Hi Subscriber,
Exciting things are happening over the next few weeks.
Some are already mapped out and all details decided, but I'd like your input on this first one.
I've been invited to demo something at River's Edge Gallery during the closing reception of "We The Flowers" exhibit May 16.
Demos from the artists are from 3-6pm with light hors d' oeuvres 6-9pm.
I'm planning to demo the sparkling watercolors with a focus on radial designs (a.k.a. Shirleygigs), as suggested by Jenny Herman, friend and host of the "Highlight Her Podcast."
I'm toying with the idea of preparing small 4" squares of heavy watercolor paper printed with circular guidelines and a row of sample size dots of sparkling watercolor paint, like in the image above, but much smaller.
So here's my question:
If you walked into the gallery and were invited to try your hand at this, would you? I wonder if most people will want to just watch, or should I make this a wee bit interactive? I do want to make people feel like they're a part of my world.
These gallery soirees are well attended, so how would I manage this if more than a few want to try at the same time...maybe lay out only one set at a time, first come-first-served, demo it, then repeat with another person?
Just thinking out loud here.
How would you orchestrate something like this?
Next event: May 30: I'll be painting live at a friend's wedding. I'll have the STRADA Easel by then, gifted to me by someone very dear. I've had my eye on one for some time now. It's so compact and light, perfect for the....
