YAHOO! THERE'S NOTHING THAT SELLS ART BETTER THAN A RIBBON

 

"Classic Cat" won 2nd place and was purchased by a great sailing couple

That's a double bullet in my book.

What a great event and opportunity.  The Landings Art Association's 26th Annual Spring Show hosted some of the finest art displayed in Savannah and had over 500 attendees.  I have met so many lovely people and artist through this association I feel truly blessed.  Many artist pursue their art gifts late in life when they have earned the time to express themselves.  We are fortunate to have such a great talented association in Savannah.    

This is what the judge wrote about the painting:

"This is a nice little jewel of a painting.  I found it's strength to be in the strong diagonal design created by the bow of the boat coming into the painting from the right hand side of the image.  The use of the blue in the painting created harmony drawing the eye from the forground to the background and back again.  I just wanted to be on the water sailing as I viewed this image!"

Anne-Hightower-Patterson

Prints size 12" x 12" available for $100 - email me if you are interested

Spring Show Landings Art Association

 

The Plantation Club - Skidaway Island * Event Gala and Show: 

Thursday, April 25, 5 - 8:00pm      

ABOUT THE LANDINGS ART ASSOCIATION

Founded in 1987, the Landings Art Association is one of the largest and most diverse community art associations in the country. We are a 250+ member group with a wide range of experience and expertise, from beginners and those reacquainting themselves with their artistic talents, to award-winning professionals. The LAA serves the artistic community through a series of wide-ranging programs, both formal and informal for the education, and enjoyment of members and guests. In addition, the organization provides many opportunities for display of the artistic efforts of members in a wide variety of venues. All artists and art lovers are welcome!

I am proud to be a part of this very talented association.  This is the painting that I will have in the exhibit.  Please come see the show.  You can call me at 912 713 4267 for more information.

"Classic Cat"

Each year the Savannah Yacht Club hosts the "Classic Boat Rally" a regatta that starts in Savannah and travels to Hilton Head and Beaufort.  I went out in the motor boat and took photos of these very timeless boats.  

If show only lasts one night so if it does not sell in the show I will list it on the web.  Keep looking! and wish me luck!

 

                               

Saturday, April 13th

YACHT HOP IV

All aboard for the 4th Annual Yacht Hop for Leukemia

My husband and I started the Yacht Hop for Leukemia 4 years ago.  We did it in memory of Olin's father John McIntosh Sr.  It is a very unique fundraiser that benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma.  It takes place this year on April 13th at the Savannah Yacht Club.  Bill Lynch is the Chairman this year and he has done a fabulous job. Each year I donate an original to auction at the event.

  This is the painting for the Yacht Hop IV.  Bidding starts today for the Painting Auction.
Please click on the links below and share this on facebook or with your friends. 
Hope to see you there.

Below are some links about the event.

YOU CAN NOW BID ON MY PAINTING PRIOR TO THE EVENT THROUGH FACEBOOK JUST CLICK THE LINK BELOW AND ENTER YOUR BID AMOUNT IN COMMENTS
CLICK HERE TO BID ON MY PAINTING

Follow the Yacht Hop on Facebook

4th Annual Yacht Hop - click here to get info and purchase event and raffle tickets

Sharon's 2012 Yacht Hop Photos 

PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP WITH ROBERT ISLEY

Last week I had the unique opportunity to take a plein air workshop from Robert Isley.  We painted for two days at Skidaway Island.  It was such a pleasure to take from such a humble kind and so very talented artist.  I have admired his work for years.  This was offered through the Landings Art Association.  They are a very talented group of artists and have so much to offer.  I encourage any artist to join this group.  You can view their website here:

Landings Art Association

You can view Robert Isley's work here

Robert Isley - Freidman's Fine Art

Now if it would just quit raining here I could go out and paint!

DEEP SOUTH REGATTA

Well this is another act of love and labor.  Last weekend we went out on our sailboat and watched the Deep South Regatta. Found out it was much smoother to photograph from the sailboat than the motorboat. Each year for 57 years the International Lightning Class has held the Deep South Regatta at the Savannah Yacht Club.  It is the first of three races in the Southern Circuit.  My father in law helped start this regatta.  This is the boat my husband and his family grew up sailing.  My husband competed in the World's twice in this boat.  Many fond friends and memories.  Each year I photograph these great boats and the colorful show they put on.  I must have thousands of photos by now but I still can't resist taking them and painting them. You will see many paintings of mine with these boats.  It is rumor that this was their last trip to Savannah but I hope not.  

We will surely miss them.

LIGHTNING FLASHES

This is one of Lightning paintings

Click here to purchase original oil 8 x 16

LEEWARD MARK

This painting is mixed media.  It has a watercolor base with acrylic and painted on a special board so that it does not have to be under glass.  It is varnished.

Click here to purchase original mixed media 11 x 14

We have discovered that although Reese is a great sport about boating, he will never be a hunting dog.  He heard the cannon fire from the race committee boat to start the races and he stayed below in the cabin most of the day. At this point he is venturing out from his hole.

ITS Z-BREEZE

This painting was commissioned by me this Christmas for some very dear friends Claire and Andrew Zeigler.  Their children gave it to them.  We traveled the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association  Sailing Circuit together for years with our children.  This is their boat sailing in front of the Savannah Yacht Club.

ROASTED

Click here to purchase original oil 6"x6"

My friends Lori and John Collins make fabulous coffee here in Savannah.  Their company is Savannah Coffee Roasters.  I painted this image of one of their coffee's "Carolina Plantation" in celebration of the great news that they will soon be opening a storefront on Liberty Street.  Publix is now carrying their coffee.  Check out their site: http://www.savannahcoffee.com.  Keep checking back for my next coffee image - my favorite flavor is "Savannah Seduction" and I will have to come up with a clever painting for that one.  Any ideas?