WOW! I can’t believe it’s been 4 months since my last post. I’m still here, even though I have not had much time to paint or blog. I moved my studio late in the summer and most of it is still in boxes. I’m working on unpacking… very slowly!

The holidays are fast approaching and in the spirit of giving, I am having a Holiday Cyber Week Sale – 15% off any purchase of original art, reproductions, and note cards. The sale starts today through December 7th. I’ve updated my Etsy Shop with a few paintings, prints, and cards. I’ll list more over the next couple days. If you see something you’d like, you can enter this code at checkout to take advantage of the discount: 15THANKS2011

You can also check out my Available Category to see which paintings are available for immediate purchase.

Consider giving the gift of art this holiday season for the art collector on your list or for yourself.

Cheers!

Until next time…
Takeyce
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Jeanie L.!

Jeanie I’ll contact you via email with a couple paintings for you to choose from!

Thanks to everyone who left a comment. I appreciate the great feedback. I have a little something for each of you for participating. Please email me your mailing address, and I’ll send it.

Cheers!

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Takeyce

Waves II

4×6″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Private Collection

Here’s another pastel of my latest muse – the ocean. I miss the beach. We have lake and river “beaches” here, but nothing beats the cool, salty air of the ocean.

A reminder of my 5 year anniversary painting giveaway. If you are interested in being entered into the drawing, please leave a comment on my blog.

Thanks to those of you who’ve commented privately or on the blog. It’s so great hearing such encouraging words. I’m feeling the love!

The drawing will be done on July 19. Good luck!

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Waves I

4×6″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Matted and Framed in a white wood frame
Available Matted and Framed in a white wood frame
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I’ve been thinking of the ocean and the beach lately. I can’t believe that we’re already halfway through July! Time is flying by. So much so that I didn’t even realize that my Blog’s 5th Anniversary came and went on June 19. Five years is a big deal for me, so I am kind of bummed that I missed it. No need to wallow… onward!

So much has happened in the last 5 years. My work has been sent to at least 32 US States (they really love me in Texas and Nebraska!), and several international locations – France, Scotland, England, Australia, Canada, Ireland.

I’ve made many friends in fellow artists and art collectors alike.
I’ve had 2 babies, and my first baby isn’t much of a baby anymore. Even with all the day-to-day busyness, art has been more present than it has ever been in my entire life. I am so grateful for that.

Last year I did a free painting give-away to celebrate, and I would like to do the same this year. So, for the next week or so (until July 19th) anyone interested in being entered into the drawing, please leave a comment on my blog letting me know. You can leave it on this post, or any post you’d like. There are lots, so check out the archives.

Thank you all for sticking with me. I appreciate the encouraging comments and support.

Cheers!

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Takeyce
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I hope to get into the studio tonight to work on a couple little paintings for Art in the Park this weekend.

Yes, Art in the Park is here again this Saturday from 10 – 5 PM at the historic Congress Park in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY. This is my fourth year participating, and I am eager to see what this year brings. The weather is supposed to cooperate, so I’m hoping for a great turnout.
I am also now able to accept instant credit card payments, which should be better for sales – I am told. If any other artists out there need info on how I am able to do this, please let me know. I’d be happy to share.

If you’re in the area, please come spend the day strolling through beautiful Congress Park while viewing some beautiful art. There will be over 70 seventy exhibiting artists, who work in a wide variety of media. Plus, I would LOVE to see you.

Everyone who stops by and signs up for my newsletter will be entered into my “Annual Blog Anniversary Free Painting Giveaway Drawing”. My current readers will be eligible too. More to come on that later!

Until next time…
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Here’s another painting currently being displayed at the Saratoga Arts Fest Gallery. The festival has started, and runs though June 12. In addition to various visual art exhibitions, there’ll be music, dance, and theater events happening all over the city. For more info, please check out the arts fest web site.

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18×36″, oil © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Available
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This larger piece was based on the small pastel I did a few weeks ago. It is currently being displayed at the Saratoga Arts Fest Gallery. The festival is this upcoming weekend, June 9 – 12. Check out the arts fest web site for more info on all the great happenings around town.

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The sun breaks through an overcast morning over the Hudson River. Quiet summer mornings like these are so peaceful.

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4×3″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
Private Collection

Here’s another piece being exhibited at the Saratoga Arts Fest. The opening is tomorrow, Monday 5/23 from 4 – 6 PM at the Saratoga Arts Fest Center Gallery in Saratoga Springs, NY.

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2.5×3.5″ pastel, © 2011 Takeyce Walter
SOLD to a collector in Saratoga Springs, NY.

I’m been painting up a storm for the Saratoga Arts Fest exhibition. It feels so good to get all that art out, even if it means working until 2 AM. Sleep is overrated…sometimes.
Here’s another piece being exhibited at the Center Gallery this year. Thanks to my mother-in-law for providing the reference photo.

A reminder that that the opening for the Saratoga Arts Fest Featured Exhibit is next Monday, 5/23 from 4 – 6 PM. Please stop by if you are in the area. It would be nice to see you!

Until next time…
Takeyce
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