Helping To Make Memories

HELPING TO MAKE MEMORIES

I just love what I do.  I have had so many people tell me thank you.  Thank you for preserving a memory they could have lost if it wasn't for the painting I did for them or the painting they purchased from me. Creating a landscape the person lives near or has lived in, in the past.  A portrait of a loved one. A Grandmother,Grandfather,Mother,Father that has passed.  Painting a portrait of a child that will change, as you know very quickly.  Freezing a moment in time.  Being able to put dimension into a painting This makes my client happy and me very happy too! When I am working on a painting or portrait I admit, I have in the past only tried to think how I can do a great job on this painting.  I would think about how much I enjoy the process of doing the painting.  Only when I have a client see the painting for the first time and see the reaction is when I see how my work contributes to the happiness of another person.  I have to admit it is surprising to me.  I was only thinking about me.  How self centered is that?!  If you are an artist you never know how your work will contribute to the life of the client you are talking to now and the people that see your work in the future!  I believe we are given powerful gifts to make the world a better place.  I urge you, no matter what you do, do your best in whatever work you do and you too will not only make others happy but yourself also!

These are examples of a paintings that made a clients very very happy!

Child Oil Portrait

Wedding Oil Portrait
















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Christmas is just around the corner.  An oil portrait would make the perfect unique gift!
See other portrait and painting examples on my web site at:
http://www.pattitrostle.com

Contact info:
pattitrostle@aol.com

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Wedding Blog

I have been reading posts on Facebook and blogs relating to weddings. A lot of couples are busy planning their wedding. There are lot's of great tips and ideas. One great blog I came across is "Style Me Pretty"  Vendor guides, DIY wedding projects,weddings,galleries,fashion and much more.  If you are planning your wedding I would definetely recommed you take a look!

One other idea to make your day special, whether you are planning your wedding or celebrating that wonderful day that has already passed, is an oil portrait.  An oil portrait is a wonderful addition to make the wedding day even more special!  I have worked with brides and grooms to make lovely additions for their home and family, creating a wonderful family heirloom for generations to come.

 If you would like to discuss an original oil painting commission, feel free to contact me at: pattitrostle@aol.com    You can also go to my main web site at: http://www.pattitrostle.com to see other portraits and paintings.  I would love to hear from you!

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Stairway To The Sky

Original Oil on Canvas Fall Landscape Painting

Oil on Canvas
16 inches x 12 inches


To purchase this painting CLICK ON THIS LINK

I am fortunate where I live to have access to beautiful landscape
subjects year round.  Here in Indiana the seasons provide artists
with changing colors and a new picture almost every time you
visit the same area.  I came across this painting in
my studio I did in the fall.  I remember I was very moved by the light.
Light striking the leaves in a such a way that made the landscape
seem to be providing a Stairway to the sky!

To see more of my work, CLICK ON THIS LINK

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Recent Collectors and Publications:
Patti`s work has been published in the book Hoosier Painters of the 21st Century .
Author Mark Butterfield.
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Featured in July 2011 Indianapolis Woman Magazine
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Many paintings and prints were purchased to be used on the set of the televison show, "Past Life". Distributed by Warner Bros. Studio's.
Corporate collection of One America
Corporate collection of American United Life Insurance Company
Corporate collection of Baldwin & Lyons
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Patti Trostle Solo Show at the Hilbert Circle Theatre Indianapolis Indiana May 29 thru August 27, 2012

**Home of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra**

Photos of the show.

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To see more of my work, CLICK ON THIS LINK
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Recent Collectors and Publications:

Patti`s work has been published in the book Hoosier Painters of the 21st Century . Author Mark Butterfield.
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Featured in July 2011 Indianapolis Woman Magazine
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Many paintings and prints were purchased to be used on the set of the televison show, "Past Life". Distributed by Warner Bros. Studio's.
Corporate collection of One America
Corporate collection of American United Life Insurance Company
Corporate collection of Baldwin & Lyons
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For information about the Hilbert Circle Theatre CLICK ON THIS LINK

Figure Drawing - Original Brown Graphite Sketch Female Model

Figure drawing with  brown toned pencil on heavy archival paper.

Often I do a pencil sketch, a value study in preparation for larger and more complicated painting. I find that these more spontaneous pieces have a personality and elements not always found in the final painting.  I am now going to be offering sketches for sale.  I will be posting new sketches often.  As always, I use only archival materials. 
This original drawing is on 10in (w) x 12in (h) paper, but the image will beautifully fit in a standard size 8in x 10in mat opening.  Mat or frame not included.

To purchase this original drawing 

CLICK HERE

New Green Pears Print Available

Green Pears Art Print

New three pears art print available!  Many different sizes and options to choose from!
This would make a wonderful print displayed in a kitchen or dining room.

Add this beautiful print to your art room decor or give as a gift for a loved one or friend

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To see all the options available and to make your purchase

CLICK ON THIS LINK

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.

Pet Portrait

Pet Portrait

Here is a portrait of a little guy (Scout) that my client purchased today.  I was very happy with the fact she was thrilled with the outcome!  (the original looks much better than this photo) This little guy is very young and was so sweet and very patient with me as I took his photo's.  By the time I was finished, he was so sleepy he couldn't keep his eyes open!  It was a real pleasure painting this precious pup! 

See this and other portrait and painting examples at:  http://www.pattitrostle.com/

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If you are interested in a pet portrait or any other commission, feel free to contact me anytime!

pattitrostle@aol.com



Article For Artists

Reasons 2012 Is The Year
To Think Seriously About Putting
Your Art Online

...even if you think a brick and mortar
gallery is the best option, think about
selling online!










This "Coffee" original oil painting is available.
                   CLICK HERE
 to see this and several other paintings
 and prints and notecards to purchase!

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1.  Numbers Don't Lie - 3 out of 4 people are not only using the internet daily, they are increasingly using the internet for shopping.  People turn to the internet for options they simply cannot find in their local areas.

75% of the U.S. population alone are using the internet and the numbers are increasing daily.

2.  Our 2012 Lifestyle - We’re a culture of instant gratification. Ideas pop in our head and we want to execute them immediately.  If we are to compete in the climate, we need to have our work "out there" for people to see and purchase. Make sure your audience can feed their “on demand” appetite with your art!

3.  Mobile Friendly - Make sure your art is mobile friendly.  An ever increasing number of people are using Smart phones, and use them to check updates such as Twitter and Facebook throughout their day. 

4.  2012 is the year of Commerce - A increasing number of brick and mortar businesses have realized this and not only have physical doors open to the public, but are utilizing the internet for increased sales. 

Many people I spoke with did all their Holiday Shopping online and with great results.  These people and many more will be following the same route.  One person can tell another person of a great deal or wonderful item they saw and purchased online, and this person purchases the item also.  She/he passes on the good news and...well you get the picture! I myself have a studio where the public can come in and purchase prints,paintings, notecards, etc., but I realize how important the internet is to get someone to actually come to my studio to see the phyical thing!

5.  Control Your Presence Online -  Whether you realize it or not, people will research your history.  Be careful how you come across to people in the social network situations.  Let them know you can be trusted with purchases.  Do you have a return policy.  How is your artwork shipped?  Is the item safely shipped in secure packing?  People want to know when they get your art, you did all you could to get it to them without damage.  People do not want to take the time to repack and return.  I know shipping companies and postal services sometimes do not treat things with care.  Pack as if your art will be thrown off a bridge!

What are you waiting for?!  Now go out there..be seen..and most of all..have fun!!

     

30 Tips for using social media

I found a great site for tips on using social media no matter what your business.  I see many mistakes on sites such as Twitter and Facebook.  People will hesitate to do business with people that complain! In my case, social media can mean make it or break it for my business.  Check it out..hope you enjoy!

CLICK HERE TO READ SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS

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To visit my Facebook Page---> CLICK HERE

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To see this print for sale and many other examples of my work for sale-----CLICK HERE

View many more figurative works and portrait examples at:

http://www.pattitrostle.com/

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.)



Cafe Patachou Solo Show

I want to welcome anyone new to my art blog, and give you a little

information on what is going on from my studio.  I  will be showing

some of my work at the 49th Street Cafe Patachou from

January 27,2012 thru March 30, 2012

Cafe Patachou Solo Art Show

4911 N. Pennsylvania Street

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Below is one of several paintings on display and for sale at

the 49th Street Cafe Patachou in downtown Indianapolis Indiana.

If you are in the Indianapolis area,
you can conveniently purchase your

painting or paintings and take them home today!

Just call to put your painting or paintings

safely on your credit card and take your painting home with you.

Credit card or any other information

will never be shared with anyone!

Call to put your painting on your credit card. 

Visa-Mastercard

Studio Phone - 317-408-3089

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If you are out of town and would like to purchase this painting

CLICK HERE

I will safely ship your painting or paintings within 1-2 business days!

"Roses In Blue"

30 inches x 30 inches

Oil On Canvas

Shipped unframed.

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See other paintings available at:

http://www.pattitrostle.com/

or

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PattiTrostle

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Cafe Patachou Info

http://www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-patachou-indianapolis

If you coming or in Indianapolis for the Superbowl, I would like to recommend

you make a trip to Cafe Patachou and enjoy the wonderful food

and artwork!

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Pet Portrait A new commission I am working on.

One of my New Year Resolutions is to blog more.  I thought one thing I could do is show you one thing I am working on at the present time.  A new client commissioned me to do a pet portrait of her precious puppy.  This puppy is less than a year old and was an absolute sweetheart to work with.  He was happy, friendly and very cooperative.  More cooperative than some people I have photographed!  Here is the referance for the painting I am working on. 

One thing my client wants. is a very neutral, timeless and very classic look to her painting.  It is a real pleasure painting this little guy! I hope you check back for more blogs and to see the finished painting!

Join me on my Facebook page!

http://www.facebook.com/pattitrostleart

More work on my web site:

http://www.pattitrostle.com/

Prints and paintings for sale on Etsy

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PattiTrostle

Holiday Gift Ideas

I want to thank all my collectors for supporting me.
You mean so much to me! I want to let all of you know
about an even easier way to collect my prints! You
have many options to choose from when purchasing a print.
You can choose many different sizes, choose your print
framed or unframed. You can choose to have your print
on paper,on canvas etc. Something new! You can now have an
acrylic print! Many frames available. You can have your print
safely shipped right to your home! Very easy!

TAKE A LOOK!

Great Black Friday Christmas Gifts!

White Roses Bouquet Print

Beautiful "White Roses Bouquet" print.

Many sizes and options. Have your print
printed on canvas..paper..
framed or unframed!
Safely order your prints or cards for a
great holiday gift or for a beautiful
addition to your personal collection.

To purchase your new print and see other examples

CLICK HERE

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

Indiana Landscape 3

Indiana Landscape 3

16in (H)x20in (W)

Original oil on canvas

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This painting was done in southern Indiana at the Brown County

State Park.

This peaceful painting would be a great addition for anyone's

home or business!

$800.00 in my studio. $10.00 shipping

I will safely ship your painting within 1-2 business days

Indiana Landscape 2

Indiana Landscape 2
Original Oil On Canvas

16in (H) x 20in (W)

Price is for unframed painting

$900.00 in my studio..$10.00 shippping

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If you are outside the Indianapolis Indiana area, I will safely ship

this painting within 1-2 business days

Renaissance fine art & design Gallery

Renaissance fine art & design Gallery

246 West Main

Carmel Arts & Design District

Carmel Indiana 46203

317.506.8477

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My work is now represented in the beautiful

gallery owned and operated by Kathleen O'neil Stevens.

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Hours:

Tuesday thru Saturday

11:00 to 5:00

and

by appointment.

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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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