Lyons Studio February News Flash
Sam is Painting up a Storm for SUN 'n FUN!
In case you didn’t know, the SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo will be taking off in Lakeland, Florida, on March 27th. Billed as the Spring Break for Pilots, this event is close to the hearts and home of Sam and Mindy. Lyons Studio relocated to Lakeland just about two years ago.
The ride to the SUN ‘n FUN grounds is now much shorter (compared to Georgia where we used to live) but preparations are still intense.
Sam’s goal is to have three – count ‘em – three new paintings for the March 27-April 1 show. The sketch below shows you the B-17 flown by the late Captain Bob Morgan. Sam is still thinking about the background but, as usual, it all starts with the airplane. He likes to make every painting tell a story so the background is important too.
Coming up with ideas for prints that sell like hotcakes is the hardest part of the painting process. Even after 25 years as an aviation artist, Sam can’t always be sure his ideas will be marketable. That’s one reason he listens closely to what pilots and plane crazy people suggest.
For example, a Facebook fan called the Studio and shared an idea he had for a painting. It involves a yellow Piper Cub and a red International Harvester Farmall Cub Tractor (like the one pictured here). If memory serves, his name is K.L. Smith and he even had a great suggestion for the painting’s title. We’ll wait a while to reveal that.
Sam's third new piece will be a very cool view of a P-51. That's the plan for now. You never know what could change!
Our goal is to unveil a must-have item for everyone who goes to SUN ‘n FUN. The originals will be for sale, as well as Limited Edition and Open Edition prints.
If you can’t make the show, we’ll be featuring all the new art on our website in April.
Make Valentine's Day Super Special!
There is still time to make February 14 an occasion to remember for your wife, girlfriend or partner. Sam can do a colored pencil sketch or an acrylic painting of your sweetie.
Sam works from a photograph you provide. If you don’t have the perfect photo on hand, Lyons Studio will issue you a lovely gift certificate that you can give on Valentine’s Day. This is a gift guaranteed to earn you major brownie points.
Here are a few examples of what Sam has done in this non-aviation area. The finished piece can be as conservative or playful as you’d like. We won’t show your art to anyone else, unless you give permission.
The cost for this kind of original art is much less than a typical original painting. Depending on size and complexity, you can spend from $800 to $2500. Call Mindy at 863-644-5010 for more details on this wonderfully unique gift for someone you love.
Freshly Framed Prints Ready to Go!
Sam’s artwork is amazing in any form. A professionally framed print, however, makes even more of a statement.
With SUN ‘n FUN less than two months away, we are starting to get many Limited Edition print framed. These two prints are fresh from the framer.
We decided to get “Anticipation” (above) and “Tropical Runway” (below) done first because they are two extremely popular pieces of Sam’s artwork.
If you want to get a jump on acquiring one (or both) of them, click on the image and you’ll get to more information. For faster service, call Mindy at 863-644-5010. We can ship them out right away!
Siesta in Cozumel!
Sam and Mindy had a relaxing week in Cozumel last month. There was some magnificent scenery (no, we are not talking about the photos below) and you might see some Mexico-inspired art from Sam in the future.
Much time was spent on the beach, naturally. We also took a few trips to downtown Cozumel to soak up the sights and the tequila. It was a fun time but it’s always great to come home.
Still Bye-Bye to 800 Number!
Just wanted to remind you again that Lyons Studio has discontinued our 800 number. The Lyons Studio one and only telephone number is 863-644-5010. Make a note please … 863-644-5010. Thanks!
Parting Shot ...
Our kitties like to do everything with us, including going for a ride in Mindy’s yellow Saturn Sky.
They love feeling the breeze in their fur when driving with the top down.
The biggest problem? Getting those seatbelts on. Ouch!!
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