Monday, September 9, 2013

Michigan City LakeSide Arts Festival Aug. 2013

I was asked to participate in the Michigan City LakeSide Arts Fair this year through Southern Shores ARt Gallery in Michigan City.  This was something I'd looked at since I had requests to participate in the past but after looking into I determined that I would have to invest in at least $2000.00 to do it correctly.  Not something I wanted to do.  So when SSA asked and said they had the equipment I felt it was a great opportunity for me to tip my feet in the water!

I loved seeing everyone and talking to people at the fair.  But....NO SALES!  I would have somewhat expected that as my art is not 100% mainstream.  But...it was a very good experience...and now I know.

In getting ready for the fair I pulled out old studies I'd done and tried to rework them...Here's one that I have never been crazy about, but started it because I'd never done anything like it.  The building is a building on the grounds of the Piti Palace in Florence....I added the girl from an old masters painting...

Wow! A Whole Year Since I've Posted!!! OMG!

Well, I can only say....LIFE got in the way!  Lol

I'll have to just give you tidbits of the year.  Just recently I finished a commission piece of Ludwig.  Ludwig's home is Hedgeapple Farm.  This is a beautiful farm that I take my "Hollie Girl" (GoldenDoodle) to be cared for when I have to travel.  The owner Susanne has a White German Shepard named "Ludwig".  So here is a painting of Ludwig!
 Now I will show you my Hollie Girl belowe!