Holiday Elixir

Monday, 14. December 2009

As we quickly approach the holiday season, two things inevitably happen.  One, with joy we look forward to the holidays as a time of sharing with friends and family and the gathering of these friends and families for sumptuous feasts.  Two, we start to stress out over getting the holiday gift shopping done, preparing meals,  juggling schedules to include everyone and the dread of opening our credit card bills when it comes time to pay for all this largess.  I have a magic elixir to calm our stress and fears during this time.  Pull out your watercolors and paint!

Even though adding one more item to an already overcrowded schedule may sound absurd, taking a bit of time to paint will calm the soul, settle the nerves and put everything into perspective.  It is through the act of creating and sharing that creation that we artists get our greatest joy.  Paint something and then find a deserving person to whom to give that painting.  That simple act will put the rest of the holiday rituals into perspective.  No money has been spent. Nothing is expected in return.  You don’t even have to know the person to whom you are giving the painting.  Try it!  It is more healing than any anti-anxiety drug.  It is far cheaper than therapy.  And it will calm the soul like nothing else.

You will find that after the holidays, you will have a renewed burst of enthusiasm and energy for your normal painting.  It will get your creative juices flowing.  And you will not suffer as much from the post holiday blues wondering was it all worth it.  Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Happy Holidays

Ronald Pratt

18th Annual Open Studio Holiday Art Show

Saturday, 21. November 2009

Holiday Art Show

Date: December 5th, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: 37 Snyder Way, Fremont, CA 94536

Description: Welcome to our 18th Annual Open Studio Art Show and Sale. An exceptional selection of original watercolor paintings, prints, and fine pottery will be available to your Holiday shopping. Think creative, think artistic and delight your friends and family with your Holiday gifts.

Start the Holiday Season with some good cheer, some good friends and some great shopping. Come in person or shop online at www.RonaldPratt.com (pottery items not available online). Enter in person to win an original watercolor painting, prints, private lessons, pottery and more. We’ll see you there!

Website On-Line Date is nearing!

Tuesday, 8. September 2009

Winter Vines

Winter Vines

We’re nearing the completion date for the new website and everyone is very excited.

Hello Watercolor Enthusiasts!

Friday, 21. August 2009

Welcome to the new web site of Ronald Pratt Watercolors. We’ve been working hard on renovating it to provide a better fit for Mr. Pratt’s artistic talent. We plan on having lots of new features. Some of these features will include the ability to purchase originals or prints right from this web page, an events calendar, and a more comprehensive gallery.

One feature we’re really excited about will be the newsletter. This will be sent out to your email if you so choose about once every month or two. This will include Mr Pratt’s newest works, his current schedule of events and training sessions, VIP invitations, coupons, and a lot more.