I am finally done. This panel has been a real challenge for me. But I am finished and it will be sent of to Canada today. The mural is looking awesome. If you haven't checked it out recently go have a peek! This is panel 156. The title is.. Shall We Dance?
The mural will be officially unveiled at Spruce Meadows in September. You can view the mural at  Le Cadeau du Cheval

I have officially jumped in with both feet and have some nice progress with this painting.  I hope to have it completed in a couple of days. My inspiration came from the tiltle of this mural project The Horse Gift. I am dedicating this to  is my ex-dressage partner, G whi was "my gift". He taught me so much ...to listen to the horse and to trust myself. He is a true gift. We had a very special relationship. The painting is still in that ugly stage but you have the basic idea. Be sure to check out the  progress of the  mural. Panels are being o=posted to the grid and it is very exciting to see how it coming along!
Le Cadeau du Cheval Mural

I have been invited to exhibit my work at the HITS (Horse Shows
 in the Sun) Horse Shows in Saugerties, New York. My work
can be seen at the HITS Boutique May 24 til June 15 for the art preview.
My work will go on exhibit again for the HITS Art Gala and
Exhibitor Mixer on July 24 at New World Homecooking,Co.,
 Saugerties,NY for the opening reception
 (time to be announced) and
then at the  show grounds until the close
 of the summer shows in August. Be sure to stop by! I am
delighted to be invited to this wonderful event.

Nicker Stickers! I was surfing around the web few weeks ago and came across a store called Nicker Stickers that sells these really cool vinyl animal decals.. Now I am always brainstorming new ways to market my art and I saw that they can be customized. I thought this would be great on the back window of my car with my business name and website address. I could have some free advertising. I live in a REALLY horsey area so I figured I might as well put my car to work for me!! I ordered my decal and the first day..I had someone inquire about my art. They saw the decal on my car and they caught up with me in the Post Office and it resulted in the sale of 2 prints! The decal is done really well and it could be customized for a horse or dog business. Anine Colaire is the owner/artist and she does a wonderful job. Highly recommended!
I would love here about novel art marketing ideas that have resulted in sales and exposure! Please, feel free to share your ideas in the comment s below! I love hearing from  other artists! Have a great evening!

Deborah