It's Been a While

OK, I have to admit that I have not been the best at blogging, either now or ever.  Funny thing about being an artist and running your own business - there is not enough time and there are too many things to do.  Sometimes the things that are the most fun take a back seat when there is too much work to do.  But I'll blog once more, if only every month or so.  Because in the end the painting is what really takes up my time.  But I love to share my work. And that's a good thing.
It's been a busy season of new work and commissions.  I have had some delightful clients and really wonderful projects to work on these past few months.

 Portrait of family home - Jacksonville FL
14"x20"
commissioned watercolor by Krys Pettit

So grateful for these wonderful and happy clients!

I had the wonderful experience of creating this home portrait for a delightful couple in Jacksonville, Florida.  We worked via email sending images and discussing custom touches to the client's portrait.  With emails, phone calls, texting and messaging it's a snap to create a portrait like this long distance and still have a painting that the client loves.

"Wedding Bouquet Portrait"
20"x16"
commissioned watercolor by Krys Pettit 

 I love painting florals but I rarely have the opportunity to actually work on a wedding bouquet. But I had a nice opportunity to do a painting of a dear friend's wedding bouquet.  The wedding was some years ago but we discussed using the flowers from her bouquet and showing them in a still life setting with a vase.  I was so excited to see my work framed and hanging in her home, many miles away from my studio.

"Love"
24"x18"
commissioned watercolor by Krys Pettit

Most of my commissions are homes, landscapes and florals.  When a client approached me about creating a custom painting with figures in it I was a bit concerned that I would not do the subject matter justice.  The piece required a back shot of the couple walking to the dock by their Florida home at sunset.  I only had a photo of them from the front in a totally different setting so it took a little practice to imagine what they would look like from the back!  My client had faith in me and I am very pleased to say he and his friends loved the final product.

In between painting commissions and my own work I have put together some videos on YouTube.  My original line of work was in the video field.  I love video and oddly have waited this long to use it for the presentation and marketing of my own work.  More to come -- it was fun to do these video slide shows.  Click on the YouTube links below -- they are short and give you and quick overview of some of the subjects I paint.

Krys Pettit - Home & Building Portraits

Krys Pettit - A Sampling of Summer Florals

Thanks to all of you for reading, liking and following me!  I am looking forward to creating more blogs with new art in the coming months.  Visit my website at https://www.kryspettit.com

Is That For Sale? How to Own My Artwork

After I post my artwork on social media channels people often ask me if that particular piece is for sale.  It occurred to me that many of my followers, collectors and subscribers may not be aware that creating art is my full-time job – I paint for the joy of sharing my interpretations of images but I also paint because it is my business and livelihood.  So today’s blog is about how you can own my art. 

An Empty Easel Is Never Happy

Working on A Florida Landscape

To be honest I haven’t been too transparent with my loyal viewers concerning the particulars of my art.  I find that I have been negligent telling you the nuts and bolts of the painting, like the size, whether it is oil or watercolor, or whether it is actually for sale.  So, in an effort to be a better communicator, I will be posting more information about a painting when I share it.   I’ll also be adding a page with information on how to buy my work on my website.

Pricing can be a negotiable thing in the world of art.  If you send me a personal message or email I will happily give you a cost and we can come up with a final price that will work for us.  I make a effort to keep my prices very reasonable especially when selling privately and to collectors who own my work.

If you happen not to be in Central Florida, I can easily ship to you.  I have shipped my originals and prints all over the continental U.S. Items have arrived undamaged to many a happy collector.  

A Commission in Progress

If you see something that inspires you to want your own special work of art I am happy to work on an original one-of-a-kind commission just for you.  Commissions are no problem even if you live far away from me – we can email, message, Skype, etc. and I can provide you updates and concerns as I work on a piece.  

My Studio-and yes those are crayons!

If you want to just look at my work on my various social media pages and my website please do so and keep liking and sharing it – you are all a part of my process and your input helps me become a better artist.  If you live in the Central Florida area I usually am in an exhibit somewhere so you see my work in person.

Chatting with a happy collector
at a recent painting demo

I like to keep my “sales pitch” to a minimum but I don’t want to have you miss out on how to purchase one of my paintings or prints.  

And that’s the reason I like to create art – to be able to share it with you.  Thanks for being a part of my “team” and my continued inspiration. 

Visit my website so a sampling of some of the work I have available:

Krys Pettit Original Artwork