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It has been a whirlwind few days. Lots of up time and some down time.
We had a great time having brunch with M & M and their parents. Mia managed to consume the Farmer’s Waffle Special and a hot chocolate. I think she is a growing girl. Today, I got phone calls from Mark and Lisa. So, mother’s day was great. Mr C and Scooter gave me some awesome striped Smart Wool Socks in two different color ways.
After checking in at the show, we went to the nursery to get some plants. The sun has come back and I was itchy to do some planting. I planted my herbs in the new kitchen garden bed, but decided to wait to plant the “farm” down below. We may still have a couple of cold nights and then I think I can plant them.
In my quiet times, I have been cutting yellow aspen leaves.
I was able to get the tree fabric misty fused this afternoon before Mr C came down to do more work in my studio. I am so excited because the drywall work has done and he has started painting. I love it.
As you can see from the first photo, I cut a strip of tree fabric to see how it looks on the background. I love the background! I think the tree fabric is working, too.
Tomorrow, I have to go back to Trinity and help take down the show. That has been a mixed bag for me. I enjoyed showing my work and getting lots of questions and nice comments about it. However, my sales were very pitiful. People were not really looking at my small items. Most people were after the traditional art forms – photography, paintings, etc. The last time I was in this show, I said I would not do it again. When they asked me to be the featured artist, I thought I would give it a go again.
I did get a lead from another vendor for a newish gallery near me that she thinks would love my small wall pieces. So I am going to check on that.
My daughter Lisa had a two page spread in the SF Chronicle today, about her collecting. Click on this link to read it. Be sure to check out the slide show of photos of her home.
Today, I found out that the husband of a frequent commenter who is a long time online friend, passed away. He was recently diagnosed with cancer and went very quickly. Christine, you are in my thoughts.
I was delighted to see the article about Lisa when I opened the Chron yesterday morning.
love those aspen leaves.
Loved the S.F. Chronicle article and the photos, and your Aspen background looks wonderful
t has been a mixed bag of a weekend. But, your Aspen piece is developing so beautifully. I would love to sit in a corner and watch you work and listen to the ‘artist talk’ as you play with the fabrics. I know what you mean about the show – so much work involved and so much emotion. But, next year will be different.
Robert’s passing has left a mark on my heart, my thoughts are with Christine as well.
The article and photos are wonderful, and Lisa looks JUST like you! Hope Winifred isn’t too put out that she didn’t make the spread.
The bark fabric is amazing. You know just when to stop with the paint, never had my doubts.
beautiful background fabric!
I have had trouble with those types of fine art shows also. It always seems to produce mixed results.
The aspen piece is really coming along:)
The background painting is so evocative – beautiful! Sorry about the lack of sales at your show. I think it’s probably par for the course? I think there are show opportunities that are good on exposure and interest, but not so much for sales. Looking forward to seeing the progress on your aspens!
I am enjoying watching your aspen tree progress. I think this will be amazing when done.
That background is awesome!
That background fabric is yummy!
Good to see what Lisa looks like. I forgot to tell you – Dennis and I did make a special trip out to see her shop when we were over last year but she was not there 🙁
The photo of her plates on her wal gave me instant quilt inspiration for my aboriginal fabrics.
I really don’t gush all the time but gee, this post requires it!;-) I absolutely love the background fabric for Aspen. I keep looking at it and finding new areas that are my favorites. The color in the studio is beautiful, especially with the brickwork and the cherry on top was the great article about Lisa. Have a great week, it is supposed to warm up – yippee!!!
I love that background too! The black lines are just right and the colors look very “aspen forest.”
Great article about Lisa, and wonderful photos!