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[gofastsandman]

The artist...

My sister in Maine.

http://sarahgreenier.com

I called Sarah today and asked if she might do a line art drawing for us.
She said sure. She said I would need the perfect setting and angle to send her.
I agreed.

I was starting to smile when Sarah said she would rather do a painting because that
is so much more fun.

I was floored. This was completely unexpected. I know exactly what she loves.

I called my friend Dan who did the ODYC shirts and he is in. Sublimation dye printing
from a digital file. The dye becomes part of the fiber and you can use large files
and format.

Sarah loves painting plein air or outside and in the moment at the magic hours.
She frames her work with wonderful waterfront back rounds. I thought I had some
older gathering pics that might work, but my vision is something new.

Take some time to look at her site and feel free to add to the conversation.

Here is my vision.

Jupiter inlet.
Sunrise.
ENE facing the lighthouse inside the cut.
Just after high tide.
A 20 sf at anchor.
A 23 sf at anchor and as many other models flooding the background as we can
manage.

I made a mistake with the ODYC shirts. I fell in love with a certain shirt blank and
ignored the size availability of a discontinued product. I have many xxl and xxxl
shirts left. If any of you would like one, just pay shipping.

Sarah loves light houses and Jupiter is just unique.

Cheers,
GFS

[Old'sCool]

Very cool!If you're looking for donor pics........

[gofastsandman]

Thanks, but I really need to stage it so Sarah will enjoy the process.

Check the angles of the boats on her website.

She also loves light houses.

[gofastsandman]

Seems I got a bit ambitious with Sarah's time.

We had some great laughs.

There is a great 23 locally and I may slide my 20 behind her.

Simple and all about the light, shadow, and reflection from the water.

[Capt Terry]

Hey Sandy
I looked at Sarah’a paintings on my iphone which I am sure did not do them justice.
Beautiful work!
Terry

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Capt Terry

Hey Sandy
I looked at Sarah’a paintings on my iphone which I am sure did not do them justice.
Beautiful work!
Terry

Thanks Terry, she is very talented. Did you get a chance to look at her watercolors?

I put the sheep on a shirt. Caption.

What are the boots for?

[Capt Terry]

GFS
I usually am not particularly fond of watercolors. But really like hers, especially on the water.

[strick]

I know nothing about paintings but hers look great....keep up the great work GFS maybe some day we can get her to do one for us..everyone pitch in a few bucks would be an incentive...

strick

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by strick

I know nothing about paintings but hers look great....keep up the great work GFS maybe some day we can get her to do one for us..everyone pitch in a few bucks would be an incentive...

strick

Thanks Doc.

Papa was an artist and an architect and Mom got a scholarship to The Art Students League
in NY for portraiture so I grew up with this and we went to museums and talked a lot
about art around the house growing up.

Sarah studied at Pratt and I can't write legibly...

I took photography in 7th grade and developed color and black and white film so I understand framing shots and the rule of thirds.

Bones has been quite patient with me as I bounce ideas around the house here.

Sarah loves blues and greens as do I so we have been talking a lot about our thoughts
and vision. In a sad way, this Wuhan Wutang has been a backhanded way of slowing me down and focusing on the details and execution.

The pale aqua water of south Fl. is where this will be captured. I have been talking
with Skipper T and Bowrider and there is an historical connection with Boca Chita
lighthouse, the family, and friends.

It may be a few months before I can put this all together, but that may be a blessing.

I just want to fish now as this is our magic season, but the powers that be are blind.

Cheers,
GFS

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by Capt Terry

GFS
I usually am not particularly fond of watercolors. But really like hers, especially on the water.

Her waters are mesmerizing to me personally. The depth and luminescence she is able to capture is mind blowing. Very few artists master waters. I think Sarah has a deep influence and respect for Wyeth. He may be the standard with which others are measured, but I will
put that sheep painting up against any.

I am afraid to ask about the process.

Papa did some waters. They were not even close to his abilities with oil. Few are.

Every artist has a path and energy. I try not to disturb the journey.

I don't know how many layers it takes to achieve that brilliance, but I have the utmost
respect for those who can cover their mistakes invisibly in water.

All artists make mistakes. She is truly gifted.