ARTkissed

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

May 10th.. and Spring has finally arrived. The air is warm and leaves are back on the trees. FINALLY!

I'm still working (my "real job") from home it's been 2 years now. I never expected I'd be working from home this long, But I've settled in, and it's normal now.

I've been in such a creative mood, since the beginning of the year, and so I decided I wanted to do another Art & Craft Show. My sister Susan and I did the 2 day "Avant Garde Art & Craft Show" We did it back in November of 2018, and had a great time. This time In April, was even better, and this time we had side by side tables, instead of sharing one. We had so much fun! No surprise that everyone loved her amazing collages, awesome paintings, and beautiful bracelets.

I was happy with my display and felt good about the new pieces. Once again I offered Paper Clay bowls, made from shredded Junk mail. People didn't "get it" right away, but once I showed them some photos of the process, they loved the concept, couldn't believe they were made from Junk mail and said it was so "clever" and loved that I recycled!

I made about 14 new pieces, trying something different this time. To decorate the pieces, I used paper towels that I painted with watercolors, dried them, then cut them into strips and collaged the strips to the paper clay pieces. I loved the way they came out. But like always, that self-doubt creeped up on me... and I went from "I love them! I'm so clever! people will love these.. to "OMG... this is soo stupid.. and weird.. and no one will want this crap!"...yeah.. like that.

Well, to my great surprise, the new pieces were a hit! I sold 12 of the 14 new pieces. Yay me!

Now I'm pumped, and want to make MORE! and do another show.

So here, are some photos from the creative process, and the show.

Also a BIG THANK YOU to my kids, family and friends that came by, and for all the love and encouragement! I LOVE YOU!!

.......... I also persuaded a few customers to "pose" with their new purchases THANK YOU!