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San Diego Art Veteran Watercolor Artist Sinclair Stratton raises $8,000 for the Helen Woodward
A momentary bright spot while amidst these not-so-happy times for our nations economy, watercolor artist Sinclair Stratton’s renowned pet portraits are still a must have commodity in the animal art kingdom. Sinclair is a self-taught watercolor artist going strong for 19 years now. When I say strong, this native San Diegan has a body of work boasting over 180 paintings ( See them all Here ) and has exhibited all across the nation, most recently as a SOLO artist at the 2009 International Artexpo New York where she was sponsored by the San Diego Fine Arts Society .
“It’s different now” Sinclair says “I haven’t had to really market myself over the past 5 years, since the market collapse times are definitely different. I’m learning all sorts of new things about the Internet & branding and so on. I just over hauled everything and am re-inventing myself again now that I’m turning 40.” You would never know it by looking at her, and her voice is soft enough to coax the shyest of kittens from under any bed. Such a contrast from her work, which there is nothing shy about.
Just recently, on a quiet evening at the Del Mar Country Club, The Helen Woodward Animal Center threw their Shangri Paw patron event. A precursory event thrown several days prior to the large Annual Spring Fling gala. The live Auction at the event consisted of one lone prize. A custom commissioned painting by Sinclair. No pressure!!
At the last several art auctions I’ve attended since the market crash, zero paintings were sold. Sinclair seems to somehow transcend and rise above that at these events, her rapport with art and animal lovers alike is so authentic, full of honor, affection, and lots of purple. I’ve been to several events where her works are the only ones that sell.
Even with the auctioneer out sick and some slow bidding to start the sale, things began to reach fervor as the price kept inching its way up and up at a hundred dollars a bid. $2,900, $3,000, $3,1000… and the bidding war continued, up and up. Finally, at $4,000 the interim auctioneer Mike Arms whispered something into Sinclair’s ear. After a smile and a nod he turned to the audience and asked the bidders if they would each be willing to pay $4,000 for one. As all parties agreed, the room filled with a joyous uproar celebrating the sale of 2 paintings. The money raised will be put toward the amazing care for animals this facility provides.
Sinclair’s tireless dedication to those whom we share this planet with comes through in everything she does. Whether that’s donating art to shelters or promoting her Eco Friendly Unique Yoga Mat Designs to raise money for Polar Bears, Sinclair and her friends at Art Supporting Animals leave nothing to chance. Everything is done with intention. 10% of all of Sinclair’s sales go towards some arena of her philanthropy.
“I wish I could do more, I love donating anything I can to help out.”
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Purple Haze Rectangle Place Mat (Set of 4) $28.00 The Purple Haze placemat set will bring the romance and beauty of Maui to your dining table. Artist Sherri Reeve has combined the colors and feel of Hawaii in this design. The rectangular placemat design is ideal for square or rectangular tables. The placemats are made of a lightweight plastic that makes them easy to clean and ideal for indoor or outdoor use. They measure 11.5×17″…. |
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6 Large Porcelain Stacking Bowls $23.95 Porcelain is a great surface for mixing paint! These nesting porcelain bowls are so easy to clean, and they stack neatly when you need to store them. Porcelain is weighty, so these mixing bowls won’t slide around while in use. They will last many years…. |
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Dr. Ph. Martin’s Radiant Concentrated Watercolor Sets – Set of 56 Colors (A B C D) Includes sets A, B, C, and D…. |
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Painting Streams, Rocks, and Trees in Watercolor [VHS] $29.95 … |
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Color: The Daniel Greene Method VHS Tape $79.95 The videos of Daniel Greene offer the opportunity not just to see Greene’s techniques up close, but to study them and review the lessons as often as you need to thoroughly understand them…. |
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Sakura Electric Eraser Kit Black $29.99 The Sakura Electric Eraser is the latest in eraser technology. Compact and easy to use battery operated eraser weighs under 3 oz. Strong DC torque from the motor meets most drafting needs. A light touch is all that most marks require. A must have for the artist on the go! Uses 2 AA batteries. Uses soft white vinyl inserts…. |