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Dear ,

Wayne

 

Has it really been 10 years since Acrewood Art was born?! I guess calendars don't lie. We filed for our first business license in February 2004. It sure doesn't seem that long ago. It feels like only yesterday that I took my first art class at the senior center in Crescent City, CA, in the spring of 2003.

 

It took me awhile to take my ability seriously and to finally admit that I really am an artist. I drew a flower picture for each of our daughters and they insisted I should sell my work. Kathy took up their side of the debate as they tried to convince me people really would buy it.

 

Well, thanks to their persistence and 'the bike ride with God' there is an Acrewood Art... and you are part of the team. I came back from that bike ride and let the rest of the family know that after talking it over, God and I agreed that 1) I would offer my work for sale, 2) all profit would go to children's charities, and 3) I would draw and 'my 3 girls' would take care of the business.

 

It's been working that way for 10 years now, and together we have helped a lot of children along the way. To celebrate, we are releasing one of my early drawings to the public for the first time. It is a drawing I did for Kathy when she retired in June 2004... just 4 months after we launched the business. You can read about it below.

 

Thank you so much for being part of the story!! 

 

                                Wayne (signature)

A Field Trip to the Creek

  
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My child, listen to what I say, 

and treasure my commands.

 ~Proverbs 1:2 (NLT)

 

 

 

'Life Cycles' was one of Kathy's favorite science units to teach her 4th graders. She would introduce the unit in January with the life cycle of the penguin. That was always fun! Then they moved on to study about salmon. Working with the California Department of Fish & Game in Crescent City and Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery in Smith River, they were able to hatch salmon eggs in the classroom.

 

I helped Kathy set up the aquarium, which required a trip to Rowdy Creek about 15 miles north of Crescent City to get the water. Since salmon return to spawn in the same stream where they hatch, it was important to use water from Rowdy Creek. The imprinting begins even before the eggs hatch, which allows the adult salmon to find the same stream again, even after traveling great distances into the ocean over a period of several years.

 

When all was ready, the salmon (or occasionally steelhead) eggs were brought to the classroom. The students...  (Click here to read the entire commentary.) 

 

 

 

 

 

Rowdy Creek Field Trip is drawn in pen & ink and finished with a touch of colored pencil.Click on the picture to see a larger image. The 10"x8" original of this drawing is not for sale. If you'd like to see prints of this drawing in person, please let me know!    
  
Help Us Celebrate
  ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
  
We invite you to help us celebrate Acrewood Art's 10th Anniversary! Just mention this newsletter when you order and receive 10% off your entire order. Give us a call at 541-791-7340 or send an email to [email protected] and we will be happy to serve you. Sale ends March 15, 2014.
  
Note: This offer does not apply to Rowdy Creek Field Trip items as they are already discounted 25%.
   
Festival Season Approaches
  
The season of art shows and festivals is approaching. We hope to see you at one or more of them. We'll keep you posted as we learn details. The first one on the horizon is the Mom's Weekend Arts & Crafts Show on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis on May 3, 2014. Put it on your calendar and we'll send you a reminder when we have all the information. We also anticipate having booths again in Roseburg in June and the Albany Art & Air Festival in August.
   
  Buy a Print of Rowdy Creek Field Trip

 

Fresh Ink subscribers are offered special introductory prices for a limited time. The prices listed below reflect the 25% discount good through March 15, 2014. Visit our pricing page for our regular prices and a list of everything we have to offer.

 

 

 

 

Blank Notecards:

 

    undefined $11.25 - Box of 6                       undefined  $2.25 Each 

 

8 X 10" Fine Art Prints:

 

    undefined $135* - Limited Edition Framed Print 

 

    undefined  $60* - Framed Print                   undefined  $26.25 - Matted Print

 

5 x 7" Fine Art Prints:

 

    undefined $41.25* -  Framed Print               undefined  $13.50 - Matted Print

 

*Note: Price includes our basic black wood frame and black double mat at no extra charge. Other than the notecards, price does NOT include shipping which will be calculated after framing has been decided. We are happy to combine items to save you shipping.

 

 

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Acrewood Art ...drawing hope for God's kids!

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Save 25%
 

Rowdy Creek Field Trip fine art prints and cards are all 25% off through March 15th using the following code: C25FI.

 

To place your order, use the "Buy Now" links above, email me or give us a call at (541) 791-7340. Rowdy Creek Field Trip fine art prints are available in all sizes and as blank notecards.

 

Feel free to pass this offer along!

 

 

Offer Expires: March 15, 2014. Prices above include the 25% discount

Offer does NOT include the original drawing. 
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