getting ready

School started a couple weeks ago, and I started working on my art. Full-time.
I’ve been waiting for this for a long time!! The boys are both in school full-time, and now I can be an artist full-time.
To help me kick off this wonderful new phase of my life, I signed up to get a booth to show and sell my art at the Dublin Arts Festival.
With the date of the festival so soon after school started, I’ve been consumed by the preparations.
I’ve gone thru all my work, and picked out the best pieces that show my abilities, or would be most “sell-able”.
I’ve gone thru my photography, and picked out photos that would make good prints and cards.
I’ve shopped for frames, and other supplies.
I’ve prepared, matted and framed several pieces.
I’m trying to finish one painting.
I’ve designed and ordered some self-promotional material.
I’ve asked for help, advice, supplies and suggestions.
Now there are 5 days left before the big day.
Now the fine tuning needs to happen.
I need to price things, I need to mount cards. I need to name paintings. I need to pray.
It’s a big deal to think that this is the first real time anyone has an opportunity to buy my art.
I’m both elated and sick to my stomach, thinking about it.
I hope this will lead to other opportunities and commission work.
Either way, I’m thrilled that I am living as an artist, doing what I love.
If you think of it, pray for me as I continue to prepare for the show. Pray that I will be diligent with my time. Pray that I will still meet the needs of my family. Pray that I will trust God in the process and with the outcome of the show.
Here are some pictures of the preparation:
me at the easel

old mat boards and mat knife taking over the floor

Pianos serving as temp gallery wall

Tags: craft show, festival