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| Pumpkin Love by GG Burns - SOLD |
Seems like I have a difficult time finding the energy to blog. When I finally have time to create, marketing my finished art beyond posting on Facebook seems to be last on my to-do list. Next thing I know the season has passed and I’m on to the next project. (Or as life would have it … I’m buried in the next crises!)
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| A scene from Sandra's Class |
This summer I had the privilege of taking fine-art studio classes
from master artist Sandra Fuller at The Artist on the Bluff in Bluff Park.
Taking a class is a great way to stimulate an artist’s mind and to also help us
explore something different. Many of us get into a rut and paint the same way
or use the same tools, even though there may be many new products and techniques
we’ve never thought about. This was the case in taking Sandra’s watercolor class. It had been a while since I had painted
with watercolors and when I did, I wasn’t thrilled with my outcome compared to
the vivid colors I have been achieving with alcohol inks or when using Golden’s® acrylics.
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In Sandra’s class, I was thrilled to learn about newer watercolor inks, that are more vivid than many that I had in
my toolbox. I’ve tried a few, but the QOR® watercolors by Golden® are my
favorite so far. They contain a new binder that allows the ink to be more
intense, plus they stay brilliant even after they dry!
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A close 2nd are the M. Graham
Artists' Watercolors® - Their pigments have a binding medium of gum Arabic and honey,
which allows the inks to not dry out as easily.
You may ask, aren’t
these expensive? Of course all quality art supplies are pricey. If artist add up all our trips to art supply stores, the amount we order online for: ink, brushes,
paper, canvas, etc., it might scare us from creating! It takes years to stock a studio with
good materials. Additionally, if we teach or produce a lot … we’re constantly restocking.
So speaking of expensive supplies, one way we can offset
those cost is to actually sell our artwork.
For the Autumn/Halloween season, I'm selling a few small original
watercolors. They would make a great greeting or
Birthday card to mail to your special someone in “snail mail”.
You may be asking, “Do people still do that?”
You may be asking, “Do people still do that?”
Well thankfully some of us do. Framed or not, they make great gifts that can be displayed every season. My pumpkins can be handed down to the next generation. (See framed art for ideas.)
If you are interested, please message me on one of my Facebook pages and we'll work out shipping or delivery details. (Prices below do not include shipping.)
If you are interested, please message me on one of my Facebook pages and we'll work out shipping or delivery details. (Prices below do not include shipping.)
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| "It's a Great Pumpkin" by GG Burns Mat only: $40 4"x6" Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor |
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| "It's a Great Pumpkin" by GG Burns Mat only: $40 4"x6"
Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor
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| "Pumpkins are everywhere, they are taking over the shelves ... it must be autumn!" by GG Burns 4"x6" $40, (Card and envelope included)
Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor
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| "Pumpkins are everywhere, they are taking over the shelves ... it must be autumn!" by GG Burns 4"x6" $40, (Card and envelope included)
Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor
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| "Turning for Fall", by GG Burns 5"x7" $50, (mat only)
Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor
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| "Turning for Fall", by GG Burns 5"x7" $50, (mat only)
Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor
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| "Turks Turban", by GG Burns 5"x7" $50, (mat only)
Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor
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| "Pumpkin Chaos", by GG Burns 5"x7" $50, (mat only) Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor |
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| "Autumn Friends", by GG Burns 8"x10" $85, (mat only)
Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor
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| Hand-made witch cards by GG Burns 5"x7" one of a kind - for the collector $10 each |
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| "Halloween Super Witch Hero - Orange Hat", by GG Burns 5"x7" $50, (mat only) $75 Framed Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor |
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| "Witchy Therapy", by GG Burns 12"x16" $95, (mat only)
Original Watercolor on 140 lb. Arches professional watercolor
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Thanks to all of those in advance who buy my art, who call and say, “GG, can you paint a little yellow rose for my friend’s birthday”, or "GG, can you paint my Mom's dog for Mother’s day, etc?" Sharing my art with friends and customers keeps me going. ART HELPS ME BREATH.
May your autumn season be blessed ~ gg
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