May 31st, 2009
Well, those of you who are close to me know that I’ve been struggling with this latest show. My work for it turned out ok I think. It was an interesting process.
When the gallery owner suggested bright colors, I did really bright colors. When she saw these first versions, she suggested less bright. When I went home, I reworked them and came up with these. I’m much happier with the finished pieces.
The Crab Apple sold the opening night!
Koi - Original Version
Koi - Finished Piece
Ornamental Crab Apple - Original Version
Ornamental Crab Apple - Finished Piece
May 22nd, 2009
My head is spinning. I have a 5 foot show at Gallery 360 this coming week, and then the Edina Art Fair the weekend after that, plus the commissioned pieces I’m working on. For the love of Pete, send all your good vibes to me – I need to produce some great work very quickly!
Below is a painting I sold this last weekend.
May 18th, 2009
Well, my first art fair (Wayzata Art Experience) of the season was a rough ride! Now that it is over, I can find a little more humor in it.
On Saturday, the wind and cold were record-breaking. If that wasn’t bad enough, my tent blew down and broke. I had to use an ugly old rental for the entire show that was WAY overpriced.
I’m lucky none of my work was harmed though…we heard some glass artists weren’t so lucky. Sales were low for everyone, and I am feeling a little defeated.
Still, I have to send out a big thanks to all those artists around me who were so nice, Steve Phlipson, an old college classmate in the booth next to me who kept my spirits up, and my super sweet family (Chris, Cass, Clint, Mom, Richard, Aunt Laurie, Siri, Aunt AnnMarie, Jenny and Ali) who all came to support me!
Now it is time to scrape up some money and buy a new booth. Ugh!
