A fast post here about my show--kind of a disappointment. First of all, the weather was not cooperating AT ALL--especially on Saturday, which is always the day for the serious shoppers to come. But since this is a 3 weekend show, I think that people decided to wait until next week. This is the one bad down thing about doing outdoor shows---the weather pretty much dictates how the show will be going--and it was just a gloomy rainy day on Saturday--oh well, just comes with the territory. I still had fun though and yesterday was a pleasant day and a normal Sunday show--mostly browsers.
When I applied to this show, they told the artists that they wanted us to make a piece especially designed for the festival. Since this is a festival that celebrates the colonial era, I decided to do a piece on this basis. I had this shadowbox that I had found at a garage sale a few years ago--it was the kind that had small compartments in it. This one had 24. So all summer I've been working on it. My goal was to fill it with all vintage items that represented this era. The first thing I did was collage the sides with ledger papers that I had from the 1800's
I antiqued it and added some lace over that.
And then I started filling up the compartments with items that could have been used in these times--not exactly the 1700's--probably more like the late 1800's.
With the exception of just a few items, everything I found here were from garage sales, Etsy, antique shows, and flea markets. This is my favorite part--they all have a past history to them, and they all have their own story. I always wonder what article of clothing did the buttons belong to, or who wore the eyeglasses, what door did the keys open up--you get the picture. I'm so glad the owners saved all of these items. And I just wish I could tell them--Thank You for letting me preserve them in a piece of art!
This was really fun to do all Summer--half the fun was the hunt for just the right pieces to add to it.
So now back to work--even though sales weren't the greatest, I still have a lot of weekends coming up.......
32 comments:
Diane, that piece is gorgeous and amazing! I don't know how you do it! Sorry the weather wasn't nice but hopefully next weekend will make up for it!! Have a great week!
Diane, this is so so beautiful. fabulous details and vintagyness (lol not a word but sure you know what i mean ) Hope that the show improves and i just know that you will get lots of sales soon
have a wonderful day my lovely friend
hugs June xxxx
That piece is so Gorgeous!! I love all the lace. That stinks about the weather but hopefully next weekend will be better. At least you don't have to rush around making stuff to try to fill up the space,all though that would have been good too.
Wishing you a better weekend!
it is disappointing when shows don't go the way we envision them. hopefully you will have better art show days ahead. love your shadow box!
Diane, what a beautiful piece. Must have been so much work. sorry to hear the weather was not cooperating but hopefully the sun will shine on your next show! xo
Sorry to hear the wheather wasn't cooperating. I bet it will be better next weekend. Keeping my fingers cross for you. :) You did an excelent piece for the show. So, why did they ask you to do it? Will there be an auction or something?
This is awesome Diane! you really put a lot of time and thought into each piece and it really shows. I hope the rest of the show goes well for you!
Love this box with all the treasures in it! Hope you will have better weather next weekend!! Survivor starts soon!!
I'm sorry to hear about the weather....gosh, that would be the only thing to stop people from scooping up your work!
That project piece is amazing! What a labor of love. So detailed and special :)
Here's to more business than you can handle next weekend!
You were on my mind, O dod think of the weather. I always like a dreary day for art fairs, not rain just dreary, one stays more comfortable.
Your memory box is so thought out and the best collection of things. like a museum on someone's wall.
Fairs a great fun even as a vender, but it does make one tired.
Have a week of good production
Wow, what a collection. What a great box to show everything off. It looks like a lot of work went into that piece. Hopefully the next weekend will be better.
Diane, this looks just beautiful. Did they judge it or give out honors for participating? I think the subject would be kinda hard for me, but you've captured it beautifully and all the pieces work so well together.
Good luck on the rest of your weekends. You're not making me want to attend anymore shows... haha but I know too, par for the course. Plus, it's the best way to get so many people to see your work in person which of course is always best. Great post sweetie.
Wow what a wonderful display case for your precious treasures. It looks gorgeous! Very nicely pout together, Diane.
xo,
Tammy
"Yankee" was never my best show. I enjoyed the ambiance and exhibited at the show because my mother still lived in the area and I stayed with her in-between weekends. The second week was best for me, but then again, everyone had a different week that seemed to be best. Hopefully by the last weekend it will be worth your while. The piece that you made to represent the era is super.
I see that you too were doing an outdoor art fair this weekend. I love your piece, so chock full of neat things- all with a history, all original and all put together with love and thoughtfulness.
Beautiful and I can imagine how fun it was to find all those little trinkets and know you had just the place for them. I so relate to what you said about the stories behind them and what would their owners think to see their everyday objects become a piece of artwork. Love it!
Diane,
how absolutely beautiful-I love this wonderful idea of filling it with all vintage beauty and sweetness.
So sorry for you the weather did not act good-I know what that means, when being on markets.Better luck next week,dear.
Hugs,Dorthe
shame about the weather Diane..here is to loads of sales next week. We are having bad gales here with trees blowing down etc...think its the back end of the hurricane over in the US. Love your piece with all the treaures
It's a bit disappointing to read about this first weekend. I hope the next two weekends are better. I also hope you get to keep that piece you made. It is awesome and so full of memories, even if they are someone else's. For some reason, what I read made it appear that this piece goes to the show. Have a great week and recharge for next weekend.
This piece is amazing! I'm trying to get ready for show season... A problem that I have though, is a happy one. The first 2 weekends in October I have 2 weddings to attend, so shows will have to wait until after them. Good luck in the next ones!
Hi! I haven't been by in a while so I enjoyed reading back through your posts! You've been a busy lady and of course I love all of your creations, especially those gorgeous angels. This piece is pretty spectacular too! I hope the weather is good to you for the rest of the show and I hope you make many sales. Enjoy!
xoEsther
Hi Diane! This is absolutely wonderful - just love it. Sandra
Hi Diane,
The piece you've lovingly created is nothing short of ahhhhmazing! Every little detail is wonderful. Cheers to better shows coming up!
Holly
What a stunning shadow box you have created with your treasures from the past! I do hope the weather cooperates for the rest of your show weekends! Your art is so lovely I can't imagine you not doing well as the weather improves!
Good luck Diane!
Jessi xox
Hi Diane, First, thanks for stopping in & glad you enjoyed the photos. Your shadow box is beautiful. Love it! & your angel art. I was catching up here, today.Congrats on a new grand baby on the way! So exciting for your family! I hope the weather is nicer for your next shows. I need to get painting! lol bb soon.
xo Theresa
A Baby!!! Congratulations to you and your whole family - it will be a wonderful journey!
AND I love this piece! You must love the show American Pickers as much as I do? I always tell my husband that one day we should do that - and of course it's perfect to hunt for art supplies ;) I Love what you have accomplished here - such beautiful details (like the broken china) - good luck next weekend, xoxo
Oh wow Diane this is absolutely gorgeous! So many details! Hope next weekend ALL the shoppers come out for you :)
Ooops! Just read this post and left a comment about that vintage box earlier. I got so excited about your big news, I got carried away!!! Hugs, Terri xoxox
ps Will keep my fingers crossed for a better weekend coming up!!!!
Ohh I loooove this wonderful collage piece!!! and I hope your shows are better from here on out and make up for this one! xoxo P
Too bad for the weather...hopefully, you'll have some upcoming sunny weekends. I love how you find all these fun treasures. How wonderful!
Wow! That is really amazing and I am sure the original owners of those items would be thanking You for preserving them in your art. Again, wow! This is the best assemblage I have ever seen! I am sure you will want to start another one so you can garage sale for more stuff because you are going to miss all of that excitement of the hunt!
This is truly a one of a kind piece, Diane. I love all the various components and it looks like an actual piece from years gone by. Great work! :)
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