A Painters Life

Ojai Lavender Farm, oil on cradled board How many times have you seen an original work of art and thought, "I really like it...but maybe I'll buy it later." And..has this ever happened to you? You decide to purchase and the piece is gone...or maybe the piece haunts you and you can't quite remember where you saw it or even know how to buy it. How do I know this happens? Because artists buy work as well and it has happened to me. So, I'm making it easy for you to buy work...I have exclusive deals for my e-newsletter and blog subscribers. FREE Shipping on all original art AND FREE Framing (if the painting has a frame). Also, a FREE wall calendar filled with my original art. How do you access these GREAT deals? Go to my ONLINE STORE . The FREE Shipping is calculated in...if you want the frame, just order the unframed piece and don't select framing - I"ll ship it out with a frame! If you are local...well, my shopping cart is not too sophistic

Yes, Viriginia...artists can have Cyber Monday sales...but in this case, it's err...Thursday or Friday? Oh, wait, today is Wednesday. (I think the paint fumes are getting to me...no just kidding.) Anyway...you can help support an artist and buy my new wall calendar! Every month, a different view. Most of the scenes are local but some Santa Ynez area and some Northern California coastline. So...this calendar is $20...folded out, it's 11" x 17" wire-bound. I do charge shipping...sorry folks, but I am not Jeff Bezos (the wealthiest man in the world and founder of Amazon -- well he keeps changing between 1 & 2 depending on the stock market) and free shipping doesn't work with such a small margin. If you live out of the area, and want it shipped...buy below. But....if you live in Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard or Ojai , I will deliver your calendar for FREE! That's right...absolutely free. Hey, maybe we can go for coffee... You can purchase below!

What the heck is she talking about? Art Couture? Well, as fashionistas know, couture is art, but as my friends know, I'm no fashionista! (As I write this, I'm in my paint pants and a black t-shirt...so original huh?) Anyway, I digress... Fashion designer Greta Lovina, painter Susan Cook and me are putting on a show that defies categorization: is it a fashion show or an art exhibit? It's all things combined. Susan and I have painted (in our own styles) images of Greta's clothes into our paintings. Observe how the the marvelous designs transfer and evolve into a unique collaboration between three kindred spirits. Our happening...event...parties (try on some clothes!) will be at Primavera Gallery in Ojai on December 2 and December 9 from 7 - 9 pm. Well...better get back out to my studio! Chris PS: Can artists have Cyber Monday? You bet...I'll be coming up with some specials so you can do your holiday shopping from your comfy chair or couc