SOMERS ART SHOW - MORNINGTON PENINSULA 2009
Well another art show is done and dusted. I had a lovely weekend exhibiting and being a part of such a wonderfully conducted art show. The Somers Area is a real delight to visit. The beach is gorgeous and the local cafe/store has the best food. We had lunch at drop off and pick up of art work.
Alas I did not sell at the show but I went with a group of artists and each and everyone did sell there. Congratulations to the following red bubble artist , FAYE, LISA, KAREN and Roz. You all did wonderfully. Of course it isn’t easy picking up ones work with a group of people and finding out you are the only one who has to carry work back to the car. Its a gutwrenching. Then on the way home I thought to myself, not only is is gutwrenching but its actually very brave. YES, its BRAVE to put yourself out there. Its brave to display your heart on your sleeve and wait for approval. Because , lets not lie to ourselves…....selling is approval!
You can certainly say all the things, like exhibiting is fun, being out there is great, belonging to such a talented community is lucky. YES, it is, I do agree. ARtist David Larwill was in the show and he is famous…so its great to be associated with such an artist. BUT, not selling is always a disappointment because you have to keep going.
Success and art are a test sometimes. You have to market yourself, put yourself out there, keep entering shows and looking for the key to success. You have to be resiliant and brave.
My friends were all happy and satisfied, I was not. Tomorrow I pick up the brush and do more art. Its all I can do. Now a days I get down if I don’t.
I had a lovely time in Somers this weekend. Congratulations to the parents who put that show on. I was impressed with the organization and the dedication. Not to mention the friendliness of all the people who belong there. I hope to get an invite back next year.
What’s next then I say to myself, well Sorrento Art show here I come. Tomorrow I am taking a few prints down to the doctors office and she is framing them for her Practice walls. Sometimes you just gotta give it away to feel good again. Tomorrow I give a gift of my art. THAT will make me feel good again and then I will go home and make some more.
Thanks to all my art friends on the Peninsula.
Billy
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Julialala
Glad you enjoyed it, Billy. Pity you didn’t sell anything, but there’s always next time.. you’re one of the most incredible artists I’ve ever known, and I consider you a kind of mentor, your work is so inspiring. Keep painting, you’re SO gifted.
xxxxx
P.S. Beautiful avatar (:
Belinda "Billy... replied
Thanks Julia, I will keep trying. Thanks for being so supportive and being there always. B
Arletta
Well, that would be hard, and I don’t know what to say – because, quite frankly, I don’t actually believe .. no that’s not right. It’s not that I don’t believe your work didn’t sell, because I know you are telling the truth – I just can’t understand why such a thing would happen. Unless yours was just so far at the back that all the money was spent before they got to you, that is. You are a wonderful artist.
If it makes you feel any better, I’ve pretty much sold nothing, ever, in my life. I have a few very talented friends who are outraged and practically howl at the moon over the travesty of it all, but, it is so.. their howling makes me feel better.
Belinda "Billy... replied
Thanks, howl for me, I will hear you in Australia and it will make me feel better too. Thanks Arletta, that was lovely.
Catherine Howell
your work is Exceptional!! I have been to a few shows where I did not sell. Like you, I keep creating. I keep trying and we artists are brave for putting ourselves out there!
best wishes for much success,
catherine
Belinda "Billy... replied
I will tally on if you do! Billy
Sharon K. Shubert
I know it won’t make you feel any better when I say that probably every single artist you know has had a day just like that Billy! It is a hard pill to swallow, especially when others around you are so giddy with happiness over their sales. Your work is exceptional. There will be days when you are on cloud 9 because of sales…...look forward to those days. :))
Belinda "Billy... replied
Thanks, my friends were trying not to be too giddy, because I am such a winer, however, I will have to wait for those days and I will have to go into another show and perhaps then I will feel wonderful also. It is a very hard pill to swallow, Poor Vincent couldn’t swallow it anymore and so he just chose a tree and said good-bye. I will keep going…just have a break this week. Wait and try again. B
Arletta
I did, but, quietish,because it’s almost 10 pm and I didn’t want to start the dogs barking. lol
myoriginalsin
You are totally right. Putting yourself out there is hardest part. Art is such a personal reflection of the artist. It really shows ppl your soul and if they don’t seem to like it, it’s hard not to take it personally. I think you artwork is amazing by the way.
Lynda Robinson
I can relate to EVERYTHING you say Billy! Please read this journal entry by Kim Grace The Shame and I hope it makes you smile as much as I did when I first read it!!!! We are all in the same boat!!!!
Belinda "Billy... replied
Lynda, I did go and read it and it did make me smile. Its exactly how it feels. I liked the part when they both hopped in the car and couldn’t look at each other. Its too true! So funny. Thanks for that. Your a mate!
Lynda Robinson
Every cloud, and silver linings etc. Billy!!! I’m so glad it made you smile lovey! Get them brushes and that paint flying!!!!!