Thank You Des Moines

Hello world!!

I only have a hot second to write a post. This train keeps movin. I'm heading out of Des Moines today, en route to Denver for my next show, the Cherry Creek Art Festival.

The first leg of this trip was awesome! We tent-camped at State Parks along the way of a drawn out three-day drive to Des Moines. The Art Show was a success with big sales and great people.

Here are some pics!

Pack up the truck boys, we're headin for Iowa.

Hello friends and lovely blog subscribers,
After a brief re-fueling break in nola, I hit the road again today.
This week Frank and I will be en route to Des Moines, IA for a show this weekend.
Our hearts go out to the lovely people in the surrounding area who are trying to dry out and recover from devastating flooding (we know what that's like).

For more info on the show, here's the fest site: http://www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/

and of course, stay tuned right here for pics and stories from the road, and fresh new work, hittin the blog as soon as it comes out the oven (ahem... my brain).

happy summer!

Rebecca Rebouche

Last Day at the Beach...

... can't leave without jumping in the ocean.
5:00 was closing time, and at 5:01 I ran for the water and dove in.
best way to end the "work-day".
I also made this painting today (yellow shirt with sailboat).

Tomorrow we head on back toward southern louisiana.

Thank you VA Beach.

SOLD

at VA Beach Boardwalk Art Festival. Thank you to my new customers!

In the Tub

SOLD
in less than 24 hrs. since painted.

Thank you David and Elyse!

Day at the Beach

Today I made a painting in the tent, looking out at the ocean, between meeting people and talkin the talk. here it is in stages.

Get Ready, Set-Up and Show

We arrived in VA Beach yesterday for set-up, and then proceeded to turn the hotel room into a mini workshop, making last-minute table cloth and fabric bags with the sewing machine set up on the table and fabric spread out everywhere. (see pics) We used the hotel luggage cart to haul the paintings. (my mom's idea... I fussed at first, but then realized it was a good idea. ha!)
Other pics show some other boardwalk fest sights and some shots of my booth all set up for the first day today. Proud new paintings hang on the wall. (to be added to the website soon).
I took a dip in the pool midday... and returned to my booth after throwing some clothes over my wet swimsuit. every breeze turned into a refreshing gust... I sketched at my table and gazed out over the ocean from beneath my tent. beautiful weather was a clever blessing.
time for bed.
more tomorrow.
enjoy the pics.
sorry i don't have more stories. too tired now.

visitor quote of the day: "When you look at them (my paintings), they are just like, relaxing, you know? not so cluttered. they're nice."

Well Thank You Ma'am!

the blue waves don't sleep,
Rebecca

Still on the road...

My mother has been nice enough to be my traveling companion for this show, so she and I enjoyed a second day of driving today, and have arrived at my aunt and uncle's house in Franklin, VA for an evening with family. Tomorrow we will head on to VA Beach for set-up.
Some highlights from the road today: The bubble-gum ball machines and the "Footsie Wootsie" 50-cent foot massager. ha. the joys that can be yours for a couple quarters. nice.

Tomorrow I will set up for the show on the boardwalk, and possibly post a sneak-peak of new paintings right here.

Thanks for checkin in. Trip going well.

From a home in the country where the ponies are sleeping,
Rebecca

On the road...

First leg of this trip is underway. Uneventful day of driving, en route to VA Beach. Some pics from the road. Ahhhh american roadtrippin.

From a LaQuinta in Augusta, GA,
Rebecca

A rainy day in New Orleans

I ran out for a last-minute errand on the day before leaving for my big trip. A sudden downpour was a welcome respite from the heat... and soon the city streets were steaming. These lost ballet shoes were poetically laid out on the sidewalk, and this house in the Irish Channel was a lone reed of gleaming white and green. I love this city.

Circus Summer Tour

Hey ya'll, all and ya mama!

Breaking news:
The Rebouche Circus hits the road this summer for a tour of freakness and delight.
The art-train leaves Sunday, June 8 and will be stopping at these fab locales:

VA Beach
Des Moines
Denver
Jackson Hole
Austin

Yes Yes.
and you can READ ALL ABOUT IT right here!

So, go ahead and subscribe to the weirdest syndication since ya mama's meatloaf. It's sure to aleast be something to look at on your lunch break!

message me, email me, comment here or otherwise... send me cool pics, music, links and inspiration as your little heart desires. (I would be most grateful).

See you all on the other side of the moon.

your friend,
Rebecca

www.rebeccarebouche.com