Becky's Art Studio

I had to stop drawing barns for a while to finish one of the buildings on the Detroit showcase. The client was coming to Illinois and I wanted it finished so he could pick out the next building for the backdrop. The finished piece will measure 16 inches by 15 feet. Each building will be on a separate mount board so the client can arrange and/or rearrange the finished backdrop.

 This will be a backdrop for a precision car showcase. The client has picked out several vintage buildings from photos I took. The first one they wanted done was "Becky's Art Studio".  I  was so happy with that choice.

I will be back drawing "100 barns" next week.

Art in Bishop Hill

I have delivered new art to Bishop Hill Gallery. If you find yourself in Bishop Hill, Illinois be sure to stop by the Bishop Hill Gallery and look at all the new art they have on display.

I have wall art, desk art and coasters for sale at Bishop Hill Gallery.

I am currently drawing some of Bishop Hill historical buildings and they should be done and at the gallery by May 13.

Bishop Hill, IL has lots of special events and really interesting historical buildings. It is really worth the time to take a weekend trip to Bishop Hill. If you are going to be there overnight I highly recommend the Bishop Hill Gallery Inn.

Duct Tape Contest

TerpCreek is having a contest. 

Two easy steps to enter the contest:
1. Become a follower of this blog
2. Click comments and answer this question. What do you use duct tape for?

This will be a lot of fun because there are so many uses for duct tape!

To get the ball rolling here is 1 way I use duct tape. I use it to remove lint or pet hair. Just rip it off 8 to 10 inches and roll it inside out and press on your sweater to remove link or pet hair. Works great!

Once you are a follower you can enter as may times as you want but each time has to be a new idea or use of duct tape.

Each entry will be numbered then a number will be picked randomly. There will be 1 winner for every 100 ideas in the comments. Remember only one idea per comment.

The prize will be one free 5" x 7" pencil sketched portrait of one pet or one child. This may turn into a surprise box as I am going to try to get other sponsors to also contribute a prize. If you would like to contribute a prize just email me for details at Becky@TerpCreek.com

Good Luck

100 Barns in 100 Days is going great.

100 Barns in 100 Days is going great. I am keeping up very well with all the drawings. Hope you are checking out eBay every day for the new barn drawing. Just go to eBay and type TerpCreek in the eBay search box.

I got the OK from the Detroit client to proceed with the large 15-foot backdrop for a car showcase. So I am back to work on that. I have committed to draw 2 pen and ink for the Freeport Museum and 3 for the Buchanan Art Center.

Email me or leave a comment if you want to be a member of the Barn Lovers. It is free to join. You will receive a free gift and first chance on barn items.

Have a great day.

Barn #3 and Pet Portrait Special

The third barn is listed on ebay! Go to ebay and type TerpCreek in the ebay search box. This 100 original barn drawings in 100 days is starting a buzz. It is generating lots of interest. I am getting more custom orders for larger drawings of barns. I am getting so excited!

I am also running a Pet Portrait Promotion. If you have a cute pet that you dearly love then this is the perfect time to take advantage of a half price drawing. The pets I draw for this promotion will be entered into a calendar drawing. 12 of the drawings will appear on a 2012 calendar. Deadline for the Pet Portraits Calendar is July 15, 2011. The Pet Portrait Promotion is for a matted 5"x7" pencil drawing of your loving pet for only $75 which is half price ($150 Value). Hurry offer ends August 31, 2011.

Barn #2

Barn #2 is listed on eBay. Just go the eBay search box and type in TerpCreek and that should take you right to the barns.

Not all the barns have titles but this one is titled "Going Home".

It is not to late to join the Barn Lovers and it is free. Just email at Becky@TerpCreek.com and put Barn Lovers in the subject line. Hurry and join because the first Barn Lovers free gift comes out next week.

Well I better go draw more barns. Only 98 more left to draw.

100 Barns in 100 Days - Barn #1

The first barn of 100 barns in 100 days is listed on ebay. Just go to ebay and type TerpCreek in the search box.

There is still time to join the Barn Lovers and get in on the free gifts. First gift is next week so join today. It is free to join the Barn Lovers email me at Becky@TerpCreek.com with Barn Lovers in the subject line. That is all there is to it and I will not sell your email address. You will receiving free gifts and once a week you will get first chance to buy a barn from the 100 barns in 100 days before it goes to ebay auction.

So get excited and go to ebay and start bidding.
Have a great day!
Becky