Arroyo Seco Parkway

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"Arroyo Seco Parkway"

Oil, 11" x 14" framed.

$950.00 at SoPas Gallery

Don't forget to join me for my demo this Saturday at SoPas Gallery from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. I will be giving away the painting at the end of the demo so you don't want to miss it!
Now that the "pressure" is off, I need to start pressuring myself again to start painting! I have had such a nice week but it really is time to get back in my studio! Let's hope I spend some serious time at my easel today.
And don;t forget to join Dreama and me on our Blog Talk Radio show. It's live at 9:00 am this morning and call in information is located to the right on my blog page!

Having Fun in Hawaii

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"High School Steps"

Oil, 11" x 14" framed.

$950.00 at SoPas Gallery

This painting is part of my "Headlines" show. I am in Kona right now and have had an amazing time. I spent a few days painting and enjoying the beautiful scenery. My highlight of the trip was spending the afternoon with Darrell Hill. We met on facebook and I am a huge fan. He was kind enough to meet me at my hotel and he painted on the beach. I was in awe of every brushstroke. I met his lovely wife and enjoyed watching one of my favorite artists at work. His art is amazing!

Bloggers ... Need a Break?

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"Field of Daffodils

Oil, 14" x 11" on canvas.

$700.00 framed.

Most of you aware that I love marketing. My background is in marketing and I really do think I could sell ice to an eskimo. Or even better, art to an artist.
I started a bi-monthly conference call (which has just been updated to a weekly call) with artists called "Artists Helping Artists". We mostly focus on selling art on-line. I share lots of tips but everyone shares their ideas. It is a great forum for all artists and is truly a highlight of my week!
I have decided to branch out even more with my marketing tips and wanted to offer myself as a "Guest Blogger". If you just can't think of something interesting to post on your blog one day ... let me know. I would be happy to be a "guest" on your blog and share an idea as to how artists can sell more art.
So, join me on the call this week and see what you learn. The call is now hosted on Blog Talk Radio. Call in information is listed to the right on this blog. I promise you won't be disappointed.

One Down ... One to Go

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"Waiting On a Sunday Morning"

Oil, 12" x 24"

Sold

This painting sold at the auction fundraiser last night. I am so happy that a good friend of mine got it and more happier that the fundraiser is over! Yippee! Now I can paint 100% of the time (except for an occasional break for food and sleep). I will have the paintings for my upcoming show "Headlines" completed soon.

I was pleased to see the local newspaper featured a story on my "Headlines" show on the front page this week. Tip - if you create a theme for an art a show based on old headlines from a local newspaper, there is a good chance the newspaper will provide lots of publicity for the show! Confession - when I came up with the idea of the show, this thought actually never occurred to me. Duh!

Daily Painter's Cafe

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"After A Long Day"

Oil, 6" x 6" om canvas panel.

$250 framed.

I have been very fortunate to be featured on the Daily Painters Cafe this week. If you want to know a LOT more about me, click here. Just scroll down to the second interview posted. Enjoy!

New Year's Goals

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"Rooster VI", 8" x 8" Oil on canvas panel.

$400 framed.

I'm back! I took a wonderful two week vacation (but stayed home) and had a great time with my boys. We celebrated the holidays, saw tons of movies and spent a lot of wonderful time with family. I even read two books. I guess you could say I did everything but paint!

I have put together my "art goals" for 2010 and I would love your input!

Leslie Saeta Art Goals for 2010

• Develop a comprehensive art marketing plan for 2010.
• Continue to update my blog regularly and post at least four paintings per week.
• Form an Art Alliance with a small group of artists that want to develop marketing ideas, schedule a group show and share exhibition ideas.
• Create a year long jury/exhibition schedule. And follow it daily!
• Continue taking classes and workshops from artists I admire.
• Write at least 10 articles for Art Forums or blogs.
• Send 12 newsletters out this year and continue to share the talents of other artists in my newsletter.
• Develop and teach one palette knife painting workshop.
• Create larger format paintings.
• Paint plein air AT LEAST twice monthly.
• Pursue ways to sell my art to the corporate market.
• Send my work into TEN juried shows.
• Develop a “client appreciation” program for the year.
• Exhibit my work in two galleries or “one person venues”.
• Accept and complete at least five commissions.
• Sell 25% more paintings than in 2009.
• Book another solo show at Gale’s Restaurant in Pasadena.
• Attend at least one plein air workshop.
• Regularly schedule local paint outs with friends
• Sell at one of the local shows or festivals - including Sierra Madre, Pasadena ArtWalk, Montrose Art Walk and some new venues.

Here's to a great New Year. Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful support and guidance in 2009. God bless everyone!