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I will try to keep this page updated where you can peek in and get a quick synopsis of what has been posted new on
this site and what has been happening in my adventure as an artist/photographer. Last updated August 29, 2010:
It continues to be very busy here in my office/studio and out in the photography field. Possessions Gallery at 416 Main
Street, Melrose is having there Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 11th from 4pm-8pm. This is going
to be quite the exciting event accompanied by a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce and catered
by Absolutely Fabulous an excellent Italian gourmet restaurant in Melrose square. It's a brand new store filled with a
lovely array of beautiful objects and art. I've already had sales and received my first payment from them but look
forward to many more. One of the new pieces on display there that I now offer for sale is a 5/8" thick wooden panel
with the photography embedded to the front. The first piece is shown below and there are 3 different images on
display, here also is one view of the store. I have new note card images for Fall to deliver to them this week.
My prints and note cards are also now for sale at Stambry's at 1359 Hancock Street, Quincy. My first postcards are now
selling at Stambry's and on a radio interview it was said of the postcards "stunning photos and the only new Quincy
postcards in town". read it here I have created several photographs of some of the historical landmarks in the area.
I have built an inventory of Kodak prints and greeting cards of some of my work both the photographs and the
paintings. On July 24th I was proud to be the first artist on display at Big Guys Pizza at City Hall Plaza, Government
Center, Boston. This is a wonderful location for getting my name out as the area is always full of tourists and business
people. It is uncertain how long my work will be hung there but for now I know it is until at least September. Here is a
shot of that first display featuring Boston area landmarks. I have many ideas for future display themes.
Big Guys serves gourmet pizza, wraps and wonderful salads.
The doorway is directly across from one of the doorways to Boston City Hall.
For my month long display at Starbucks I have hung framed photographs of historic New England sights which include
the grist mill at Longfellow's Inn in Sturbridge, the Boston Swan Boats and Nubble Light in York, ME.
As I stated previously the beautiful photo note cards that are available at Customized Greeting Cards on Fine Art
America are still available at Wellfleet Marketplace, located in the center of Wellfleet down on Cape Cod. I am very
happy with the sales in Wellfleet and hope this will be a long time mutual venture. In Early September I will travel the
roads of Wellfleet once again and hope to begin a portfolio of postcards for them for next year.
Once again why is my work available for purchase on Fine Art America instead of being offered here? In all the time I
have been painting I have always wanted to offer prints of my work but in exploring what's needed found the work and
the costs involved for a quality product prohibitive for me. Also having always taken photographs of scenes that
inspired me to paint, when I discovered Fine Art America it seemed like a suitable option for me to expose my work to
the public. Since joining FAA in April of last year it has been a very exciting experience for me. In the first six months I
sold two photographs both of which were taken long ago before I ever thought of offering any for sale. FAA offers a
wide selection of options for each available giclee print which can be configured in many options of style, frame and
mat all done professionally to suit the buyer and their decor done on museum quality papers and canvases. Just this
week they have added a new feature for us and our customers. While you are viewing an image there is a PDF link
below the picture. When you click on this PDF link it will bring up a "menu" of the various sizes and options of that
print. FAA has given us Premium (Print on Demand) Members our own web site where the visitor goes directly to only
our work. At any time you want to view the images I like best just go to www.barbara-mcdevitt.artistwebsites.com
We also have a slide show feature that we can add to our own websites which will show the last 10 images we have
posted. We can also add a link automatically on our facebook page each time we add or edit an image. My photograph
of Peacefield matted & framed giclee print was sold to a buyer in Tulsa, OK on July 9th.
And on August 3rd I was surprised by this sale of a print on canvas from a buyer in California.
FAA has also entered into an agreement with ABC/Disney studios allowing them special access to the images of artist
that have signed up to participate in a licensing agreement with them. Won't it be great news for me to share if one of
my images is chosen to appear on the set of Desperate Housewives? Those of us that have signed up for this feature
have been told to keep our cell phones charged and on because these things move so quickly in the filming industry.
The way it should work is ABC selects an image and calls the artist directly to get a verbal agreement of licensing. ABC
configures the image the way they want it, canvas, paper, size, frame, etc. just as you would if you were buying it. FAA
prints and ships the piece and then pays the artist the regular commission. Once it is received by ABC they then send
an additional $100 to the artist for each print chosen. You can bet you will hear from me if they ever choose one of
mine! Just this past month ABC began their selection and buying process. Three or four of the artists on FAA have
already licensed their work and received payment. Apparently they shoot an episode every 8 days and look for art
work for each. One artist was also contracted to do 10 watercolor portraits for a new Disney movie beginning
production.
On Saturday, August 28, 2010 I made a personal sacrifice and got up and out of my house before 3:30 AM, yes AM to
drive the 2 1/2 hours to Plainville, Connecticut for the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. I am thankful to my friend Richard
for joining me on the adventure and helping to make it a fun day. Yes I did get some nice shots for posting on line and
now I actually sponsor a page for hot air balloon prints on FAA to increase my own exposure. Just another benefit.
You can always send me an email here by using the ContactUs page here on the website. I would love to hear from
you with your views and requests. Keep in mind that all of my images on line are © and I can supply you with prints of
those you really love. Giclee prints on canvas or paper can be ordered at www.barbara-mcdevitt.artistwebsites.com in
sizes up to 40 x 36.
this site and what has been happening in my adventure as an artist/photographer. Last updated August 29, 2010:
It continues to be very busy here in my office/studio and out in the photography field. Possessions Gallery at 416 Main
Street, Melrose is having there Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, September 11th from 4pm-8pm. This is going
to be quite the exciting event accompanied by a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Chamber of Commerce and catered
by Absolutely Fabulous an excellent Italian gourmet restaurant in Melrose square. It's a brand new store filled with a
lovely array of beautiful objects and art. I've already had sales and received my first payment from them but look
forward to many more. One of the new pieces on display there that I now offer for sale is a 5/8" thick wooden panel
with the photography embedded to the front. The first piece is shown below and there are 3 different images on
display, here also is one view of the store. I have new note card images for Fall to deliver to them this week.
My prints and note cards are also now for sale at Stambry's at 1359 Hancock Street, Quincy. My first postcards are now
selling at Stambry's and on a radio interview it was said of the postcards "stunning photos and the only new Quincy
postcards in town". read it here I have created several photographs of some of the historical landmarks in the area.
I have built an inventory of Kodak prints and greeting cards of some of my work both the photographs and the
paintings. On July 24th I was proud to be the first artist on display at Big Guys Pizza at City Hall Plaza, Government
Center, Boston. This is a wonderful location for getting my name out as the area is always full of tourists and business
people. It is uncertain how long my work will be hung there but for now I know it is until at least September. Here is a
shot of that first display featuring Boston area landmarks. I have many ideas for future display themes.
Big Guys serves gourmet pizza, wraps and wonderful salads.
The doorway is directly across from one of the doorways to Boston City Hall.
For my month long display at Starbucks I have hung framed photographs of historic New England sights which include
the grist mill at Longfellow's Inn in Sturbridge, the Boston Swan Boats and Nubble Light in York, ME.
As I stated previously the beautiful photo note cards that are available at Customized Greeting Cards on Fine Art
America are still available at Wellfleet Marketplace, located in the center of Wellfleet down on Cape Cod. I am very
happy with the sales in Wellfleet and hope this will be a long time mutual venture. In Early September I will travel the
roads of Wellfleet once again and hope to begin a portfolio of postcards for them for next year.
Once again why is my work available for purchase on Fine Art America instead of being offered here? In all the time I
have been painting I have always wanted to offer prints of my work but in exploring what's needed found the work and
the costs involved for a quality product prohibitive for me. Also having always taken photographs of scenes that
inspired me to paint, when I discovered Fine Art America it seemed like a suitable option for me to expose my work to
the public. Since joining FAA in April of last year it has been a very exciting experience for me. In the first six months I
sold two photographs both of which were taken long ago before I ever thought of offering any for sale. FAA offers a
wide selection of options for each available giclee print which can be configured in many options of style, frame and
mat all done professionally to suit the buyer and their decor done on museum quality papers and canvases. Just this
week they have added a new feature for us and our customers. While you are viewing an image there is a PDF link
below the picture. When you click on this PDF link it will bring up a "menu" of the various sizes and options of that
print. FAA has given us Premium (Print on Demand) Members our own web site where the visitor goes directly to only
our work. At any time you want to view the images I like best just go to www.barbara-mcdevitt.artistwebsites.com
We also have a slide show feature that we can add to our own websites which will show the last 10 images we have
posted. We can also add a link automatically on our facebook page each time we add or edit an image. My photograph
of Peacefield matted & framed giclee print was sold to a buyer in Tulsa, OK on July 9th.
And on August 3rd I was surprised by this sale of a print on canvas from a buyer in California.
FAA has also entered into an agreement with ABC/Disney studios allowing them special access to the images of artist
that have signed up to participate in a licensing agreement with them. Won't it be great news for me to share if one of
my images is chosen to appear on the set of Desperate Housewives? Those of us that have signed up for this feature
have been told to keep our cell phones charged and on because these things move so quickly in the filming industry.
The way it should work is ABC selects an image and calls the artist directly to get a verbal agreement of licensing. ABC
configures the image the way they want it, canvas, paper, size, frame, etc. just as you would if you were buying it. FAA
prints and ships the piece and then pays the artist the regular commission. Once it is received by ABC they then send
an additional $100 to the artist for each print chosen. You can bet you will hear from me if they ever choose one of
mine! Just this past month ABC began their selection and buying process. Three or four of the artists on FAA have
already licensed their work and received payment. Apparently they shoot an episode every 8 days and look for art
work for each. One artist was also contracted to do 10 watercolor portraits for a new Disney movie beginning
production.
On Saturday, August 28, 2010 I made a personal sacrifice and got up and out of my house before 3:30 AM, yes AM to
drive the 2 1/2 hours to Plainville, Connecticut for the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. I am thankful to my friend Richard
for joining me on the adventure and helping to make it a fun day. Yes I did get some nice shots for posting on line and
now I actually sponsor a page for hot air balloon prints on FAA to increase my own exposure. Just another benefit.
You can always send me an email here by using the ContactUs page here on the website. I would love to hear from
you with your views and requests. Keep in mind that all of my images on line are © and I can supply you with prints of
those you really love. Giclee prints on canvas or paper can be ordered at www.barbara-mcdevitt.artistwebsites.com in
sizes up to 40 x 36.
Added as a gift from Fine Art America a slide show of the last 10 images uploaded at www.barbara-mcdevitt.artistwebsites.com
