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Three for the Road, Now 35% off through March 31.

Posted on March 11, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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Save 35% on the original oil painting “Three for the Road” plus free shipping through 3/31. Now only $585 (Originally $900). I will even pay the freight through 3/31. Click here for details.

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Just a reminder

Posted on March 11, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

Painting completed my life. - Frida Kahlo

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Off the Easel: Albuquerque Neon

Posted on March 7, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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Three new paintings just off the easel. All of these oil and canvas paintings are based on source material I took along Route 66 when I visited the Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Festivals and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. … Continue reading →

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Three Suggestions for Success

Posted on March 6, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

Recently I was drawn to a conversation on Linkedin about the proper etiquette for using photography as a source material for other creative work. The exact question was: As a painter, is it OK to create a new work on the basis of a … Continue reading →

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Vintage Painter Art Auction on eBay

Posted on March 4, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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In the spirit of spring, I’m trying something new. This weekend I will be auctioning off one of most popular prints on eBay. I have mixed feelings about this doing this but if I want something different for my life … Continue reading →

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Trip to Texas

Posted on March 4, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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Spring is sprung! Almost! In four short weeks I will be leaving for my first show of the year at the Deep Ellum Art Festival. I can’t believe it has been a year already. Last year was my first major road trip … Continue reading →

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Thank You

Posted on March 3, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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Last year I made the decision to do a few things differently with my business. The result? 2012 was the BEST year I’ve ever had as an artist and 2013 is already better than last.I owe it to all of … Continue reading →

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Specials for the week of 20 January 2013

Posted on January 20, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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Happy Sunday All! So part of my 2013 resolutions is to do something different with my marketing. That includes deciding on Weekly Specials and getting my newsletter out every week. I’m still feeling my way through all this Social Media but … Continue reading →

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A special thank you to Charles van Heck

Posted on January 19, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

Writer, poet, photographer and teacher Charles van Heck.

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I want to take a quick moment and thank Charles van Heck at Woodhull Arts Journal for taking the time to get to know me and my art. Yesterday he publishing a wonderful interview on his site entitled American Experiences; Visions of History … Continue reading →

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Two new and then the flu

Posted on January 19, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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Yesterday I finished two new paintings. Today I caught the flu. Or it caught me. I’m not sure. Uggg… So without any wordiness here is the gist. Jim’s Music On a road trip I took to Coyote Woman Gallery in upper Michigan in the … Continue reading →