A Painting a Day by Joy Argento

Thursday, January 17, 2013

A couple of Pears

I love pears. When I go to the grocery store and look at the produce section, I am not looking for the pear that I think would be the best tasting. I'm lookin for the pear with the most personality. I think they are like little characters.

Pear #1

8x10 Oil Painting on hardboard

$200.00 plus $15.00 shipping

Pear #2

8x10 Oil Painting on hardboard

$200.00 plus $15.00 shipping

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

GUMMY WORM BAIT 8x8 Oil Painting on hardboard. This has a wooden edge around the back so it can be hung without framing.

$160.00 plus $15.00 shipping.

Friday, January 11, 2013

New Painting

I haven't painted in a while but thought it was time to get back to it. This is a 12x12 oil painting on 1/2" thick hardboard that is specially created for painting. It has a slot in the back for easy hanging so it can be hung with or without a frame.

$295 plus $15.00 shipping and insurance.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Big Announcement!

Ride the Rainbow Books, the company I created to publish my own books, is expanding into a full publishing company, specializing in lesbian fiction. I am so excited team up with two fantastic woman for this venture.

Georgia Beers is a much loved, award winning author with more than 13 published books and short stories under her belt. I have been a big fan of Georgia's work since her first book in 2001.

Nina Alvarez is an editor, writer, teacher, and consultant. She has an MA in English from the University of Albany and has worked with writers from around the world.

Our web site will be up and ready for submissions on February 29th.

We invite you to buckle up and take a wild ride on the rainbow with us.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

New book...new contest!

I am happy to announce the release of my new book EMILY'S ART AND SOUL for the kindle and nook. You can also pre-order the paperback at a discounted price.

Emily's life "to do" list never included her mentally challenged sister moving in with her. Then again, getting a divorce or moving to a different town for a new teaching job wasn't on her list either. But a lot of things change when your mother dies. Sometimes unexpected changes can bring new self revelations and unexpected turns. Emily's best friend, Andi stands patiently by as Emily discovers her new found sexuality and sets out to explore the world of loving women. But will Emily see what's right in front of her before it's too late?

Kindle Version - Click here
Nook Version - Click here
Autographed Paperback Pre-order - Click here

CONTEST!!!!

Buy any version of my new book before June 30th at midnight and let me know at artbyjoy@aol.com . You will be entered in a random drawing for one of my original paintings. (Scroll down to see my work.) Want to increase your chances? Order before midnight tomorrow - June 24th - and I will enter your name in the contest 3 times instead of just once. If you purchase both books, Emily's Art and Soul and Carrie and Hope before midnight tomorrow, your name will be entered 5 times!!!

At the end of the contest I will choose two names and give away an original oil painting to each of the two winners.

(If you have already purchased Emily's Art and Soul and want to be entered, let me know.)

Saturday, June 4, 2011

New book cover...

Here is the new book cover for my soon to be released lesbian romance "Emily's Art and Soul". What do you think?

Sunday, April 17, 2011

The winner of my painting is...

I am happy to announce that the winner of the original oil painting for purchasing my new book "Carrie and Hope" is fellow author Marianne Garver. If you aren't familiar with Marianne's work, she wrote one of my favorite books, October's Promise. You can check it out on her site www.mariannegarver.com .

An update on my book...it is now available for the Nook (Click here to check it out) and I am awaiting the proof for the paperback, so that should be available soon.

I have one glowing review on Amazon so far. If you purchased the book, I would really appreciate it if you could review it for me.

If you haven't purchased it and would like a free kindle copy and would be willing to review it when you finish reading it, just send me an email at ridetherainbowb@aol.com I will randomly pick three names to receive the free copies.
Thanks!!

Joy

P.S. If you would like to read my book and would like the pg version of this lesbian romance, let me know. I have a limited amount of paperback copies.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Buy my book...win a painting!!!

I just listed my new book Carrie and Hope for sale on Amazon for the Kindle. It is a lesbian romance. Here is the deal...anyone who orders my book between now and tomorrow night at midnight (Tuesday 4-11-11) has the chance to win one of my original oil paintings. I will offer the winner a choice of 5 paintings to choose from.

Email me at RideTheRainbowB@aol.com once you purchase the book and you will be entered into the free raffle for the painting. Please be sure to review the book on Amazon when you finish reading it.

Want a second chance at winning? Subscribe to my blog and I will put your name in twice, so you double your chances of winning.

You don't need a Kindle to read my book. You can read it on your computer, smart phone or convert it to read on your own ereader. Let me know if you need details on how to do this.

Click here to order from Amazon.

Artist Carrie Martin was in need of a model for a series of figure paintings. When she happened to meet Hope at a grief support group, she thought she would be perfect for the job. When Hope began to inspire other feelings beyond the art, Carrie decided to keep it a secret. She didn't know Hope had a secret or two of her own. Can these two women set aside their fears, let the truth out, and find what they need in each other's arms.