Last week I attended the Whidbey Plein Air Paint Out in Coupeville, WA. Along with 70 other painters, I spent the better part of a week painting the fields and barns of Edey’s Prairie, the bluffs and beaches of Whidbey Island, and the quaint buildings of historic Coupeville. The weather was great for painting… and for camping at Fort Ebey State Park.
I made the most of the time, painting three paintings each day for a total of nine paintings. For me, that’s a lot of painting! On Thursday afternoon, I turned in my best three paintings to be judged and displayed in the weekend show.
At the gala on Friday evening, I celebrated with my fellow artists as we showed off our paintings to each other and the many guests. I didn’t win any awards, but I was happily surprised to be told that all three of my paintings were bought by patrons of the arts! It’s a good feeling to know that my paintings have new homes. And I have to admit, the money is nice.
You have arrived! You’re now a true professional when you earn money from your works. I think your trees continue to show improvement. I like them.
Thanks, Warren! There’s no doubt about it, money talks. When someone shells out their hard-earned cash to buy a painting, it’s a heart-warming form of validation.
Congratulations Bill. It is such a good feeling when a painting speaks to a person so much that they must have it.
I agree! I’m sure your paintings grace the walls of many homes.
Hi Bill! Nice to see your paintings and to hear about your neat experience up there!
Thanks, Nancy! It was a fun paintout.