What's up with Les and his names?

Finally, an update

2010-04-18T08:58:00.000-07:00

Good Sunday morning. It has been very busy around here lately. The opening at the New Britain Museum of Art was wonderful. Friends and family were there to support us. It is so exciting to hear all the nice words for Les and his work. So many people were there. Shel and her family came up from New Jersey and spent the weekend. The kids call it Grandpa's museum.
Several people have visited our website at artsyfartsyink.com and ordered names for their own collection. They are getting out there in the world. At $150.00 for one and two for$ 225.00 we think it's quite a deal for original artwork. We also think that it is really smart to get them at this price before they go up now that he is becoming better known!!
We are so glad that people like his work but it's very hard to say"please buy them" After all, I think every artist must want his or her work to sell. They may be to bashful to come right out and say it!!
If you like Les's work and haven't bought any yet, we invite you to do so.
If you have, please share your enthusiasm for it with others.
In the meantime thank you for your participation in our lives and in our work. Love Emily andd Les

PRAY FOR PEACE

here we go-waiting for it to pass

2010-03-11T06:40:00.000-08:00

It's always a surprise that beginning the middle of March, I begin to get a cloud of sadness drop over me. It passes but it's kind of difficult while it hangs around.
It will be time for a vacation after the opening at the museum.
Our colds are mostly over and I am grateful for that..
I am getting ready to take Les's new works to the EB Gallery in Wethersfield today. The background on all of them is the Desiderata. It all started when a friend requested a rendition for his office. It turned out so well, he did another series -so far 10 or 12.
Well, love to you all and have a wonderful day. Emily
PRAY FOR PEACE

Welcome to the new folks.

2010-03-04T06:45:00.000-08:00

It's been a TB ward around here lately. Les and I have both had colds but are finally on the road to recovery.

The "invitations " for the art exhibit opening got posted on the internet today, at last.
I had been putting it off because I didn't know how to access the address book to the evite. Thanks to Cathy B. though-she walked me through it and so the invitations went out.this morning on Facebook and Evite.
The snail mail invitations will go out-hopefully by Monday. the 15th.
We are looking forward to the opening as you might imagine but will also be kind of glad when it's over. New things are always scary for me and this is about as new as I can get!
Again, welcome to Gayle; she and her husband, Greg are the most loyal Iowa football fans you will ever meet!
Well, it's time to get into the office and get it cleaned up. I have put it off as long as I can. It won't happen by itself.
Love to one and all. Emily and Les
PRAY FOR PEACE

welcome Margaret

2010-02-10T17:58:00.000-08:00

I promise more tomorrow as there is a lot of news but I am really tired tonight.
Welcome Margaret, I hope you enjoy this news as I get better at it. Love to one and all
The snow has got me down and so has winter. I am waiting for Spring. Why oh why don't we live in Hawaii?

Have a wonderful Thursday and stay well. Love Emily and Les

are you ready to invest in a house?

2010-01-20T17:57:00.000-08:00

I can only imagine how boring it must be to read about what other people are doing, including me! As the saying goes" I may not be much but I'm all I think about".
We have an ad in The Coffee News and are hoping it generates some business for the names.
We are going ahead with our plans for the Wethersfield Library Exhibit in February and
If any of you guys know anyone who would buy a house for us, the one next door is for sale. We want to buy it so we can have the one at 57 Mapleside be the studio and then I would get to decorate the new house however I want it and have it exactly as I want it.
I put myself to sleep at night imagining how I would arrange our "stuff" and what it would look like and what colors I would paint it.
It's completely move- in ready and has all the neat things that make it comfortable-central air, a great yard, a spare room for company, a fireplace, a double driveway, new siding, a tool shed, a patio. All this for $219,900.00.
There has got to be someone out there who would let us live there as a tax write-off or as an investment in real estate. Let us know if you hear of anyone.
Another way we could do it is to have someone buy the house for us and they would own all of Les's art inventory. That's an idea, too.
Anyway, that's it for today. Love to one and all. Emily and Les
PRAY FOR PEACE

welcome Fran

2010-01-13T18:16:00.000-08:00

It's been an eventful birthday-cards, calls from friends and my daughter and grandchildren and my sister Anita,
I got to see one of my friends Patricia but was sorry to have missed my friend Cathy. Another time for sure.
I remember when my father turned 65, he couldn't believe it either. Now that I am at that age I am going to stop being surprised and just let it be. My doctor says"that's not so old" I guess I need to believe him
I received a wonderful present from my husband. For a long time- I don't know when it started- I have wanted a piece of jewelry with emeralds. This year he gave me a pair of emerald earrings. I was so surprised. As anyone who has ever gotten something they reallywanted, it wasn't so much about the gift but it was about being"heard". The shopping and the remembering. It doesn't happen very often and so when it does, it's special.
I will send thank you notes for the gifts from my family and be grateful I have such a wonderful group of people around me who love me.

PRAY FOR PEACE

Happy New Year

2010-01-11T18:06:00.000-08:00

Hi and happy new year. It's been a long time between jotting down my notes.
I hate the word "blog" and "webinars" and all those other shortened words.
Don't expect me to use them too much
Anyway all is going pretty well.
WELCOME TO DONNA TO OUR WEBSITE. We are so happy to have anither person. It's fun to know there are other people out there.
It has been a long holiday season with much news to report.
I am 65 on Wednesday and so now I have a Medicare card to carry around.
While I was in New Jersey visiting with the grandkids I threw away my "pretend tooth" at MacDonalds and so now I get to buy another one
We all had a fun time though in spite of that.
We have sold another couple of names and Les continues to create them.
He will have an exhibit at The Wethersfield Library in Februaury and I will need to get someone to help me hang them as Les and I don't work well together!
It took a long time to figure that out. Anyway, more tomorrow. Love Emily
PRAY FOR PEACE

I missed yesterday

2009-12-20T18:18:00.000-08:00

It snowed all day and I was just being lazy. I did get to the grocery store where all the snow fraidy cats were buying out the store. All I needed was bread and milk but ended up spending $50.00.
Church was cancelled today and we went to NBMAA for the opening of the member's exhibit. Lots of people and lots of food.
The works were really wonderful. It's hard to believe that so many of these artists aren't better known.
You really should visit the website www.nbmaa.org to see what they do there.
I had a very hard time getting to sleep last night because my neck hurt so bad.
So tomorrow more advertising of the website and my blog. I will need to spend a bit more time writing it.
Anyway that's it for today. Have a wonderful evening.
PRAY FOR PEACE

an unexpectedly hard day

2009-12-18T17:17:00.000-08:00

I decided to give a family gify to Michele. All of a sudden I got very homesick and called my sister and just cried. Called Cathy and she reminded me that God gives us those feelings when we are ready for them
I was missing Shel and the kids and my sister Shirley. Anita was missing Allan so it's just the time to miss people I guess
Life was just easier when I was little. As hard as that was I hope I don't ever forget to miss my family.

I am so lucky to have those memories.
Not much got done except cards and a few emails answered. Oh well, tomorrow is another day. In the meantime have a good evening.
Love Emily
PRAY FOR PEACE

Welcome,Cathy, my second follower

2009-12-17T18:55:00.000-08:00

Well, let's see. The newest art news is Les will have an exhibit at the Wethersfield Library in February. All the pieces at Dick Blick will be there plus the fingernail polish pieces.

I am really tired tonight. Visists from insurance people, wrapping gifts, trip to the library and Ocean State. Three meals and whatever else.

I was supposed to visit with a friend today but she wasn't feeling well, so I did some Christmas preperations.

Love to all and don't forget,

PRAY FOR PEACE

I am pooped

2009-12-16T18:16:00.000-08:00

Two hours balancing my checkbook.
Two hours grocery shopping.
Christmas cards.
Why do emails take so much time?
an hour looking for a last minute Christmas gift for the kids.
Do any of you remember Magic 8 Balls? i had one when I was a little kid and I was just fascinated with it. I wonder if the kids these days are too sophisticated for it but I got one for them anyway
Didn't do much in the way of Les's work but I did go to choir practice so I did God's work for a little while
Time to email my agreement with my friend and then it's going to be bedtime. Love Emily

PRAY FOR PEACE

so now I'm supposed to be funny?

2009-12-15T17:57:00.000-08:00

How funny can a person be reporting on trying to get someone to read your blog? I can barely figure out what to say let alone try to be amusing.
Today I went to the NBMAA and talked to the person who will come over and pick the piece for the Gala. I am so grateful I don't have to choose. She gave Les a great compliment though when she remebered the piece we submitted last year.
While I was there I finished our Christmas shopping at the museum store. They have such wonderful things and with the member's discount I saved some money.
It took all my self-discipline to not buy the most beautiful green beaded purse. It was $40.00 and boy did I want it. Oh well, when my ship comes in, I will buy as many beaded pocketbooks as I want.
Have a wonderful day and know we send our love with or without being funny.

a request fo Dan's credentials

2009-12-14T18:04:00.000-08:00

We got an email today asking if we could give a recommendation concerning our "webguy". I was only too happy to do it. If you ever want to know who to call, just ask and we can put you in touch with him.
I saw a friend from church today and her son and we celebrated communion together . I got to a meeting tonite and typed up the "M' list of Les's names.
I am having a lot of procrastination getting the web lo info sent out. I am always worried and put things off when I don't know how to do something. Oh well either tomorrow or the next day,
Love Emily
PRAY FOR PEACE

a lazy Sunday

2009-12-13T16:18:00.000-08:00

it was a cold and rainy Sunday. Church and a very long nap for me. Zviegnew came over and visited with Les for awhile. Les worked on his names and got the presents ready. He works fast, believe me.
It's time for supper and I have no idea what it will be. something with hamburger because for some unfathomable reason, I bought some yesterday. Oh well, Julia Child won't be eating with us so it can be whatever it is.

There have been lots of phone calls. Two with news of breast cancer and tumors. Fortunately, nothing that can't and hasn't been treated successfully. Thank God.
Have a wonderful week and a wonderful week. Love to you all.
PRAY FOR PEACE

a busy Saturday

2009-12-12T17:03:00.000-08:00

Les and I did a LOT of service today. I met a couple of Les's friends and spent time with three of my pals.
We are having a chicken and broccoli casserole for dinner and then watch one of our favorite movies Stranger Than Paradise. There are only a few people we can tell about this one as it's very different and certainly not a Hollywood movie.
Les will be making the housewarming gifts or our hosts at the Christmas Eve parties we have been invited to.
It is still an odd feeling to be invited to parties where the people really want us there. I always felt it was just a courtesy to be asked to parties when we were"out there" I wouldn't have wanted me at my party. (smile)

Welcome, Candace and Ron

2009-12-11T14:40:00.000-08:00

How very cool to have our first "followers". Thank you for that! Pleasehare this site with YOUR friends

Christmas cards and errands and having a present for my sister-in-law delivered were the high points of the day.

We ordered a special gift for her but can't tell snyone about it other than that. I am afraid it will get back to her:>) After it's delivered, I'll post a picture of it.

Les's new business cards came in today. Very colorful and fancy they are, too. I will send you a copy by email.

I really love this idea of a web log as I get to write and visit with all of you.

Have a wonderful night and more tomorrow.

Emily

PRAY FOR PEACE

2009-12-10T19:36:00.000-08:00

Well, what do you know?I got back to the page. I have no idea how but I did it
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The whole purpose of this is to let you all know about Les's artwork and how it is all going.

Today, Les picked up his piece from the NBMAA as it was not accepted for the member's exhibit. He found out it was too big. At least it wasn't because of merit. Then later in the day he got a letter from them asking him to donate a piece for the museum gallery in the spring of 2010. We will invite a member of the staff to come over and pick out the piece they want.

I contacted our agent Pat and we discussed the terms of our business agreement. I had not been clear on what I expected and was embarrassed I had let it go so far. I had to make a phone call to my friend to ask her how to do it like a grown up.

Still waiting for the business cards. I was suppossed to pick them up today but will wait till tomorrow, I guess.

We are trying to decide if we want to put an ad in The New York Times on-line section advertising Les' s work. Ah, well. Now that I know how to do this I will try it again tomorrow.
don't forget PRAY FOR PEACE

Here is a first

2009-12-04T07:53:00.000-08:00

Can you believe it? I have actually been able to create a blog. I don't know what it is but I did create one!!

So now of course, how do I get it to the people I want to get it to?
That's next, I guess.
I am not going to spend any time writing this one till I see how to publish it. In the meantime, pray for my serenity.

Love Emily and Les