I survived. The weekend was quite wonderful. There were so many lovely people to visit with, friends, strangers and people who had come back from previous shows. It was fun and exhausting all at once. Two very long days and some farewells to pieces that were off on their own voyages. Off to hang on other walls, but this time, without me. Bittersweet is the parting of artwork for me. Although, I squeal with glee knowing they will bring joy to their owners.
In celebration of a great weekend, I am having a giveaway. Some treats from the shop. Including an Alice in Wonderlandish ceramic sipping creation.....But, you must help me......Find out at the end....Now on to the tales of this weekend...
It was time to open the doors. People were on their way...There were many visitors and so much inspiration for me. To see little faces peeking at my creatures, laughing and actually getting my sense of humor. That is bliss.
Miss French Maid, my tribute to Amadeo Modigliani, was the first girl to leave. But, not before she had a small change. Her dark grey eyes, were turned to blue with a tinge of green. A request made by the ultra lovely new owner. Miss French Maid was so delighted to be off to her new world.
The sun was shinging so bright, as feathers and jewels escaped from the bird cage...Flying away, happy as coud be.
I was not very good at taking photographs at the jewel treasures that were purchased. Although, every single one left on the neck or wrist of the new owner - except for gifts...
Bon Voyage to fruits and veggies and Queen head jelly bean holders. Farewell to Lotti, the red ribbon bee hive ponytail girl, and to Trenches of the heart Puppets...Cheers to a lovely home for Miss red chair flamboyant, and a few others...They were so wonderful to create...I am so touched to the core, that others enjoy my work. It is such a humbling and mind blowing feeling...Just when you start to question if you are doing the right thing...this thing called Art...
There were these huge waves of people that would come by. It was just fantastic. Carolyn my friend who is an artist, and my dear friend Dino D'Taos, also set up here. They both did very well. It was Dino's first show in Catalina, as he just moved here. I hope to get him many more in town. His work is just amazing.
Psst..Can you see the signs of the old hippie who lives here....Mr. Lovee's shells hanging from a tree in the picture above...We have shells everywhere....Funny, seeing as how we are light years away from water...
It was an exciting weekend. The first time I did this show a few years ago, I wanted to fall into a hole and cry myself to death. It was so hard for me to expose my work. Especially because I find that, by the time the shows roll around, my mind has started a whole new collection or idea of work, and I always tend to feel that I am not showing what is truly me. This time I had 7 new pieces I could not complete in time. But, at some point you have to shake yourself and question..."Why am I my own worst enemy, and why am I so hard on myself?"
Some of my work is very controversial (as last months purchasor of 3 large scale pieces stated). Those tend to sell to men and I tend to hide those from the world... But as I drifted off in a strange melancholic sleep last night - I thought... Perhaps I am hiding something that should not be hidden...
Giveaway Details: I am not a mall girl at all (I was there today, hated everything), and I really want to treat myself to a fab pair of shoes....Please give me some tips on virtual shoe shopping! I am just at the edge and must shop...Whoever directs me to a place I purchase from, wins the Fanciful Twist giveaway!!! ( I was just at Anthropologie, and saw none that I desire....Look at my avatar to get an idea of the kind of shoes I like. Also, they must have a wedge or heel, as I am not the tallest person around) ps: I would like to make my purchase within 48 hours.