With a Little Help From my Friends..

Wow...what a week and it's only Wednesday!!!

I ended last week thinking everything was in place that I needed for the agreement--that it was over and signed and mailed. NOT!!

We had a new round of emails--and since written text can be read so many ways--let me say that all my friends (new and old) here were very understanding until this newbie got it right!!
Thanks to James Jensen of Solid Air for his understanding as I learned what is typically done with permission to use agreements. Thanks as well to Wayne for his time in reviewing the new agreements. Now to get that agreement signed and in the mail.

This led to some interesting conversation between a musician/producer friend of mine here in Middletown. I was curious how masters are handled today with the record industry so I asked him how he handles this with his artists. I'm not going to share the answer, but it was really interesting hearing how Ray Charles actually lost money controling his masters and what my friend does today. Learning how to deal with all these agreements in the internet world is just as interesting. (How come I keep hearing Leia's voice saying "the more you tighten your grip, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.") What a delicate line to walk--and musicians aren't the only ones walking it. Like a painting on an artist's website--save to your computer and make it a wallpaper without paying a penny to the artist. In the meantime, while you like the art, the artist isn't compensated for their work, talent and for the cost of the supplies as well as thier learning. They don't even get the benefit of knowing that someone liked it enough to want to have it on their computer. However, don't have a presence on the web, you don't get the art in front of people to buy or see. The only thing I can add is that the pictures don't do the artwork justice. To get the depth and feeling (even more than what's invoked by seeing it on the web), you need to see it in person. AHHH...the electronic world!

In addition to working the agreement I stretched a number of canvases and am still battling the first of a number of lighthouses I'm painting for this project. I just need it to not fall off the cliff I have it on!! Now you know why I stretched canvas. This one is going to really kill me!!
But again I enjoy painting and it's a constant learning for me. Tonight is plein air night...if it doesn't rain. Then back to the studio to paint some more...

Also, we are starting to book in acts to 1 Floor Up. Have a meeting today with my musician friend to put some plans in place to make this a great place to play, listen, and socialize. I'm looking forward to pairing Artistic Harmonies with a concert again. A Friday night out---with music and art---sounds good to me!

So, with the help of my friends, we continue on. More later...

What goes Up, must come down...Spinning Wheel..

It's been a wild ride the last couple of days--some highs and some lows. The lows--well--aren't even worth mentioning since I learn from them and forget 'em.

The highs--

On Wednesday, I had the first of what I hope will be many interviews (for this project) with a e-magazine here in Middletown. We talked for about 3 and half hours and the feature story should be out in October. It was a fun experience and knowing the journalist helped to settle the nerves a bit. The URL will be posted on my site and here for those who want to read all about it!

Got some work done on the second painting for the video project. I'll be in the studio working some more on this one this weekend. It's always interesting to hear people's reactions when you are painting with others. And when I'm in that zone painting, I don't hear a thing except my muse telling me her opinion ;-)

Had some more interest from some journalists/newspapers on the project as well. The official press release has been written and sent it out my partners on this project for input. I've received the input from Deborah and Don. I'll be sending out the press release to folks shortly.

I can't help but think of my two friends who are out in Hocking Hills, Ohio this weekend for the Ohio Plein Air Soceity competition and show. Why am I thinking of them? They are outside...painting...in the rain!! That's not a fun thing to do. Wishing Chuck and Muffie the best here--it certainly will be a challenge. I decided not to join them--I've got enough going on right now--but I'll be there next year.

Need to run to a meeting with a client...then back to work...oh wait---the meeting is work too...
It never ends--but I love it!

Some painting done today!!

Hello all...

Well dinner is in the oven, my cats have had their tuna (which they are always grateful for...), and I'm about to open a bottle of wine! I managed to get something accomplished today--including starting the second painting for the video project!! Hooray!!

It's always amazing to me how quickly time flies when I'm in my studio...but I guess that's the way it is when you are doing something you really enjoy. The weather outside was really dreary--fall is making it's way into our area--just hope we don't get so much rain that it ruins those fall colors. I was looking forward to painting plein air Fall trees and beautiful sunsets this fall.

The contract for Wayne and James Jensen was created today and we'll be gathering signatures tomorrow. Then that will be off in the mail with copies. The paperwork will hopefully be out of the way with this round done.

Saturday's weather was beautiful---sunny--hot-- and I've got the sunbrun to prove it. I forgot the hat and the sunscreen but hey--it was fun anyway. I forgot how beautiful Eden Park is...I hadn't been there in a while.

More meetings tomorrow and then hopefully I can get some painting in. If not there's always Wednesday...Oh yeah--on Wednesday I'm being interviewed by a e-newspaper. More on that in October when the feature story publishes.

Until next time...peace!!
Linda

And the beat goes on....

Uh-oh...hope that doesn't mean Sonny Bono will be in your head singing that tune for the rest of the day!!! ;-)

Just wanted to quickly share some more good news. A local journalist called to make an appointment to interview me on the work I'm doing with the video as well as my Artistic Harmonies First Friday shows. When the article gets posted in October, it will be highlighted on my site for all to send to whoever you want. The interview is suppose to be on Wednesday.

Work continues on the video project. I'll be starting a painting later today. Deb wants to swing by and catch some video of me starting the painting and middle of the process and then the end of the painting. So, we'll probably do that and I'll load that up as soon as we have it--your own little sneak peak--behind the video shot.

I'll be outside painting tomorrow in Eden Park. Hopefully some folks in SW Ohio will stop by and say hello. The weekend continues to get booked up and continues right on through the first part of next week.

That's it for now....off to do some errands.
Love,
Linda

Welcome to the Artistic Harmonies Video Project Blog

Thanks for stopping by...if you are here you must have read the latest news on my site.

Well--it's been really exciting getting this project up and running. I must first say that I'm absolutely thrilled to have Wayne Johnson and Rumford Productions working with me on this project. I also need to thank James Jensen at Solid Air Records for their support as well.

Wayne is just a super guy!!--fantastic musician!!--funny!!---talented!!--well I could go on and on, but you get the picture. Above all, I'm honored he said yes and I'm honored to call him a friend.

My friends, Deborah and Don Rumford are just as super, talented, funny, and fantastic at what they do!! Deborah and Don have a lot of wonderful ideas to bring to this project as well as to the city of Middletown. I'm looking forward to working with them on this project as well as many more at 1 Floor Up. In the future, we're hoping to do some live recordings at 1 Floor Up--who knows maybe we'll even stream some live events on the web. (I think I just heard my friends at 1 Floor Up and Rumford Productions fall off their chairs!! ;-) All in good time, my friends!!!

The script has been written--a really rough script, but it got the ideas and vision across. Thanks to Wayne and the Rumfords for taking time to look it over and see my vision. Well be refining and adding to this basic script in the months to come.

So, what's the next step. I have a ton of painting to do!! You'll be able to watch the progress of the painting at my site (www.lindafisler.com). You won't see all of the works that will be used, but you will see some of them as I work on them. I've finished one, the sea otters--we only have about ten or so more to paint...you can imagine where I'll be spending my time.

In the meantime, check out my friends that are working on this project with me. Here's the websites...

Wayne Johnson www.waynejohnsononline.com and http://www.taylorguitars.com/artists/clinicians/wayne.asp Wayne is also a clinician for Taylor and has an upcoming workshop in Bellingham Washington--so check him out there!! And if you don't have it yet---get Wayne's One Guitar cd...it's just maaarvellllous!!

Rumford Productions www.rumfordproductions.com they do excellent video/photography work and are currently working on a number of projects that will be announced soon on their site.

Solid Air Records can be found at www.solidairrecords.com Many awards have been won by this record company. Check out the artists on their label!

Well, time is getting away from me again. I need to enter an artist show here and get into the studio...as Wayne chided me yesterday..."Paint...." and so I shall!!!
Peace to all,
Linda