In 2008 Wet Paint! Studio news, I have been working in a constant flow of commissions since mid-2007 which include Cats, Dogs & Cars. It's been an enlightening experience & has challenged me to think even further outside the box, bringing my work to a whole new level. I have been working in both Oil & Acrylic, on Canvas & Linen, really BIG and very small. Many times I meet the pet or see the car (if possible) to get a feel for it's personality. Word of mouth has been my greatest form of advertising. My latest work is now featured on this website.

What’s new? I have introduced a flowing figures series into my montage of artwork, these can be found under Figures and Mixed Palette pages. I have also started a series of "dog & cat mug shots" to build up my inventory in preparation for a fall Pet Show. Not to be missed, a new series of Swathed Babies with small faces peaceful and sleeping.

In addition to the new art work added on the site, I joined an artists Co-op in Portland called SKG, and it’s been really amazing to watch our efforts grow. Each member is responsible for some portion of the running of the gallery, and my forte is marketing. Each month since our opening in August, we have evolved. It’s just great, and it is truly “Not just another Portland Art Gallery.”

I have added a Pay Now button through Pay Pal, this is located on the Full Gallery page. This is a spot where I can guide art customers who want to pay for commissions, cards or paintings by credit card. How does it work? You call or email me and let me know what you are ordering, then click on the secure link via the button that says "Pay Now". Once there, you enter your purchase in the description field, the price, and your secure credit card information. It is not necessary to have a Pay Pal account to process your card. I then confirm payment and delivery arrangements.

New dog, cat and car note cards are also coming off the press in late 2008 and early 2009, and will be for sale. These will feature some of my latest work plus a few old favorites that I continue to market. Keep an eye on my card page for updates in the near future.

I am hoping to spend more time painting & concentrating on a few quality shows this year. Watch for updates for where to find my art on my current show page.

In Lollipop Art Productions news, I am still amazed at the talent I am finding to decorate the walls of the two art spaces I manage. It keeps getting better and better, and guess what - it's selling. Check out my Art Management Page to find out more about the Art Production side of my business.

Visit my not so Daily Blog at http://wetpaintstudios.wordpress.com/ for updates and uploads of what I am working on.

Enjoy the site and thanks for visiting!

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