Well, I had my first run-in with the elements of nature. The day started great, and people came out in swarms, but then the rains came. Fortunately, I didn't have too much damage, but I cannot express what a ROYAL pain it is try to display fine art when it's raining. I was nervous for many hours and just tonight was able to confirm that my canvases escaped any water damage. As I watched the crowd disperse, I couldn't help but ask myself as the rain fell, why can't more fine art shows be indoors? Does that just make too much sense? Obviously, with the amount of artists at this show, no arena could hold everyone. That is why I wish arts and crafts could be held at different times. Don't get me wrong, I have many friends in the craft world already, but it seems that there needs to be a division so that events can be held indoors. Maybe I'm alone in this thinking, but I feel like I took a step backward this weekend now knowing that a great deal of success in my business is determined by something beyond my control. That doesn't sit well with me, a "control freak."
Enough of my griping. It was good to chat with people as always, and that energizes me. I'm already looking forward to the next show in Lincoln, Nebraska, my old stomping grounds. Attached is a picture of my booth with my newest and most prominent triptych work, "Still" which presents a natural photograph taken near Gettysburg, SD.
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