New Year Planning

"Rhode Island Red", 24"x24", oil on panel
This one is new, so still available through me.

The new year has started. I've been painting, and thinking about the best way for me to show my work to the world. It is a big world out there, and it's intimidating to think of myself really putting myself "out there", not just once, but continually.

I've come up with a plan for letting interested people know what I'm up to. That includes what, when, where, how, and sometimes why. Of course, there is my blog, what I'm writing this minute.

These are all ways to see my work and find out a little more about the what, when, where, how, and sometimes why:
My website, Cathy McIntire Fine Art
Facebook
Pinterest
Twitter (I admit I'm not a great tweeter.)
Newsletter. (The first one will come out soon. You need to sign up to get it. You can sign up by clicking on the Newsletter link at the top of the page.)

I've been involved with arts organizations for a long time. I have always liked being socially engaged with other artists, and I have learned a ton about art and the business of art. The thing is, I get so involved with them that I tend to push back my own stuff. So I've decided to pull back on the groups so I can truly concentrate on me.

My New Adventure

"Six Weeks" 12x12", Oil on Gallery Wrap Canvas

I have recently joined a group of artists from around the country (actually the world!) who paint every day. Then they post their new works on the Internet as part of Contemporary Fine Art International.

Most paintings are small, averaging 5x7" to 11x14", so the price of each piece remains low. I love this idea because I think folks are becoming more comfortable shopping online for all sorts of things. Why not art?

The Internet has made it possible to find things that would have been impossible just a few years ago. I am excited to think that I can reach people all over the world by doing this.

This is not to say I've taken work out of the galleries with which I am associated. Uh uh! This is in addition to the galleries that have supported me. Also, I still think retail galleries are a better place for my larger paintings.

So, there you have it.
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I'll keep you posted!
Cathy