Sales down the drain - sort of

LIFE HAS A WAY OF KEEPING YOU HUMBLE - Last Sunday Stephans Fine Art Gallery called and told me they had sold all my Marine paintings I had there. Great news, money coming in. And as of Monday money going out -- our drain in our laundry room is blocked all the water backed up and flooded the basement and soaked everything. As my daughter said when she heard about it " Your sales from the paintings just went down the drain"! Alas oh so true. But at least I had some money to take care of the Plumbers. Thank you collector that bought the paintings you have no idea how helpful those sales were.

Turnigan View

Plein Air Painters Of Alaska - Paint out and Pot Luck on Friday.
We all met at the Lowenfeld's home, what a gorgeous place, it overlooked Turnigan Arm. Although a little overcast, it still was a awesome day. About 20 of us were there, it was a pot luck lunch also, so great food and great friends, how can you go wrong.

Fire In The Sky

Fire In The Sky - 16 x 8 Oil Painting on RayMar Panel -
Woke up this morning in a Sydney Laurence frame of mind. Sydney Laurence is considered the father of Alaska Painters. So I went out to the studio and painted this painting before lunch today as homage to Master Alaska painter. He spent a lifetime painting Mt McKinely (the great one ) and none have ever done it as well as he did. Every now and then I go to the Anchorage Museum to tour the artwork there and study his paintings. His use of color is amazing to see.

The Last Fly By

The Last Fly By - 24 x 30 This is a commission piece I did on Medical Park Family Care's request for F.Leland Jones MD. I have had the pleasure and honor to have worked together with Dr Jones for almost 30years. Lee not only has been a great boss, he has been a mentor, friend and a big brother to me all these years. I am thrilled for him and Carolyn and their life together in retirement. I will miss you at work. But I thank you for all you have taught me over these years.

Stage 3 Painting on Easel at the moment

Stage 3 - I have added more color to the snow. Finished the Alders in the Background and added small bushes in front of the Alders. Added some dead grass sticking through the low areas of the snow. Just put a light wash of color on the wolves. The wolves are my next area to finish, them and the tracks they are following and creating. When I am satisfied with the Wolves, I will work the foreground up. Any critiques and suggestions are welcome.

Alaska Plein Air Outdoor Art Show

Saturday and Sunday Outdoor Art Show This Weekend - Our 3rd Annual Alaska Plein Air Painters Art Show and Fund Raiser for Clare House. Once again it is being held at Don Kolstads Homestead 5801 Barry Ave, go up Abbott Road to Birch Rd take a Right onto Birch, then the First Left is Barry Ave, the first House on the Left is Don & Cindy Kolstads home. We have over Ten Artists exhibiting, Drawings for prizes, Raffles, Silent Auctions and goodies to eat. Come out and support Clare House - a safe home for displaced women with children.

I painted these two 5x7's yesterday for the show. Going to knock out a couple more before the show, so come and see my new pieces.

Off To Homer For Fireweed Gallery Show

March 6th, Art Show Fireweed Gallery, Homer Alaska - Kurt Jacobson Featured Artists

I am off on the 4+ hour drive to Homer soon. My show is Friday, and set up Thursday. The weather is suppose to get crummy so getting a jump on the weather (I hope). Look forward to seeing my sister in law and brother in law in Anchor Point. My brother and his wife will be in Homer also, so will be seeing them too.

This will be my first artshow in Homer, and really excited about it. As you can see from the picture, Homer is one of the Jewels of Alaska. I will let you know how the show goes. Hopefully I will not be bringing to many paintings back with me.