New Portrait Commission for OneAmerica

I will be starting on a new portrait for OneAmerica.
I was honored to be asked to visit and tour the corporate
office. Here are three portraits that I have done for them
in the past. They are displayed beautifully! I was also
humbled to learn my work is a  part of the extensive and
very impressive art collection they have in the corporate
offices. The work in the collection is amazing! They keep
the collection under lock and key it is so valuable!
They also gave me a great lunch!

Baby Child Oil Portrait Example

See more of my portrait examples at:

http://www.pattitrostle.com

Commissions Welcome!
Feel free to contact me for information regarding
a painting or commission of any kind.
e-mail -  pattitrostle@aol.com

Pink Peony Archival Print



Pink Peony Archival Print

A "Pink Peony" print just sold in my Etsy shop yesterday. 

To Purchase a print for yourself or as a gift for a loved

one or friend...CLICK HERE

You might as well say spring is here!  The days are getting longer and the weather is getting a little warmer.  I have buds coming out on my trees and my irises are coming up nicely.  I love to wake up to the birds singing again!  This has inspired me to do more floral paintings soon.  I am finding a big interest in pink flowers lately from my clients.  I just might do some pink roses etc.  I hope you will "Follow" and check back to see what I am working on.

Photo's of my Art Studio

I love to see where other artists work.  I thought I would post some pics for you to

see of my studio.

Entrance to my studio



Looking down the hallway outside my door.

Walking from the parking lot to the Stutz Business Center

where my studio is in downtown Indianapolis Indiana.

(Backside of the building on Senate Ave.)



Big Sky Original Oil Painting

Big Sky

Original Oil Painting

30 inches x 30 inches

Oil on Canvas

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Available at:

Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery

One South Rangline Road

Carmel Indiana

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To purchase this painting or find out more information

contact the gallery at:

317-506-8477

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Gallery Hours

Tuesday thru Sunday

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

And always by appointment



Cityscape Daily Painting

Cityscape Daily Oil Painting
Indianapolis Cityscape Oil Painting - Mass. Ave.

To purchase click here!
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$99.00 plus shipping

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Media: Oil on canvas panel

Size: (H) 8 inches x (W) 6 inches

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This little painting is a scene from the arts district here in

Indianapolis Indiana. This is on Mass. Ave. Many people come

to Mass. Ave. to view art..eat at unique restaurants and see

entertainment. My studio is only a few blocks from this scene!

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Purchase from my Etsy shop, (link above) or feel free to contact me.

I acceptVisa..Mastercard..Discover..American Express

pattitrostle@aol.

Studio Phone - 317-408-3089

(Do not send any credit card info via e-mail. E- mail is not secure)

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Your orders as always, will be shipped within 1-2 business days!

The inspiration behind..and the history of my painting "The Rose"

The inspiration behind...and the history of

my painting "The Rose".

First I want to say my favorite flower is the rose. The

rose in this painting was from my personal rose garden.

I am always inspired to paint floral paintings, but the rose

being so soft with it's heavenly scent, is what I reach

for first. Not only was this rose absolutely beautiful, I was

inspired by the lyrics of a song at a time in my life when things

were, (no pun intended) a little thorny. The lyrics are from

a very well known song by the same title as my painting,

"The Rose". The version of the song I like is performed

by Bette Midler.

The song reminded me and still reminds me...keep going.

There is a spring after the long winter..our lives will bloom

again with time!

To read the lyrics of the song..

CLICK HERE

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Here is a suprising thing that happened to me one day,

involving this and many of my other paintings and prints.

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I received an e-mail one day from a man asking me if he

could purchase some of my paintings and prints to be used

on a new television show set that was due to be released.

Of course my immediate thought was..this is some nut

trying to scam me. You hear about scams everyday on

the internet. He gave me some links and phone numbers

to check him out. He KNEW that I would think it was someone

up to no good! I checked out the links, which was the history

of this person. It turned out, this man was an Emmy winning

set designer with a very long list of movies and television shows

he had designed sets for. He even gave me a password so I could

e-mail him. Yes...people have to have a password just to e-mail

this man! When I called the number/numbers he gave me, I was

suprised to hear I had reached Warner Brother's Studio!!! His

secretary put me right though! They indeed bought several

of my paintings and prints and I was so shocked and thrilled

to see them when the show aired! The show was, "Past Life". The

show didn't last long..but his set was (not just because I had work

on there) gorgeous!! For his privacy, I won't mention his name,

but here are a few of the tv shows and movies he has designed

sets for.

Dawson's Creek-Won a primetime Emmy for this

Invincible

When Harry Met Loyd

Get Low

The Joneses

The People vs. Leo Frank

One Missed Call

**Many others were listed!**

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To purchase a print, just click on the "Buy Now" button.

Your print will be shipped within 1-2 business days!

$18.00 plus shipping

Size of print:

7.88in x 7.84in

**Professionally printed with archival acid free pigment ink

on acid free Epson Luster paper**

**Any overcharge for shipping will be refunded after purchase**

If you would rather, you may purchase this print

from my Etsy Store. To purchase from my Etsy Store

CLICK HERE

My New Years Resolution!

Dutchess

Mo

One of my New Years Resolutions is to blog often,

so "follow" me to get updates!

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I thought I would show you two of my helpers..two of my bosses really,

Mo and Dutchess.

Here are pics of them thinking about what

they want me to do next! Dutchess likes to think while lying

on a quilt! Mo..he can't think without "his" advisors..kitty and bunny!

I will keep you posted as to what ideas they have!

COLUMBIA CLUB RECEPTION

Columbia Club Patti Trostle Artist Reception

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Artist Reception Addess:

Columbia Club of Indianapolis

121 Monument Circle

Indianapolis, IN

Date and time:

July 8, 2010

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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I hope you will join me for an evening of

art, food and beautiful surroundings!

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Parking:

Parking is available on the street or

for $12.00 you can pull up to

the front door and the men will

come out and park your car for you!!

Very convenient!

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My work will be in the library on the

second floor of

the Columbia Club throughout the month of

July 2010.

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Free event - All welcome!!

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Peace - Indiana landscape

"Peace" - Indiana landscape

12 inches x 16 inches

**Available**

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I love the peaceful feeling I get, and enjoy the beautiful rich

colors of the landscape just before sundown.

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This is one of the new paintings that will be available

in my studio at the Stutz Open House.

April 23rd & 24th.

I am on the second floor, studio A210

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Join me on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pattitrostleart

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Couples Portrait

Couples Portrait

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This is a new portrait I just finished. I worked from a

very old black and white photograph. I would like to

tell you a little bit about this couple.

They ran off at seventeen without their parents

knowing and got married. Their parents were horrified

when they found out. They are now 84 and 85 years old.

They are still married. He became a very successful

physician, and they have two sons that are also very

successful! Goes to show you...sometimes parents

arent' always right!!!

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Join me on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pattitrostleart

Web page:

http://www.pattitrostle.com

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Wedding and Graduation Portraits

It's that time again! The season for weddings and graduations!

Weddings and graduations are a very special time of your life.

Consider an original oil portrait to make the special day last

not only for your lifetime, but for generations to come!

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If you would like more information about a commissioned

oil portrait, feel free to contact me:

pattitrostle@aol.com

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My work is guaranteed. If you are not happy with the portrait/painting

you are not charged!

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This is just one of my portrait examples for you to view!

2010 Stutz Artists Open House!

It's time again for our annual Stutz Artists Open House!!

I hope you can attend. My studio is on the second floor, studio A-210.
Please come by and see new artwork and say hello!!
It is always a fun weekend!

If you have any questions you can contact me at:
pattitrostle@aol.com

Studio Phone- 317.408.3089
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The Stutz Artists Association will host its 17th annual open house April 23 and 24, 2010.
More than 70 artists open their studios to visitors during the two-day event. It's not only an opportunity to see the work of 70 local artists in one place at one time, it's a chance to see where and how the work is created. Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings and photography, to sculpture, jewelry and furniture.
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In addition to being a great place to buy one-of-a-kind gifts - artwork ranges from $12 to $10,000 - the event offers a rare chance to see vintage cars in the historic Stutz car factory. Visitors also enjoy special gallery opening activities such as acoustic music and food vendors.
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The 17th Annual Stutz Artists Open House will be held: Friday, April 23, 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm and Saturday, April 24, 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Stutz Business Center (1060 N. Capitol Avenue in downtown Indianapolis). There is free on-street parking in specially marked lots along Capitol, Senate Avenues and 11th Street. Advanced sale tickets are $10, $12 at the gate, with a special $8 Saturday re-entry (with Friday's ticket stub). On Saturday only, kids 16 and under are free.
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I hope to see you!!

Working on portrait

I haven't posted any new pics for a little while. I am working on a portrait commission I will hopefully post soon. I am working from a photo that was taken in the early 40's of a couple that at 17 ran away and got married. I have been commissioned by their son to do a painting of their wedding photo. I was told the family was not happy about them running off at such an early age to get married, but it all worked out well. They have had a very interesting life. They are 84 years old now and still married to this day. I guess you could say, it all worked out very well!! I will tell you more when I post the portrait.

Update-Past Life television show

Some of you may or may not know Warner Brother's Studio's

purchased one of my original paintings and several prints for

the upcoming television show, "Past Life". I was originally

told the show would premiere in January of 2010. Update...

the show premieres February 9, 2010 at 9:00 p.m. on the Fox network.

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go to my web site at:
http://www.pattitrostle.com/
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Does art have to be expensive?

Does art have to be expensive?

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This was a question that came up in a forum I was reading today.

I was reading posts from artists that explained how the process

of making art can be very time consuming. Many people have

degrees, take special classes/workshops from well known instructors, etc. and

feel they deserve to charge more for their work. Some artists win awards,

and/or have their work in prestigous galleries and collections. This

all adds up to experience. The more experienced and talented an

artist is, if they are lucky, will have many collectors. The fact is, art, good

art, takes a lifetime of practice and hard work. Very hard work!

Many people really do not realize the hard work, money and

time artists invest in their career. So, if you see a piece of art that

you believe is overpriced, try to find out just who the artist is, and what

they have invested in their career to get where they are.

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Myself, I know things are tough right now for many people. They do not

have the cash flow that they would like to buy art. Just because someone

doesn't have a lot of money, does not mean they are a person that does

not love or appreciate art. I try to have a wide variety of sizes and

prices for people to be able to afford my art if they so choose.

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You can check out some of my art and prices in my Etsy store.

http://PattiTrostle.etsy.com

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November!

Oh my gosh!! November! This year has just been a flash. I have so much I want to do. I have three birthdays next week, and a show in two weeks, and I am not ready!!! Oh well, somehow I seem to always get things done, maybe by the skin of my teeth, but I get it done! Along with getting some new paintings finished, I have even more leaves to rake. I love working outside in the fall. The crisp air, the smell of the leaves. Just trying to find the time for everything!

Art-White Rose Open Edition Print by Patti Trostle

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

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White Rose Open Edition Print

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$25.00 plus shipping

(Indiana residents will be charged 7% sales tax)

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Image size:

W 7.88in.x H 7.84 in.

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Beautiful high quality inks and paper that will last for decades!

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Safely shipped within 1-2 business days!

Shipped via - Priority Mail

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This is a print from my original painting, "White Rose".

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A print of this painting is due to be used on the set

of the new television program coming out in January

on Fox network. The name of the show is to be,"Past Life".

Be sure to watch the show when it airs!

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Signed on the back by the artist

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I will be offering more prints soon!

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All images copyright of Patti Trostle 2009

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To see my portrait examples and original paintings,

please go to my web site at:

www.pattitrostle.com

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