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Posted on 10/22/2015 11:56:25 AM
By Coraly Hanson
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Lee and I traveled to Maine for the very first time last week, and I painted 22 new Fall paintings there in Acadia National Park. We stayed in Bar Harbor three nights first, then over to the Schoodic Institute to gather with almost 100 other plein air artists to paint the park for the week. It was fabulous color, and mostly great weather, although chilly. We met some great new friends, including getting to know Eric Rhoades much better. He had me give a 1 1/2 hour talk on my methods for plein air painting one rainy afternoon and over half the attendees came. There were many "divine appointments", I sold two already, and had interest from two local galleries there in Bar Harbor and also Winter Harbor. I'll just have to go back each year to paint some new ones! It was truly one of our favorite trips of all time!
Posted on 10/20/2015 4:54:45 PM
By Coraly Hanson
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Point Lobos Glory
I received great news this week from the Point Lobos Foundation. They have chosen my image "Point Lobos Glory" as one of 10 to reproduce for a package of postcards they will sell in the years to come to thousands of park visitors. Quite an honor! They also include a free membership to the foundation for me. I think it will be a great free marketing tool to have all those visitors see my image and read my name on the back of each card. Thank you members of the jury committee ...so very much!
Posted on 10/19/2015 3:36:31 PM
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I was astounded to hear last week that the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has chosen my Morning Light, China Cove painting to be purchased for their permanent collection. I was their first choice, which is amazing, since all the best artists from our California Coastal area applied. Thank you so much, PG Museum staff!
Posted on 10/5/2015 9:02:25 AM
By Coraly Hanson
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Nepenthe view
"Thank you" to all of you collectors and friends who came to my 2015 Open Studio! I sold 28 paintings, 5 giclee prints, 10 tote bags and 60 cards. I had non-stop visitors and got to meet lots of new friends. It was thrilling to be able to show them my "Morning Light, China Cove" painting that won the first place and purchase award from the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. This is my very first museum purchase! I also had my 22 new paintings from Maine to show and lots of stories to share. I didn't have quite as many visitors this year, but in the end, I had great sales and lots of first time collectors. If you didn't get the chance to come by, just call or email and make an appointment, and I'd love to show you all my recent work!
Posted on 10/4/2015 10:24:03 AM
By Coraly Hanson
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The Little Sur
I was thrilled to find out last night that I won First Place at the "Atmosphere" Show at Carmel Visual Arts in the Barnyard Center in Carmel which my painting "The Little Sur". This means I will be holding a duo exhibit at the gallery sometime in 2016. Such an honor and delight! I was sorry not to be able to attend, since I was busy hosting Open Studios. Please try to go see the show this month. It has some fabulous pieces from all over the country. Also, My studio is open today, the 4th, and also again for Encore on the 17-18th.
