"Shindig at Frames on Main.."

Me and Bobby McG....I mean Shiflet...:) Friday night in Paris at the artwalk was a blast--per usual. Bobby is the owner of Frames on Main and an incredible photographer as well as an awesome host. I know Bobby likes me 'cause he is letting me have two workshops at his place, again...after we crowded him out of his own space last year! I got to see old friends and made new ones.

Artist Mary Louise Dean and her hubby, Woody, with owner Bobby the Great.

Some sweet music was made by the likes of Dale Pyatt (aka "Greasy Chicken"). Original songs with distinct country bluegrass flair, hot pickin', mandolin madness!

Here I am chatting it up with new friend, Kathy Werking. Kathy is Kentucky Green and had beautiful artful jewelry along with Bourbon and Mint Julep Handmade Soaps (I got both!)

When you put art, music, food and people together---you always have a winning combination!

I just put together No. 13 of my email newsletters. If you haven't signed up yet, you can

click here and do so now. Signing up automatically puts your name in the drawing each month for a chance to win one of my petite paintings. I am heading to California this week--who knows what I will get into. But you can bet I will tell all in my blog..:)

Also, I now have a "like" page (as opposed to "crazy about this person" page) on Facebook. I have started some discussion there and would love to hear your thoughts. The one I have up at the moment is this: "What is the biggest limiting thought you have concerning your ability to be a successful artist?" Search under The Art of Dreama Tolle Perry on Facebook. Or you can comment on the blog as well, if you like.

Well, off to the studio. Remember paint always dries as to where it is located and how quickly you need it to dry. On palette in big globs...will dry overnight. Needing thin coat on painting to dry for show......weeks into months. I really think oil paint is alive and has a perverse sense of humor, just like Eddie.

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"One Day Art Business/Motivational Workshop--Lexington, KY"

With a whole "book" of stuff to cover and some break away exercises, Saturday's workshop flew by! I have already had some really nice feedback from the workshop (thanks so much!) and it just thrills me. It was a lot of work getting all the information together, but I loved doing it and I loved sharing it. I have to say it 'cause it's so true. I am doing everything I love to do and I feel so lucky. The artists at this workshop were such beautiful people, all open to new ideas and looking for the best ways to move ahead with their dreams. I love it when people are excited about growing and learning. Somehow I always end up with the nicest bunch of people to be with and this workshop was no exception. Here's a few photos from the day.

And even Eddie scored well for the day.....Ed the potter brought Eddie the cat a can of tuna......

All in all--it was a full, satisfying day. The Artist Toolbox tools are now in the hands of a bunch of motivated artists...:)

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"Eddie, Me and Hemingway"

Wow....you know you've gone too long between posts when your sister calls you to make sure you're okay...:)

So in the interest of not having an all- points bulletin put out on me, thought I would post tonight to say....er actually at 2:45 AM! For pete's sake, when I am writing or painting I lose ALL concept of time!

At any rate, as I was saying before I realized what time it was, I wanted to let you know

A) I am fine.

B) I have been holed up writing like Ernest Hemingway---except he had 25 cats and I have Eddie. Actually, I think that probably makes us even. Eddie has enough attitude for 25 cats. He just doesn't have enough toes (Ernie's cats were known for having an extra toe--a little factoid for you--not sure how you can work that into a conversation today to impress your friends but you're clever, I am sure you will think of something.)

Now what have I been writing you may ask. Or maybe you don't care. But it's my blog so I'm gonna tell you either way. I get paid the same so it doesn't really matter to me. I have this awesome, fantastic, mind-bending, cutting-edge, highly intensive motivational/business one day workshop I am teaching this Saturday, April 10 in Lexington, KY. I am like a woman possessed compiling all the stuff that I intend to cram in the brains of those who are brave enough to show up.

Are you one of the brave, the tough, an ARTIST?

Can you handle the TRUTH?

Can you eat PIZZA?

Well, if you can answer "Yes" to at least one of those questions you qualify for my workshop. And there is time to sign up.

Check out my video here. (Scroll down to the April 10th workshop)

Read further on it here

Or maybe you just go ahead and do it while you have your nerve up....

$95 (I am only keeping $90 of that. Eddie is now charging $5 an hour for modeling fees. You knew it was bound to happen.)



Or just call me and tell me to save you a spot....:) (859) 509 -9694

Miss you guys! I should be back to my regular painting and posting this week.

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"To the Oscars and Beyond...."

"Joy"

30 x 24, oil on canvas panel

Just when you thought it was safe to visit my blog. ...(can you hear the Jaws music playing?)....life as you know it, will never be the same. Because..

I am now the proud owner of a Flip video camera. I have always wanted to be in the movies and now thanks to modern technology and 200 bucks.....your worst nightmare has happened. You now will have a voice in your head to match what you have long suspected....they will let anyone have a blog. Even me.

I profusely apologize in advance for the nasal, twangy, mountain voice. I know you probably expected something different. After all, if you have read much about me, you know I am from Paris. You should have read the whole thing. It's Paris......Kentucky.

Tomorrow I will post the winner of the February painting give-a-way...:) and a new painting.

So here for your viewing pleasure, live from my office in Tuscany....

Information Video about my Upcoming Art Business/Motivational Workshop (I had been calling it Dreamatology--The Art of Thinking Like Dreama----but it seemed to be scaring people off...go figure!)

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"Summer Dreamin'..." SOLD

Summer Dreamin'

oil painting, 6 x 6in on canvas panel

$150

It doesn't help that my daughter sent me a photo of the perfect 75 degree Malibu beach she was doing her writing at today. I know, I promised my Canadian artist friends I would not whine.

So I lied like a dog.

Even Eddie is acting depressed. He has built himself a "man cave" under the covers and is pretty much refusing to come out. I am thinking about joining him.

In other news, painting is easy. I just stand in front of the easel staring at a white canvas until drops of blood form on my forehead.

(I know, I stole that line from the quote about writing....but it fits as well for painting these days....)

Feel free to borrow it. In fact, feel free to do or borrow anything that helps get you through winter.

And for those of you living in warmer climates like my daughter (I am not mentioning any names but you know who you are...Irit, Jill, Leslie, Mia, and others) I am trying my best to remain friends and like you, but with every snowstorm that moves in, I am finding it increasingly difficult.

Now, at the end of all this ---a bit of irony for you. I have been awarded the "Sunshine Blog Award". Usually awarded to those with optimistic, uplifting posts. I may be the first to have to hand it back over....:)

P.S. My mood did improve after I did this painting. I know you are relieved. I promise to do my best to not turn up as a local news blurb with captions like "artist snaps, shots fired....film at eleven...."

P.S.S. Not to worry you further, but I was also doing the whole dance thing with the Bee Gee's "Stayin' Alive" ....red pajamas and a paint brush. It wasn't a pretty sight. No wonder Eddie is hiding in the man cave.

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