Ready for a 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! Â (Thanks Amy R!) Â 
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. Â 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. Â 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
