Brunch + Studio Reorganization

Ahh weekends.

I took a little bit of time yesterday to rest and regroup, starting with an artsy ladies' brunch on the beach. We headed over to the Lido Bayside Grill for avocado toasts, breakfast sandwiches, chilly poolside cocktails and some great business and life discussions.

A few f'roses later I returned to the studio with new sketches and ideas to try out. Stepping away from the studio and into the beautiful gardens of the Standard was just what this artist needed.

I came home and reorganized the studio (was sorely needing a little cleanup!) before starting my weekend projects.

Wishing you all lovely weekends!

<3

Makers Movement Magazine Issue #2

I was so thrilled to pick up the mail this weekend and find....

My copy of Maker's Magazine!!! This is the second issue, all about the various aspects of ‘morning’. It's a exquisite piece of print, filled with gorgeous photographs and some truly inspirational words from makers across the globe.

This particular issue is very close to my heart, as I worked on my article for the magazine while on a quiet sunlit balcony in Morocco, feasting on pastries. Oh how I miss it.

You can still order a copy through their website! Make sure to grab yours!

EH Sherman Art at Madewell

This last week I had the honor of having my art hosted as a pop-up event at the Miami Beach Madewell.

The day was wonderful - filled with old friends, new friends and delicious cookies! I arrived on the earlier side, but took my time setting up and chatting with the Madewell team. Some seriously lovely ladies over there!

As most of my business is conducted via the gloriousness that is the internet, actually meeting the people who buy my work face-to-face is such a treat! I love getting to talk about their plans for the pieces, why they chose that one in particular and what drew them to my work in the first place. It's a different interaction from selling my work behind a computer screen, and one that I relish whenever the opportunity comes along.

I also began an email list for those interested in prints of two originals on display: Abalone and On the Wing. Both were created too near to the event for prints, but as things settle here I've got plans to release them both as limited editions. Sign up below or shoot me an email if you'd like to be among the first to know when they are available for purchase! More Information to follow :)

HUGE thanks to everyone who came out, your support and good vibes made the day what it was! <3

Instagram Flash Sale!

Happy Friday folks!

If you didn't already know, for the entire holiday weekend I'll be running a little Instagram Flash Sale on my 'MicroAdventures' painting series. These are roughly 3 x 5 inches (some are a bit larger, some a bit smaller) abstract watercolors on velvety toned paper. 

To snag one for yourself (at the flash sale cost) head over to my Instagram, and tap on the post with the MicroAdventures. Comment with "SOLD" and the # of the painting(s) you'd like to purchase. I'll send you a DM after Monday (5/30) with an invoice for the piece and WHAMBAM! Affordable original art.

Example:

@artbuyer: SOLD #8

For the flash sale, the price will be $25 per piece (+shipping). After Monday, the remaining pieces will be $50 and listed here on my site.

Hope everyone has a lovely Memorial Day weekend!

Painting Osorno

One of my favorite memories from our trip to Chile in January was venturing up the active (though resting) volcano Osorno. We took a chairlift from the base and then hiked to the highest spot you can reach without climbing gear.

I was awed by the contrast of the red and black pumice against the lazily lifting clouds, and the deep ruddy browns that bled out of the blindingly white snow at the peak. It was heartbreakingly beautiful. Being summer, the melting snow was dyed with the colors of the earth, and trickled down the slopes in sloshes of dirty runoff.

It was up here, as I stood overwhelmed with the beauty of the land -  that I also learned I have a relatively overpowering fear of landslides. As the snow melted, it cleaved and cracked over the wet earth and started a few small pebbles rolling down the face of the volcano. Which of course I immediately imagined would turn into a raging pyroclastic landslide. After taking a bunch of hasty photos at the crest, my voice can be heard in Dan's video whispering forcefully and laden with fear, like something out of a B movie... "We need to get off the volcano. Now." 

Now it's a funny story -- but then the fear was real, (Rather silly I admit, but still real) which is why I think this particular expedition stands out above the others. As such, I had been wanting to do a painting from that experience (though focusing on the abstract beauty of the place, and less on my irrational fear...) and made a bit of time last weekend to organize my sketches and photos from that day.

I selected a freshly primed linen canvas (follow me on snapchat to see how I make them : LemonSherman) and tried to get into the headspace I remembered from our journey up the slope.

I was able to wrap up work on this yesterday, and am now just waiting for the sun to come back out to seal the piece.