Love, Art, Life

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

My Ensemble Showcase as a RAW artist

At the end of September I had my first art showcase.   I'm not so good at self promotion you know, or at being out there so I almost backed out.  But decided to just go with it and step out of my comfort zone for a couple of days.  

And step out of my comfort zone I did!  Here is a little photo blog of the night...

My sweet husband setting up-  If it hadn't been for him I don't
know that I would have accomplished much.

The landscape artist next to me

almost done now

Suzi Doom and a mermaid
 Suzi Doom stopped many .  She is probably peoples' favorite.  She was the RAW Orange County location Director.

most of my display  

My setup crew even put out cards

And so the night begins. People arrive.

The bar lights up as people enter

I attempted to sit and be 'relaxed'  HA!


This was the night's host with the Poet
Marcus Omari.  He was amazing!

A couple of my friends who showed for support


The band was Courtney Jenae.  She was good.
 I attempted to get pictures of the fashion show.  The girls were all ballerinas and did much of it en pointe.




This was the only shot of the two main dancers.  It was a scary moment. She leaped and he caught her.  Right on the end of that catwalk.

The night ended up being fun in spite of my attempts at self sabotage.  I sold a few paintings.  Gave out .lots of cards and met some new friends.  All in all I am really glad I did it.  Bouncing back from that day has been rough, it was a very strange day for many reasons.  I lost two people that week and had been at a memorial service right before the showcase.



Finally I will show you which painting sold first.
a close up



 This painting I had done for myself.   It's the second painting of The Mother Of God I have painted, and both have sold.  Thanks for joining me on this crazy journey!

Monday, September 10, 2012

Showcasing my art

  

 The other night I had a walk through of the venue where I will be showcasing my art with RAW Orange County.  I was apprehensive about meeting all the different organizers, artists, musicians, photographers, hair stylists, fashion designers, etc.  And was extremely tempted not to go.  I am so glad I went.  

 I actually prefer keeping to myself and my family life.  I was nervous upon entering the nightclub.  However I quickly recovered.  Avec nightclub in Huntington Beach is a beautiful place.  I loved the decor.  I loved the feel. I loved the people I met. 


photo from  http://www.avecnightclub.com/

 The organizers were friendly and helpful.   We began with a tour of the club, where they pointed out the various spaces available for our art.  They answered all of our questions, offered suggestions and any help we need.  Explained how the night would play out.  


 and now I'm excited.  



 The space is gorgeous, and lavishly decorated.  Look at these couches! 

photo from  http://www.avecnightclub.com/

 I am excited that it will be an evening full of art, music, fashion, even poetry. All the things I love in one place. One evening.  And it promises to be fun.


Tickets for the evening are available here http://www.rawartists.org/orangecounty.     If you follow that link my art is featured.  Click on my painting of Suzi Doom and you can read my bio.  I am so looking forward to this evening now.  If you are around, come and join me!