This is my bit -
haven't taken photos of the other 10 artists involved as they weren't quite finished, will take more at the open event on Saturday afternoon.
Not quite sure how I got to this stage - the weekend was manic no head space at all. Woke up on Sunday morning to the glorious smell of slow roast pork permeating the house, reminded me of when I was small and Mum would always cook our Sunday roast overnight. Favourite Son and Daughter in Law arrived with 2 gorgeous grandchildren in tow. Lovely day spent building a very bright plastic castle in the garden and watching cows being delivered. There's always something exciting going on at grandma's house. Then the shortest time spent reading quietly, love doing this.
Monday - the final push to list, label and sort all the stuff for Boundaries. Almost there when I dropped two framed pastels (with glass) didn't break the glass thankfully, but several hours later noticed that I had badly dinged one of the frames. Spent ages reframing it (luckily I had another drawing almost the same size). But - why when you are stressed to the max do jobs become more difficult - put that darned thing together 8 times and each time there was another bit of stuff under the glass. I was working on a freshly ironed sheet in a still room and my hair was fastened back - just where do all those bits come from? So there is still one small speck but its just too bad will have to do.
On top of all that M was not well, had to drop everything and go fetch him some potion from the chemists, he looked grey but improved as the day progressed.
Tuesday, up and away with the sparrows. Had to be in Swanage by 10am left the house before 9, that's almost the day before by my count.
The usual hurry up and wait, but the hanging went well, had a quick lunch with my friend Andrea (who is also exhibiting) then back home to spend the rest of the day looking like something from a zombie movie. I am so tired - porridge for supper.
Why do people always photograph my bum? I know I duck away from having my picture taken, but this time I wasn't even trying.
Today I am not arting, I am actually looking forward to housework, ironing, dusting, scrubbing floors it doesn't matter anything as long as it is not art related, the last few months have been so stressful I don't want to pick up another brush or pastel until .....at least tomorrow!
My favourite picture of this week.
Open Event Saturday 2nd July 2016 hope lots of people come to see us, have a drink and talk to the artists. I am very proud to be part of this
Lovely family time. It was a great opening too. Your paintings look great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Amo - your company was most appreciated.
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