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there was the threat of rain...its been dry all summer and of course had to rain the week of the show...but the clouds broke after the morning fog and the weather was great...being held at the Everett Marina, a beautiful day on the water...enjoying art...what could be better!
I want to thank everyone who stopped by my booth...
old friends,
new acquaintances,
a couple of cute dogs,
several curious children...
it was all great...
What sets Fresh Paint apart from other art shows is that the artist demonstrates their craft in their booth...I spent the weekend showing how the simplest of materials combined with an easy technique can create art...I wanted to impart the lesson that expensive supplies or an involved process is not necessary for inspiring images...all I used was a glue stick, a pair of scissors, a straight edge and a 8"x10" piece of mat board...my examples...
I call this my David Hockney inspired collage...magazine ads and a photo from the local electric company bill
the Friday NYTimes Art & Entertainment section, the outside envelope of an Audubon Society solicitation,
magazine travel photo, magazine ad
the inside of four different envelopes from bills received in the mail, picture from a food magazine,
wrapping from a Trader Joe's salami roll, image from an old postcard, more NYTimes copy
and finally the crowd favorite...more NYTimes (glad we renewed our subscription!), wine bottle labels
and the cat from the cover of the Sunday paper insert, Parade Magazine, from a couple of weeks ago
The response from most people was laughter...and agreement that art is approachable...but more than one person responded that this would be a great activity for kids (which it would be - but why limit yourself) and that they wouldn't attempt it because they aren't creative (everyone is...you just need a nudge) At which time I would tell them about the art parties I hold...which are about fun, play, chocolate and art...all for adults...
But I had neglected to prepare the fall calendar to hand out at the show...and to let everyone know what's happening at the workshop studio this fall...
My lesson learned - be prepared!
Working on the schedule this week...I promise to post the art party info before the end of the month...
And I'm hooking up with the group over at kim klassen's Texture Tuesday...
now there's some great art worth looking at...
