I took only one picture at the Nepean Fine Arts League Spring Show during the weekend...and I took it Sunday morning after 3 paintings had already been sold:-)
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In all, I sold 4 paintings and many, many greeting/note cards. What really surprised me is that the first three works to go were the 3 mixed media that I had finished shortly before the show: "Lake Fantasia", "Soaring Spirit" and a smaller one entitled "Dreamland". My giant cherries and my Mascarone ( The Protector) attracted a lot of attention, but did not sell. I am not too sorry about that: I really like them and want to keep them with me a bit longer :-)
The Friday night opening reception was fantastic with great wine, great food and super company. I want to thank all my friends who came during the weekend: I loved seeing you and I greatly appreciate your continued support!
My next show will set up on Sunday at the Foyer Gallery and I am feverishly working on more mixed media pieces for that show. After Sunday, I will start working seriously on my commissions.
Here in Ottawa we are enjoying a July-type heat wave! Nature is rather confused, me thinks:-)
Take care!
That's great Christiane. I loved your mixed media ones not surprised they sold. It is 26 here in Rothesay NB .. gotta love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Krista! It was 27 here in Ottawa...Unbelievable for this time of the year. However, it is supposed to get much colder in a few days:-(
Deletethat is wonderful .....I love the sound of "SOLD." Just think "some of you" is going to hang lovingly in a treasured place in someone's home. I have never done any shows except for my annual exhibit in November. How hard is that to do?? Do you apply? with photos?....I see you didn't have to have a tent because it was inside. The outside venue and expense scares me. Thanks in advance for your reply. Karin Lynn
ReplyDeleteKarin Lynn, this show is organized by an art association that I belong to, the Nepean Fine Arts League. They probably have info regarding the show on their website. You have to pay your annual membership and your booth fees. My only outdoor show last year was a disaster: my tent was directly in the path of a mini-tornado. I lost a few paintings, so did several other artists. The weather is so unpredictable these days that I hesitate to do outdoor shows.
DeleteGreat to hear that you had a fantastic art show, and that you were able to sell some of your paintings. You must be very motivated now to paint more. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cora. I am especially motivated to work on more mixed media to see if I can push this approach a bit more. Watercolor does remain my first love though:-)
DeleteWonderful looking booth, Christiane...reminds me of my old art show days and all the wonderful shows...I loved the art show life. Congrats on your sales...the new owners have wonderful taste in art. I especially love that giant cherry painting...all that red...you probably need to keep that one. Now...get back to work...ha.
ReplyDeleteMolly,thank you! I love art shows also. I find them so energizing.
DeleteI am so pleased that you like those cherries...especially since we are all aware that you really know your cherries and your reds:-)
Congratulations! Sounds like a great show :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rhonda. It was indeed a great show with good attendance, excellent artists and super socializing:-)
DeleteWell done! Congrats from switzerland
ReplyDeleteThank you! I feel honored to receive congrats from so far!
DeleteCongratulations on your sales! Looks like it was a great show!
ReplyDeleteThank you,Theresa, It was indeed a great show. I really enjoyed the entire weekend.
Deletesounds like you had a good show chstiane lots of positive feedback on your mixed media ..hope the foyer exhibition goes well
ReplyDeleteJane, for some strange reason, my more timely answer to you seemed to have disappeared!
DeleteThe Foyer exhibition went very well: I sold my two small mixed media - one on the first day of the show and the second on the last day:-)