Newsletter Michael Baum Art

Michael Baum Art: News and Announcements
September, 2007

New paintings are available for sale in the studio. Visit the website to see them. The holidays are coming.
www.MichaelBaum.com

(For more info on the painting above, click Winding Trail.)

News

Bratz and Fine Art
I recently participated in the “Bratz and Fine Art” event to benefit the Manitou Springs Public Library. This annual happening features good food, beer and wine, a great jazz combo, and of course, fine art and crafts.

This year, the get-together also featured rain. On cue, a rollicking thunderstorm cut loose just as the fun was getting started. Rain blew in under the tent. Everyone scrambled to keep their work dry. Very exciting. Once the storm passed, the music resumed, the brats dried out, and the guests arrived. The turnout was good in spite of the weather.

Thank you to all of you who turned out and to those who purchased my work.

Field trips with the Palmer Land Trust

I’ve been spending the last few Thursdays with fellow artists exploring and painting some of the many conservation easements obtained and protected by the Palmer Land Trust. We are collecting images for a show to benefit the PLT coming up in late September (see below). These trips have been a blast. And we got some great imagery out of them, so don’t miss the show. I’ll have a detailed account along with photos and paintings in my online journal any day now, so stay tuned.

Red Rock Canyon, oil, 16” x 12” (available)

Upcoming Shows

Heritage – Art for Land’s Sake
On September 29, I will have work in the First Annual “Heritage – Art for Land’s Sake” Invitational Art Show and Sale.

Friday, September 28 from 6 to 8 pm.

Saturday, September 29 from 10 am to 5 pm

The sale will benefit the Palmer Land Trust. This organization does great work in conserving our natural environment. To find out all about the trust, visit their site: Palmer Land Trust

See you there!

Become a Palmer Patron

Pledge in advance to buy a piece of artwork and receive an invitation to a special private preview reception on September 28. Get the first peek at the show and first pick of the artwork. For more details, go to Palmer Patron of the Arts. Remember, 40% of purchase price is tax deductible. Plus, if you buy one of my paintings, you will receive a free giclee print.

5th Annual Artists’ Studio Tour and Sale

The Studio Tour is right around the corner. Mark your calendars for Saturday, 11/10 and Sunday, 11/11. There will be new studios and artists as well as old favorites. See artists' working environments. See new and special work. A weekend of great fun to get the holidays off to a good start. For more info, go to the Announcements page on my website.

Guest Book

I’ve added a guest book where you can share your thoughts, comments, and contact information. I always welcome your thoughts on the artwork. You can visit the guest book on the website or click
Guest Book.

Thanks to everyone who has sent me their thoughts. Stay in touch.

Journal

I’ve added an online journal about travels, experiences, thoughts on art, and day-to-day life. I have only a small offering right now, but will be adding much more. Stay tuned.
Journal

Prints

I am now offering an expanded collection of giclee prints. These are archival-quality reproductions of my original paintings. They come in a wide range of sizes on paper or canvas. They are impressive in their faithfulness to the original work. New prints include “Gathering Storm” and “Sunrise in the Garden.” To see the entire collection, go to Prints on the website.

Thank You

I appreciate your interest in my work. Next time you’re in Colorado, stop in my studio for a visit.

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