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Thursday, January 10, 2013

New Art, Patty Sees My Book, Flu Shot, More Art

This group includes "The Couple" who got very excited when I showed them my book
"One Fish Taco and Half an Order of Guacamole  A Year of Drawing Over Lunch at Tacos Jalisco."
They were tickled to see themselves sixteen times out of  the 80 drawings in the book!
He said he would buy the book and were in fact my 1st SALE~!
 
I have had 8 sales in the first two days~ Wow~~~Thank YOU and ENJOY~~~!!!
 
 
 
 
I got together with my best friend from childhood, Patty, last week ... every year we do a Christmas/Chanukah gift exchange, celebrate Patty's birthday ... over a little food, and a big dessert!
Almond torte's and this year Almond Joy Coconut Gelato~!
Oh num.
 
Before we went out to eat, Patty read my whole book, cover to cover.
There is nothing better than having a dear friend ooze praise over page after page after page!
Thank you Patty! Your copy is being printed just for you at the publishers and should be here before
the end of the month!!!!
 

Meanwhile, back at Tacos Jalisco:

 
Cecilia, once again, would NOT let me pay for my lunch! There she is at the cash register.
She came around the counter to give me a big hug and Happy New Years Wishes;
She too is thrilled about the book and about my friendship with her son, Carlos!
 
 
I went to get a flu shot on Wednesday!
It only hurt a teeny bit, but I do like being protected from that awful illness.
I was pleased to learn that our  new Senior / Old Folks health insurance
gave us FREE flu shots.
While waiting I drew these other people waiting in the Injection Clinic!
 
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These people are not sitting together at Tacos Jalisco. I drew the guy first and I am pretty sure
I have drawn him before there. I've certainly seen him there many times.
 
The woman came in later and I loved her sweater. I wanted to draw it so I fit her in the picture,
making them look like a couple. I hope her husband doesn't have a fit.
I tend to do this a lot in my paintings!
People might think I am trying to drum up business for my day job, as a marriage counselor~
 
I'm linking this up to Paint Party Friday!
Get there via the icon on my side bar.
 
Also if you haven't peeked at my book yet there is another icon on my side bar at the top right,
click on the BOOK COVER and you can get a look inside for several pages!
I hope you'll like what you see.
 
It's 60 pages~!
80 Paintings~!
Humor~!
A story~!
Bright Colors~!
Fun~!
&
Tips about Drawing in Public~!
 
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You have choices between:
 
1. hardcover image wrap
 
2. hardcover dust cover
 
3. soft cover
 
4. eBook
 

38 comments:

  1. Hi Lynn, looks like your friend is really enjoying your book. So nice that you get together for an annual gift exchange and meal. How were you after the flu jab, do you feel poorly at all a few days later or not? - it's just some people have told me that they do.

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    1. Ann, yes Patty loved my book and a hard copy was one of my gifts to her. I wish I could afford to send one to every one I know! The flu shot was easy this year, I had no after effect at all, not even any soreness to my arm at the injection site. None! HPPF!

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  2. Soooo exciting! I'm sure "The couple" is so excited and the owners of the restaurant have to be over the moon! Congratulations for bringing so many smiles.

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  3. This is all so happy & colorful & exciting! I love it when connections are made through art!! I love what I see!

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  4. Many, many, many congratulations. I am thrilled for you, I must go out and buy it.

    It must be an amazing feeling...

    Ooooh, wow !!!!!
    Xx

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    1. Sue you don't have to go out! Just go to the icon on my side bar and it will take you to the blurb bookstore, where you will find my book!
      Thank you so much!
      This is such a n exciting feeling to know others want to enjoy my art in this way! Thank you again!

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  5. What fun for Patty to get to see your book in person. Having seen your art and you at work in person this summer, I know its going to be fabulous. Can't wait till I my copy soon. More great Art here.

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  6. It must be thrilling to have a book featuring your artwork, Lynn. May this be the first of many more to come. Blessings!

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  7. Kudos to you for selling well. A great accomplishment.

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  8. congrats on your new book Lynn! glad it's selling well, as it should! nice paintings today!

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  9. I am sure she won't let you pay, nor should she. ha ha. I also had the flu jab in October- so far so good! Keep on selling pal, and HPPF.

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  10. Congrats on the book!!! it looks amazing!!!

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  11. I am so proud of you for publishing a book! What a treat to all- especially toyour deli frIends!

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  12. Congratulations. . . this is wonderful for you and for us. Many Blessings, Janet PPF

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  13. hello again Lynn. Anxiously awaiting my copy! I am so happy for you, what an accomplishment!

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  14. Congratulations, this is all so exciting and awesome! Enjoy your success! :) Lovely new drawings, really like the one with the not-couple, love the angle of his face and her sweater!

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  15. Congratulations on your book.....

    Great fun sketches as always...

    Karen x

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  16. Beautiful blog story Lynn, my book is on the way, I have got a mail about it, so excited to get it, hope you are selling tons of your book :)Have a beautiful weekend.

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  17. Congratulations, I wish you the best of luck, I understand the nervousness, but you are very good with drawings expressing situciones. Saludos

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  18. I am so happy for you Lynn...Good to hear about your sales! Hope you have many more sales. I can imagine how happy the people would be to see themselves featured... WOW!
    Meanwhile stay safe and healthy so that we get to see more of your art :D

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  19. What a fabulous idea for a book. Wow! Thanks for adding to the wonderfulness of the world. :) Happy PPF!

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  20. congratulations on the sales Lynn, so thrilled for you. Loving all your new illustrations, have fun. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  21. Congrats on your book and sales ~ Your illustrations are wonderful as always ~ love your art style ~

    A Creative Harbor) aka ArtMuseDog and Carol ^_^

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  22. what a happy post-congrats again on your book!! How cool is that that the couple you often portrayed were your first customers! I love how you take separate individuals and sketch them together-fascinating. Happy PPF!

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  23. Congrats on the sales! I love the drawing with the cash register, the cash register and the shelves behind it draw my eye around. There's something about it I find absolutely charming.

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  24. Congratulations on your book sales!
    Your work is absolutely wonderful...always so full of energy and narration!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  25. Love your illustrations and congrats on your book, I know it will do well.

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  26. The book sounds marvelous. So glad you put it together! It is so important to have good friends that we can share our art. Glad you have Patty. Happy PPF

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  27. Your book looks great, congratulations on getting it finished! Have a lovely weekend, Valerie

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  28. wonderful book and such a pleasure to look at your blog and hear about all the funny, happy, busy times. I just love your illustrations.. i made a bunch of illustrations one for a friends childrens book but he hasn't published it yet. I feel a little cheated . I guess i learned my lesson. Well - congrats to you !

    -KAT-

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  29. Beautiful new paintings -- a new book in the making! Congratulations on all the well deserved kudos! Happy PPF!

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  30. Oh sounds like everyone is a buzz with excitement!! How cool is that!! We have been so fortunate to enjoy your work!! Thanks for sharing all this yummy color and life!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  31. Love it all Lynn! Congrats again on your delightful book!

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  32. Yay..Many Congrats to you...such exciting energy...fabulous new..gorgeous works..it is always wonderful visiting you! Shine on!!
    Happiness for 2103! Wonderful post
    Victoria!

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  33. You know I love your art and I'm so excited about your book!! Big congrats to you!!! I can't wait til Hubs gets back to work ( or his short term disability checks start) so I can buy my own copy :0) I've it all book marked and ready to hit BUY!!!

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