New Art / New Art Happens!

Hi everybody, Its that time again, Rodney and I are holding another Art Happens on June 4th. We have both been working on new artwork and the shop has a few more things going on, so we thought it would be nice to invite you all for another Open House. We will be open from 10:am till 3:pm, or until the we run out of art. I will be posting the demonstration times and we both will have new art for sale. So be thinking of art for your Dads and husbands for there man caves this coming up Fathers day! Remember, guys like art too!
Hay, if ya like to draw or create art, bring your sketch pad or your portfolio. Rodney and I are thinking about inviting new artist in to show a piece or two at our next Art Happens and this would be a great day to show and tell. So we hope to see you all there for this June's Art Happens. Make it a great day and may God bless...!

Under The Gun With Laurel & Hardy

I just finished this piece that I had donated to A local Fund Raiser for the American Cancer Society. I had a lot of fun with it but really put myself under the gun trying to meet the deadline. I hope I have learned a lesson from this one, in fact a couple.

First, I was asked if I would donate something a few weeks ago and I knew that I had plenty time to fit it into "at that moment" a very light schedule. Well let me tell you, We have been very blessed over the last couple weeks with an overload of great work for the shop, and with an already full home life, well...you can see where this is going. One thing lead to another and before I knew it, I'm finishing the piece right before the auction...I mean, "RIGHT BEFORE THE AUCTION"...Phew!, nothing like a little pressure...But I'm happy to say, I got it finished and took it to the event with an hour to spare. It had received three bids within 30 seconds. It was great to see peoples reaction to the artwork and know that it is going to help raise money for the American Cancer Society.

I guess the next couple lessons that stands out is that if I'm going to do this kind of stuff, then I need to plan ahead better and manage my time more efficiently. Two things I seem to struggle with at times. I think part of it is because I'm an Artist. Truth is I shouldn't use that for an excuse and just make a better effort to not let that happen anymore. Its to stressful and I'm not any good to anyone around me if I'm all stressed out. In fact my wife likes to point out that I can be a real "Donkey". when I put myself in those situations. And she's usually right!

I'll post an update after I learn what the final bid was...Lets hope that it does well for the cause and let us all pray that we see the day that all of the American Cancer Society's work is not in vain.

God Bless everyone and till next time...Make it a great day.
Karman

Airbrush Workshop

We are happy to announce that we are starting a Thursday night "Airbrush Skills Building Workshop". This is an opportunity for anyone who would like to try airbrushing for the first time or build on their skills in an easy going atmosphere.
The sessions are self paced and limited to just 6 students, this is to insure a focus on developing your skills in a direction that meets your artistic needs. Because of the small class size, we are asking those interested to pre-register for their seat at the workshop. Registration fee is 40.00 in advanced. The workshop is from 7 till 9pm on Thursday nights. This Thursday is already full, so please contact us early if your interested in joining the fun. Call 618-466-7446 for details or you can email us @ karmanart@sbcglobal.net