WILDFLOWER GREETING CARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

For the last 3 years I've designed a greeting card for the holidays to sell in my online store using one of my wildflower paintings as the central theme. This year I chose "South Texas Tapestry," which is a field of wildflowers with an oak tree standing guard, and placed the scene in a "snow globe". The flowers are in various colors but you can see that there are bluebonnets, verbena, paintbrush, and primrose, along with an assortment of yellow blooms in several shades. These are truly Texas Christmas Cards, designed by a native Texan, with a Texas Wildflower theme. However, since wildflowers are universal, they can be enjoyed by everyone.

I also like to offer several options on the greeting. So you can choose between "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas". And for folks sending the cards from Texas, you can choose to the "Happy Holidays from Texas!" or "Merry Christmas from Texas!" greeting.

All of the cards are blank on the inside so you have plenty of room to add your own personal message. The are available as large 5x7 greeting cards or smaller note cards (perfect for including with a gift or as thank you notes), each in packs of 10 or 20. You can choose a glossy or matte finish.

These beautiful greeting cards, like everything from my online store, come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The are printed on demand when ordered and ship with a day or two! What a unique way to spread some holiday cheer, don't you think?

LINDA’S NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2009 EVENTS

If you are in the San Antonio, New Braunfels or Austin area, here are some events you'll find me at.

NOV. 5-7
CANYON LAKE ART GUILD SHOW at Bismarck Studios, 930 Proton (Stone Oak). Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. 10-9 p.m. (reception 6-9 p.m.); Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

NOV. 20
ART FOR THE HOLIDAYS reception at New Braunfels Art League Gallery, 239 W. San Antonio St (New Braunfels). 5-8 p.m.

NOV. 28
CHRISTMAS MERCADO at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church, 1101 W. Woodlawn (San Antonio); 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

NOV. 29-DEC. 3
CASA DE LINDA ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND STUDENT ART SHOW. Opening reception Sunday, Nov. 29, 1-3 p.m. Event hours 12-5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and open for Wassailfest, Dec. 3.

DEC. 5-6
WILD IDEAS GIFT MARKET at Lady Bird Johnson Wlidflower Center, Austin.

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Spring 2010 Art Classes in New Braunfels

I have just finished lining up a full schedule of art classes for Spring 2010 that I will offer at my Casa de Linda Art Studio in downtown New Braunfels, Texas. Highlights include:

• NEW: Saturday Morning Art for Ages 6-9
• The return of "Paint Along with Ms. Linda" Wednesdays after school
• Art for Adults including Drawing, Paper Mache Sculpture and Experimental Painting
• and, of course, my on-going Basic Acrylic Painting classes for ages 10 through adult

For a complete schedule (view online or download a brochure), please visit Casa de Linda and click on the "Classes" link.

ARTOBERFEST RECEPTION & DOWNTOWN NEW BRAUNFELS WINE STROLL

ARToberfest, the 44th annual juried fine art show at the New Braunfels Art League Gallery, is now up and I'm proud to announce that one of my paintings was accepted! "Wildflowers Rising," posted here, is a triptych of 3 framed 16X20-inch canvases.

A gala opening reception will be held this Thursday evening, from 5-8 p.m. At the same time, New Braunfels will be hosting its Fall Wine Stroll. I'll also have my Casa de Linda Art Studio and Gallery, located above the NBAL Gallery, open to the public that night. So if you are in area on Thursday, Oct. 8, you are invited to come downtown, stroll around the shops, have some wine, see some art, and be sure to come up to come check out my collection of wildflower art and say hello!

Hope to see you there!

MARKETING SEMINARS FOR ARTISTS

Want to kick start your art business? (And, yes, if you sell art you are in business!). Then check out my marketing seminars. Not in the area? I'm now booking for 2010 and can bring my seminars to YOUR town. Contact me for details!

“Marketing and More” Seminars for Artists

Linda Calvert Jacobson will once again be offering her “Marketing and More” Seminars for Artists this fall.

The first seminar, “Self Promotion Basics” covers a wide range of topics from designing marketing materials to writing news releases. Also learn about utilizing social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn, pitching to the media, e-mail marketing and more.

The second seminar, “Art Licensing and Other Streams of Income” answers the question “How can I make (more) money with my art?” You’ll learn how art licensing works, setting up an online “print-on-demand” store, organizing small exhibitions, and more.

Each is a one-day seminar held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Linda's studio/gallery in downtown New Braunfels. The seminars will be repeated several times but Seminar I must be taken before Seminar II.

For Seminar I you choose from Monday, Oct. 5 or Wednesday, Oct. 21. For Seminar II you can choose from Sunday, Oct. 11 or Wednesday, Nov. 4. Seating is limited to 8 artists per class.

These seminars will start at $100 each in 2010. Linda's Fall 2009 special introductory fee for each seminar is $50 (or $85 for both if paid and reserved in advance). Fee includes tons of hand outs, refreshments and light snacks. Students will need to bring a sack lunch.

Linda Calvert Jacobson is a professional artist, specializing in contemporary wildflowers. Her designs are licensed internationally and she is represented by two agents, one in the UK and one in the US. Her paintings are in numerous private collections. Linda also has an extensive background in journalism, marketing, PR and business. She is a former editor of a weekly newspaper and copy editor for a major daily newspaper, and taught communications for seven years at the university level.

To learn more about Linda and her art, visit www.lindacalvertjacobson.com. For more information or to reserve a space, email Linda (linda@casadelinda.com) or call her at 830-624-5302.

GREAT WEB PUBLICITY!

Good Monday morning! On Saturday an article was posted on Wise Bread featuring yours truly. It's an overview of my life as an artist. Hope you can check it out! Special thanks to Julie Rains, the author, for a great interview and a wonderful article!

CASA DE LINDA ART CLASSES START BACK UP THIS WEEK!

I've had a great break from teaching but that's coming to an end. But I'm not sad! I love teaching...and I love my students! Here's a summary of what's coming up:

BASIC ACRYLIC PAINTING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
My Basic Acrylic Painting classes for ages 10-Adult start back Thursday. I offer these painting classes for beginners to intermediate level students at my studio in New Braunfels. I have space available for adults only on Thursdays 1-3 and Fridays 1-12. For ages 10-adult, I still have a few openings on Saturdays, 10-12 or 1-3. Then there's the after-school classes on Thursdays for ages 10-14.

PAINT ALONG CLASSES FOR AGES 8-12
These are 4-week courses held Wednesdays after school for kids. The first session starts on Sept. 23. The class is almost full but I do still have 2 seats open.

DRAWING FOR ADULTS
This is a 4-week course titled "Yes, You Can Draw!" It's an introduction to drawing or refresher course for those who already do some drawing. I'm offering it on Fridays, 1:30-4 p.m. starting Sept. 25. It will be repeated as a night course later this fall.

NEW! PAPER MACHE FOR ADULTS
"The Fine Art of Paper Mache" is a brand-new class that I'm offering to adults for the first time! The first 4-week course starts Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. I'll repeat the course later this fall as a day class.

Want more information? Just click here to download a pdf brochure or e-mail me (linda@casadelinda. com)!

"FRIDAY NITE LIVE" IN DOWNTOWN NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS

This coming Friday marks another "Friday Nite Live" and many stores in downtown New Braunfels will be open for business from 5-8 p.m. That includes my Casa de Linda Art Studio and Gallery. Plus, I have a painting in the new "Shades of Red" show at the New Braunfels Art League Gallery and the opening reception is Friday night. So, if you are in the area come on over! Have a glass of wine. See some great art. Stroll the streets of New Braunfels.

LINDA CALVERT JACOBSON WATCHES AND MORE!

One of the designs being featured on Linda Calvert Jacobson watches being sold in the U.K. on bid.tv and price-drop.tv over the next few days is one of my favorite wildflower paintings: "Dreamy Daze Into Night." This painting really is beautiful on the watches, which come in three different styles of bands. Making them even more special for anyone lucky enough to place a winning bid: these limited-edition, collector watches are available only in the UK. But I have great news for both my English collectors and anyone else who is drawn to this particular painting: I've just added this design to my online store of beautiful gift items! If you own one of the watches, you might want a lovely Keepsake Box to keep it in. Or perhaps you'd like a mouse pad by your computer? It is even available on beautiful porcelain Christmas ornaments! My store is powered by Cafe Press and can fulfill orders placed in the UK, Europe, Canada, and the US, to mention just a few. Best of all, every order comes with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! Visit my online store to see this and all my other wildflower designs on giftware and cards!

CHECK OUT MY NEW ART WEBSITE!

It's here! My new website is complete and ready for the public to view! This website is all about my art and my life as a professional fine artist. You can browse my online gallery of available paintings from my contemporary wildflower series and when you find one you like, drop me an e-mail right from the image you are looking at. I'll let you know if it's still available and we can make arrangements for you to view the work or purchase it. It's just that simple! You can also click into my events calendar under "SHOWS, EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS" to see where I'll be and when. If you are a fellow artist, you might be interested in my "MARKETING SEMINARS FOR ARTISTS" section. And, of course, you can read about me in the "ABOUT THE ARTIST" section or contact me from the website. So head on over to www.LindaCalvertJacobson.com and check it out!

"MARKETING AND MORE" BUSINESS SEMINARS FOR ARTISTS

This fall I will again be offering my “Marketing and More” Business Seminars for Artists.

The first seminar, “Self Promotion Basics” covers a wide range of topics from designing marketing materials to writing news releases. Also, artists will learn about utilizing social networks such as Facebook and LinkedIn, pitching to the media, e-mail marketing and more.

The second seminar, “Art Licensing and Other Streams of Income” answers the question “How can I make (more) money with my art?” You’ll learn how art licensing works, setting up an online “print-on-demand” store, organizing small exhibitions, and more.

Each is a one-day seminar held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at my studio/gallery in downtown New Braunfels, Texas. The seminars will be repeated several times but Seminar I must be taken before Seminar II. For Seminar I you choose from Sunday, Sept. 13, Monday, Oct. 5 or Wednesday, Oct. 21. For Seminar II you can choose from Monday, Sept. 14, Sunday, Oct. 11 or Wednesday, Nov. 4. Seating is limited to 8 artists per class.

These seminars will start at $100 each in 2010. But right now you can still get in for a special Fall 2009 introductory fee of only $50 each (or $85 for both if paid and reserved in advance). Fee includes tons of hand outs, refreshments and light snacks. Students will need to bring a sack lunch. Seating is limited to 8 artists per seminar. Want to join us and get your art business on track?

E-mail me (linda@casadelinda.com) or call me at 830-624-5302 to reserve you seat today!

"WILDFLOWERS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT"

This is my most recent creation and I'm really proud of it! I've titled this mixed media painting "Wildflowers Light up the Night." It's actually two paintings with one layer over the top of the other. The painting in the back is on stretched canvas measuring 24 by 30. What you can't see very well in the photo are blue rhinestones and tiny glass beads sparkling in the night sky over the field of wildflowers in a distance. The second painting is of the wildflowers in the foreground, which I painted on plexiglas and used spacers to hold it up from the painting in the back so it would give the assembled work depth. On top of the painted plexiglas is another, thinner sheet of plexiglas protecting the painting. We installed the entire piece in deep (1.5 inch) "floater" frame to give it a finished look and protection (as well as a way to hang it) without distracting from the art. It makes it look like the art is floating the black frame!

"Wildflowers Light up the Night" is on exhibit this month in the New Braunfels Art League's Contemporary Art Show. And speaking of the show, you are invited to join us this Friday night(Aug. 7) for the opening reception! The New Braunfels Art League is located at 239 W. San Antonio St in downtown New Braunfels, Texas. Many of the shops downtown, including my Casa de Linda Art Studio and Gallery upstairs will be open this Friday from 5-9 p.m. for the August Friday Night Live event. Hope you drop in for a glass of wine and see this newest painting!