Quick Start Grants

Through my paintings I aim to increase the viewer’s sense of connection and shared journey, by representing a tangible sense of place and the world that I see. I attempt to capture the uniqueness and ethereal quality always present in the lake, the sky, and the surrounding landscape. Showing my work at New Scenic Cafe will give me the opportunity to share my vision with many people. It is also my hope to sell 3 paintings during the show, as well as gain exposure to help me be accepted into a local art gallery. In addition, by having my paintings professionally scanned, I will be able to greatly improve my website as a marketing tool. My evaluation plan is fairly straightforward: 1) Did I achieve my sales goal of 3 paintings, and 2) When I reach out to local galleries following the show, will my work be accepted. If I have achieved these goals, I believe I will have also achieved my larger (and less tangible) goal of inspiring in others an enhanced appreciation for the beauty of our local landscape.