Saturday was my first show of the year. I've blogged about this show before--I love this show!---in a great little town. It doesn't matter what the weather is like, the residents here come and support it. This year was a bonus, because the weather was perfect!--perfect for the artists and perfect for the customers. It's a fairly large show, set up through the downtown area and park.
These photos were taken in the morning before the official start of the show (people always come early) Look at that beautiful sky!
And here's my booth--all set up and ready to go--
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I had just finished that large canvas that you see on the left. I showed more of its progression on my Facebook page.
It's on a 20- x 40 canvas--the largest I've ever painted on. It scared me at first, but I can't believe how much fun I had making this. I wanted to make something that would grab peoples' attention, so they would stop and come into my booth instead of just walking by, and I'd say that it worked!
My sales were the best they've ever been at this show. And it was so good to bring all of my art out that I've been making all of these months and see a LOT of it go to happy homes. It's so nice to connect with people and see their excitement and questions on how I make my art. I love this!
And thanks to my husband, I was able get out and do a little shopping--
--very cool earrings and bracelet and mug (I have this thing for mugs--I like drinking my coffee out of fun stuff)
And I also made sure to catch one of the best farmers' market that I've been to--and very convenient too--it was in a lot very close to my booth--
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....lots and lots of home grown vegetables AND fresh baked delicious! pastrys, breads and cookies and homemade jellies and jams and pies--you get the picture.
These art shows are not for everyone. They're a lot of work---the set up and tear down can be killer especially at these one day shows. By the end of the day, the last thing that you want to do is take down a big heavy tent. But....there's something about them (like days like this one) where you can't wait to do it all over again.
It was a great start for my season, and now I gotta get to work (or play)!
20 comments:
that was me, rachel! i don't know why it came up anonymous!! :)
oh goodness, my first comment went away!...i said something like...your booth looks amazing/shining like the sun/love all the buzz of your day + being. xox
Bet you have a lot of new pieces you've got to make between now and the next show :-) Delighted that you had a great show, knew your wonderful pieces would sell fast!
I am excited for you! May the Goddess of arts and crafts be with you! Great pics!
How fun Diane! I wish I could have been there! There's no way I could have passed up a booth like yours!
Wow what a turn out! Don't you love to see a packed booth?! It's a total draw for other people, too. haha I'm so happy that your first show of the season was great. Did you sell your large painting? It looks just beautiful there enticing shoppers to come in.
Sounds like you had an exceptional show, Diane. Did you sell your large piece?
I was surprised when I read this was a one day event. I can only imagine how tired you must have been. I hope this is a GOOD omen for the rest of the year.
Booth looks great,a beautiful setup and area:O) Glad you did great:O)
I would not be able to pass up your booth either Diane! Your work is so beautiful!
Diane, you are so incredibly talented it is hard to believe anyone could walk by your booth without stopping. Glad you had a such a good time and found a little time your yourself, too!
So glad you did well... Love the booth and adore the large painting! I love shows... they are my favorite way of selling my art! Great luck for the rest of the season!
Congratulations dear , I`m so glad for you, that you had a wonderful day of selling and great visitors.
A great start for you, I cross my fingers it goes on like this, Diane.
Hugs,Dorthe
its lovely to read about your success, but I'm curious why you don't include the name and address of the show?
Congrats! How exciting!
YOur booth looked amazing...and that large piece certainly is an eye catcher!
I'm so happy your season started with a bang!
HOW awesome! I remember this one from last year! BUT what a great (smart girl ;) idea to make a huge colorful painting to bring them in. This is really inspiring me to do a large canvas - I've been wanting to - and it's been a while since I've been able to do something just 'cause! Did the large canvas sell? Congrats on your success and and that farmer's market sounds superb! xoxo
What a great day ! The big painting was gorgeous and obviously a great eye catcher for your booth. Congrats on this great beginning ! Brava !
Your booth looks fantastic!! So happy it went so well. Looks like great fun!
That looks like such a great show - and your booth was fantastic - so glad you had good sales, your work is so vivid and wonderful.
What a thrilling and marvelous way to start the season--congratulations!
I haven't visited for a while, but am so glad I dropped into your blog. Delicious! As ever I am inspired when I take a look. Congratulations on a successful show. That beautiful booth would be a real crowd pleaser filled with your work. Take care.
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