July 2010

I had a succesful one-man show at the Palette & Chisel Fine Art Academy in Chicago in May. This is my second time to exhibit there and I always love it as the space is such a wonderful one to show my work. I think the ceilings are at least 12' and it has incredible old original dark oak woodwork and pocket doors in this 1800’s mansion. In fact, it is one of only a few that survived the great Chicago fire. Just a terrific place to show and sell.

Broad Ripple Art Fair in May was again a favorite and so good to see and catch up with some old friends. As the Indianapolis Art Center’s biggest annual fundraiser, I am always glad to be a part of it. I think it has been something like 15 or 16 years I have been doing it. These shows are not easy, but are so rewarding as this is where I have built most of my customer base over the years. I always meet some new folks at each and every show and am so grateful for the loyalty and interest I have found at these events. These shows are a great part of our community and I am proud to be a part of them.

A painting trip to New England in June, renewed some friendships and got me revisiting some favorite painting spots and discovering some new ones. And a quick trip to Montreal added to my adventures. I should have a group of these paintings finished for my annual studio show. As always, I had a great time up there.

I plan to do the CSA Art Fair in Frankfort, Michigan in late July, followed up the very next day, by a 3 day painting class at the Crystal Lake Art Center. Mary Dilts has been after me for several years to teach this class and I am so excited I finally made the time to do it. Thank you Mary for keeping on me! Very much looking forward to my time “UP NORTH.” I also plan to see all of my friends and patrons at Charlevoix Art Fair on August 14, It is the most beautiful art fair I think I have ever done. And this year makes something like my 16th year.... And the stores that sell my work have had great seasons so far and we are not even half way through summer – Betsie Bay Furniture/Frankfort, Imagine That/Glen Arbor, MacBeth & Co./Onekama and Down Home Up North/Mackinaw City and The Water Lilly Art Gallery in Syracuse, Indiana on Beautiful Lake Wawasee. I am so pleased that they represent me and sell my paintings. If you are near any of them, be sure to stop in and see what we have put together.

I plan to return to Penrod Art Fair at the Indianapolis Museum of Art in September. I took a break last year, but again, just meet so many great people, that I find it hard to miss.

I am moving my annual studio show & holiday party up earlier in the season this year. I have found as my client base has expanded, it is just too short a time to fit it all in before the holiday and by moving it up into November, I will be able to be open more and meet the needs of my expanding markets. So, stay tuned. Invitations will be going out mid to late October. I think the party is planned at this point for the weekend of November 12. So, if you or any of your friends or neighbors would like to be on my mailing list, and are not currently on it, please be sure to register under INFORMATION/MAILING LIST on this web site. And it seems like I just finished writing this in March and now it is July.... time just keeps on clicking away. Seems to fly when you are having fun! Ha!

Hope to see you soon!

Douglas David

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