Anyone who has ever been awakened at 2:30 AM by her husband's alarm clock, and then again at 3:30 AM by a puppy who needs to go outside will agree with me on this. Morning should not be considered morning until the sun is up. So, since I should still be sleeping, it isn't yet Thursday so I can still post a Wednesday WIP without feeling guilty for being "late".
After several discussions with David and Lois Lavery at The Gift Gallery in Tappahannock, VA, we have reached an agreement on consigning works to be displayed and for sale at their store. I am really excited about this because their shop has wonderful, unique items that aren't found elsewhere around town. They are strong believers and supporters of fair trade and David and Lois have selected beautiful pieces to offer for sale. I feel very fortunate to be showing works with very talented people from around the world.
I'm also a bit nervous about this, but I'll be at The Gift Gallery on Friday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 9 from 10 AM - 12 NOON. David and Lois are hosting me as a guest artist and I'll be working on my painting, "Its A Marshmallow World" at the shop.
I've never worked publicly and as I told David, I tend to "zone out" when I'm painting and its always been hard for me to come back to reality when someone is talking to me. Ask my Mom - I drove her nuts as a teen with brush in hand! "JENNIFER, LOOK AT ME. LOOK AT ME... ARE YOU HEARING ME?" "uh-huh" (not) The aftermath was never pretty. Let's hope that those who do come in and happen to see me painting will be more understanding than a Mom who wants chores done.
So, here it is, far far from being completed. There are so many details to get to, new things to add, and I may change that blue background- not sure on that yet.
Still looking pretty "flat", but not to worry, all those things aren't just floating around on the canvas. That's part of the fun of painting- adding highlights and shadows and getting that 3D look.
What else would be cool to add to this? Suggestions? Go for it!
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