« Solo show this weekend »

Phew! I'm exhausted!

I get a lot of feedback regarding the photos of my studio here on the website. It is a nice space and I'm glad people like it. But with getting ready for this solo show - FaerieCon last weekend - and being sick with piggy flu last week ..... Well this is what it looks like now!

Lovely!!!

I wanted to take a moment and remind everyone about the opening night reception of my solo show this weekend November 21,  5-8 pm.

I've been hearing from people who plan on attending and, well, I think we might have a nice turnout at this little shindig!

I'm very excited and can't wait to see everyone there.

My husband Ed and I spent last night putting hardware on the backs of frames and popping art into their beautiful black lacquer homes. (All the frames in the exhibit are black.)

Of course I have had the whole collection in my head for months now - but seeing it all come together for real - was very special. I'll be stopping by the gallery this morning to drop off the art.

I still have two oil paintings to finish for the show - they are almost complete so I am not concerned (knocks wood).

Unfortunately I do have one oil painting that won't make it to opening night. When I returned from FaerieCon I came down with the swine flu (I can only assume I got it at the con - bummer - hope no one else got sick). So I lost a WEEK of work laying in bed. I did manage to get some drawing done and plan out next steps for upcoming projects unrelated to the show - but I certainly was not well enough to sit at my art desk and hack out oil paintings.What a frustrating feeling!

Regardless after seeing everything together last night I'm quite pleased with how its shaping up!

For those of you who can make the show I would urge you to do so. The mediums I have used for this art - silverpoint and oil are mediums best viewed in person. They are both mediums that enjoy a very special relationship with light - one that just doesn't translate to print.

For those who can't make it - fear not. I'm planning a virtual opening - I have a few ideas. One idea was to host a Second Life event - which I still plan on. But feedback regarding that was that many fans would prefer something different since not everyone uses Second Life. So I'm thinking a Twitter show - with live interaction and detailed video and closeups of the art. I'm intersted in your thoughts.

That's all for now! Cheers!

Comments

[Ash Evans]

Why don't you broadcast live from the show via skype or Ustream?

[Choklit]

Congratulations! I highly encourage an online show of some sort - would love to see these pieces all together, and alas, I am too many states away to make it in person...

[Jenn]

I am SOOO glad you are feeling better! What nasty stuff to have!
Can't wait to see your beauties up close :)
As for a virtual show, Ash made a great suggestion, although on my cruddy pc everything lags terribly, BUT it would still be pretty cool!
Twitter is a fun idea too...EVERYONE should get the chance to see you & your work any way they can, lol!
HUGS

[Shane & Leah Odom]

Brigid,
Due to a family issue, we are unable to attend the opening tonight and support you. However, we wanted to write and tell you how much we are supporting you in spirit and wish you the best of luck with the event. We look forward to pictures.
Kubiando, from all the Wild Woses.
Leah, Shane, Jared, and Ellawyn.