Don Getz is well into his US Journaling Tour Schedule for 2012-2013. Starting out in Ohio in September, Don has traveled to NY, ME, RI, MD, and MA. He is now on his way to our home state of North Carolina. His next stop is in Morehead City on the NC Coast. He will be there for a workshop with Lynne Golitz of Blusail Gallery, the last week of November. If you are interested in participating in the workshop, please contact Don at djgetzbgolly@hotmail.com. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss the chance to paint with Don in your area.
Cheap Joe’s is proud to be the Official Art Stuff Sponsor for Don’s tour around the US. Don is filling up the Kilimanjaro Watercolor Paintbooks with sketches every step of the way. At each workshop, he pulls out his American Journey Voyager palette filled with his favorite pigments, including his own color, American Journey’s Getz Gray, and records all of the beautiful views he can. Don’s trip is like most others as it is not without its challenges. From a brush with Hurricane Sandy in Plymouth to a bit of car trouble in Barnstable, Don has still managed to make the most of his time at each of the exciting locations he has chosen along the way. Below are some of the journal pages Don has completed during his trip, as well as, some of the recent posts from his new tour blog page.
Week of Sept. 24th, 2012: Departed Ohio, on my tour; first stop was a brief visit to the new art center in Old Forge, NY… a beautiful facility, master-minded by our dear friend, Mirnie Kashiwa, founder of THE ADIRONDACK NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF AMERICAN WATERCOLORS… even met a number of artist friends, also there to see the watercolor exhibition – a real beauty! Then, on to Big Moose Lake, to the historic Big Moose Inn, where I conducted a one day session on the inn’s porch, through fog and light rain… a very busy, enjoyable first day on the tour. From there, I traveled to Lake Placid, where I spent the weekend, as the houseguest of Gary & Diana Pesuit…. now on to Maine!
Posted by Don Getz
Week of October 1st: A two day visit to sketch on my own, then on to Tenant’s Harbor, for my three day session there, including visits to Port Clyde and the Marshall Point Lighthouse. While there, I was the spoiled houseguest of Jock & Day Cowperthwaite at their fabulous coastal home… then on to one of my favorite Maine hangouts, Pemaquid Point.
Posted by Don Getz
Week of Oct. 8th: Residing at The Hotel Pemaquid, which Judie & I managed, back in 1989 & ’90, brought back many pleasant memories. Now under new ownership of Judy & Charles Duggan, who obviously enjoy their duties, the three days went very fast with good weather for a change! …enjoyed Saturday evening dinner at another favorite, KING EIDER’S PUB in Damarisotta, then on Route 1 south on Sunday…
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Week of Oct. 15th: After a stop in Wiscasset, Maine, to sketch RED’S EATS, on south to Gloucester, Mass, where I haven’t been for years!… stayed in Rocky Neck – again the crappy rainy weather caught up with me, but so it goes… arriving in Barnstable, Mass on Monday evening. Sketched at Chatham & Orleans, Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, before ending the week with a ‘minor’ collision with an unmarked concrete median strip and van being towed…
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Week of Oct. 22nd: Got on the road to Newport, RI, for two day session; great locations selected, one a 100 year old horse farm, still being used by trainers and horse stables. Also sketched at Sweet Berry Farm, where we all had lunch. I sketched on my own, at Newport Harbor and at the site of a 200 year old windmill… lots of interesting stuff!…and the weather was also great! Drove back to West Falmouth, Mass; sketch local harbor and other sites, including ‘Betsy’s Diner’.
Posted by Don Getz
Week of Oct. 29th: Hurricane ‘Sandy’ closing in on New York City… I am still waiting for van to be repaired!… so, am heading away from coast, driving north to Plymouth, Mass… winds & rain very heavy, but storm circling to the west/northwest around me, however, I did get two journal sketches done, during the storm – great surf & high seas!… head back to Barnstable, to stay in contact with van repair shop. Visit Dennis, Mass, more sketches, OSU Buckeyes win 10th consecutive game!!
Posted by Don Getz
Trying to Make the Best of the Delays
Week of Nov. 5th: Sunny & warm (65), drive to Provincetown, Mass, many good photo ops, but no where to park!… back to Barnstable. Week tied up with trying to get van parts located… no luck – look at new vehicles. Sketch evenings at motel … now two weeks delayed – had to cancel St. Michael’s, MD session and delay Salisbury, MD session to next week…. Effects of nor’easter storm here… high winds and much rain…
Posted by Don Getz
Keep checking back to find out where “Don Getz to Journal next!” We will be posting updates, here at the Sketchbook or on the Cheap Joe’s Facebook page, as information comes in. Or you could go directly to Don’s website, tour blog, or email him at djgetzbgolly@hotmail.com for a complete schedule of his US tour. Don will be on the road for Thanksgiving, but you never know, he might show up in your town during his travels! If you happen to see him, send me an email or maybe a picture or two at monalisa@www.cheapjoes.com. I bet Don will be glad to see you and to even leave you with a wave of his hand and a smile as he passes through town.
All of us here at Cheap Joe’s wish Don and all of you a Happy Thanksgiving and Safe Travels no matter where you are!
We’ll catch up with you real soon. Y’all take care now, ya hear!
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Welcome to Cheap Joe's Sketchbook, a place where artists can gain creative tips and ideas for their next art project. This art blog will inspire you to try new mediums across the art spectrum while gathering knowledge on different painting techniques.