Elen...

[Eugene]

I don't know what you sound like, but I think you must be one of my favorite mandolinists, Elen.

[elenbrandt]

I have a great FM voice -- but my mandolin playing is pretty much suckage (at least compared to the pros on this board, you being one of them, Eugene). That is the reason I need such a good Brentrup mandolin -- it makes my meagre efforts less than painful. Thank you anyway Eugene, as always, you are very much the gent...

[Geno]

And you guys wondered why Scott don't like people to see his picture.

[Moose]

All these years I 'been wrong. I thought Stringbean's(Grand ol' Opry) name was David Akerman! - hmmmmm..!!? - "Truth is stranger than fiction".

[Tom C]

Elen, Do you hide little mandos in your paintings?

I've got a GREAT Idea.....

If Elen would list one of her Tiny paintings on Ebay. We could all bid on it & a portion of the proceeds could go to the scholarship fund. I would like to have one of her paintings (as would many here).......heck, who knows what one might bring?

Whaddaya think Elen?

great idea Dale.

[elenbrandt]

I think I could arrange a painting for donation -- but wouldn't it be better to list it on the Cafe? What does Scott think of that idea?

Elen, I just suggested Ebay because it would be a minimum "hassle" & a true auction. I'm sure Scott would be more than happy to provide links to it.

[JAK]

The painting idea is good, but how about a painting of a MANDOLIN!

[evanreilly]

Listing it on eBay will lose a slice; then if it is a PayPal sale/payment, there goes another %.

Mighty small price considering the convenience.....just a suggestion.....

Then who wants to put it on the classifieds & post all the bids & keep the auction updated?

Hey Elen.. And the Auction winner could get a free Brentrup mando with the painting !
Well at least I thought it was a good idea

[Scott Tichenor]

I think I could arrange a painting for donation -- but wouldn't it be better to list it on the Cafe? #What does Scott think of that idea?

I'll support whatever everyone decides if it helps out the scholarship fund. But I'll warn you, I'm allowed to bid on it too!

I'll update bids on the classifieds if need be or whatever. eBay works too. I know no shame when it comes to getting some kids into this camps so go for it and just let me know if I can help out.

"But I'll warn you, I'm allowed to bid on it too! "

Hey Elen, a Texas theme with rolling hills, longhorn cattle & Bluebonnets would be great....it would look out of place though hanging in a home on the desolate Kansas prarie.....

[Scott Tichenor]

Dale, let's remember that the objective here will be to allow the artist to paint a beautiful subject and for the painting to actually sell. I think that rules out pictures of Kansas and Texas.

Well that subject should be the good ole beautiful Georgia Mountains with a lake and a little cabin on the hill and a "Moonshine still in the back". Insert a pic of Daisy Duke in there to holding a F-5

[elenbrandt]

Let me try and think of some fairly universal theme to paint. The image size will probably be no bigger than 5" X 7" (that way I can ship it easily). We can just auction it on this thread (if that's cool with Mr. T)-- I will post a bad photo of the painting, and then you can post bids. We can set a final date for bidding and the highest one has to send the $ to Scott for the donation. When he receives the payment I will mail the painting, matted and without frame ( but in a standard size suitable for easy framing), to the highest bidder. Give me a week to paint this sucker and then I will post.

Does that work for everyone?

Works for me....uh, don't forget the Texas Bluebonnets!

Elen...Thank you. This is very generous of you. Good idea Dale. Thanks Scott.

[Mace]

Sight unseen, $100.

[Scott Tichenor]

$120

Hah....$140

[jessboo]

$150

[jjboone101]

$175