What a weekend. The show was so lovely. So many wonderful happy people. I heard so many people giggling and chatting. Whispering "look at that," with a giggle following. I was sure it was about the jelly bean heads. Then I heard lots of little gasps and swoons over the paper dress girls, which touched me to the core. So many questions to answer and tales to tell.
I was so glad I took pictures before the show started. Once I got busy, the walls changed quickly. I find that if you do not take pictures before anyone arrives, as a priority, then you will get caught up in the gift-wrapping and chaos, and never get to take pictures.
The night before...
As things sold I had to fill wall space and shuffle things around, so you might notice changes here and there...
This was sooo funny, the door to the back patio was in the way, so Mr. Lovee simply removed it. It was so funny seeing him walk away with it!
A last minute sign to lead people in the front door as opposed to the back door... I have people coming by today to pick up some treasures, originals that I was so glad to be able to keep on the walls during the show...
The good news is, I made so many goodies for the show, that there will be a fun shop update in a few days. The show was different than most, in that I saw many new faces. I had a few people waiting for the opening to take an original home... People purchased different things from other shows, and that was really great. It was like a whole new group of people with different likes... Quite interesting and lovely indeed.
I also had so many visitors who are dear to me. So touching for wonderful friends to come out and support me. That warmed my soul!! Thank you my dear friends!! (I know you are reading this Miss Yodee, you are a love!!!)
One of the funniest things about the show was hearing the following more than a few times... "Your work reminds me of Alice in Wonderland with a bit of that movie, about, you know the nightmare..." Then I would say, "The Nightmare before Christmas?" and they would say "YEs yes, that... do you like that?" I heard it so many times, from such a wide array of people, so funny!
There were also people who came back the second day and took home framed 11"x14" canvas prints. That was so nice, considering the framing part cost a fortune, but more than that, was so frustrating. The frames were totally unprepared for framing. And those teeny tiny screws they give you, worthless. I had to drill and use sturdier hangers. Now, let's talk about nightmare... HA!!
I am more than tired today. I took all those photos just for you... I hope I covered it all? You let me know.... See you soon.... Must rest & clean the studio &...
ps: Silly me. Okay, in case you didn't know, please don't get annoyed if you have heard it all before... My little gallery is on a magical property in the Arizona Hills. Mr. Lovee has lived here many many years, and I became a part of it, 8 years ago. It is very quaint and country and wonderful. Mr. Lovee has graced me with my own little living quarters and my own studio. Along with this little space on the property, which I turned into a gallery 5 years ago. My real home (which I have had for 13 years) is in the city of Tucson, Arizona. But, lately I spend most of my time here, in the country... The show happens twice a year. It is a fine arts tour/show of the Catalina Artists. We are a non-profit organization and sponsor an art program at a Catalina school. People visit each artists studio or gallery during this two day show. So, there you have it...
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