Show Opening In Charleston
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The opening was very well attended.
One of the fascinating doors in the historic district of Charleston
One of the fascinating doors in Charleston's historic district.
Oh my word! Where do I begin?!
What a thrill-ride this show opening was. Now, I don't know if the glow
will wear off as I get back in my studio or not, but I do know that I
am addicted!
For those of you who are just beginning to follow my work, this is my
first experience attending an art show opening with the International
Guild Of Realism in which a work of mine was accepted. That alone is an
amazing story.
The Guild put together such a wonderful package for us. It started
Thursday evening with a sneak peek at the show followed by dinner at
Bistro A Vin, where participating artists and Guild officials got to
know one another. Wes and I sat with Camille Engel, who won "Best
Trompe L'Oeil. Her work is fascinating! She and I shared some shop talk
while Wes enjoyed hearing and telling animated sports stories with
Camille's husband and brother & sister-in-law. He's so good at that!
The next day, the group went on a walking tour of Charleston's historic
district. As fascinating as the history was, I found myself more deeply
moved by the beautiful architecture. I kept falling behind the group as
we walked the cobbled streets. Mesmerized by the charming beauty of the
doorways and windows, I took dozens of images. I could see each one as
the perfect backdrop for a potential bird painting.
Ok, now I've always been a little weird that way, staring long at
things I might want to paint. But I noticed that I was not the only
one! Several in our group had to constantly struggle to catch up, to
the mild consternation of our tour guide. They hired her because she is
reportedly quite famous, yet all we wanted to do was take photos of
doors. Fame is a fickle friend.
Back to the comfort of the hotel just long enough to get gussied up for
the opening, and my heart was doing flip-flops again. I wasn't sure how
to behave, entirely. I had purchased a great walking stick in
well-justified anticipation of the long walking tour, so I had
something to do with my hands, at least. The weather outside was
perfect. PERFECT! So lots of visitors stopped in along with the many
collectors whom the gallery had invited. The picture above was actually
taken during a short lull. I got to speak with a few admirers as they
took in the spectacular work on display.
Funny, isn't it, that I spent far more time conversing about the work
of others than about mine. But you know, that's the way it should be.
Artists should support each other at a group show. I know that I am
only just beginning to get some recognition for my work and that there
are so many others whose work is far better rendered. But that's
precisely WHY I asked to join this group. I wanted to surround myself
with the best of the best so that one day....one very fine day...the
"Best Of Show" ribbon might just be next to MY painting!
Do me a favor will you? In the midst of your busy....stop and listen
for birdsong.
Jan
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