My First Art Show!
November 1st marked a momentous occasion for me - my first Art Show! Here is my story….and the amazing lesson I learned from it! About 6 months ago I took some space in the Benson Building - a fantastic older building in downtown Sioux City. There are 9 artists with studio space there - and each fall and spring they band together to do a group show, the Benson Burner. The Body Fab-YOU-lous Collection[/caption] I spent lots of time getting ready for the show, even recruiting a friend with gallery experience to help me group and hang the work! (Thanks Amy R!) Waiting in the wings to be finished!
The big night finally arrived, and I was ready with some delicious food and lots of good wine! Yum and yum!
I was very excited - over 300 people came thru the studio during the show. What a thrilling experience for someone who first picked up a paintbrush three short years ago. Some of my early work[/caption] I sold 9 paintings during the show. I wish their new owners continued beauty and that they bring you joy! One of my wall groupings
Here is what I learned from this show… anything is possible. I've been a left brained numbers kind of girl for a very, very long time. 3 years ago I listened to the little whispers in my head that would talk to me while looking at art. They whispers said "You could do that….you just don't know how." So I learned how. And I did it. And if I can do it, anyone can. It simply takes a willingness to listen, and a fearlessness to take some action. You all have that in you. I do - and it led me to an amazing art show and the faith that anything - ANYTHING! - is possible! Part of the Travel Collection
Comments
Holle Kniep said:
Congratulations Mary! Thank you for always inspiring and encouraging others. Your artwork is beautiful and you are amazing! I hope to attend the next show.
Janice Johnson said:
Congratulations! I love your collection.
Teresa Cash said:
What a wonderful experiience! I am soooo happy for you! you are definitely and inspiration all the more reason I’ve LOVE to share your story on I’m a Late Bloomer. There are so many women out there who think that they can’t be an “artist”, I want to share shories to let thm=hem know “YES you can”. I can do that one story at a time.