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To all my art friends everywhere;

This is a Rare Opportunity to Collect an Original Marian Hirsch!
If you’ve ever wanted to bring vibrant, breathtaking art into your home, now is your chance. The incredibly talented artist, Marian Hirsch is holding a special art sale, and I could not recommend her work more highly!
Take a look at this stunning piece she featured in her post below, vivid red poppies in dynamic greenery. Her mastery of color, texture, and light brings each bloom to life with remarkable warmth and depth. Her signature impressionistic brushwork has a way of capturing pure energy and nature’s delicate beauty all at once.
Marian’s talent speaks for itself, and this sale presents an incredible opportunity to own an original piece of fine art at a true bargain. Opportunities like this don't come around often, and pieces this gorgeous tend to find homes quickly!

👇 Check out Marian’s original post below for all the details. Support an amazing artist and grab a treasure for your walls before it’s gone! She will be accepting Credit Cards, Zelle, Checks or Cash. Hope to see you there.

Gaylord, artist


FINE ART SALE
Not a black Friday sale but two color filled days of great bargains.
November 27th and 28th, 2026
9AM to 4PM
4300 Angelina Drive, Plano, TX 75074
Sale is in the garage (and patio if the weather permits), entry at the back alley. Greatly discounted paintings in pastel, oil and watercolor and gouache. I hope you can swing by to view the art and pick up some bargains.

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I am very pleased that I have two of my paintings "Urban Railway" and

"Terrell Shadows" exhibited  at the Frisco Gallery at the Frisco Discovery Center from October 30, 2026-January 8, 2026, Location: Frisco Discovery Center Gallery, 8004 N Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034

I am very pleased that my painting "Grand Saline Shadows" has been accepted into the 63rd Annual Southwestern Watercolor Society Member Exhibition 2026 by juror, Stephen Zhang. 

The exhibition and Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, September 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the SP/N Gallery University of Texas - Dallas campus
3020 Stewart Drive, Richardson TX  75080 

"I am proud to have had 16 paintings selected by national jurors for Southwestern Watercolor Society (SWS) exhibitions over the past 17 years. Below is a complete listing of these accepted works."

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Original Watercolor Painting Award

We have some incredible news to share about our original watercolor painting - our team officially placed 1st in the Group Category!

When we first submitted our entry, our goal was simply to bring our best ideas to life. Winning top honors in such a competitive category is an incredible validation of our team's effort and vision. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this entry a success. Stay tuned as we build on this exciting momentum!

• Title: Class Act 2 - Fresh Flowers

• Collaborative Artists: Gaylord O'Con, Rosari Birmingham, Catherine Cloft, Pat Moore, Nancy Roberts, and Jacque Wacker

• Event: Group Entry for the Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest at CC Young

• Time per artist working on painting: About 20 minutes each

Lake Fork Big Caney Plein Air watercolor painting. We were lucky to catch a partly cloudy day in the 80's. 

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Yesterday, I taught a one-day "Watercolor Plein Air – Loose and Fresh from life" workshop for the Southwestern Watercolor Society in Dallas. We had 20+ students of all experience levels. I found the class incredibly rewarding because everyone was engaged and created lively, fresh, and loose paintings. Even though I condensed a two-day workshop into just one day, we managed to cover my detailed process for painting loose and fresh landscapes from life, including how to use my equipment and materials.

Rigging Shadows

Southwestern Watercolor Society 2025 Member Show

Rob Erdle Memorial Award

22x16

Exhibited at Denton at the Patterson Appleton Building

TAHOKA SHADOWS     12X18 WATERCOLOR

Thank you Juror Tim Saternow AWS / NWS for awarding Tahoka Shadows 1st Place at the SWA Membership Show.

Tim's comments about my painting:
"I Love the lines of light and dark, and the vertical and horizontal, that gives this painting a rhythm that guides you deep into the space. Almost monochorionic, there is a distinct sadness to this abandon industrial plant yet painted with stately grandeur.