All Hung Up

It's done and hung.  All my paintings are hung in a row just as I envisioned and I am feeling really good. Actually I didn't do much - my good friends Sandy and Suzy just took my paintings and went to work.  All I did was match the title card to the paintings - really hard work.

this is Justin - he wasn't allowed to touch the paintings but he posed really well (he did push the cart to bring them in so he deserves to be in the picture). We were finished and done within an hour, because we had done so much prep work before.  Each painting was in a group, the cards were done and I knew basically what I wanted.  If you want a good lesson in planning for a show - listen to this podcast http://savvypainter.com/podcast/stress-free-gallery-show/.  I learnt a lot from this show.  You should listen to the savvy painter podcast anyhow because she interviews really special artists.  

I am giving a talk about painting in series on Thursday April 16, 2015.  I won't be doing much painting tomorrow because I am nervous and plan to spend the whole day in the bathroom. Maybe a little too much private information.  

Twas the Month before Christmas

I was in a  show organized by the amazing Audrey Riley.  We were only allowed to enter the venue the night before at 9:00 o'clock exactly and I mean exactly.  They wouldn't let us in an a minute before.  Wouldn't you know there was a huge wind storm in Montreal and power was out all over the city and of course in the building we were to set up.  Everyone pitched in bringing flashlights and we managed to set up the tables in the dark.  Audrey kept apologizing but I thought it was a bonding experience.  The next morning power was back and the show was on.  I didn't sell anything but I painted a lot for this show, got new business cards and updated my website.

I had lots of beautiful comments that went to my head and the potential for a couple of commissions.  I also gave out Halloween candy but I am not responsible for any cavities.  It was fun and I learnt something about these types of shows - you will not sell $300 dollar paintings at these events - it is better to bring small ones that people will buy as impulse buys or little gifts.  Live and learn.