I went to the horse park today to paint for a demonstration, Booth Malone and I stood together to chat while we painted. We saw a total of 5 people, but at least we got to talk to them, instead of the usual shuffling by when you have huge crowds. Booth is in great health and was working on a posthumous painting of Theodore O'Conner. It was looking pretty good. I worked on a painting I've tried to get right three times, it's one that I lost the reference photo. That can be good or bad, in this case not an easy one to pull off. I think I've lost focus on this one
The Academy is having a silent auction fundraiser this weekend, I've seen a couple of things to bid on. The art show at the Academy looks nice, Leslie Humphrey has already sold her big piece, a scene with huntsmen in red coats, and a very loose background. Good for her! There are pieces that range from $225. to $7-8000. James Crow has a medium size painting of the World Equestrian games that Collector's gallery made into a poster. I've got Breakfast Club and Under the Sycamore in the show, although it's hard to guess what may sell. Leslie's piece proves that large pieces can still sell in this market.
