The last framed painting "Talisman "  ( center ) is ready two days earlier than promised, completing the Istanbul Reverie series. I'm relieved to have them up today ; now I have a couple of days to finish up details- last-minute posters and post-card deliveries to the other venues nearby participating in Open Studios this weekend., writing up a price list and artistic statement. I bought a case of coconut water - it's turned  hot and I want my guests to be refreshed !

 Getting ready for Open Studio- hanging my work and feeling nostalgic for the 2 on the floor that were displaced from frames to make room for newer work.  I've put up posters at Rainbow Grocery, in the dry cleaners' window  by my house and at Joshua Simon, a well-visited women's clothing store in Noe Valley.
  Yesterday I went on a gallery walk in downtown San Francisco and saw fabulous art by Marine Jardel
http://www.martinejardel.com/index.html , Alexis Manheim http://chandlersf.com/ and Dana Harel http://gallerywendinorris.com/a.php?view=&event_id=103.  I was inspired as these artists work on paper and canvas. I came home feeling transformed by looking at great art, feeling a renewed dedication to my path an artist; it's easy to get caught up in the details and preoccupations of mounting a show and forget the larger picture.

 An interesting dilemna- I designed and sent this to the printer yesterday, requesting 15 copies. Instead of saying I wanted flyers, I said posters. They are 12 " x !8 " ! I cant wait to see them.

        I'm waiting on a call back from the framer- will they be able to frame this latest painting " Talisman " in time for Open Studio on Oct. 20th ? Keeping my fingers crossed..
         YES ! It's a YES ! Wow, I;'m so excited !
         Guess this astrological forecast is correct ;http://www.skywatchastrology.com/members/3695/monday-october-8

           I'm getting ready for Open Studio- yesterday I hung the framed scorpionfish painting in the exhibit hall at Somarts on 9th St. in San Francisco. Today I designed the poster and sent it to my mailing list.I've updated my website http://www.rosiepowell.com/index.htm Next step is to take the  ladder to studio to hang the lovely framed pieces. I got them back from the framers on Tuesday and they're still wrapped in plastic.
 Kelly  Burlingham who works in my building is showing the same weekend.http://stillmotionglass.com/

 Last night I went to a workshop at Art Span, Open Studios sponsoring organization, on DYI guerrilla marketing strategies, presented by artist Josh Coffy   http://thegiftprolific.com/  and author Scott James http://scottandrewjames.com/  . The material was well presented, using engaging slides and entertaining examples. We received a one page hand out " 2 weeks to Open Studios: DYI Offline Promotions " packed with suggestions and spaces/ boxes for each day of the week to check off as tasks are done . We practiced giving our quick pitch- first practice on friends, they suggested. I felt great confidence and enthusiasm after telling Josh "I paint sea creatures,tankers and ancient sculpture. I'm making an environmental statement without judgment - it's all equally beautiful and it's how we live today." He said" I want to come see it. " I gave out business cards , writing the studio address and dates on it - I need to get postcards printed and update my website . 

 Today's painting , titled "Talisman " -the finishing touch will be lightening the coloration on the statue.
In the past, I've labored in vain with watercolor on Arches watercolor paper to render jellyfish. With delicate precision and a light touch, using felt-tip pens on slick Yuppo paper, I was able to suggest their translucent glory.  I'm thrilled at the grace and ease with which the jellyfish coalesced.
  I'm getting ready for Open Studio October 20th and 21st from 11 to 6 pm. @ 1258 Fitzgerald Ave.#103, San Francisco, Ca. 94124.