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| Collage papers, gel medium, acrylic, torn and painted tea bag for the hair, charcoal and Pitt pen on 5.5 x 8.5" watercolor paper |
Also a long time family friend has asked me to make a drawing of her childhood home for a commission. I have been hard at work on that. I will post a photo soon...after she has seen it.
And lastly I am going to participate in a community art show here in Wichita on August 18!!! This is such an exciting opportunity because I have never shown my art in public before. I won't lie, I am nervous.
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| Practicing setting up the art with one of the panels my husband made. |
I bought ten of those curly easels you see in the above photo to put some of the paintings on. I still need to find table cloths to use...if I keep the pegboard neutral, I am thinking a black table cloth??? Decisions, decisions!
Besides all the above...day to day stuff is super busy too...seems everyone is busy these days. Hope you are having a great week so far! Thanks for stopping in!
♥ Lisa
Good luck on your first showing! Wow, two 6' rounds is a tough set up. Sounds like you're getting a good handle on it though. The pegboards and easels are a great idea, and yes, If you keep the pegboard neutral, I'd go with a black tablecloth. Have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! How exciting! I wish you well at your art show!
ReplyDeleteI would go with black pegboard and black tablecloths ... Less distracting - and the colors in your paintings will really pop ... Jut my opinion :)
Busy, busy, busy!! But it all sounds good!!! I agree with kimmie....go with the black pegboard and tablecloths! Have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm SO excited for you Lisa! Congratulations! I would love to do something like that. Maybe next year I will see you at the Bellevue Arts fair! There are so many art fairs around here, you should look into it. I think what you've done so far with your booth looks great. Can't wait to hear more about it!
ReplyDeletegood luck I am sure it will be Amazing !!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful! How exciting to be showing your art! I know you're nervous, but just make sure to have fun with it! Love the piece you posted... I like the set up... If it were me, I'd drape the peg board with black fabric and do the same with the tables. Of course you might have to work a bit harder to hang the art over the fabric, but it can be done...
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! that is just so exciting that you are going to exhibit your art, lisa!! you are going to make *so many* eyes smile!!
ReplyDeletei think the easels with the pegboard looks great...
xoxo
Wish you sooooooo much fun ♥♥♥ I totally like your new painting!! Can´t get my eyes off of her! Love her hair and it gets a motion in the whole piece!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excited event for you! I think that display looks great! I know that black fabric as a backdrop is a great way to enhance your paintings and make them stand out, so I would vote for that.
ReplyDeleteSo exciting Lisa and nervous butterflies too. The easel is great and the curly easels really work. God stuff lady. xox
ReplyDeleteAll the best for your exhibition. Your work looks wonderful
ReplyDeleteThats such a good idea to paint the board, it will be like the paintings are floating in the night sky. I can't wait to hear about all the positive reaction you are going to get. Your paintings are so personal and draw one in on your blog, I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to be there in person!
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julie
Your practice display looks good, I have no doubt that you will do well in this. Best of luck and hope you sell everything!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, Lisa! I know it will be a success. Your work is outstanding and unique! I think using a black tablecloth would be dramatic and your paintings would stand out (like they should). Don't be nervous, you'll do fine!! The best of luck to you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhatever you decide will work great. Your taste and judgement seem dead on in your art and I know it will carry over. Sending warmest wishes for a fun, successful event and cannot wait to hear about it.
ReplyDeleteWish I lived closer so I could attend.
Yay for Lisa! Your display looks amazing. Have fun and enjoy the moment! xo
ReplyDeleteHow exciting my friend. I bet you do great.. Your painting are so wonderful. And I also think your display looks great.. Best of luck to you!
ReplyDeleteHugs~
your art looks wonderful
ReplyDeletehow great that you created a piece while you are so busy
and i wish you a grand time at your show
Wow! How totally exciting.
ReplyDeleteI reckon the black too :-)
WOW, WOW, WOW Lisa, this are great news!!!!! I am so excited for you. Don;t be nervous, you art is beautiful and I am sure it will be a success. Please let us k ow how it goes.
ReplyDeleteHey Lisa that’s great! i wish i could come to the event. Don’t be nervous your work is fab. It’s amazing to see it all spread out like this, how much you have done!!
ReplyDeletemaybe it would be striking on white panels, like art gallery walls?
i can’t wait to see the pitures from this Lisa!
x sandra
The collage piece is wonderful..I love that shade of pink in it and her expression. Exciting news!!...and I wouldn't be surprised if you sell every last piece. I can't wait to hear how you do. xn
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ReplyDeleteA show and a commission!! I knew it! I just hope the inevitable success coming your way doesn't change who you are or your art. Success can do that to people. I've always felt, however, that you're so well-grounded nothing could change you. That's a good thing.
Reading about your show preparations sure takes me back to my first show. Talk about nervous! You'll do great, Lisa. Just let your personality and your paintings create a glow around your booth and enjoy it!
Best Wishes,
Gary.
Ciao Lisa,
ReplyDeleteimmagino la tua emozione e la tua gioia e ti faccio tanti auguri...
vedere tutti i tuoi lavori esposti insieme, sono sicura, farà un grande effetto!
Ciao, abbracci, Floriana
Congratulations Lisa! Great work, enjoy the show. Your display looks great, and I know will be enjoyed by many!
ReplyDeleteWow! Life is really exciting for your these days! I know you'll do really, really well at your first show. Your display is looking great already!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting time for you and your wonderful talent! Can't wait to see a photo of your commissioned piece, too.
ReplyDeleteI would go with a black backdrop for your art, both in the pegboard and on the table. Whatever you choose, it is fabulous and I wish you the excitement of the public display - you will wow them!
Bises,
Genie
That is exciting, Lisa! I just know you'll have a great time! There's nothing like meeting people, talking about art and discovering more local artists all in one day :)
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of you...sending hugs!
Cam
How exciting - I always think the best part is planning the display. Good luck for the show and hope you have lots of fun (don't listen to the nerves)
ReplyDeletebonjour Miss Lisa, i was just dropping by to see what’s new...
ReplyDeleteThis painting with the pink hair is absolutely pharmaceuticals (dope) Lisa.
ReplyDeleteRock Star Status! Keep going girl!