Traveling artist on tour
People that know me would say my passion for music is as strong as my passion for art.
For some time now I have been trying to combine my art and music and have finally come up with a way to express both.
I recently was invited as an Artist In Residence at the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake NY . I demonstrated landscape painting ala prima. The folks passing by really enjoyed the presentation and would often stop back to see my progress from time to time during the day. The experience was rewarding for me as well.
A couple of weeks later while exhibiting at the same museum for the Rustic Fair a friend invited my wife Carolyn and I to dinner at the Hedges on Blue Mountain Lake . The Hedges is a renowned resort formerly an Adirondack great camp. After dinner there was a bon fire out by the waters edge by a lean -to . A few guests were sitting around and enjoying the evening air. Well after a bit I got my travel guitar out of it's case and started to noodle around with the strings. I sang an old cowboy song and before you know it I was sitting in the lean -to facing the fire and about 50 guests came down to listen. Other rustic artist friends of mine joined in with fiddle and guitar and a mini concert began to take shape. There is nothing like a little moonlight, pine trees, a crackling fire, and good friends to share music with. I will never forget it.
Based on how well received this spontaneous event was I started to develop an idea , maybe there is a way to combine my art & music mmmm....as follows.
Artist In Residence Tour
Custom programs for hotel, resorts, lodges , guest houses ,museums, art galleries ,public and private.
Sample:
Artist Robert Stump will be on the grounds and in the area painting the landscape from 11PM until 3PM . The artist will have his easels set up demonstrating the technique of plein air painting. Guests are welcome to ask questions and engage in conversation. Paintings will be developing as the day progresses and guests are encouraged to check on the progress.
During mid week as an added special evening event Robert will be wearing a different hat .
The artist will be performing on guitar and vocals campfire style. Robert's music talks about vanishing America through original songs and traditional music . His vast repertoire includes, cowboy, folk, country, blues, obscure and popular. His guitar virtuosity complimenting the stories his songs tell.
Robert will close out his residency with an Exclusive Art Show and Sale.
Often times 12 to 15 small paintings can be produced over a five day period .These paintings will be framed and exhibited along with some of Roberts other works . The works are offered on a first come first serve basis. The artist will be on hand and the event will include complimentary light refreshments .
Well, that concludes the Artist In Residence Tour outline .Of course circumstances are unique to every client and I am open to ideas and suggestions. I believe it is a unique feature for a Lodge, Inn or Hotel, Museum or other concerns.. Also, it is a cost effective way to add value and provide quality entertainment for your guests.
To find out more or for a sample price estimate and to discuss trade ideas please e-mail rjstump@aol.com
or call 845-464-0600
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