired me.  I carried with me a sign, saying The Art of M. L. Harrell.  That was in case anyone came over to talk.  No one did, but that was all right.  Any art that I make out of the sketches, will tend toward expressionism, not realism.  That is where my art is going these days. 

One Hundred!

Yes, I have now sold one hundred paintings!  At Lena Day, July 4th, I sold a watercolor of a cat.  That was my 100th painting sold in 17 years.  The girl who bought it, took a photo of us and posted it online somewhere.  That really raised my spirits.  Lots of people viewed my paintings that day and made favorable comments.  Not many booths had handcrafted items at that show.  So I do not think that many of the people knew much about original art.  Anyway, I am glad I went. 

I arranged the artworks in groups by subject.  I think that is the best idea for arts and crafts show booths. 

Next, I am signed up to go into a coffee shop in late July through August.  It will be way south of my house on the other end of the metro area, on a state highway.  Maybe more success will find me.