Hey, I'm really excited to announce that I and my fellow members of Studio 10 will be opening a new show entitled "Northern Artistry" in the Fargo-Moorhead area in January.
The opening is Friday, January 15th from 5:30 - 7pm.
If you are in the area, please join me.  I will have 5 pieces of work.  Three paintings and two woodcut prints.   Two the works are shown here:
Upper left - "Frozen Homestead" acrylic painting
Lower right - "Pending Storm" woodcut print

I can't believe it's that time of year again.  The Bemidji Area Studio Art Cruise is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday!  Gull Lake is gorgeous and in full Fall colors, and I've got the Stuff On Paper studio all cleaned and ready for my guests.  This is always one of my favorite presentations of my work.  Original art work is something everyone should consider for their home or office.  Lot's of artists don't sell their originals, but I see it as one of the highest compliments and connections with a patron.   I'll have special prices on many original pieces both old and new.  Of course, I will also have my children's books, prints and NEW note cards based upon my BARNS ARE NOBLE images.   Studio hours:  10-5 Fri./Sat.  10-3 Sun.....Hope you can join me.
Don

Hackensack was a great time with good sales and lots of fun customers.  Heading to Willmar, Minnesota for their annual Celebrate Art/Celebrate Coffee Festival.  I love this event too.  Lots of artists, great people, music and yes free coffee.  Here's my latest new barn painting.  No title yet, so you can weigh in with a suggestion.  Festival runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Saturday.

Heading to Hackensack for the Book and Art Festival on Saturday.  It's suppose to hot and I'm glad I will be inside their community building.  Hope to see some familiar faces.

Hello from the Northland!  I'm heading home..yup!  Back to my roots would be I.   This time for the 2nd Annual Stagecoach Days in Mantorville, Minnesota. The dates are Saturday and Sunday June 27th and 28th.  You can find me near the Mantorville Art Gallery grounds.  They ask for "Period Dress" so..I'm using my garb from the 2011 Civil War Days in Wasioja.  Right now, I'm hoping it still fits.  Hope to see you there.  Look for the large white pavilion.
Don

Hey...it launched today!  The new website for The Old Guy.   You can now find me at dlhouseman.com        Huh!  Who would have thunk it?  Actually, I had a professional site builder do it.  Name?  Jaime Lillemo from Bemidji.  We still have to work out some kinks, but it's up.  Tomorrow I head to Warroad Elementary in Warroad, Minnesota for a short two day Artist in Residency.  I'm looking forward to getting back into the classroom.  Nancy Hazelton is the 5th grade teacher hosting me as I join her class and two others. We are all set for a project I call "Draw First/ Write Second".  Should be a great time as I head back to teaching.  Which I Love!

Look for my new website to be up and running soon.   It will be....dlhouseman.com  and will allow one to view artwork, order prints, books and original work.   I will most likely send out personal emails to many of my former patrons.
DLH

FLASH!  I wish I could tell you everything about the new One Person showing of Maureen O'brien's fabulous artwork opening at Ravenrock Jewelry and Fine Art Gallery in Bemidji (1000 Paul Bunyan Dr. NW) this Friday - April 3rd, but there's no time.  It is of course the Bemidji's First Friday Art Walk, and the reception is starting at 4:30 - 6:30, but the announcement missed being printed in the Pioneer's Art news.  However, you do not want to miss these works and meeting the artist.  You will not be disappointed.  The show is entitled "Peace and Healing".  Studio 10 Artists will also be on hand to help with this opening.

It seems like I've taken this favorite barn painting entitled "Waiting" all around the country for almost 5 years now.  Well, it's going on the block at a wonderful opportunity at Barbwire Clothing Co.'s  -

"Hittin' the Road" super sale.   Owner Linnea Frenzel is transitioning her business to a mobile unit and celebrating by having a Super Sale.   She has invited me to join and I'm doing the same by placing all framed work, books and prints on sale as well.  Not sure if everyone needs an Original 

D. L. Houseman, but heres a great opportunity.  Joins us all month at her place of business 1 mile North of Blackduck, Minnesota on Hwy. 72.

Heading down to the Cannon Winery in Cannon Falls, Minnesota on February 7th.  I have been invited back for my third year for their Author's Signing event.   It runs from noon until 5pm and I will be signing books and have a few pieces of artwork along.  The signing takes place upstairs in their new event room.  Please join me and check out their wines which will be served throughout the event.  Here's a new book trailer that my artist friend Jaime Lillemo has created.  I hope to have one made for each book.  Hope you enjoy it.

Flash!  This is a great and unique opportunity for those in North Central Minnesota area.  I'm happy to say I even get to be part of it.  As a member of Studio 10 Artists of the greater Bemidji area, I had the opportunity to reconnect with wonderful Reif Center Gallery in Grand Rapids and organize a very special art showing.  Last Friday, Jan.2nd....I and an old college bud traveled through terrible weather to set up
"Across America".   This unique show of all members of Studio 10  proudly displays the the talent and very diverse styles of each artist.  The images are views of our country from coast to coast.  If you are in the area, be sure to look up the famous Reif Center, (attached to the Gr. Rapids High School) and check out our work.  I promise you won't be disappointed.
DLH
Here's a sample: