With lots of hard work underway, here’s an update on the Kevin’s Cards “Summer Vibes” Extravaganza at the Alameda County Fair. The painting demos will take place in Building C from June 24 – 25, which was when my grandfather Honesto Tria was placed in hospice care on his 88th birthday before he passed away.… Continue reading “Summer Vibes” Extravaganza Update
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Kevin’s Cards Posters
Over the years, all of my original paintings have been created into greeting cards, which enhances the name “Kevin’s Cards”. In the past, I have used them in other projects such as calendars, custom-books, and featured in my autobiographies From Painting to Card and Artist Alley: Kevin’s Cards at the Alameda County Fair. While some people are lucky… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards Posters
Kevin’s Cards Painting Demo Schedule
Kevin’s Cards will be doing live painting demos during the 2023 Alameda County Fair. Today, I had a meeting with fair employee Michele Plunge to finalize the schedule and choose the paintings I’ll do. Originally, I had planned to do it for four days. However, there was a slight misunderstanding, so I decided to only… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards Painting Demo Schedule
Kevin’s Cards Update/2023 Theme
I may have been away since the summer, but let me get you caught up on what’s been happening with Kevin’s Cards. First of all, Kevin’s Cards just released six new designs for Christmas Cards which are available until Christmas Eve. All of them were painted at a paint studio called CreĆ”tif in Pleasanton, where… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards Update/2023 Theme
Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Final Day/Recap
The final day sale was the strongest of them all! Prior to the start of the sale, the prices were reduced so more people could stop by. Right before we opened, my volunteers bought one of my paintings. While it was a little slow due to the hot weather, a member of the Alameda County… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Final Day/Recap
Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Day 4
Yesterday’s sale was a huge improvement! Right out of the gate, the two vendors next to me wanted the “Sunset Window” painting. Eventually, the one on my left ended up buying it first. Then, I decided to post another Instagram video honoring the Alameda County Fair employees because I consider them my heroes! While it… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Day 4
Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Day 3
Yesterday’s sale was another surprise! Right when we opened, I posted another Instagram video doing an FAQ about Kevin’s Cards hoping to get more people to stop by. Sure enough, it worked. But I thought that wasn’t enough, so I decided to do a book review of my book From Painting to Card as if it… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Day 3
Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Day 2
Yesterday’s sale was a wild one! Before the fair opened, the vendors and employees were invited to a special breakfast organized by the Alameda County Fair staff. There was also a raffle of special prizes. One of them was a baseball cap with Alameda County Fair logo and that was the one I was trying… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Day 2
Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Day 1
The “Road to Summer” Sale got off to a good start! Right out of gate, I was interviewed by Caitlin, who’s an intern for the Alameda’s County Fair’s Instagram account, which was then posted on Instagram to help promote my booth. I also posted another reel reading Melanie Johnston’s quote from my book because if… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale Day 1
Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale/Honesto Tria
After months of preparation, the Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale officially starts tomorrow at Artist Alley at the Alameda County Fair. Most of the cards and paintings are based around the county fair such as Ferris wheels, roller coasters, and fireworks. There’s also paintings from the county fair including the Race Track, Heritage House,… Continue reading Kevin’s Cards “Road to Summer” Sale/Honesto Tria