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April 18, 2008
Well, I have decided that I am going to take the plunge and
try to sell some of my paintings. Moving to the mountains
while also being close to an artistic area is a dream come true
for me. I was looking around on craigslist and saw a posting
about having a curbside art event. Normally I would mumble
something self-effacing to myself and dismiss the idea. What
changed my mind was a recent visit to a cafe in Annapolis. A
local artist had her works all over the walls of the cafe, and
she apparently had a reception there before we arrived. I was
looking around at her paintings, and I thought to myself "If
she can do it, I can do it". I responded to the curbside art
posting and attached 4 paintings that I did recently. She
could have been trying to save my feelings, but she said that
she loved them. Again, my insecurities kicked in and I
decided that she must be desperate and wants to promote her
gallery by this event. Someone pointed out to me that she
would not want art displayed in front of her gallery if she did
not like it, as it might undermine her gallery collection. So, I
have decided to go with that thought. I am a little
apprehensive about it, but if I can keep my ego in check and
not take it personally if I don't sell anything, I will be o.k.
Easier said than done. I feel good about my decision. I will
just try to remember that "A man's heart plans his way, but
the Lord directs his steps. If we are doing God's will, we will
be in right place". [Proverbs 16:9]. All I can do is the
footwork, and leave the rest to Him.
___________________________________________________
On another note, I am quitting smoking on Monday...I have
my patches and lollipops ready. Please pray for me! Or
better yet, pray for Delores because she has to live with me!
____________________________________________________
April 19, 2008
I painted the below last night. It doesn't do much for me. I
chose the colors because I had intended it to be for a friend,
but I don't like it enough to give to her. Normally, if I don't
like something that I painted, I would just paint over it in
white and start again; the impetuous being that I didn't want
to waste a canvas. Now I use wood boards a lot and they are
much less expensive than canvas (but a lot harder to mount).
I think I will just leave this one alone. We are going to go to
the hardware store this weekend and try to find a way to
mount the ones made of thin as well as thick wood so the
weight will be supported on the wall but at the same time not
ruin the painting by unintended punctures. I am a lazy hanger
- luckily I have Delores to help me. She will insist that it is
done right! :)
_______________________________________________
One other thing: We watched an old video of Bob Ross (1942
- 1995) last night. Do you remember him? He was really
popular back in the 70s. He did landscape paintings with a
very interesting technique. Even though his art is not my cup
of tea, I love to watch him create. He makes it look so easy.
I am trying to get inspiration wherever I can. Today Delores
and I are going downtown to see some local art at the
Asheville Area Arts Council, the Asheville Gallery of Art, the
Asheville Art Museum, and will visit some studios in the River
Arts District. We are also going to go to Jonas Gerard's
studio. I think his work is brilliant. He reminds me a bit of
Kandinsky. He is the most popular artist in the area. I can't
wait! It's 5:45 in the morning (my new meds have actually
turned me into a morning person, which is shocking for me!).
After I wake up a bit I am going to be moving art tables and
supplies from the dining room back out to the garage since
the weather is warmer now.
Have a great day!
____________________________________________________
April 20, 2008
We went to Jonas Gerard's studio yesterday. What an
awesome experience. He was out of town, which worked well,
because I wasn't ready to come face-to-face with the artist on
my initial visit. He is the most popular artist in Asheville. He
is part of the River District Artists' group and has a 5,000 ft.
studio/gallery right near the French Broad river. His staff
mentioned yesterday that he is very backlogged on requests
for his art. His works start at $50 for a print and $75 for a
ceramic tile (and the way he creates those is a very
interesting process but I don't remember how the process
was described - my memory isn't what it used to be (another
reason to go back to the studio, again and again...)) - but
some of the paintings on canvas and his sculptures go as high
as $20,000! I have never been so moved by an artist before
(not even Frida Kahlo, but it would be unfair to make the
comparison because they have completely different styles,
circumstances, and are from different time periods). If you
are interested, go to his web site and you will see a link to a
video (in the first row on the left of the page) which not only
shows the process of his work, but also shows a very happy
man doing what he loves to do. I was told that I could take
pictures, and we were also told that we could touch the
paintings - to feel the energy that the work holds. I did take
pictures - and those are the ones I will post, but his site will
of course have better photos. We were allowed into the
studio where he works, which was awesome, because we got
to see the tools and paints he uses. There are rooms
sectioned off and the displays are very impressive when you
see them up close. I have put some of the pictures that I
took on his page on this site - both artwork and his studio
set-up.
Enjoy!
____________________________________________________
April 21, 2008
First day smoke free! I put on the patch - I don't notice any
discomfort yet, but that morning cigarette was my favorite!
So, this is the hardest time of day for me as far as wanting to
smoke.
On another note, I did a painting last night. The colors were
requested, and they are not the colors I would typically
choose. I try to avoid green; it's my least favorite color and I
struggle with how to use it. I think I will shift my focus back
to reds, yellows, and blues.
I have been doing paintings on wood and I like the texture
and strength that it offers (not to mention it's cheaper than
canvas). The only problem with it is mounting it adequately
so it will stay secured on the wall without driving a screw all
the way through the back of the painting and ruining it.
I bought a really large piece of wood (way larger than my
usual 24 x 24) and I look forward to seeing what will become
of it. There is something intimidating about large "canvases"
to me - you really have to have confidence in what you are
doing when you work on such a large scale. Then again, if I
don't like it, I can always paint over it.
I did the below this afternoon. Not sure if I like it or not. I
am just going to keep cranking out the paintings and I will
eventually see one I like. I just can't seem to get my groove
back on.
____________________________________________________
April 22, 2008
Day 2 without cigarettes. I got up at 3:30 a.m. and really
wanted one, so I put on a new patch. I was supposed to put
one on at 5:00 a.m. anyway. Lollipops are helping. I am
already starting to feel better without them. Did another
painting last night. It helps to clear my mind.
Yes, I am a big sap. I am indifferent to this one. When I
was at the doctor's office recently I asked if I could have
some of the disposable towels/napkins. They add a nice
texture.
____________________________________________________
April 23, 2008
Day three of not smoking! I woke up at 2:30 a.m. today. I
will most likely fall over by afternoon!
I have had a few minor cravings, but luckily I am not irritable.
I am looking forward to trying out my new mountain bike that
Delores bought for me last year. Now that I have committed
to not smoking, I just need to take the next step and
exercise. I know how much it will improve my quality of life
(there are too many great places to hike and bike here to
miss out on). I used to be an avid runner, so I know the
benefits of having those endorphines. I am starting very
slowly.
My "art therapy" goal for today is to paint something that I
like.
____________________________________________________
April 24, 2008
Day four of not smoking! Had a few cravings yesterday. I
was up when it was still dark and I wanted to go sit outside
and see the sunrise, but it made me want to smoke so I
didn't go out. I need to avoid any triggers right now. Thank
God for the patch.
I have decided that most of the paintings I did this past week
are being sent to the "Stack of Shame." The Stack of Shame
is where I put paintings I don't like, to either paint white and
do something different, or just leave alone. I did four
paintings yesterday.
So, my goal yesterday was to paint something that I like. I
think I like the first and second one, and the third one is o.k.
Not sure about the other one. I am just going to keep at it.
I am putting silly, unnecessary pressure on myself to do
something great for that Curbside Art show. Delores reminds
me to just have fun, not to obsess...she also offered the
advice not to make something "sloppy" - drips, etc. So, I
need to just do what I used to do - paint quickly and not try
too hard. I have been saying to myself and out loud that I
don't think anything will sell. Delores said that if I think that
way, they won't. I need to remember the advice from The
Secret - roughly, what you put out comes back to you.
____________________________________________________
Before I can paint today I need to work on putting some CDs
back in their cases - about 200 are out of their cases. I have
about 700 CDs, and I finally finished putting them all on the
IPod. [400 days of continuous music!] What a tedious task
that was! I am thrilled, however, because I have a pod dock
in my office and in the garage, so I can just move all my
music around. And an adapter for the truck, of course.
____________________________________________________
Speaking of the truck, while I was in MD at IKEA a couple of
weeks ago someone keyed both sides of the truck, down the
whole length of each side. I have no idea why. Well, as it
has been proven to me time and time again, what seems like
a bad thing can turn out to be a great thing. My car insurance
paid for the body work. It looks so good! I had scraped the
passenger side in a parking garage, and they fixed that too!
$1200 of free body work. I am so grateful.
____________________________________________________
Back to painting:
As I mentioned before, I bought a very large piece of wood to
try painting. It's 48 x 48.
I call it "The Behemoth." What you see on it now is Joint
Compound. I like to use it sometimes for texture. The
Behemoth is intimidating. Delores keeps trying to encourage
me to work on it, and reminds me that I can always paint over
it if I don't like it, but I keep stalling and working on the
usual 24 x 24 pieces of wood. I will force myself if necessary
to work on it before the weekend is over. I am just not used
to using broad strokes. Wish me luck.
___________________________________________________
One more thing: on Friday, we are starting a class at the
local tech college. I had taken a Creative Writing class there
in the Fall, and really liked it. Here's the description of the
class:
Mastering the Basic Elements of Fiction
This is an exciting new course, designed for professional
writers and aspiring authors of fiction and non-fiction. This
workshop will emphasize the basic elements of creative
writing, characterization, description, narrative summary,
dialogue and plot. No textbook will be used. Class is taught
by author, David Pereda. (15 hrs)
We are really looking forward to it. Delores already has about
a 100 books in her head :) so that is great. I only have one
book that I want to write, and it should write itself because I
am basing it on my wild ride of life. I don't know anything
about creating dialogue and character development, so this
should be very informative.
Have a great day!
____________________________________________________
Today was a great day for painting. I ended up re-doing one
of the above paintings and I like it a lot better. I did two and
am already almost finished with a third. I am trying to be
more spontaneous and let go a little more.
____________________________________________________
April 25, 2008
Day 5 of not smoking! I am already feeling better. I got on
the exercise bike this a.m. - it's a good way to start. I can't
run/walk near our house because the roads are not safe. Too
many curves, no shoulder, and people tend to drive faster
than they should. There is a great park on the French Broad
river where we have taken Seven. I am going to start trying
to run there after I have ridden the exercise bike for a week.
Unfortunately, with gas prices being what they are, it's not
convenient. Everything is about 20 miles away from us since
we live on the mountain. I am not complaining, however. I
love the solitude of living up here.
I am making an effort to expand the color base that I use.
For example, I never use pink. A friend wants a painting, and
she likes pink, so I am trying to warm up to it.
I didn't work long on the CDs yesterday so I have to force
myself to today before I go on another painting binge.
Yesterday it was close to 80 here, and I naturally didn't want
to spend the day cooped up in a room putting CDs back in
their cases. The upstairs room is going to be used as Delores'
writing room, though, so I want to make sure everything is
put away. We bought her a typewriter and it should be here
today. That way she can write without the distraction of a
computer, and of course, without the distraction of me and
Seven too! :) Seven is really attached to Delores - she
followers her everywhere. It's cute.
Hope you have a great day!
____________________________________________________
April 26, 2008
Day 6 of not smoking! Had a busy and productive day
yesterday. We attended our first class. It is being taught by
David Pereda. I think it will provide what were are looking for
- namely, how to craft the basic elements of a book:
description, characterization, narrative, plot, and dialogue. I
need to pray for tolerance and patience because I got a little
annoyed during the introductions. We are there to become
better writers and/or to get the basic information needed to
write fiction. The purpose of the introduction is to indicate
our level of experience with writing, and particularly, writing
fiction. There were people in the class telling us where they
grew up, and other irrelevant and uninteresting nonsense.
Whoops - there I go again being judgemental. I guess I don't
suffer dorks gladly. :)
During class, we found out about a group called the Asheville
Writing Enthusiasts. They have speakers once a month and
critiques once a month. We may check them out.
I had done Chapter One of a book and I was looking at it
during class. I can already see where I didn't follow "the
writing rules" so I will start from scratch. Actually, when I
read it, it sounded pretty silly. That's o.k., that is why I am
taking the class. :) Delores is more the writer than me. I
would like to write a book, however, if just for me and a few
friends who need something to read at night to fall asleep!
____________________________________________________
We tried out a new hair salon yesterday - the reason I am
telling you is because I chatted with the stylist doing my hair
and asked her for recommendations around town for where I
can possibly take my paintings for sale (coffee shops, etc.).
She gave me some places to check out. The art scene in
Asheville is very much a word of mouth thing. The good part,
however, is that artists here very much encourage and support
other artists. There's more of a focus on "we" than "I". When
I looked into the art show I am going to, I got an invitation to
a festival-type event that is expected to have 77,000 in
attendance. While the person who told me about it said my
paintings would fit right in, I feel a smaller-scale event is
more appropriate for my first time. The stylist suggested I
bring something by the salon - that they hang a few paintings
in the back. I checked them out, and I don't think my
paintings would fit in there.
____________________________________________________
Thanks to those who have already "voted" on which paintings
I should take to the art show. I am enjoying seeing the
responses. Delores thinks I should just take them all. I
might, depending on the logistics of the set-up, which I won't
know until closer to the date. All I know for now is the gallery
location/description.
Happy Saturday!
____________________________________________________
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April 18, 2008
Well, I have decided that I am going to take the plunge and
try to sell some of my paintings. Moving to the mountains
while also being close to an artistic area is a dream come true
for me. I was looking around on craigslist and saw a posting
about having a curbside art event. Normally I would mumble
something self-effacing to myself and dismiss the idea. What
changed my mind was a recent visit to a cafe in Annapolis. A
local artist had her works all over the walls of the cafe, and
she apparently had a reception there before we arrived. I was
looking around at her paintings, and I thought to myself "If
she can do it, I can do it". I responded to the curbside art
posting and attached 4 paintings that I did recently. She
could have been trying to save my feelings, but she said that
she loved them. Again, my insecurities kicked in and I
decided that she must be desperate and wants to promote her
gallery by this event. Someone pointed out to me that she
would not want art displayed in front of her gallery if she did
not like it, as it might undermine her gallery collection. So, I
have decided to go with that thought. I am a little
apprehensive about it, but if I can keep my ego in check and
not take it personally if I don't sell anything, I will be o.k.
Easier said than done. I feel good about my decision. I will
just try to remember that "A man's heart plans his way, but
the Lord directs his steps. If we are doing God's will, we will
be in right place". [Proverbs 16:9]. All I can do is the
footwork, and leave the rest to Him.
___________________________________________________
On another note, I am quitting smoking on Monday...I have
my patches and lollipops ready. Please pray for me! Or
better yet, pray for Delores because she has to live with me!
____________________________________________________
April 19, 2008
I painted the below last night. It doesn't do much for me. I
chose the colors because I had intended it to be for a friend,
but I don't like it enough to give to her. Normally, if I don't
like something that I painted, I would just paint over it in
white and start again; the impetuous being that I didn't want
to waste a canvas. Now I use wood boards a lot and they are
much less expensive than canvas (but a lot harder to mount).
I think I will just leave this one alone. We are going to go to
the hardware store this weekend and try to find a way to
mount the ones made of thin as well as thick wood so the
weight will be supported on the wall but at the same time not
ruin the painting by unintended punctures. I am a lazy hanger
- luckily I have Delores to help me. She will insist that it is
done right! :)
_______________________________________________
One other thing: We watched an old video of Bob Ross (1942
- 1995) last night. Do you remember him? He was really
popular back in the 70s. He did landscape paintings with a
very interesting technique. Even though his art is not my cup
of tea, I love to watch him create. He makes it look so easy.
I am trying to get inspiration wherever I can. Today Delores
and I are going downtown to see some local art at the
Asheville Area Arts Council, the Asheville Gallery of Art, the
Asheville Art Museum, and will visit some studios in the River
Arts District. We are also going to go to Jonas Gerard's
studio. I think his work is brilliant. He reminds me a bit of
Kandinsky. He is the most popular artist in the area. I can't
wait! It's 5:45 in the morning (my new meds have actually
turned me into a morning person, which is shocking for me!).
After I wake up a bit I am going to be moving art tables and
supplies from the dining room back out to the garage since
the weather is warmer now.
Have a great day!
____________________________________________________
April 20, 2008
We went to Jonas Gerard's studio yesterday. What an
awesome experience. He was out of town, which worked well,
because I wasn't ready to come face-to-face with the artist on
my initial visit. He is the most popular artist in Asheville. He
is part of the River District Artists' group and has a 5,000 ft.
studio/gallery right near the French Broad river. His staff
mentioned yesterday that he is very backlogged on requests
for his art. His works start at $50 for a print and $75 for a
ceramic tile (and the way he creates those is a very
interesting process but I don't remember how the process
was described - my memory isn't what it used to be (another
reason to go back to the studio, again and again...)) - but
some of the paintings on canvas and his sculptures go as high
as $20,000! I have never been so moved by an artist before
(not even Frida Kahlo, but it would be unfair to make the
comparison because they have completely different styles,
circumstances, and are from different time periods). If you
are interested, go to his web site and you will see a link to a
video (in the first row on the left of the page) which not only
shows the process of his work, but also shows a very happy
man doing what he loves to do. I was told that I could take
pictures, and we were also told that we could touch the
paintings - to feel the energy that the work holds. I did take
pictures - and those are the ones I will post, but his site will
of course have better photos. We were allowed into the
studio where he works, which was awesome, because we got
to see the tools and paints he uses. There are rooms
sectioned off and the displays are very impressive when you
see them up close. I have put some of the pictures that I
took on his page on this site - both artwork and his studio
set-up.
Enjoy!
____________________________________________________
April 21, 2008
First day smoke free! I put on the patch - I don't notice any
discomfort yet, but that morning cigarette was my favorite!
So, this is the hardest time of day for me as far as wanting to
smoke.
On another note, I did a painting last night. The colors were
requested, and they are not the colors I would typically
choose. I try to avoid green; it's my least favorite color and I
struggle with how to use it. I think I will shift my focus back
to reds, yellows, and blues.
I have been doing paintings on wood and I like the texture
and strength that it offers (not to mention it's cheaper than
canvas). The only problem with it is mounting it adequately
so it will stay secured on the wall without driving a screw all
the way through the back of the painting and ruining it.
I bought a really large piece of wood (way larger than my
usual 24 x 24) and I look forward to seeing what will become
of it. There is something intimidating about large "canvases"
to me - you really have to have confidence in what you are
doing when you work on such a large scale. Then again, if I
don't like it, I can always paint over it.
I did the below this afternoon. Not sure if I like it or not. I
am just going to keep cranking out the paintings and I will
eventually see one I like. I just can't seem to get my groove
back on.
____________________________________________________
April 22, 2008
Day 2 without cigarettes. I got up at 3:30 a.m. and really
wanted one, so I put on a new patch. I was supposed to put
one on at 5:00 a.m. anyway. Lollipops are helping. I am
already starting to feel better without them. Did another
painting last night. It helps to clear my mind.
Yes, I am a big sap. I am indifferent to this one. When I
was at the doctor's office recently I asked if I could have
some of the disposable towels/napkins. They add a nice
texture.
____________________________________________________
April 23, 2008
Day three of not smoking! I woke up at 2:30 a.m. today. I
will most likely fall over by afternoon!
I have had a few minor cravings, but luckily I am not irritable.
I am looking forward to trying out my new mountain bike that
Delores bought for me last year. Now that I have committed
to not smoking, I just need to take the next step and
exercise. I know how much it will improve my quality of life
(there are too many great places to hike and bike here to
miss out on). I used to be an avid runner, so I know the
benefits of having those endorphines. I am starting very
slowly.
My "art therapy" goal for today is to paint something that I
like.
____________________________________________________
April 24, 2008
Day four of not smoking! Had a few cravings yesterday. I
was up when it was still dark and I wanted to go sit outside
and see the sunrise, but it made me want to smoke so I
didn't go out. I need to avoid any triggers right now. Thank
God for the patch.
I have decided that most of the paintings I did this past week
are being sent to the "Stack of Shame." The Stack of Shame
is where I put paintings I don't like, to either paint white and
do something different, or just leave alone. I did four
paintings yesterday.
So, my goal yesterday was to paint something that I like. I
think I like the first and second one, and the third one is o.k.
Not sure about the other one. I am just going to keep at it.
I am putting silly, unnecessary pressure on myself to do
something great for that Curbside Art show. Delores reminds
me to just have fun, not to obsess...she also offered the
advice not to make something "sloppy" - drips, etc. So, I
need to just do what I used to do - paint quickly and not try
too hard. I have been saying to myself and out loud that I
don't think anything will sell. Delores said that if I think that
way, they won't. I need to remember the advice from The
Secret - roughly, what you put out comes back to you.
____________________________________________________
Before I can paint today I need to work on putting some CDs
back in their cases - about 200 are out of their cases. I have
about 700 CDs, and I finally finished putting them all on the
IPod. [400 days of continuous music!] What a tedious task
that was! I am thrilled, however, because I have a pod dock
in my office and in the garage, so I can just move all my
music around. And an adapter for the truck, of course.
____________________________________________________
Speaking of the truck, while I was in MD at IKEA a couple of
weeks ago someone keyed both sides of the truck, down the
whole length of each side. I have no idea why. Well, as it
has been proven to me time and time again, what seems like
a bad thing can turn out to be a great thing. My car insurance
paid for the body work. It looks so good! I had scraped the
passenger side in a parking garage, and they fixed that too!
$1200 of free body work. I am so grateful.
____________________________________________________
Back to painting:
As I mentioned before, I bought a very large piece of wood to
try painting. It's 48 x 48.
I call it "The Behemoth." What you see on it now is Joint
Compound. I like to use it sometimes for texture. The
Behemoth is intimidating. Delores keeps trying to encourage
me to work on it, and reminds me that I can always paint over
it if I don't like it, but I keep stalling and working on the
usual 24 x 24 pieces of wood. I will force myself if necessary
to work on it before the weekend is over. I am just not used
to using broad strokes. Wish me luck.
___________________________________________________
One more thing: on Friday, we are starting a class at the
local tech college. I had taken a Creative Writing class there
in the Fall, and really liked it. Here's the description of the
class:
Mastering the Basic Elements of Fiction
This is an exciting new course, designed for professional
writers and aspiring authors of fiction and non-fiction. This
workshop will emphasize the basic elements of creative
writing, characterization, description, narrative summary,
dialogue and plot. No textbook will be used. Class is taught
by author, David Pereda. (15 hrs)
We are really looking forward to it. Delores already has about
a 100 books in her head :) so that is great. I only have one
book that I want to write, and it should write itself because I
am basing it on my wild ride of life. I don't know anything
about creating dialogue and character development, so this
should be very informative.
Have a great day!
____________________________________________________
Today was a great day for painting. I ended up re-doing one
of the above paintings and I like it a lot better. I did two and
am already almost finished with a third. I am trying to be
more spontaneous and let go a little more.
____________________________________________________
April 25, 2008
Day 5 of not smoking! I am already feeling better. I got on
the exercise bike this a.m. - it's a good way to start. I can't
run/walk near our house because the roads are not safe. Too
many curves, no shoulder, and people tend to drive faster
than they should. There is a great park on the French Broad
river where we have taken Seven. I am going to start trying
to run there after I have ridden the exercise bike for a week.
Unfortunately, with gas prices being what they are, it's not
convenient. Everything is about 20 miles away from us since
we live on the mountain. I am not complaining, however. I
love the solitude of living up here.
I am making an effort to expand the color base that I use.
For example, I never use pink. A friend wants a painting, and
she likes pink, so I am trying to warm up to it.
I didn't work long on the CDs yesterday so I have to force
myself to today before I go on another painting binge.
Yesterday it was close to 80 here, and I naturally didn't want
to spend the day cooped up in a room putting CDs back in
their cases. The upstairs room is going to be used as Delores'
writing room, though, so I want to make sure everything is
put away. We bought her a typewriter and it should be here
today. That way she can write without the distraction of a
computer, and of course, without the distraction of me and
Seven too! :) Seven is really attached to Delores - she
followers her everywhere. It's cute.
Hope you have a great day!
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April 26, 2008
Day 6 of not smoking! Had a busy and productive day
yesterday. We attended our first class. It is being taught by
David Pereda. I think it will provide what were are looking for
- namely, how to craft the basic elements of a book:
description, characterization, narrative, plot, and dialogue. I
need to pray for tolerance and patience because I got a little
annoyed during the introductions. We are there to become
better writers and/or to get the basic information needed to
write fiction. The purpose of the introduction is to indicate
our level of experience with writing, and particularly, writing
fiction. There were people in the class telling us where they
grew up, and other irrelevant and uninteresting nonsense.
Whoops - there I go again being judgemental. I guess I don't
suffer dorks gladly. :)
During class, we found out about a group called the Asheville
Writing Enthusiasts. They have speakers once a month and
critiques once a month. We may check them out.
I had done Chapter One of a book and I was looking at it
during class. I can already see where I didn't follow "the
writing rules" so I will start from scratch. Actually, when I
read it, it sounded pretty silly. That's o.k., that is why I am
taking the class. :) Delores is more the writer than me. I
would like to write a book, however, if just for me and a few
friends who need something to read at night to fall asleep!
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We tried out a new hair salon yesterday - the reason I am
telling you is because I chatted with the stylist doing my hair
and asked her for recommendations around town for where I
can possibly take my paintings for sale (coffee shops, etc.).
She gave me some places to check out. The art scene in
Asheville is very much a word of mouth thing. The good part,
however, is that artists here very much encourage and support
other artists. There's more of a focus on "we" than "I". When
I looked into the art show I am going to, I got an invitation to
a festival-type event that is expected to have 77,000 in
attendance. While the person who told me about it said my
paintings would fit right in, I feel a smaller-scale event is
more appropriate for my first time. The stylist suggested I
bring something by the salon - that they hang a few paintings
in the back. I checked them out, and I don't think my
paintings would fit in there.
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Thanks to those who have already "voted" on which paintings
I should take to the art show. I am enjoying seeing the
responses. Delores thinks I should just take them all. I
might, depending on the logistics of the set-up, which I won't
know until closer to the date. All I know for now is the gallery
location/description.
Happy Saturday!
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