Orange Lake Overlook
8x10 inches
oil on panel
gold frame
500.00
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Painters Tip
More on Paint Outs
There is more to doing a paint out than just sitting around and painting. The promoters have specific ideas about were you will paint on any given day, and the time schedule is set to revolve around activities which draw crowds. They expect artists to be highly visible to the viewers and very accessible to them. The more interaction between artists and viewers the better for selling paintings. That is why you are there at an invitational paint out.
You must be willing to be on time for all events, well organized, have all your equipment with you and be set up to paint by their schedule. You will also be expected to participate in all kinds of after hours activities, like artist parties, patron parties, luncheons with guests and so forth.
You will often find yourself in the midst of very large crowds, sometimes with curious children, and you will be expected to be charming and friendly, even when you need to concentrate on your painting. We have all been known to stay up into the we hours at night painting and finishing paintings because the crowds were so large the previous day it was impossible to paint seriously.
You will also need to be friendly and courteous to other artists and promoters, even when they are not so good to you. Behaving in a professional manner will enhance your chances of being invited to other events. There are exception to this. I was involved in a paint out for two years in which the promoter did not treat all of the artists equally or fairly. After the second year, I spoke up against this behavior and I'm not sorry I did. Sometimes we have to take a stand, even when it is difficult and will hurt us.
If you are going to do professional paint outs, you need to follow the rules and be professional. It is not a vacation. It is serious work.
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