WHAT??? Really?? YOU, Sarah Baptist, an urban landscape painter got an article in THE Plein Air Magazine?? Ok...who'd you pay off, sleep with or what?? Just HOW did YOU get an article in a magazine like THAT??
Well, let me tell you.... sometimes.....every once in a while.....when we put our noses to the grind stone, work at something we love, paint, frame, post to social media, do events, take every opportunity that comes our way, smile no matter what, reassess every now and then (and scream and yell and say a few prayers in private along the way)...... sometimes, without trying (hahahaha) a wonderfully good thing lands in our laps. 
Lots of images in this article about my plein air urban landscape painting!
Four years ago, when I was a year into being a full-time artist, Bob Bahr contacted me via Facebook to do a small piece for the online version of Plein Air Magazine....ie OutdoorPainting.com. I thought it might be a scam. I was very new to the world of plein air and didn't know names of people or artists like I do now. I was also new to Facebook and heard stories of scammers. I'd actually gotten a few of those scam emails from the husband who wants to buy the wife and anniversary present...SCAM...BEWARE! Anyway, after I checked Mr. Bahr out, we had a wonderful 20 minute conversation on the phone, and he did a wonderful piece for OutdoorPainter.com. You can read that HERE if you'd like.
Fast Forward to early 2019: For quite a while I heard nothing from Bob. I wasn't sure if he was still following me on Facebook or not. I just kept doing my thing...painting, posting my work on my Facebook page - Sarahs Art Scene - and a few groups I am a member of. One day a message appeared from Bob Bahr. He mentioned our past connection and that he "sometimes" writes for Plein Air Magazine; that he'd pitched a piece on me ...was I interested. YES!! The rest is history so to speak
I thank Bob Bahr for championing my artwork; for bringing it to the attention of Plein Air Magazine and it's readers. We all need people rooting for us, supporting us, believing in us so we can be inspired to reach for the next rung in the ladder...or dare dream bigger dreams than that!
Since the magazine is in publication I am unable to reproduce the article here for you. Please check your local book store for a copy of Plein Air Magazine. I know Barnes and Noble carries it. IF you want a copy and have trouble finding it, let me know...I may be able to help you out! Thanks for stopping by to read my blog. If you'd like to get future blogs and updates right in your inbox just sign up for my Newsletter below! Enjoy the rest of your day! Sarah
Images from Plein Air article.
4 Comments
Jan Minardi
4/14/2019 10:05:02 am
My first look at your blog, Sarah...it is great! Andy has bought a couple of copies of the magazine, his son Jake is very interested too. He asked if your parents have a copy...he thought of sending one to them. We are all proud of you!
sarah
4/16/2019 06:41:02 am
Hi Jan, 4/16/2019 09:44:16 am
Well deserved accolades for one of the best up and coming local artists. Congrats Sarah!!
Sarah
4/16/2019 10:32:09 am
Thanks Keith...Very kind. :) :) Leave a Reply. |
